Category Archives: Ministries/Task Force News
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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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Resources Useful When Downsizing or Spring Cleaning
Posted on November 23, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsFurniture: Winchester Residents Facebook group “Everything is Free, Winchester, MA” Epilepsy Foundation: https://epilepsynewengland.org/donations-center Household Goods: https://householdgoods.org Mission of Deeds https://www.missionofdeeds.org Big Brother, Big Sister https://www.bbbsfoundation.org/faqs/acceptable-non-acceptable-items/ Salvation Army https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ Habitat for Humanity Restore https://www.habitatbostonrestore.org/donate.html Furnishing Hope https://www.furnishinghopema.org/ Professional Assistance: Moving Organizer: Betsy Kelly www.bkorganizing.com Old Church meeting minutes, directories, pictures, event materials Drop items off at […]
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Join Us for Thanksgiving Sunday Worship at 10 am in the Sanctuary (11/21/21)
Posted on November 19, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipRev. Will is preaching a sermon entitled “Alive in the Age of Worry”. Members of the choir will sing a moving rendition of “Consider the Lilies” which is also based on the same scripture, Matthew 6:34. Together, we will all sing the familiar Thanksgiving hymns. Join us at 10:00 am in the sanctuary or online […]
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