Category Archives: Outreach
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Special Easter Offering
Posted on April 6, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach“Take my part of Easter’s light, dear God, and share it with those in shadow. Let me wait for your promise until they can claim it with me.” – Steven Charleston Dear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church, As Easter approaches, we think about the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise […]
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Trans Day of Visibility
Posted on March 30, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthDear Siblings in Christ, This Friday, we celebrate trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people in our communities and around the world. On March 31 each year, Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) recognizes the beautiful lives of trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people and the gifts and talents they weave into the tapestry of humanity. […]
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Build-A-Bed: All Church Volunteer Project
Posted on February 21, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthDescription: Join us for fun, fellowship, snacks, and service at our annual Build-A-Bed event on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. in Chidley Hall! We are looking for 30-40 volunteers to work together and build ten beds for children in need. Invite your friends and family, and sign up now! https://forms.gle/At4TY8qNtxxRXzSU7
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Can You Serve at the Dwelling Place this Saturday? February 18, 2023
Posted on February 14, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Outreach, Small Groups, YouthThe Dwelling Place, a beautiful meal program hosted by a sister church in Woburn, is looking to our church for the meal this Saturday evening. The menu is roast chicken, carrots, salad and rolls. You can cook a portion of the meal and/or serve. Go to our sign up genius to see what is available. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084ba8ad29a57-dwelling If you […]
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You are Invited to Two 2023 Budget Meetings!
Posted on January 27, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Environment, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Ripley, Worship, YouthA careful and thoughtful planning process has led us to a proposed 2023 budget for FCCW! Thanks to the work of our dedicated treasurer, Janet Hall, associate treasurer Anne Hoenicke, leaders of the sustaining and living ministries, and others, the Leadership Team is pleased to recommend approval of the proposed 2023 FCCW budget. Come learn […]
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Winter Walk
Posted on January 23, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachGod’s presence is in the small, the meek, and things we might not see in our busy lives…and we learn to follow Jesus when we come alongside those the world may too often overlook. A few FCCW folks are participating in this year’s Boston Winter Walk on Feb 12th. The Winter Walk is an […]
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Volunteer at Outdoor Church! Sunday, January 29th
Posted on January 18, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthThere is an outreach opportunity with The Outdoor Church of Cambridge. For the past several years on the fifth Sunday of the month FCCW has provided 3-5 volunteers who help distribute sandwiches & material resources to those who live on the streets of Harvard & Central Squares. We meet @ Harvard-Epworth Church @ 2:00 and […]
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Children & Youth News 1/12/23
Posted on January 12, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, YouthStepping Stones and Junior Forum will be commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. with a special lesson and joint service project on Sunday morning. Forum will meet at 7:30 PM for their own service project and a much needed study break.
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary (January 15, 2023)
Posted on January 12, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, WorshipThis week, we celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s faith-based activism, justice, and hope. Our Scripture for this service will focus on Isaiah 42:1-7 and Matthew 3:13-17 through the themes of belovedness, calling, and inherent dignity/divinity. Pastoral Resident Maeve Hammond will preach and lead us in a meditation from the […]
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Special Christmas Offering
Posted on December 19, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachDear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church: Lights and carols and warmth and gifts! Hello from your Outreach team! Each Advent, we come together as a congregation to designate a special Christmas offering to folks who need lights and carols and warmth and gifts. In this season of blessings, it is part of […]
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