Category Archives: Outreach
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Climate & Political Grief Gathering, 4/26/26
Posted on April 14, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Grieving in Community, Justice, Latest News, Small Groups“If they remained silent, the stones would shout out.” (Luke 19:40). On the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the religious authorities demanded that his disciples remain quiet. Yet, Jesus knew that his people and all Creation could not help but speak out. In our social, political, and climate-changed landscape, we may feel pressured […]
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Green Congregation Challenge & Earth Day Sunday
Posted on April 13, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Justice, Latest NewsJesus told this parable, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed. Though the smallest of all seeds, it grows into a tree so that birds perch in its branches.” Matthew 13:31-32 At the heart of Jesus’ teaching is the idea that small steps, though seemingly insignificant at the time, are consequential. Though […]
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Special Easter Offering 2026
Posted on March 31, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Outreach, Worship“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” –Charles Dickens. Dear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church: Hello from your Outreach team! It’s that time of year where we wonder if […]
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Bakers Needed!
Posted on March 20, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Justice, Latest News, Mission Trip, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthEaster Bake Sale Sunday, March 29, 2026 The youth are hosting an Easter Bake Sale after church on Palm Sunday, March 29th, and would love your support! Plese consider donating baked goods to help make the event a success. All money from the Easter Bake Sale will help buy essential blankets and bedding that will […]
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Outdoor Church Sunday March 29, 2026
Posted on March 17, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesWe are looking for sandwich makers and a couple walkers for Outdoor Church on Sunday afternoon March 29th. We meet at Harvard Epworth Methodist Church (1555 Mass Ave) at 2pm on Sunday afternoon, deliver sandwiches to the homeless in Harvard Square and Central Square and are usually done by 5pm. Please signup here to make […]
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Palm Sunday March 29, 2026
Posted on March 17, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Mission Trip, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthJazz Celebration of the Palms 9:40 AM, Sanctuary To mark the beginning of Holy Week, we will gather in the Sanctuary before service to celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Our jazz trio — Jane Potter (keyboards), Lenny Bradford (bass), and Rick Forzese (drums) — will offer prelude jazz music beginning approximately 9:30 am. Then […]
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Indivisible Winchester to Host No Kings Event on March 28 as Part of a Nationwide Movement
Posted on March 16, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Justice, Latest NewsNo Kings Pro-Democracy Rally l Saturday, March 28, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM l Outside of the Winchester Unitarian Society, 478 Main Street Residents of Winchester and neighboring communities are invited to participate in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest as part of the third No Kings National Day of Nonviolent Action. New for this […]
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Silent Auction & Raffle for Pine Ridge Service-Learning Trip
Posted on March 11, 2026 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Mission Trip, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesPine Ridge Reservation Service-Learning Trip Fundraiser March 29, 2026 11:00 AM, Chidley Hall Join us at Palm Sunday Coffee Hour! This summer, fourteen members of our congregation will travel to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota to work on service projects for residents and learn about the culture and history of the Lakota people. Please help us raise […]
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2026 Build-a Bed
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthJoin us for fun, fellowship, snacks, and service at our annual Build-A-Bed event after service Sunday, March 15 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. in Chidley Hall — with a lunch break (pizza, fruits, and drinks) at noon! We are looking for 30-40 volunteers to work together and build ten beds for children in need. […]
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Repair Café & Pi Day Fundraiser
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesSaturday, March 14, 2026 9:00 am-12:00 pm Chidley Hall Signups are open for our next Repair Café on March 14 starting at 9 am in Chidley Hall. We hope to host a Pi Day Fundraiser 🥧to support the Immigrant Support Alliance. Please email Karen Bellacosa at karenbellacosa@mac.com if you are willing to bake a pie […]
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