Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Health Ministry and wellness events/news
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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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Children & Youth Faith Formation Ministry News 11/12/21
Posted on November 12, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Worship, YouthSTEPPING STONES This week we will be reading the story of how God chose David to be King of Israel. This is a wonderful lesson that reminds us that “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel […]
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Children & Youth Faith Formation Update 10/28/21
Posted on October 29, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthNURSERY Based on responses from our younger families, we are temporarily closing the Nursery. Families with infants and toddlers are always welcomed in the sanctuary for Sunday services, but the Family Room (located just outside the door on the right of the front of the sanctuary) is also available. In the Family Room parents can […]
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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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