Category Archives: Ministries/Task Force News
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A Festival of Lessons and Carols
Posted on November 28, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipDecember 11, 2022 at 10 am in the Sanctuary and livestream Please join us on Sunday, December 11 at 10:00 am. for First Congregational Church’s annual Festival of Lessons and Carols, a beloved Advent tradition from England wherein God’s word is proclaimed and contemplated in word and song: a special sequence of readings, prayers, choral […]
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Join us for the Hanging of the Greens This Sunday at 10 am (Nov 27, 2022)
Posted on November 23, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthAt Advent, we enter into a 4-week season of waiting and preparing for Christ’s coming at Christmas. It’s a season of ever-greens and wreaths, of lights and colors, of gifts and sacred story. Join us on Sunday for our annual Hanging of The Greens worship service at 10 am in the sanctuary and on-line and […]
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Time is Running Out, One Week Left Until Gifts are Needed
Posted on November 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesThere are two children left on the tree, will you sign-up today to help bring some Christmas cheer to a child in need? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094aacad22a7f94-fccwinchester1 The response has been good but there are still a few more gifts left to purchase. Unwrapped and labeled gifts are due no later than Tuesday Nov 29th and should be […]
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Join Us this Sunday for Worship at 10 am in the Sanctuary or online (Nov 20, 2022)
Posted on November 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipWe have a rich and meaningful service on tap for this Thanksgiving Sunday. The Forum youth, who have an overnight on Saturday leading into the service, will contribute to our worship by creating and leading some prayers. Maeve Hammond will lead us in a reflection on Transgender Day of Awareness. Peter Owens, Janet Vaughn, and the […]
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There’s still time to SIGN UP for “Roots and Branches”!
Posted on November 16, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsA few spaces remain….. Roots and Branches is our new small group initiative. These groups will provide opportunities for deepening faith and friendships and thinking about our world in new ways. Many people have already signed up for these groups. We encourage people to join us who don’t usually come to this kind of thing!! […]
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Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive
Posted on November 15, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthJoin FAN and the First Congregational Church in the season of giving thanks and giving back! All donations for our Thanksgiving Basket drive will go to Woburn’s Council of Social Concern. FAN has committed to 50 baskets this year. We will gather on November 19 (National Family Volunteer Day) at First Congregational Church to organize the donations, […]
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Can You Make Food for the Dwelling Place this Saturday (November 19)
Posted on November 15, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesWe are offering a thanksgiving meal with turkey, potatoes, and a side this Saturday evening. Would you consider roasting a turkey breast or making something special for the guests? The sign up genius has guidance. Thank you in advance … such a gift of love!
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Giving Tree
Posted on November 10, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthEvery year for Christmas, we as a church, give presents to those in need. This year we will be giving to children from the community-based program Youth Villages, children from the Council of Social Concern in Woburn, and to the people at the Lowell Transitional Learning Center. There’s only a couple of weeks to […]
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It’s time to SIGN UP for “Roots and Branches”!
Posted on November 10, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsRoots and Branches is the name we have given to our new small group initiative. These groups will provide opportunities for deepening faith and friendships and thinking about our world in new ways. Many people have already signed up for these groups. We encourage people to join us who don’t usually come to this kind […]
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Women’s Advent Gathering
Posted on November 8, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeMonday, December 5, 2022 7:00-9:00 pm Tucker Room and Ripley Chapel All church women are invited to an evening of fellowship and peaceful contemplation. As a special gift this Advent season, invite your sisters, mothers, daughters, trans and non-binary individuals and friends to join you-in person or on the livestream. A link will […]
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