Category Archives: Outreach
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It’s not too late to be Backpack Hero!
Posted on July 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthThere’s only two weeks left before all items need to be delivered. Please order today to help us fill 15 backpacks for the students at Youth Villages. A lot of items have been purchased by there’s still more needed, 6 packs of paper, 13 packs of washable markers, 10 packs of mechanical pencils, etc. Become […]
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Today is International Non-Binary Day Jul 14, 2022
Posted on July 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachToday is a day to celebrate all non-binary people of the world. This is the non-binary pride flag created by Kye Rowan in 2014. The yellow stripe represents people whose gender exists outside of the binary, the white stripe people with many or all genders, the purple people with genders considered a mix of male […]
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Let’s Help Massachusetts Children Start the School Year with Backpacks Full of Supplies!
Posted on July 11, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthThis summer we are partnering with Youth Villages, the same organization we work with for the Christmas Giving Tree. Youth Villages has an annual drive where they collect backpacks and school supplies to help children in their care prepare for school. They believe children do well when they have the tools they need. A new […]
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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 Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, 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, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachA 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, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, 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, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Pastor's Blog, 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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