Category Archives: Outreach
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“How to be an Antiracist” Book Study
Posted on October 21, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Outreach, Small GroupsOur shared reading over the summer was How to Be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi, the youngest person ever to win the National Book Award for Nonfiction. Over three Sundays — from 5:30 to approximately 7:00 in the early evening on November 1, 8, and 15 — we will meet to share thoughts on […]
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Election Day Vigil
Posted on October 8, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Outreach, WorshipOn Tuesday, November 3, the Sanctuary will be open for quiet and prayer. Unfortunately, we need to limit attendance to one person or ‘covid pod’ at a time. We will begin at 7:00 a.m. and continue until 9:00 p.m. in 20 minute blocks. So the first opportunity is at 7:00 a.m. to 7:20 a.m.; the second 7:30 a.m. […]
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Just Peace Offering
Posted on October 8, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, WorshipDear Friends and Members of First Congregational Church: October is a time in our church family life when we collect a special offering specifically focused on areas of justice and peace. Our denomination calls this our ‘Just Peace’ Offering. This always resonates deeply with the lived values of our faith, and 2020 has certainly brought […]
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Policing Reform Action
Posted on September 24, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachFirst Congregational in Winchester, This invitation comes from the Mass Council of Churches as a practical way to encourage steps to be taken in our own region for policing reform. Please consider the following as a potential practical way to step out in faith in the public square…. As of Thursday September 24, it […]
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Warm Up America! Made With Love
Posted on September 17, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesWe are planning to “yarn bomb” a homeless neighborhood this January with handmade hats, gloves and scarves. You can help! We need knitters and/or crocheters to make adult-size hats, scarves and mittens which we will hang from trees and fences. You can use any pattern you like, and the only rule is that the yarn […]
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Creation Care Voter Pledge
Posted on September 17, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachRecently, long time FCC member, Keith Russell joined with Karen Bellacosa, a member of the Environmental Justice team to craft a letter directed to our congregation – expressing their concern for our children and youth who will bear the brunt of ecological devastation. In particular, they are challenging each of us to show our love, not […]
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Support RIM Metro North Cluster – 2020 Virtual Walk for Refugees
Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthThis year, due to the pandemic, the Refugee Immigration Ministry (RIM) and our local Metro North Cluster is holding a virtual walk instead of a scheduled walk around Lake Quannapowitt as in past years. Metro North Cluster walkers will walk in a location and distance of their own choosing. All monies raised will go directly to […]
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Outdoor Church
Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, YouthDuring the pandemic, The Outdoor Church started a water ministry on Tuesday nights. Each week while distributing water we met lots of hungry folks who were finding it hard to find a meal on Tuesdays. So our church and Temple Shir Tikvah have decided to take turns preparing fifty sandwiches on alternating Tuesdays. Our church’s […]
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Volunteers needed at the Dwelling Place on Saturday, September 19, 2020
Posted on September 1, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthWe are looking for a few volunteers to help prepare and pack “to go” meals for the Dwelling Place on Saturday, September 19th. 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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Letter to Mobilize 2020 Vote
Posted on August 12, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, OutreachDear friends, As any mother or indeed anyone who shares in raising children knows, caregivers have an enormous influence on those young lives. We want and hope our children grow up feeling safe and loved, in good health, developing a lifelong curiosity regarding the world around them and with the possibility to do meaningful work. […]
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