Category Archives: Ministries/Task Force News
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Breakfast & Blessings
Posted on April 25, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthSunday, May 21 8:30 am-9:30 am Chidley Hall We’re inviting our graduating seniors and their families to join us for a breakfast in Chidley Hall on May 21, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM! We also invite folks to stay for the 10 AM service and receive a send-off blessing. By May 8, RSVP to Rev. Maeve […]
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am (April 16, 2023)
Posted on April 14, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipJoin us in person or on-line for our second Sunday of Easter, a perfect time to baptize another child of God (Tom and Cindy Mahoney’s granddaughter) and reflect on another rich resurrection story (doubting Thomas). We’ll have an opportunity to offer up prayers together as a community and we’ll send Rev. Will off on his sabbatical and […]
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Special Easter Offering
Posted on April 6, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach“Take my part of Easter’s light, dear God, and share it with those in shadow. Let me wait for your promise until they can claim it with me.” – Steven Charleston Dear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church, As Easter approaches, we think about the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise […]
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Trans Day of Visibility
Posted on March 30, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthDear Siblings in Christ, This Friday, we celebrate trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people in our communities and around the world. On March 31 each year, Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) recognizes the beautiful lives of trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people and the gifts and talents they weave into the tapestry of humanity. […]
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Vacation Bible School
Posted on March 17, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthCalling all Explorers! Grab your camera and buckle your seatbelt. First Congregational Church’s Vacation Bible School is going on a wild adventure! We will trek through different habitats in the hopes of catching a glimpse of some exotic animals racing through the terrain. And as we search for animals, we’ll also focus on some amazing, […]
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday in the Sanctuary at 10 or online (March 5, 2023)
Posted on March 3, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipWe have a rich service on tap this Sunday as we welcome a child into the Christian fold through the sacrament of baptism, share in the sacrament of communion and light prayer candles for Lent. We’ll also reflect on Nicodemus coming to Jesus in the night and that most famous scripture of John 3:16. We […]
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Join for Worship This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary or online (Feb 26, 2023)
Posted on February 24, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipWe begin our Lenten journey as we always do with Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness. How might his 40-day retreat into the desert of Palestine and the wilderness of his own heart inform our Lenten journeys in the coming 6 weeks? We’ll return to our tradition of coming forward in the service to light prayer […]
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Soup and Saints
Posted on February 24, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsTUESDAYS WITH JESUS Soup and Saints Starting this Tuesday, February 28th from 6:30-8pm, our traditional Lenten Tuesdays with Jesus series will be focused on lesser known modern-day saints, those who have followed the way and lived the love of Jesus in particularly powerful ways and whose example encourages us to do the same. We […]
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Build-A-Bed: All Church Volunteer Project
Posted on February 21, 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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Ash Wednesday Taizé Service
Posted on February 21, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, WorshipTaizé chants + prayers + imposition of ashes Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 7:00 p.m. Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. First Congregational Church offers a poignant and meditative Ash Wednesday service, featuring the ecumenical prayers and music of France’s Taizé community. All denominations are welcome. […]
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