Category Archives: Ministries/Task Force News
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Join Us in Ripley Chapel This Sunday at 10 am (January 1, 2023)
Posted on December 30, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, WorshipStill within the 12 Days of Christmas, we are celebrating the first day of the new year with worship in Ripley Chapel! Join us for a more intimate service with carols, prayers and an opportunity to reflect on the end of the birth narrative in Luke when Simeon and Anna receive the Christ Child in […]
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Special Christmas Offering
Posted on December 19, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachDear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church: Lights and carols and warmth and gifts! Hello from your Outreach team! Each Advent, we come together as a congregation to designate a special Christmas offering to folks who need lights and carols and warmth and gifts. In this season of blessings, it is part of […]
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New Custodial Staff
Posted on December 16, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsWe have recently added to our custodial staff with the hiring of Jesus Vargas, who began employment on November 14th. Jesus will be working 16 hours per week, splitting his hours on Monday, Thursday & Saturday. This schedule is interspersed with Bill’s schedule and will give the church a custodial presence every day of the week. […]
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Epiphany Gathering
Posted on December 14, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, YouthJoin us on January 8th, 2023 at 5:30 PM for a family-friendly Epiphany celebration. We will begin with a potluck dinner and traditional king cake and then journey through the church to find the final resting place of the star. Once there, we will share a blessing for Epiphany.
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Forum Progressive Dinner
Posted on December 12, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthSunday, December 18, 2022 at 5:30 pm Forum will celebrate Christmas early on Sunday evening with the traditional progressive supper, please RSVP to Maeve & let her know if you can bring food to contribute to the festivities.
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Christmas Eve Services, Saturday, December 24, 2022
Posted on December 12, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthFamily Candlelight Service Saturday, Dec. 24, 5:00 PM A beautiful Christmas Eve service with participation from some of our children and the traditional lighting of candles in the darkened sanctuary to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child! Join us in person or on-line. Download the Bulletin Here: 12_24_22 5PM Family Service legal.docx Traditional […]
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Advent Worship: A Children’s Christmas Pageant
Posted on December 12, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthDecember 18, 10:00 AM Lighting of the 4th Advent candle, the candle of Love Share in the love, hope, and joy of the Christmas story as the children & youth stage the annual Christmas Pageant during the worship service. Families should look for more information from Maggie about how they can be involved in this […]
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Cookie Walk
Posted on December 7, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthSunday, Dec. 11 after worship Chidley Hall Bakers Wanted! Junior Forum and Forum are asking bakers to donate nut-free cookies, truffles, muffins and confections for their annual Cookie Walk on Sunday, December 11th. Please label baked goods with your name and ingredients and drop them off in Chidley Hall before the service on Sunday, […]
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Poinsettia Dedications
Posted on December 2, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsIf you would like to donate a chancel Christmas poinsettia as a memorial, or in honor of someone, please fill out this form. You can mail a check to the church office, use Venmo, or PayPal. (Please indicate “Christmas plants” in the memo field). New this year are special Flower Offering envelopes in the narthex and […]
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Children & Youth News 12/01/22
Posted on December 2, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthStepping Stones Elementary age children will start in Chidley Hall on Sunday morning for a lesson on Mary & the Angel before joining families in the sanctuary for communion. Junior Forum Middle school youth will start in the Forum room for a special advent activity before joining families in the sanctuary for communion. Don’t forget to […]
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