Category Archives: Ministries/Task Force News
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Ripley Presents “Regarding Insects” Project EcoMusic’s Inaugural Concert
Posted on April 25, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship, YouthLIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, May 6, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and live streamed from the newly renovated Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. Please join us for an inventive and dynamic evening of chamber music featuring Project EcoMusic, an exciting collaborative of new composers and performers. Project EcoMusic, founded and led […]
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday in the Sanctuary or online at 10 am (April 24, 2022)
Posted on April 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipAfter a joyous and full Holy Week, and a rich and meaningful Lent, this Sunday might have big shoes to fill. But, the scripture this Sunday – always the scripture after Easter Sunday – is Doubting Thomas. A story full of possibilities. Pastor Judy will be preaching, one of 3 remaining sermons. This Sunday she plans to share a […]
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Tuesdays in May: 4-week series on White Privilege
Posted on April 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsLet’s respond well to racial tension and injustice in our culture! Moving and acting together has a greater power than being alone! That is why we are gathering for four weeks to focus on this work. Beginning May 3rd we will use a UCC curriculum to gain insights about recognizing “white privilege” in our culture […]
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Ripley Chapel Healing Circle
Posted on April 19, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipTuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7pm An invitation to pray what is on your heart. A contemplative practice designed for times of uncertainty, anxiety and grief. A time to connect deeply to the love, grace, and serenity that God offers us. A recorded handbell piece will be included to honor the life of Asako Burr. A hybrid […]
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Faith Formation News 4/14/22
Posted on April 15, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthChildren & Youth The children and youth programs will be taking a break this week for Easter, but we hope to see families at the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th at 10:00 am on the front lawn and in the sanctuary on Sunday morning for a special Time for the Young. Nursery Open! March winds […]
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Join Us in the Sanctuary (or Online) for Easter Worship This Sunday (April 17, 2022)
Posted on April 15, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipEASTER SUNDAY! Christ is risen, Christ is risen indeed! Join us at 5:45am for a simple sunrise service at Wright Locke Farm or 10 am in the sanctuary and on-line for our traditional Easter service. After two years of an empty sanctuary on Easter, we’ll fill it this year with energy, voices, music, and prayer together. Maggie […]
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Tuesdays in May: 4-week series on White Privilege
Posted on April 14, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsDon’t we hope for a way of responding well to the racial tension and injustice in our culture? Responding well is not a simple task. It involves humility, clarity and a willingness to act insightfully and with care. That is why we are gathering for four weeks to focus on this work. In May we will gather weekly using […]
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“Where the Flowers Bloom So Does Hope”
Posted on April 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities-Lady Bird Johnson Yes gardeners, there will be a RIM Spring Flower Sale again this year! Soon it will be time to dig in the dirt and plant flowers to enjoy during spring and summer. RIM has used Cressey Greenhouses in Rowley for many years, and their plants are healthy and beautiful. We’ll be taking orders during […]
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Special Easter Offering
Posted on April 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachHappy Easter! He is risen! Friday, April 18, 2022 Dear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church: In this imperfect world of war, racism, and epidemics there is also renewal, restoration, and relationship. We are Lenten people who studied these ‘re’ words and we are Easter people, called to bring hope, mercy, and […]
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Maundy Thursday/Good Friday
Posted on April 12, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipIf you haven’t already, you’ll want to experience our beautiful Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 pm on Holy Thursday either in person or on livestream. We share in the Last Supper and read the passion story while candles are extinguished and we fall into the darkness of the night together as we acknowledge the dying […]
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