Category Archives: Latest News

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday in the Sanctuary at 10 am (May 1, 2022)

  Posted on April 29, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  This Sunday is Earth Communion Sunday when we lift up our relationship with the earth as central to our faith and the importance of earth care as a practice in following the way of Jesus. We have a beautiful service on tap with Rev. Jessica McArdle as our guest preacher, music from Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia, a […]

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  Sunday Morning Signups

  Posted on April 28, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  Can you Help on Sunday Mornings? Here are 3 ways you could help us worship and connect with one another and God in the coming months at First Congregational Church. There’s a sign up genius attached to each opportunity. We are looking for volunteers to: Advance the slides in the sanctuary, Read the scripture during […]

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  Reno Garden Tenth Anniversary Celebration

  Posted on April 26, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice

  May 2022 through September 2022 It hardly seems like ten years since the Reno Garden opened and yet it feels like the garden has been part of the life of the church forever. It nestles into the hillside overlooking Wedge Pond as if it’s always been there. The garden has become a part of the church community […]

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  Ripley Presents “Regarding Insects” Project EcoMusic’s Inaugural Concert

  Posted on April 25, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship, Youth

  LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, May 6, 2022, 7:30 p.m.   Live in-person and live streamed from the newly renovated Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. Please join us for an inventive and dynamic evening of chamber music featuring Project EcoMusic, an exciting collaborative of new composers and performers.   Project EcoMusic, founded and led […]

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday in the Sanctuary or online at 10 am (April 24, 2022)

  Posted on April 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  After a joyous and full Holy Week, and a rich and meaningful Lent, this Sunday might have big shoes to fill. But, the scripture this Sunday – always the scripture after Easter Sunday – is Doubting Thomas. A story full of possibilities. Pastor Judy will be preaching, one of 3 remaining sermons. This Sunday she plans to share a […]

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  Tuesdays in May: 4-week series on White Privilege

  Posted on April 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Racial Justice, Small Groups

  Let’s respond well to racial tension and injustice in our culture!  Moving and acting together has a greater power than being alone!  That is why we are gathering for four weeks to focus on this work. Beginning May 3rd we will use a UCC curriculum to gain insights about recognizing “white privilege” in our culture […]

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  Third Thursday from the Racial Justice Team

  Posted on April 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Racial Justice

  April 21, 2022   Some things just stay with you. When National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman delivered her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Biden’s inauguration, I was rapt. The courage and insight conveyed by this young writer and activist was spellbinding. While offering it to you to read or re-read (better yet, […]

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  Ripley Chapel Healing Circle

  Posted on April 19, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7pm   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, and serenity that God offers us. A recorded handbell piece will be included to honor the life of Asako Burr. A hybrid […]

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  Faith Formation News 4/14/22

  Posted on April 15, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, Youth

  Children & Youth The children and youth programs will be taking a break this week for Easter, but we hope to see families at the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th at 10:00 am on the front lawn and in the sanctuary on Sunday morning for a special Time for the Young. Nursery Open! March winds […]

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  Tuesdays in May: 4-week series on White Privilege

  Posted on April 14, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Racial Justice

  Don’t we hope for a way of responding well to the racial tension and injustice in our culture? Responding well is not a simple task. It involves humility, clarity and a willingness to act insightfully and with care. That is why we are gathering for four weeks to focus on this work. In May we will gather weekly using […]

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