Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Health Ministry and wellness events/news
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From Lament to Healing to Love:
Posted on April 12, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest NewsA three part series for both individual and collective grief. Three spring virtual offerings to give witness to the grief, burden and pain of our lives. Come to one or all three as you feel called Love’s Invitation: Pause to Retreat Join us on zoom Monday evening, May 17th at 7pm. […]
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Easter Plants
Posted on March 22, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, WorshipEaster Plants You are invited to donate a chancel Easter plant as a memorial or as a gift. Plants will be distributed to our shut-ins on Saturday, April 3. The cost of plants is $20.00 each. All orders are due by Palm Sunday, March 28. Order here
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Do you need assistance with getting your COVID vaccine?
Posted on February 19, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Volunteer OpportunitiesComputer assistance to sign up for a vaccination appointment Updates on the newest local vaccination sites Rides to vaccination appointments A companion to accompany you to a clinic appointment We have access to Winchester and church volunteers who are available to assist members sign up for vaccination appointments, provide rides and accompany individuals to […]
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Join us for Health Ministry and Communion Sunday Worship (Feb 7, 2021)
Posted on February 5, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipThe first Sunday of February offers the opportunity to start the month with the Sacrament of Communion. Sharing bread and juice on Zoom is a declaration that Christ’s life continues among us. The scripture, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, a well known wisdom text, will be heard and experienced in a virtual walk through the seasons of […]
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Ripley Chapel Virtual Healing Circle
Posted on February 4, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipTuesday Evening, February 9 at 7 pm An invitation to pray what is on your heart in community. Designed as a contemplative healing practice for those experiencing anxiety including Covid related stresses, grief and for holding dear those who are not with us due to physical distancing or death. Connect deeply to the love, grace, […]
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3 TRANSGENDER AWARENESS WEBINARS FEB and MAR
Posted on February 1, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachWe are an Open and Affirming church, having declared ourselves so in 2001. We have done much to welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex people to our church. But there is always more we can do and more we can learn about the LGBTQIA+ community. The Open & Affirming Coalition of the […]
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“Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted”
Posted on January 8, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsHome Based Retreat Monday, Jan 25 7-8:30 pm We continue a second home based retreat this month based on the second beatitude. Jesus’ blessings, the beatitudes, can invite us to see our lives in new ways. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” How do we find comfort in sadness? The beatitudes […]
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Fellowship and Service Team (FAST) program
Posted on December 21, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthDear friends, Our faith community is strong, and we are always seeking ways to help one another and deepen our bonds. As we approach January and MLK’s Day of Service, and as the pandemic continues to disrupt our ‘normal’ lives, we seek ways to unburden our fellow parishioners and care for each other. […]
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Service of Light
Posted on December 10, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, WorshipInvitation to the Service of Light Thursday, December 17 at 7:00 PM, by Zoom from Ripley Chapel FCC 21 Church St, Winchester MA “Ring the bell that still can ring” The Service of Light is a way our church family remembers those who experience a loss of joy this holiday season. Blessed are those who […]
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Poinsettia Dedications
Posted on December 4, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest NewsIf 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 office, use Venmo, or PayPal. (Please indicate “Christmas plants” in the memo field). The plants are $20 each. Orders are due by Wed. Dec. 16.
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