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  • Bringing Faith Home Workshop

    Posted on September 30, 2026 by in Latest News, Youth

    Bringing Faith Home Workshop How do we bring faith into our everyday family life—beyond Sunday morning? Join us after church on Sunday, October 25th, for Bringing Faith Home, a fun and interactive workshop for families of all ages. We’ll share ideas, talk about family traditions and experiences, and try some simple, meaningful practices that you […]

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  • Ripley Presents: Kathleen Parks Band

    Posted on September 30, 2026 by in Latest News, Ripley

    Celtic roots. Boundless groove. Playful improvisation. FRIDAY, October 2, 7:30 p.m., From the stunning Ripley Chapel. Live in person and live streamed. Tickets $20 Live and Livestreamed Ripley Presents is pleased to welcome the Kathleen Parks Band: “Kathleen Parks’ voice moves from kittenish to saucy & sassy – perfect to deliver her fun, cheeky lyrics.” Ellen […]

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  • Roots & Branches

    Posted on September 25, 2026 by in Adult Ed, Latest News, Small Groups

    “Day by Day”… finding grace in every day moments Roots and Branches groups are organizing for a new year.  That means that you can join a group that meets in a home, at church or on zoom.  Newcomers are welcome!! Registration opens today and continues until October 7. Join a Small Group Here What stays the same… […]

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  • Join us this Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 10 am

    Posted on September 25, 2026 by in Latest News, Worship

    We are honored to share the Sacrament of Baptism with the congregation as we baptize Archil Gvakharia, child of Lindsay Sutherland-Gvakharia and Sandro Gvakharia, during Time for the Young. Our sermon will consider this question found in Matthew 21:23: “By what authority?” Special pick-up choir, music, prayers, contemplation, fellowship – all in the worship of […]

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  • Stepping Stones & Youth Group News 9/17/26

    Posted on September 17, 2026 by in Latest News, Youth

    Stepping Stones got off to a great start last week! We’ll continue the fun this week with a lesson on the names of God. A couple of quick reminders: Please complete your child’s registration form using the link below. It helps us make sure we have the information we need to make Sunday mornings great for everyone. Infant-Preschool […]

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  • Welcome Back Sunday: Jazz Band & Picnic

    Posted on September 11, 2026 by in Latest News, Worship

    Join us on Sunday for the start of the program year at First Congregational Church! We return to the sanctuary after a summer of being in Ripley Chapel and we’ll do so with a festive worship service with our resident Jazz Band and the kids returning to Stepping Stones and a picnic afterwards to celebrate […]

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  • Roots & Branches 2026-2027

    Posted on September 10, 2026 by in Adult Ed, Latest News, Small Groups

    Roots and Branches is focused this year on faith in ordinary moments.  We are bringing the simple thoughts of a seventeenth century monk named Brother Lawrence and a contemporary poet, Mary Oliver, to help us capture faith in everyday places in our lives.  “Day by Day” (our title for this series) will help you take the ordinary […]

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