Category Archives: Giving

Donation procedure charitable giving

• 

  Afghan Refugee News!

  Posted on February 3, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities

  Thursday, Feb 3, 2022 There has been a huge amount of activity since we sent out our first appeal for help on January 11.  A number of you raised your hand and we have a good group of church members who we have already called on for a variety of tasks and donation of furnishings! […]

  Comments Off on Afghan Refugee News!
  Continue Reading...

• 

  Can You Help on Sunday Morning?

  Posted on February 1, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship

  Here are 3 ways you could help us worship and connect with one another and God in the coming months at First Congregational Church. There’s a sign up genius attached to each opportunity. We are looking for volunteers to: Advance the slides in the sanctuary, Read the scripture during the service (either pre-recorded or live […]

  Comments Off on Can You Help on Sunday Morning?
  Continue Reading...

• 

  Afghan Refugees: How You Can Help

  Posted on January 11, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities

    You may have read about efforts to resettle Afghan refugees in the US and in New England. Two initiatives present opportunities for you to help:   Our Refugee Immigration Ministry (RIM) Metro North Cluster, which FCCW has worked with for years, is developing a partnership with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston (CCAB) to resettle […]

  Comments Off on Afghan Refugees: How You Can Help
  Continue Reading...

• 

  Special Christmas Offering

  Posted on December 20, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach

  While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.                                                                                 Luke 2: 6-7 December 14, 2021 Dear Congregation, As we […]

  Comments Off on Special Christmas Offering
  Continue Reading...

• 

  Christmas Ornament Fundraiser

  Posted on December 10, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Worship, Youth

  Junior Forum and Forum are selling custom wood ornaments to support their service projects and mission trips this year. Ornaments can be purchased online for $10 and picked up at the church office during normal business hours. The youth will also be selling ornaments at the Christmas on the Common on Sunday, December 19th.

  Comments Off on Christmas Ornament Fundraiser
  Continue Reading...

• 

  Cookie Walk

  Posted on November 30, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Youth

  Sunday, December 5, 2021 After Worship in Chidley Hall Bakers Wanted! Junior Forum and Forum are asking bakers to donate nut-free cookies, truffles, seasonal muffins and confections for their annual Cookie Walk on Sunday, December 5th. This fundraiser helps support the youth mission trips and service projects.   Please label baked goods with your name […]

  Comments Off on Cookie Walk
  Continue Reading...

• 

  Poinsettia Dedications

  Posted on November 23, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Health and Wellness

  If you would like to donate a chancel Christmas poinsettia as a memorial, or in honor of someone, please fill out this form. You can mail a check to the church office, use Venmo, or PayPal. (Please indicate “Christmas plants” in the memo field). New this year: There are special Flower Offering envelopes in the narthex and […]

  Comments Off on Poinsettia Dedications
  Continue Reading...

• 

  FAN & FCCW Annual Thanksgiving Drive

  Posted on November 16, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  November 20, 2021 9 am-12 pm Join FAN and the First Congregational Church in the season of giving thanks and giving back! Help assemble baskets to make a full Thanksgiving meal for families in need. All donations will go to Woburn’s Council of Social Concern which serves hundreds of households in Winchester and Woburn.  Sign up […]

  Comments Off on FAN & FCCW Annual Thanksgiving Drive
  Continue Reading...

• 

  Children & Youth Faith Formation Ministry News 11/12/21

  Posted on November 12, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Worship, Youth

  STEPPING STONES   This week we will be reading the story of how God chose David to be King of Israel. This is a wonderful lesson that reminds us that “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel […]

  Comments Off on Children & Youth Faith Formation Ministry News 11/12/21
  Continue Reading...

• 

  Join Us for Pledge Sunday Worship (Nov 14, 2021) in the Sanctuary at 10 am

  Posted on November 12, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Worship

  Worship this Sunday is the capstone to two weeks of significant worship services celebrating the breadth of our Congregation. This Sunday is Pledge Sunday when we hope to receive your pledge card for 2022. We will once again hear from a guest steward. The scripture this Sunday is Mark 13, the first 8 verses. Jesus is telling the disciples […]

  Comments Off on Join Us for Pledge Sunday Worship (Nov 14, 2021) in the Sanctuary at 10 am
  Continue Reading...