Category Archives: Outreach
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Can you Serve at the Dwelling Place This Saturday?
Posted on May 12, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesWe’re Serving Brinner (Breakfast for Dinner) We are all set with food for this month’s meal at the Dwelling Place on May 16. We do need a few more servers and beverages. Please view the signup genius and see what role you and a buddy can fill. Contact Michelle Stewart if you have any questions.
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FCCW Became a Level Three Church
Posted on April 30, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Justice, Latest NewsRepresentatives from the Justice Ministry, Revs. Will & Maeve, and Dr. Barbara Darling, who came on behalf of SNEUCC’s Environmental Ministries Team. As of now, FCCW is recognized as a Level Three Church (based on the Green Congregation Challenge). It is a great honor, one to be very proud of, given the work our congregation […]
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Creation Care Jazz Service This Sunday (April 26, 2026)
Posted on April 24, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Justice, Latest News, WorshipThis Week in Worship Join us this Sunday for our annual Creation Care worship service with the Jazz Band as we celebrate Earth Day remembering that our faith calls us to be stewards of this beautiful planet of which we are a part. We’ll be recognized by our denomination for the work we’ve done toward the greening […]
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The Dwelling Place Saturday, April 18, 2026
Posted on April 23, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Justice, Latest News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer OpportunitiesLast Saturday, our church provided a fun Cuban-themed dinner for the guests at The Dwelling Place in Woburn. Huge thanks to our posse of volunteers: John and Kris Montgomery, Sarah and Andy Gallop, Marianne Iacuzio, Susan Sawyer, and Jonathan and Betsy Goodell. And wouldn’t you know!!! This team went above and beyond when John and Andy decided to take […]
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Update from Palm Sunday Service-Learning Trip Fundraiser
Posted on April 14, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Mission TripThe Pine Ridge Service-Learning trip participants send a BIG thank you to everyone who helped donate and/or participated at the Palm Sunday Fundraiser. We were able to raise ~$3000 to support the trip costs and to purchase supplies to bring to the Reservation in June. Thank you also to the youth for their Easter Bake Sale efforts […]
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Climate & Political Grief Gathering, 4/26/26
Posted on April 14, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Grieving in Community, Justice, Latest News, Small Groups“If they remained silent, the stones would shout out.” (Luke 19:40). On the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the religious authorities demanded that his disciples remain quiet. Yet, Jesus knew that his people and all Creation could not help but speak out. In our social, political, and climate-changed landscape, we may feel pressured […]
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Green Congregation Challenge & Earth Day Sunday
Posted on April 13, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Justice, Latest NewsJesus told this parable, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed. Though the smallest of all seeds, it grows into a tree so that birds perch in its branches.” Matthew 13:31-32 At the heart of Jesus’ teaching is the idea that small steps, though seemingly insignificant at the time, are consequential. Though […]
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Special Easter Offering 2026
Posted on March 31, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Outreach, Worship“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” –Charles Dickens. Dear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church: Hello from your Outreach team! It’s that time of year where we wonder if […]
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Bakers Needed!
Posted on March 20, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Justice, Latest News, Mission Trip, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthEaster Bake Sale Sunday, March 29, 2026 The youth are hosting an Easter Bake Sale after church on Palm Sunday, March 29th, and would love your support! Plese consider donating baked goods to help make the event a success. All money from the Easter Bake Sale will help buy essential blankets and bedding that will […]
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Outdoor Church Sunday March 29, 2026
Posted on March 17, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesWe are looking for sandwich makers and a couple walkers for Outdoor Church on Sunday afternoon March 29th. We meet at Harvard Epworth Methodist Church (1555 Mass Ave) at 2pm on Sunday afternoon, deliver sandwiches to the homeless in Harvard Square and Central Square and are usually done by 5pm. Please signup here to make […]
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