Category Archives: Outreach
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Ways to Honor Indigenous Peoples Day Monday October 11, 2021
Posted on September 30, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachFCCW 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 […]
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Just Peace Offering 2021
Posted on September 28, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, OutreachUpdate: 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! […]
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Third Thursdays from Racial Justice
Posted on September 23, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News(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 […]
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Habitat for Humanity Workday
Posted on September 17, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthSaturday, 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 […]
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Volunteers needed at the Dwelling Place, September 18
Posted on September 9, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachWe 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 […]
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Just 10 days left to submit your order for RIM Bulbs!!
Posted on September 9, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities“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 […]
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September Environmental Justice Newsletter
Posted on September 2, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachSubmission for FCC Environmental Justice Newsletter 090221
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SEPTEMBER 12 – Summer Read Discussion – Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
Posted on August 30, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small GroupsMany church people have read the book Caste by Isabel Wilkerson this summer. It is a unique view into the origins of racial strife in the United States. Using that perspective, Wilkerson leads us in identifying the aspects of caste that we live out today. Julianne Zimmerman will lead us in a discussion about the […]
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Third Thursdays from Racial Justice
Posted on August 18, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachRacial Bursitis August 2021 “With depth comes freedom.” I am getting over a sore shoulder. I began to carry tension in both shoulders in January and within a day or two the old bursitis showed up. My shoulder can do some things, but it has trouble with certain movements and some transitions. When my […]
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Repair Cafe Winchester
Posted on July 26, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesSaturday September 25th 9:30am to 12:30pm Dear Friends, We are looking for a few more repair experts from 9:30am to 12:30pm on Saturday September 25th. We have a handful of eager volunteers and we are looking for a handful more. This is our first Repair Cafe and we hope to have a fun and engaging […]
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