Dear Friends, As we gear up to start receiving evacuees from Afghanistan over the next few weeks, we are facing an even more urgent crisis. One of our guests, Mukisa (not his real name) is currently in Jamaica Plain, but he’s losing his housing at the end of this month, and will become homeless if […]

The Outreach Committee is thrilled to announce this year’s Outreach grant recipients! A portion of your annual pledge and giving and the church’s overall budget goes to Outreach to extend our impact of Christ’s love to our community. We have the pleasure of evaluating grant requests and supporting local nonprofit organizations for specific use in […]

This past summer The Outdoor Church of Cambridge started to welcome volunteers back to our street outreach ministry. For the past ten years First Church in Winchester has been active with Outdoor Church, which is a homeless ministry throughout the city of Cambridge Each month when there is a fifth Sunday our church […]
According to the ASPCA, approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Shelters and rescue operations for pets need donations from the community to operate. Animal shelters need food, bedding, and other supplies, as well as veterinarian care, medical assistance, and spaying/neutering. This Sunday’s Blessing of the Animals special offering […]

FCCW recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day as one of 11 holidays allowed for our employees in the Personnel staff handbook. Cyrus Dallin, Art Museum, Arlington MA – Thursday, October 7, 2021, 7 pm Honoring Indigenous Peoples Day: Ute Elder Forrest Cuch on History and Healing. This program builds on Cyrus Dallin’s lifelong commitment to listening to […]

Update: October 14, 2021 Thank you from your Outreach committee! Our 2021 Just Peace offering has raised $6,630 for Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services and their ‘Neighbors In Need: Afghan Allies’ fund. Your generosity will serve Afghan refugees by providing funds to help with clothing and household supplies for these families. It’s not too late! […]

(OK, we know we can’t fool you – today is the fourth Thursday) This monthly column offers reflections from members of the Racial Justice Working Group. Anyone is welcome to write a message here – just contact one of us! Where’s your place in the caste system? Many of you recently participated […]

Saturday, September 25, 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 a […]

We are looking for a few volunteers to help prepare and pack “to go” meals for the Dwelling Place on Saturday, September 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 […]

“Where flowers bloom, so does hope…” Lady Bird Johnson Oct. 1, 1965 Your purchase of bulbs provides financial support to the Metro North Cluster of RIM and its asylum seeking clients. Orders Deadline: Sunday, October 10. Delivery: Estimated to begin Sunday, October 17. Updates will be provided in early October. Amaryllis delivery will be in mid-November. Choose […]