Category Archives: Ministries/Task Force News
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Sponsor a Chair
Posted on June 5, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesWe’re inviting members of our congregation to help us create a warm and welcoming space by sponsoring a new Adirondack chair for the front lawn of the church. Our current ones are beginning to fade and blow around in the wind and the chairs we are looking to purchase are heavier, more durable and have […]
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Summer Picnic – June 14, 2026
Posted on June 5, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthAnnual Summer Church Picnic Dear Fellow Congregants, the annual Summer Picnic is just around the corner on June 14th, and the Justice Ministry want to make it another delicious celebration this year. We are hoping that some of you would be willing to help contribute to the feast; we have the basics covered, but we’d […]
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Congregation 360 Minister Survey
Posted on May 30, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Grieving in Community, Health and Wellness, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship, YouthThe Personnel Ministry is pleased to invite the entire congregation to participate in our Congregation 360 Minister Survey. This survey is an important opportunity for us to hear directly from you about the ministry and leadership of our pastors, Will and Maeve, and our other two Ministers, Jane and Maggie. The Personnel Ministry reviews the […]
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Open Doors at the Annual Meeting
Posted on May 14, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsWe promised feedback from the straw-poll at the annual meeting, so here it is, with some context. The Open Doors Working Group (ODWG) was honored to give a brief presentation at the recent annual meeting on the work we have been doing and then to offer a straw-poll to gauge your reaction to suggested pathways […]
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Youth Sunday Worship Service
Posted on April 21, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthLast Sunday, a group of Junior Forum and Forum members ranging from sixth grade to senior year helped support our annual Youth Sunday worship service. If weren’t able to attend the service, we certainly encourage you to watch the livestream recording! In particular, please check out George C.’s senior reflection. He shared movingly and openly […]
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Easter Lilies Deliveries 2026
Posted on April 9, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Grieving in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthSign up to deliver a little Easter joy to our church friends! Deliver Easter lilies between Sunday, April 5 and Saturday, April 11. You can find the Easter lilies in the Sanctuary near/on the chancel altar. After you sign up, Rev. Will Burhans will pair you with a delivery recipient. Please contact him with questions.
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Collaborative Problem Solving: Curiosity Over Conflict
Posted on April 9, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual PracticeHealth & Wellness Ministry presents an Eleventh Hour talk, Collaborative Problem Solving: Curiosity Over Conflict Sunday, April 19 after worship in the Palmer Room Our speaker, Lizzie Linn, is returning to FCCW after her well-attended talk last spring, Mindfulness: Practice Being Present. We hope you can join us after the service on Sunday, April 19, to hear […]
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Healing Service and 3rd Sunday in Lent (March 8, 2026)
Posted on March 5, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipJoin us this Sunday for our 3rd Sunday of Lent and a worship service centered on healing and the healing power of prayer and presence. One of Jesus’ primary activities throughout the gospels is healing. Through his healing touch he not only restored people to health from whatever was ailing them in body, mind or […]
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2026 Build-a Bed
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthJoin us for fun, fellowship, snacks, and service at our annual Build-A-Bed event after service Sunday, March 15 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. in Chidley Hall — with a lunch break (pizza, fruits, and drinks) at noon! We are looking for 30-40 volunteers to work together and build ten beds for children in need. […]
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Children & Youth Faith Formation News 2/26/26
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthChildren & Youth Faith Formation Stepping Stones will continue to learn about prayer as a way to talk to God. We’ll start in the classroom and then join families for communion. Youth Programming This Sunday, 3/1, at 8:30 AM in Chidley Hall, we invite Junior Forum, Forum, and their families to attend our first-ever Waffellowship […]
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