Category Archives: Ministries/Task Force News
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Children & Youth News 1/12/23
Posted on January 12, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, YouthStepping Stones and Junior Forum will be commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. with a special lesson and joint service project on Sunday morning. Forum will meet at 7:30 PM for their own service project and a much needed study break.
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary (January 15, 2023)
Posted on January 12, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, WorshipThis week, we celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s faith-based activism, justice, and hope. Our Scripture for this service will focus on Isaiah 42:1-7 and Matthew 3:13-17 through the themes of belovedness, calling, and inherent dignity/divinity. Pastoral Resident Maeve Hammond will preach and lead us in a meditation from the […]
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Build-A-Bed: All Church Volunteer Project
Posted on January 11, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthDescription: Join us for fun, fellowship, snacks, and service at our annual Build-A-Bed event on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. in Chidley Hall! We are looking for 30-40 volunteers to work together and build ten beds for children in need. Invite your friends and family, and sign up now! https://forms.gle/At4TY8qNtxxRXzSU7
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Children & Youth News 01/05/23
Posted on January 6, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthStepping Stones returns this week. We will be celebrating Epiphany and talking about how we can use our special gifts and talents to serve God. Junior Forum will also be focusing on Epiphany this week with some fun games and activities to kick off the new year. Forum will be meeting at the usual time on […]
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday in the Sanctuary at 10 am (January 8, 2023)
Posted on January 6, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthThis week in worship, we are celebrating Epiphany Sunday! Epiphany remembers the three wise-people’s visit to the Christ child. After the service, we invite FCCW families to join us for an Epiphany Gathering at 5:30 P.M. Bring what you can to our potluck. Then, we will journey together through the church to find the final […]
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Ripley Presents: Aryaloka String Quartet
Posted on January 3, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, RipleyFour Musicians. Inspired by the great composers. Aryaloka String Quartet honors Black historical and contemporary composers. Concert tickets are $20 – both live and live-streamed. To purchase tickets: bit.ly/RPASQ23 Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Please join us for an inventive and dynamic evening of […]
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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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