Category Archives: Outreach
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Tuesdays in May: 4-week series on White Privilege
Posted on April 14, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Racial JusticeDon’t we hope for a way of responding well to the racial tension and injustice in our culture? Responding well is not a simple task. It involves humility, clarity and a willingness to act insightfully and with care. That is why we are gathering for four weeks to focus on this work. In May we will gather weekly using […]
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“Where the Flowers Bloom So Does Hope”
Posted on April 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, Volunteer Opportunities-Lady Bird Johnson Yes gardeners, there will be a RIM Spring Flower Sale again this year! Soon it will be time to dig in the dirt and plant flowers to enjoy during spring and summer. RIM has used Cressey Greenhouses in Rowley for many years, and their plants are healthy and beautiful. We’ll be taking orders during […]
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Special Easter Offering
Posted on April 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial JusticeHappy Easter! He is risen! Friday, April 18, 2022 Dear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church: In this imperfect world of war, racism, and epidemics there is also renewal, restoration, and relationship. We are Lenten people who studied these ‘re’ words and we are Easter people, called to bring hope, mercy, and […]
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Interfaith Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Peace in Ukraine
Posted on March 25, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Outreach, Spiritual Practice, WorshipWednesday, March 30th 8pm Winchester Town Common Download the Order of Service here: Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Peace in Ukraine
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Habitat for Humanity Workday
Posted on March 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthSaturday, April 2, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm Please join our crew for another Habitat for Humanity work day as we update and modify a home so the owner, a disabled veteran, can live there safely. Instead of carpooling, we will meet at the work site (48 Southside Avenue in Lynn: https://goo.gl/maps/NGWiuf65SPugxbScA) at 8:15 am. What to bring/wear: Lunch, snacks, […]
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Build A Bed Workshop April 9, 2022
Posted on March 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth9 am-11 am in Chidley Hall Signup to Help Build Bed As part of their Bed For Every Child initiative, the Mass. Coalition for the Homeless has created Build A Bed Workshops. They bring the materials, the tools and the know how. We supply the energy, enthusiasm and elbow grease. With this combination, […]
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Third Thursday from Racial Justice Working Group
Posted on March 17, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Racial JusticePowderhorn March 17, 2022 My son, Dave, and my wife, Betsy, were house hunting in late February. We were looking for a small house that Dave could make an offer on in the Minneapolis area. As we drove to our first showing Dave asked me what kind of flag was flying in the square, […]
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Trans Day of Visibility – Trans Folks: Who We Are
Posted on March 14, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachTHURSDAY, MARCH 31 7:00—8:00 PM Online Register to receive Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/2p99h6u6 (Note: library card # not required) Trans people are just as ordinary and extraordinary as everyone else! You are invited to join this panel discussion, where the panelists will share their stories and answer questions about their favorite depictions of trans people in […]
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Laying Flowers For International Women’s Day
Posted on March 8, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Spiritual PracticeMy name is Christiane Dutton. My husband Don and I have been attending worship at First Congregational in Winchester. Today is International Women’s Day. Yesterday I received this letter via Germany from Women of St. Petersburg/Russia. It really moved me and I am trying to share it as widely as I can. I invite you […]
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Afghan Refugee News March 3
Posted on March 3, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Outreach, Racial JusticeCan you believe it? “Our” two Afghan refugees, H & M, have been living in their Malden apartment for one month! They are well situated and staying warm at night, unlike the first night there – something odd with the thermostat – Linda and Bruce got a text just before church the next morning asking […]
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