Category Archives: Ministries/Task Force News
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2021 Grants
Posted on October 19, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachThe Outreach Committee is thrilled to announce this year’s Outreach grant recipients! A portion of your annual pledge and giving and the church’s overall budget goes to Outreach to extend our impact of Christ’s love to our community. We have the pleasure of evaluating grant requests and supporting local nonprofit organizations for specific use in […]
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Serve the Outdoor Church in Cambridge on October 31
Posted on October 19, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthThis past summer The Outdoor Church of Cambridge started to welcome volunteers back to our street outreach ministry. For the past ten years First Church in Winchester has been active with Outdoor Church, which is a homeless ministry throughout the city of Cambridge Each month when there is a fifth Sunday our church […]
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A Joyous Celebration
Posted on October 18, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipSunday, Nov 7, 2021 2 pm Sanctuary Lisa Loughlin will be ordained on Sunday, November 7, at 2:00 p.m. The church will be filled with much joy and love as we participate in this final step of Lisa’s ordination journey. No one who knows Lisa thinks of this as the beginning of her ministry; she […]
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Blessing of the Animals Special Offering
Posted on October 14, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Worship, YouthAccording to the ASPCA, approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Shelters and rescue operations for pets need donations from the community to operate. Animal shelters need food, bedding, and other supplies, as well as veterinarian care, medical assistance, and spaying/neutering. This Sunday’s Blessing of the Animals special offering […]
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am (October 10, 2021)
Posted on October 8, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipFor many of us this is a holiday weekend-Columbus Day weekend. Of course, now we call it Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It is interesting how different things look depending on where you are standing. Our Gospel scripture is from Mark 10, the rich young man where we can see another example of that phenomena. We continue to mask and try […]
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Join us on the Town Common for our Jazz Blessing of the Animals
Posted on October 6, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipSunday, October 17, 2021, 10 AM Rain Location: Chidley Hall Please join us on the Town Common where we will swing, celebrate and give thanks for all of God’s creatures, blessing our animal companions. We welcome all pets – furry, scaly, hairy, feathery and even plush! Photos of beloved pet companions are welcome in place […]
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Join Us for Earth Communion Sunday at 10 am (October 3, 2021)
Posted on October 1, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipTraditionally known as World Communion Sunday, we invite you to worship this Sunday at 10 am for what we are calling EARTH COMMUNION SUNDAY as we highlight how our relations not just to other humans but to creation as well is impacted by and reflected in our relationship with God. We will share communion with pre-packaged cups and […]
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Ways to Honor Indigenous Peoples Day Monday October 11, 2021
Posted on September 30, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial JusticeFCCW recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day as one of 11 holidays allowed for our employees in the Personnel staff handbook. Cyrus Dallin, Art Museum, Arlington MA – Thursday, October 7, 2021, 7 pm Honoring Indigenous Peoples Day: Ute Elder Forrest Cuch on History and Healing. This program builds on Cyrus Dallin’s lifelong commitment to listening to […]
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Weekly Walking Group
Posted on September 24, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual PracticeEvery Tuesday in Fall at 9am 2 Mayflower Road “Nature always wears the color of the Spirit.” R.W. Emerson In the spirit of community and appreciation of the changing season, Health Ministry is offering a weekly walking group on Tuesday mornings at 9 AM beginning on September 28. We will meet at 2 Mayflower Road in […]
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Third Thursdays from Racial Justice
Posted on September 23, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Racial Justice(OK, we know we can’t fool you – today is the fourth Thursday) This monthly column offers reflections from members of the Racial Justice Working Group. Anyone is welcome to write a message here – just contact one of us! Where’s your place in the caste system? Many of you recently participated […]
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