Category Archives: Ministries/Task Force News
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A Summer’s Eve Prayer Service
Posted on May 20, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipThursday, June 17, 7pm Sanctuary of First Congregational Church You are invited to gather in-person for a special summer evening prayer service in the sanctuary on Thursday evening, June 17th. Together we will draw the church year to a close and receive a foretaste of what is to come when we return to worshipping together […]
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Posted on May 20, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsRev. Alex Shea Will, the Associate Pastor of South Church in Andover, MA, for the past six years, has been called to serve as the Area Conference Minister for the Northeast Region – comprising the Metropolitan Boston and Northeast Associations – beginning Aug. 2. “Throughout my ministry among the various settings of the United Church of Christ, I […]
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Resurrection Study: 4 Gardens, 3 Trees, 2 Breaths, 1 Love Class 1
Posted on May 20, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsMonday 7 pm (zoom), Tuesday 10am (Reno Garden) How can a few trees, left-handedness, and rainbows give us any clearer a picture of the Resurrection? Come and find out Monday night on zoom or Tuesday morning in the Reno Garden for our 2nd in the series of our Resurrection Study. It’s not too late to […]
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The Heartbreak of Myanmar
Posted on May 10, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachMany of you will remember that I visited Myanmar for the first time in 2011, conducting and witnessing my way through vast sections of the country. At that time, and for a few years after, this church was instrumental in providing much-needed funds to Myanmar’s children and young adults, assisting with life-giving education, food, […]
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Safeguard Proof of Your Vaccination
Posted on May 6, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsVaccination Card Holders are available in the church lobby to protect your Covid-19 vaccine paperwork. Pick up a waterproof resealable sleeve for your card. Courtesy of Andy Spiegel and Susan Sawyer.
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday (May 9, 2021)
Posted on May 6, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipJoin us for our worship service this week on Mother’s Day when we will consider Jesus’ command that we love one another. We will have a beautiful anthem shared by the Winchester Highschool Choir which has a few of our youth involved and we’ll have some elements of our worship led by mother-child combos within the congregation. We hope […]
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Invitation to All Winchester Residents
Posted on May 6, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthA Movie Night to Foster Intergenerational Interaction and Discussion The Intergenerational Leadership Team was formed this fall to promote greater interaction between Seniors and Youth in Winchester. The movie is a documentary, The Biggest Little Farm (available on DVD from the Winchester Public Library, also streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime). Watch the film […]
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Join Us for Game Night
Posted on April 30, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthMiddle school youth group members are invited to join me every Wednesday from 6:00 – 7:00 pm for game night! We’re building our Church building in Minecraft and could use all the help we can get! Please join our official Discord server at https://discord.gg/SSTEENtV4h. Hope to see you there!
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Join Us on Zoom for Worship This Sunday at 10 am (May 2, 2021)
Posted on April 30, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipThe 5th Sunday after Easter in the church calendar. The scripture, though, reaches back to Jesus instructing the disciples in preparation of his no longer being with them. The New Testament text is John 15:1-8 and contains the very familiar portrayal of the disciples’ relationship to Jesus as “I am the vine, you are the branches”. The sermon will […]
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Strategic Plan Update
Posted on April 27, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsFrom the Leadership Team… We are grateful to all who have engaged in the dialogue regarding FCCW’s Strategic Plan over the past few months. Through our meetings with ministries, the 3/25 congregational discussion, and many individual exchanges, we have heard and learned a lot. We’d like to take a few moments to share where […]
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