Category Archives: Latest News
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Join Us for Worship on Trinity Sunday at 10 am (June 16)
Posted on June 14, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipThis is our last formal worship service of the year. It’s the Sunday after Pentecost and is traditionally known as Trinity Sunday when we lift up the trinitarian mystery of our Christian faith: that God is not so much a static presence – a big man with a beard in the clouds – as a […]
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Dwelling Place Volunteers Needed Sat July 20, 2019
Posted on June 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Outreach, Small GroupsWe are looking for 4 -5 volunteers to prepare and serve a meal for about 30 people at the Dwelling Place on Saturday, July 20 th . The Dwelling Place is a collaboration of area churches that prepares and serves meals at the United Methodist Church in Woburn for individuals and families in need. Our […]
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Call for Summer Musicians, 2019
Posted on June 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipIt is time to think of summer at First Congregational Church – rich, unique summer services led by the talents and contributions of the lay congregational community. I am looking for volunteer summer musicians! Summer services are held each Sunday, 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. If you would like to contact me directly (Jane Ring […]
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Join the RIM Walk for Refugees
Posted on June 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Outreach, YouthSunday, June 30, 2019, 4 PM (Rain or Shine) Gazebo at Lake Quannapowitt, Lower Common, 1 Church Street, Wakefield, MA Walk (or support your RIM Metro North Cluster walkers) around Lake Quannapowitt (5k) on a lovely summer day. It is always lovely when you are helping your neighbor refugees and asylum seekers. You will be […]
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Spring Picnic is this Sunday, June 9
Posted on June 7, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Worship, YouthThe spring picnic is this Sunday, right after worship on the patio and front lawn, so bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy! There will be caesar salad, finger sandwiches, pasta salad, yogurt, fruit, water, and ice cream bars and cake, but donated desserts, salads, or side dishes are welcomed (and needed! nut free, […]
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday (June 9)
Posted on June 6, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipCome join us for worship this Sunday at 10 am for Pentecost Sunday when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church! We will not only be welcoming a new child into our midst through the waters of baptism – Ford O’Neil – but also welcoming 10 new members […]
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Office and Jury Box Update
Posted on June 6, 2019 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, WorshipI am serving my last month on the grand jury. Our last day of hearing cases is June 27. Things are going smoothly in the office. People often ask me how I do it all and in truth it’s not all done by one person. For the last two months, Anne Hoenicke has been creating […]
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Ripley Chapel renovations to begin mid-June
Posted on June 6, 2019 by Nancy in Latest News, WorshipRipley Chapel will be renovated during the summer months. On or about the second (maybe third) week of June, Seaver Construction will begin the process which is expected to take eight weeks. During late August and maybe very early September there will be a few additional tasks being taken that should have little to no […]
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Boston Pride Parade Saturday June 8th.
Posted on May 31, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, OutreachThe UCC message of Extravagant Welcome for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions is always well-received at the Boston Pride parade. The UCC ONA presence makes a real difference. While we aren’t organizing a FCCW group this year, any individual can join with other Mass Conference ONA churches to march in […]
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A Walk in the Fells
Posted on May 30, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spiritual Practice, YouthSaturday June 8, 2019 8:30 to 9:50 am. Join us for a contemplative walk in nature, patterned on the exercises of Mark Kutolowski who led our retreat day at Church of the Woods. We will gather at the entrance to the Fells across from 74 Hillcrest Parkway. Our group will use the trails around Long […]
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