Category Archives: Outreach
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Reflection on Supreme Court’s Ruling on the EPA
Posted on July 11, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachDear Friends: Early each morning, I meet with an ecumenical but politically and geographically diverse group via zoom for Centering Prayer and reflection. Yet since the recent Supreme Court rulings our group has been reeling. As one international group participant recently observed, “You Americans may think that the rulings handed down by your highest […]
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Response to Supreme Court Ruling
Posted on June 28, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Pastor's BlogDear Congregation, I have been unsure what words I might offer that could be of value in this national moment. I considered just leaving it be and yet conversations over this weekend with women in my life and in our congregation have revealed how gutted, violated, and full of fear many of our sisters and […]
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Juneteenth
Posted on June 17, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, WorshipThis Sunday, June 19th 2022, marks 156 years since the origin of the Juneteenth holiday on June 19 1866. And it is only the second year that Juneteenth is recognized as a Federal holiday. Perhaps like many white Americans you are not acquainted with Juneteenth’s significance to our nation’s past and our present. Perhaps you […]
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Volunteers needed at the Dwelling Place on Saturday, June 18th
Posted on June 8, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer OpportunitiesWe are looking for volunteers to prepare and/or pack containers for the Dwelling Place on Saturday, June 18th. 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 the meal on the third Saturday […]
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Third Thursday from Racial Justice Team 5/19/22
Posted on May 20, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial JusticeA group of members and friends of our church are in week three of a four- week sacred conversation exploring the UCC curriculum on White Privilege. As a white resident of Winchester or a nearby suburb, thinking about being white or having white privilege is likely not something you do. In our conversations, we are […]
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Invitation to Judy Arnold’s Farewell Celebration!
Posted on May 17, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Environment, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, Small Groups, Spire link, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthTo the First Congregational Church in Winchester (FCCW) community, current and former youth, and friends and family of Judy’s: You are cordially invited to Judy’s Farewell Celebration! It will take place in Chidley Hall at FCCW on Saturday June 11, 2022 from 5 to 7 PM. The event will feature speakers, presentations, entertainment, […]
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Join Us for our 182nd Annual Meeting after worship in the Sanctuary and livestream
Posted on May 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Environment, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Pastor's Blog, Racial Justice, Ripley, Small Groups, Spire link, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthSunday, May 15, 2022 Reflection and Renewal “Love one another… for I am making all things new!” ~Jesus Everyone is warmly invited to FCCW’s 182nd annual meeting on Sunday, May 15th, 20221 immediately after worship in the sanctuary and on Livestream. The agenda includes an update on strategic plan initiatives, expressions of gratitude and thanks, and remarks and […]
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Update on Afghan Refugees: Roommate Needed
Posted on May 5, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, Volunteer OpportunitiesOver the past two months we in the Metro north Cluster have experienced both forward motion and a setback for our efforts to support our two Afghan refugees, M and H. The setback: In March, with no notice to the support team or her roommate, H moved to Canada with her fiancé. This was, of […]
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Tuesdays in May: 4-week series on White Privilege
Posted on April 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Racial Justice, Small GroupsLet’s respond well to racial tension and injustice in our culture! Moving and acting together has a greater power than being alone! That is why we are gathering for four weeks to focus on this work. Beginning May 3rd we will use a UCC curriculum to gain insights about recognizing “white privilege” in our culture […]
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Third Thursday from the Racial Justice Team
Posted on April 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Racial JusticeApril 21, 2022 Some things just stay with you. When National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman delivered her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Biden’s inauguration, I was rapt. The courage and insight conveyed by this young writer and activist was spellbinding. While offering it to you to read or re-read (better yet, […]
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