Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Health Ministry and wellness events/news
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A Celebration of Friendship
Posted on February 4, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesLet’s celebrate each other on our Friendship Weekend The Outreach Committee is excited to invite you to help us flip our name for the month of February to ‘Reach Out’! Please join us in our first annual Celebration of Friendship! We’ll gather together to celebrate love in all forms – whether it’s a pet, friend, relative […]
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Ripley Chapel Virtual Healing Circle, January 25, 2022
Posted on January 19, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, WorshipWhat 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 7 pm to 7:40 pm on Zoom An invitation to pray what is on your heart. A contemplative practice designed […]
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Lap Blankets Available for Sunday Worship
Posted on January 10, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipTo keep warm as we worship this winter, please feel free to bring your own lap blanket or use one of our twelve new fleece coverings. We thank our anonymous donor for gifting us the new blankets. They will be available in the rear of the church or by asking one of our deacons.
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Divine Yoga with Christine Tresselt is Back!
Posted on December 9, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small GroupsWinter Session Started on December 8, 2021 WHEN: Every Wednesday, through Winter (excluding Dec 29, 2021) from 10 am -10:45 am WHAT: Combined Gentle Chair and Mat Yoga Classes. HOW: Divine Yoga Zoom link
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Service of Light
Posted on December 2, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Worship, YouthThursday December 16, 2021 at 7 pm in the sanctuary Rebalance this holiday season. Experience the quiet way Christ enters the heart when pain or grief disrupts life. Remember those whom we hold dear. Discover peace in the face of life changing illness, addiction, depression, broken relationships or financial insecurity. Come with friends and loved […]
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Cookie Walk
Posted on November 30, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthSunday, December 5, 2021 After Worship in Chidley Hall Bakers Wanted! Junior Forum and Forum are asking bakers to donate nut-free cookies, truffles, seasonal muffins and confections for their annual Cookie Walk on Sunday, December 5th. This fundraiser helps support the youth mission trips and service projects. Please label baked goods with your name […]
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Regathering Team News 11/26/21
Posted on November 24, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, WorshipRegathering Team News November 26, 2021 A few updates on our building safety from the Regathering Team. Key Highlights: As we all move indoors for the winter months, we are staying vigilant about masking, ventilation, and social distancing measures. Our worship and other church activities will continue to require masks and encourage vaccinations. […]
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Resources Useful When Downsizing or Spring Cleaning
Posted on November 23, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsFurniture: Winchester Residents Facebook group “Everything is Free, Winchester, MA” Epilepsy Foundation: https://epilepsynewengland.org/donations-center Household Goods: https://householdgoods.org Mission of Deeds https://www.missionofdeeds.org Big Brother, Big Sister https://www.bbbsfoundation.org/faqs/acceptable-non-acceptable-items/ Salvation Army https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ Habitat for Humanity Restore https://www.habitatbostonrestore.org/donate.html Furnishing Hope https://www.furnishinghopema.org/ Professional Assistance: Moving Organizer: Betsy Kelly www.bkorganizing.com Old Church meeting minutes, directories, pictures, event materials Drop items off at […]
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Poinsettia Dedications
Posted on November 23, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Health and WellnessIf 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 church office, use Venmo, or PayPal. (Please indicate “Christmas plants” in the memo field). New this year: There are special Flower Offering envelopes in the narthex and […]
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Women’s Advent Gathering 2021: Becoming the Light
Posted on November 17, 2021 by Nancy in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual PracticeFor there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it. -Amanda Gorman Monday, December 6, 2021, 7:00 PM In the Sanctuary All church women are invited to an Evening of Reflection and Illumination. As a special gift this Advent season, invite your sisters, mothers, […]
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