Category Archives: Outreach
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3rd Thursday from Racial Justice Working Group
Posted on December 16, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Racial JusticeDecember 16, 2021 When I said that I would take a month and write something personal about my history with racism I didn’t have anything particular in mind. I expected to write something about my thoughts and assumptions; I thought that I didn’t have any first hand experiences to relate. But thinking about it recently, […]
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Christmas Ornament Fundraiser
Posted on December 10, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Worship, YouthJunior Forum and Forum are selling custom wood ornaments to support their service projects and mission trips this year. Ornaments can be purchased online for $10 and picked up at the church office during normal business hours. The youth will also be selling ornaments at the Christmas on the Common on Sunday, December 19th.
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday in the Sanctuary or Online at 10 am (Dec. 12, 2021)
Posted on December 9, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Outreach, WorshipIt’s the 3rd Sunday of Advent, and this week during worship we welcome early music and chant specialist, Justina Golden, to help illuminate a meditation on the O Antiphons, an ancient Christian Advent singing and prayer practice that prepares us for the coming of Christ. Justina will sing each of the 7 O Antiphons in the original Gregorian Chant, […]
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Racial Justice Working Group Two learning opportunities:
Posted on December 9, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Ministries/Task Force News, Racial Justice, Small GroupsOne: UCC Racial Justice Training: Micro-Aggressions This Saturday, December 11, 2021 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM A microaggression is a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group, such as a racial or ethnic minority (definition from Oxford Languages). Join in […]
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Volunteers needed at the Dwelling Place, December 18, 2021
Posted on December 8, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthWe are looking for a few volunteers to help prepare and pack “to go” meals for the Dwelling Place on Saturday, December 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 […]
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Cookie Walk
Posted on November 30, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthSunday, December 5, 2021 After Worship in Chidley Hall Bakers Wanted! Junior Forum and Forum are asking bakers to donate nut-free cookies, truffles, seasonal muffins and confections for their annual Cookie Walk on Sunday, December 5th. This fundraiser helps support the youth mission trips and service projects. Please label baked goods with your name […]
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FAN & FCCW Annual Thanksgiving Drive
Posted on November 16, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthNovember 20, 2021 9 am-12 pm Join FAN and the First Congregational Church in the season of giving thanks and giving back! Help assemble baskets to make a full Thanksgiving meal for families in need. All donations will go to Woburn’s Council of Social Concern which serves hundreds of households in Winchester and Woburn. Sign up […]
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Third Thursday from Racial Justice Working Group
Posted on November 16, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, YouthHow would it feel to be a society forgotten, seen as extinct, or as a relic of the past? How would it feel to see World Series celebrations that include chants and actions that demean and stereotype your community? November is National Native American Heritage Month. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the current […]
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Habitat for Humanity Workday
Posted on November 15, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer OpportunitiesSaturday, November 20, 2021 8:30 am near Lawrence, MA Please join our crew at the Habitat for Humanity site around Lawrence for our upcoming work day. Instead of carpooling, we will meet right at the work site at 8:30; we’ll know the exact location later next week. We’ll work until late afternoon. The Habitat organization appreciates when we can provide […]
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Children & Youth Faith Formation Ministry News 11/12/21
Posted on November 12, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Worship, YouthSTEPPING STONES This week we will be reading the story of how God chose David to be King of Israel. This is a wonderful lesson that reminds us that “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel […]
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