Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Health Ministry and wellness events/news
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An Invitation to Thanksgiving Dinner: Thursday, Nov 28, 2019
Posted on November 14, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small GroupsYou are invited to Thanksgiving dinner at the church. We revived an old FCCW tradition last year and had a wonderful time, with young and old, singles, couples and families. Come for the company. Come for the food. If you don’t have transportation, we can help with that. Plan to arrive at 12:30 to relax and […]
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Centering Prayer/Meditation Circle
Posted on October 25, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeWednesdays 6:30-7 am in Ripley Chapel Begin your Wednesday mornings in Ripley Chapel with a time of silent prayer starting this Wednesday, October 30th. We’ll begin with a brief reading, spend 20 minutes in silence and close with a prayer. Meditation mats/cushions (and regular chairs) are provided or bring your own.
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday (10/27/19) at 10 am.
Posted on October 24, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, WorshipWe’re back in the sanctuary this Sunday after a beautiful Animal Blessing Service out on the Town Common last week. We’ll kick off our fall Stewardship Drive during worship and reflect upon another parable from Jesus and what it has to say to us about generosity in community. Immediately following worship, those in need of […]
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Ripley Chapel Healing Circle
Posted on October 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeSunday, October 27th Immediately after worship (11:00ish) An invitation to pray what is on your heart in community. A contemplative healing practice designed for those experiencing pain, grief, illness or burden. Connect deeply to the love, grace, and serenity that God offers us.
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Ripley Chapel Report # 7
Posted on October 3, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, WorshipOctober 3, 2019 It’s been a few weeks since our last report, and, boy, has there been progress! Those of you who have taken advantage of a few recent opportunities to take a peak into the chapel (such as after Worship some Sundays) have walked away feeling the same excitement that your Ripley Chapel Working […]
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Serve The Outdoor Church from home this week
Posted on September 18, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small GroupsSeptember 25, 2019 Due to the Ripley Chapel construction our church kitchen has lost a lot of space. So this month we thought we would ask individuals or families to make 10-15 sandwiches from home and then bring them to the refrigerator downstairs in the kitchen anytime this week between Thursday – Sunday. Also, this […]
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Ripley Presents: Divine Yoga
Posted on September 13, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeWeekly on Tuesdays starting Oct 22 at 10 am Divine Yoga in Ripley Chapel starts Tuesday, October 22nd at 10:00 am. Join Christine Tresselt every Tuesday morning for an all-levels, 60 minute flow practice designed to unite body, spirit and mind. This is a free class, so bring a friend, your mat if you have […]
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Community Organization Day at Farmer’s Market – Sept 21
Posted on September 12, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsFCCW Table at Winchester Community Organizations Fair This Saturday John Keeley is organizing our presence there and we are needing individuals and/or families to sign up for hour-long slots at the table. The fair runs from 9:30-1:30 and we’ll have frisbees, fall calendars, info about the church and a little something to munch and drink. […]
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Apply to Be a Mentor to a Boston Young Adult
Posted on September 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachThanks to your generosity, the Outreach team provides much needed grants to organizations that address our values of justice, peace, and Christian love. Our giving becomes more real when folks engage with these organization directly as volunteers, so we wanted to make you aware of a terrific volunteer opportunity. One group our church supports is Year Up […]
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Join Us for Welcoming Sunday Worship at 10 am followed by a Picnic
Posted on September 6, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Worship, YouthThis Week in Worship Sunday, September 8, 2019 The choir is back in town, the Ministry Team has returned full force and many of you have landed from summer vacation. We hope you’ll gather back together for worship this Sunday at 10 am for a rich service of prayer, reflection, music and connection to […]
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