Category Archives: Outreach
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Special Easter Offering
Posted on April 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachHappy 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 Justice, Latest NewsPowderhorn 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, Justice, Latest News, OutreachCan 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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How WE can help in Ukraine
Posted on March 3, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachUpdate: It’s great to know that many in our congregation have responded so quickly with donations to Last Bell Ministries! Please note that if you are seeking to give through a donor-advised fund (such as Fidelity Charitable Gift, for instance), the charity may be found as “Eastern European Children’s Outreach,” which is Last Bell’s legal charitable name. […]
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary or Online (Feb 20, 2022)
Posted on February 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, WorshipFebruary is Black History Month. “But doesn’t white history matter?” It does more than we know, which is why this Sunday at 10 am Rev. Will’s sermon will briefly consider the legacy of white Christian supremacy in our country and its impact upon racial inequities. God’s call to justice rings loud and clear throughout scripture and we’ll […]
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