Category Archives: Outreach
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FCCW on Racial Justice: Talk, Learn, Act
Posted on June 25, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachUpdate from Zoom Meeting — and FCCW Reads June 25, 2020 Thank you to the approximately 40 people who joined our kickoff “Racial Justice: Talk, Learn, Act” session last week. Reverend Judy Arnold spoke about the UCC’s historical role in abolitionism and its continuing role in advancing racial justice, and we offered reflections on resources […]
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FCCW on Racial Justice: Talk, Learn, Act
Posted on June 16, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, YouthThursday, June 18 from 7-8 PM on Zoom The Adult Faith Exploration Ministry and the Outreach Ministry have teamed up to lead a series of events for our church community called Racial Justice: Talk, Learn, Act. The first event is taking place this Thursday 6/18 from 7 to 8 PM on Zoom. At this session […]
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UCC Juneteenth 2020 . . . And Still We Rise
Posted on June 15, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachJuneteenth marks the official end of slavery in the U.S. June 19, 1865, and the recognition of African-American history and heritage. Join the United Church of Christ for moments of remembrance, education, celebration, and calls to action. In this moment we are witnessing public lynchings and state sanctioned violence against black bodies. Together we must […]
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Father’s Day Card Fundraiser
Posted on June 3, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthThis Father’s Day, honor your father or those special men in your life through the act of giving back. We all try to teach our children that it is better to give than to receive – by giving a donation on your father’s behalf, you will prove to him he has taught you well! For […]
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Habitat for Humanity Spring 2020 Update
Posted on May 15, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer OpportunitiesUnfortunately, we are cancelling the work day in Andover scheduled for May 30. We hope to be setting up more days in the fall. As you can guess, the work on homes by Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity and the other Habitat units in the area has been terribly disrupted by the pandemic. In the last 12 […]
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Local Food Pantry Needs Help
Posted on May 8, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesThe Woburn Council of Social Concern is being hit with a high demand from laid off workers. They are handing out food boxes and need more supplies. If you can, please help. The Outreach Ministry is collecting donations weekly over the next three weeks. There are large while coolers in the alcoves at each outside side the […]
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Mother’s Day Card Fundraiser
Posted on May 1, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachThis Mother’s Day, honor your mother or those special women in your life through the act of giving back. We all try to teach our children that it is better to give than to receive – by giving a donation on your mother’s behalf, you will prove to her she has taught you well! […]
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Youth-led Fundraiser for Greater Boston Food Bank
Posted on April 28, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthHello Church, Please see the important note below and consider your support for the Greater Boston Food Bank. We are proud of the 3 youth from our Forum Group who have been spearheading this good effort in conjunction with the High School. Peace, Rev. Will Burhans Please join the Greater Boston Food Bank Club at […]
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Food Assistance Resource List
Posted on April 27, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachMeals on Wheels- 781-729-8353 Food delivery. Includes 1 hot and 1 cold meal per day. Cold meal-salad, bread, sandwich, fruit. Hot meal-veggies, protein, starch. Delivery time 10:30-12. Caters for allergy concerns. Available 5 days/week. Can order 1 or all 5 days. Can choose any day(s) Monday-Friday. Not available on weekends. Food is prepared in the […]
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Note from The Outdoor Church of Cambridge
Posted on April 17, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesThe Outdoor Church of Cambridge (TOC)sends a big thank you to the Mission & Outreach Ministry of First Congregational Church in Winchester. Your generous donation of $250 worth of CVS gift cards and $250 worth of Target gift cards have been enthusiastically received by our congregants in Porter Square, Harvard Square and Central Square. Mass […]
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