Category Archives: Health and Wellness

Health Ministry and wellness events/news

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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 Opportunities

  Computer 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, Worship

    The 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, Worship

  Tuesday 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, Outreach

    We 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 News

  Home 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, Youth

  Dear 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, Worship

  Invitation 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 News

  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 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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  Home for the Holidays Safe and Sound

  Posted on November 30, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News

  Next Thursday, December 3rd 2 pm via Zoom   Join us for a Virtual Visitation Network Chat with Church Friends. Open to all church members.           “As change quickens this year, let us “re-member” those things that are ever-present.”

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  Women’s Advent Gathering

  Posted on November 18, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spiritual Practice

  JOY… delivered! A virtual Women’s Advent Gathering All church women are invited to our Annual Gathering and Reflection as we discover the JOY of Advent. Sisters, mothers, daughters, trans and non-binary individuals and friends – near and far – are welcome to join us for a brief respite during this busy season. Monday, December 7, […]

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