Category Archives: Justice
Social, economic, racial, and environmental justice
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Ripley Presents: Building Bridges Pride Exhibit, 5/31-6/14
Posted on May 20, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Justice, Latest News, RipleyOur third annual Ripley Presents Pride Exhibit, Family Diversity Projects’ BUILDING BRIDGES: Portraits of Immigrants and Refugees highlights the lived experience of migrating to and living in the United States and includes the stories of folks at the intersection of immigration and LGBTQIA+ identity. This exhibit celebrates both Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month in […]
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Congregation 360 Minister Survey
Posted on May 14, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Grieving in Community, Health and Wellness, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship, YouthThe Personnel Ministry is pleased to invite the entire congregation to participate in our Congregation 360 Minister Survey. This survey is an important opportunity for us to hear directly from you about the ministry and leadership of our pastors, Will and Maeve, and our other two Ministers, Jane and Maggie. The Personnel Ministry reviews the […]
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May Justice Ministry Happenings
Posted on May 14, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Justice, Latest News, YouthThe Justice Ministry welcomes spring by continuing with Earth Day/Creation Sunday spirit by sponsoring several efforts at the church. On May 3rd, the Justice Ministry hosted a plant-based pot-luck dinner with the church youth to highlight delicious, healthy dishes with lower environmental impact. Some recommended reading on the topic of conservation and sustainability was also […]
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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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