Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Health Ministry and wellness events/news
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Centering Prayer in the Reno Garden
Posted on September 17, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, WorshipWednesday Mornings, 6:30-7:00 am “Do not be afraid” Jesus says many times in the Gospels and his words resonate across the centuries and into this fall of 2020. There is much anxiety about the new school year, the upcoming election, a possible second wave of the virus… but our call as Christians is to lean into […]
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Outdoor Church
Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, YouthDuring the pandemic, The Outdoor Church started a water ministry on Tuesday nights. Each week while distributing water we met lots of hungry folks who were finding it hard to find a meal on Tuesdays. So our church and Temple Shir Tikvah have decided to take turns preparing fifty sandwiches on alternating Tuesdays. Our church’s […]
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VVN Summer Offering: Backyard Delights
Posted on August 18, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest NewsKnow who is the youngest beekeeper in our church family? Which tomatoes grow well in back porch pots? See how gardens evolve with tender care. Youth and adult church members will share summer interests and discoveries that nourish the soul. This 50 minute lunchtime zoom gathering is open to all ages. Guests are invited to […]
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Virtual Visiting Network’s (VVN) Who’s Who in the Archives Event Recording is Available
Posted on August 12, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsWe had a lovely stroll down memory lane on July 23rd. No worries if you missed it though – we have the recording available to view at your leisure. The FCCW Virtual Visitation Network reaches out to members as we physically distance through calls, emails and monthly zoom sessions.
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Time to Sign-Up for the September NAMI Family to Family Classes
Posted on August 12, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsDear Church Friends, For the past eight years we have hosted the fall NAMI Family to Family Classes at our church. This year the program will be offered at no charge online for eight weeks. It is a key support for family and friends who have a loved one with a mental health condition. Please review the […]
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Centering Prayer: A Spiritual Resource For These Times
Posted on August 10, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Health and Wellness, Spiritual PracticeWednesday, September 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM September 9 and 16, 2020 The Health & Wellness Team is pleased to offer Centering Prayer in our series of webinars to promote resilience in the Southern New England Conference UCC. Rev. Dr. Jessica McArdle has engaged Terry Shaughnessy, Centering Prayer Retreat Leader and Spiritual Director, to […]
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FCCW COVID-19 Financial Response Fund (FRF) is open
Posted on July 17, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachThe FRF is set up and ready to receive requests. The response to the Easter Offering was what we have come to expect from this generous congregation. So, we believe that we can respond in a meaningful way to those for whom the virus has meant financial difficulties. The fund is intended to support the […]
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A VVN Summer Offering: Who’s Who in Our Church Archives?
Posted on July 16, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest NewsThursday, July 23 at 2 pm You are invited to a 50 minute zoom gathering for a “photo” look back and discussion of a few church and fellowship events. We hope that some of our church members might help by filling in names and recalling details. We thank Anne Hoenicke, Marsha Lamson, Sarah Marino, and […]
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Healing Circle
Posted on July 14, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, Small Groups, WorshipTuesday, July 14 at 7 pm An invitation to summer prayer- to pray what is on your heart. Designed as a contemplative practice for times of uncertainty, anxiety and grief. A time to connect deeply to the love, grace, and serenity that God offers us. “Whoever enters into God’s rest strive to enter into that rest” […]
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Calling All Our Young Blooming Artists
Posted on June 26, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthDear FCC Families, In March 2020, Health Ministry set up the Virtual Visitation Network. Visitors checked in with our members at home and in care centers to make sure that they had computer access and notice of our online worship services. Additionally, we distributed supplies to those who could not risk going out. (E.g. Cloth […]
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