Category Archives: Ministries/Task Force News
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Racial Justice Working Group Two learning opportunities:
Posted on December 9, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Ministries/Task Force News, Racial Justice, Small GroupsOne: UCC Racial Justice Training: Micro-Aggressions This Saturday, December 11, 2021 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM A microaggression is a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group, such as a racial or ethnic minority (definition from Oxford Languages). Join in […]
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Christmas on the Common: A Live Nativity Pageant for Children of All Ages
Posted on December 9, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthSunday, December 19, 2021, 10:00 AM Winchester Town Common This Sunday, December 19, bundle up and join us on the Common for our 10 AM morning worship: a “no-rehearsal” re-telling of the birth of love incarnate. Children of all ages are invited to take their places at the manger in this age-old story of birth […]
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Volunteers needed at the Dwelling Place, December 18, 2021
Posted on December 8, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthWe are looking for a few volunteers to help prepare and pack “to go” meals for the Dwelling Place on Saturday, December 18th. The Dwelling place is a collaboration of area churches that prepares and serves meals at the United Methodist Church in Woburn for individuals and families in need. Our FCC is responsible for […]
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RIPLEY PRESENTS SONGS FOR THE WAITING: AN ADVENT SERENADE
Posted on December 3, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, WorshipFeaturing Daniela Tosic, mezzo soprano & Adriana Ruiz, soprano LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, December 17, 2021, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and live streamed from the newly renovated Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. Please join us for a delightful and poignant evening of seasonal vocal music featuring two of Boston’s most exciting performers, Daniela […]
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Join us for Worship & Communion This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary (Dec 5, 2021)
Posted on December 3, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipLighting of the 2nd Advent candle, the candle of Peace This Sunday is the second one in Advent. The Carter family will be lighting the second advent candle, the candle of peace. The scripture is familiar to many – the voice of one crying in the wilderness – the enigmatic John the Baptist. As the first Sunday of […]
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Second Wednesday Bible Study
Posted on December 3, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsWednesday, Dec 8 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm on Zoom On Wednesday, December 8, the Second Wednesday Bible Study group will gather via Zoom. We will be reading Luke 1:26-56 – a passage referred to as the Annunciation when the angel Gabriel tells Mary that she will be carrying the ‘Son of the most […]
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Service of Light
Posted on December 2, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Worship, YouthThursday December 16, 2021 at 7 pm in the sanctuary Rebalance this holiday season. Experience the quiet way Christ enters the heart when pain or grief disrupts life. Remember those whom we hold dear. Discover peace in the face of life changing illness, addiction, depression, broken relationships or financial insecurity. Come with friends and loved […]
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Christmas on the Common: A Children’s Pageant
Posted on December 1, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthSunday, Dec 19 at 10 AM Make new Christmas memories this year at Christmas on the Common. Share in the love, hope, and joy of the Christmas story as the children stage an Outdoor Christmas Pageant during a community worship service on Sunday, December 19th at 10 AM on the town common. While we […]
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Cookie Walk
Posted on November 30, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthSunday, December 5, 2021 After Worship in Chidley Hall Bakers Wanted! Junior Forum and Forum are asking bakers to donate nut-free cookies, truffles, seasonal muffins and confections for their annual Cookie Walk on Sunday, December 5th. This fundraiser helps support the youth mission trips and service projects. Please label baked goods with your name […]
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Join Us for the Hanging Of the Greens Worship Service in the Sanctuary at 10 am
Posted on November 24, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthIt’s the first Sunday of Advent and we hope you’ll join us at 10 am in the sanctuary or on live-stream for the Hanging of the Greens! The sanctuary will be donned with greens and poinsettias, the youth will help us reflect upon the meaning of many of our Christmas traditions, and we’ll sing carols together. […]
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