Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Health Ministry and wellness events/news
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Join Us for All Hallow’s Eve Worship Service This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary (10/31/21)
Posted on October 28, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipJoin us in person or online for our worship service this Sunday at 10am. We have a rich service on tap for the congregation for the morning of All Hallow’s Eve. Rev. Will will be preaching on All Saints and All Souls and with Jane Ring Frank’s accompaniment we’ll show the slides of the dearly departed among us. Kathleen […]
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En Ka Turkey Trot 2021
Posted on October 28, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups, YouthThursday, Nov 25 at 9 am I am president of the En Ka Society and am really hoping we can turn this into a longstanding, well-attended Winchester tradition. So many towns have a Thanksgiving Road Race and I am hoping Winchester can be the next one! We had our first race last year but since it was virtual, it kind […]
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“All are Welcome in God’s Garden”
Posted on October 22, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsMeet a special visitor this Sunday during Stepping Stones and at coffee hour. Learn a story of inclusion and why our special guest is taking up residence this fall in the Dix Street Garden. “Stand Up to Stigma” is a benefit to support NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness). Our church entry is one of […]
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Letter from ArCS Cluster
Posted on October 21, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesDear Friends, As we gear up to start receiving evacuees from Afghanistan over the next few weeks, we are facing an even more urgent crisis. One of our guests, Mukisa (not his real name) is currently in Jamaica Plain, but he’s losing his housing at the end of this month, and will become homeless if […]
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Photos for All Hallow’s Eve
Posted on October 20, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Worship, YouthOctober 31st is a Sunday this year and in honor of All Saints Day we would like to have a point in our worship service where we show images on our sanctuary monitors of loved ones who have died but who we hold close to our hearts. Would you please either send in your photos to […]
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Tai Chi Fundamentals for Beginners Starts Wed. Oct 6 at 7 pm
Posted on October 6, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small GroupsFeeling a little stiff? Curious about tai chi? Then join us for Tai Chi Fundamentals for Beginners on Wednesday evenings in Chidley Hall. The class will focus on improving posture, balance, and flexibility. Taught by Sifu Rick Wong, PT, this 7-week program begins Wednesday, October 6, and is held on 7 Wednesdays, from 7-8 PM. […]
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Ripley Chapel Virtual Healing Circle
Posted on September 28, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, WorshipHEALTH MINISTRY Ripley Chapel Virtual Healing Circle Tuesday, September 28 from 7pm to 7:40 pm What gives me the most hope every day is God’s grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God.” -Rick Warren An invitation to pray what is on […]
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Weekly Walking Group
Posted on September 24, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual PracticeEvery Tuesday in Fall at 9am 2 Mayflower Road “Nature always wears the color of the Spirit.” R.W. Emerson In the spirit of community and appreciation of the changing season, Health Ministry is offering a weekly walking group on Tuesday mornings at 9 AM beginning on September 28. We will meet at 2 Mayflower Road in […]
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A Regathering Update!
Posted on July 1, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, WorshipThe Regathering Team has been meeting throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and is pleased to convey these updates to the congregation: Summer Worship During the month of July, worship will continue on Zoom. With hearts full of cautious optimism, we are looking forward to worshiping in the sanctuary starting on August 8th. We invite people […]
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NAMI Support Groups Serve Specific Interests
Posted on June 23, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsThe number of NAMI Support Groups offered in the Commonwealth that cater to specific interests is growing. Virtual meetings help make this possible. Check the list below to see if there is one that matches your situation. As always, NAMI’s “standard” groups welcome all and will continue to meet virtually throughout the summer. Click […]
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