Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Health Ministry and wellness events/news
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You are Invited to Two 2023 Budget Meetings!
Posted on January 27, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Environment, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Ripley, Worship, YouthA careful and thoughtful planning process has led us to a proposed 2023 budget for FCCW! Thanks to the work of our dedicated treasurer, Janet Hall, associate treasurer Anne Hoenicke, leaders of the sustaining and living ministries, and others, the Leadership Team is pleased to recommend approval of the proposed 2023 FCCW budget. Come learn […]
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Family-to-Family Course
Posted on January 18, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, RipleyMarch 11th to May 13th, 2023 Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at 21 Church Street, Winchester MA The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about available resources. The NAMI Family-to-Family curriculum includes: Information about mental health conditions and treatments Coping skills, handling crisis and relapse, local and national resources Listening and communication techniques Problem solving, limit setting, self-care Most importantly, the course offers family members the invaluable opportunity of open conversation and mutual support in a stigma-ree environment. Course participants, now more than 400,000 people nationwide, find that the Family-to-Family experience empowers them to understand and pursue paths toward healthy recovery for their loved ones, […]
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Simply Sitting in Silence
Posted on January 18, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups9:30am Wednesday mornings in Ripley Chapel of First Congregational Church,(in the back of the white church at the Town Common). Non-sectarian, non-political, non-verbal, just plain being in silence together for 20 minutes. Call it meditation, centering prayer, mindfulness, relaxation. Keep your heart awake. All are welcome.
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Remember for the Holidays: COVID Safety
Posted on December 8, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, WorshipJust a reminder as we gather for these sacred occasions during this holy time of year that we want to do what we can to keep ourselves and others healthy. A few things to keep in mind: Stay home and join us on-line if you are not feeling well, especially if you are having upper […]
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Poinsettia Dedications
Posted on December 2, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force 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 church office, use Venmo, or PayPal. (Please indicate “Christmas plants” in the memo field). New this year are special Flower Offering envelopes in the narthex and […]
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Centering Prayer Meditation and Divine Yoga
Posted on November 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeCentering Prayer every Wednesday in Ripley Chapel at 9:30 am! Beginning on Wednesday, Dec 14, we will hold a centering prayer/meditation circle at 9:30 am in Ripley Chapel. It will be a quiet centering time of about 20 minutes. In the midst of this busy season and with griefs and struggles that accompany it at […]
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Service of Light 2022
Posted on November 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, WorshipSave the Date for our annual Service of Light: Thursday, December 15 7 pm in Ripley Chapel It is an opportunity to: 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 illness, addiction, trauma, broken relationships or […]
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Women’s Advent Gathering
Posted on November 8, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeMonday, December 5, 2022 7:00-9:00 pm Tucker Room and Ripley Chapel All church women are invited to an evening of fellowship and peaceful contemplation. As a special gift this Advent season, invite your sisters, mothers, daughters, trans and non-binary individuals and friends to join you-in person or on the livestream. A link will […]
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Healing Circles
Posted on October 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Spiritual Practice, WorshipTuesday, October 25, 2022 6:15 pm Labyrinth Walk in the Reno Garden A twenty minute candlelit walk of Contemplative Prayer In the Reno Garden. 7:00 pm Our Traditional Ripley Chapel Healing Circle An invitation to pray what is on your heart. A contemplative practice designed for times of uncertainty, anxiety and grief. A time to connect deeply to the love, grace, […]
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An Invitation to Thanksgiving Dinner
Posted on October 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthWe have had a Covid hiatus, but we are planning to return to eating together at the church on Thanksgiving Day. We will be having dinner at the church for anyone who would like to join us. Come for the company. Come for the food. If you don’t have transportation, we will help out with […]
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