Category Archives: Outreach
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FCCW Diaper Drive
Posted on October 30, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthPlease drop off any new unopened diapers and wipes in collection bins located in the church lobby by November 19th. All sizes are welcomed but the greatest need is for sizes 4+ and pull-ups All Donations go to Immigrant families in Woburn Donate Today Questions? Email Minister of Children & Families Maggie Keeler
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Pastoral Letter – Israel and Palestine
Posted on October 10, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, OutreachRev. Will Burhans October 10, 2023 In the story of our Savior’s birth, at the beginning of his days, his parents fled to Egypt because of a massacre of Jewish children at the hands of Rome. To tell the story, Matthew quotes from Jeremiah referencing another massacre in an earlier century: “A voice is heard […]
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Just Peace: Special Offering 2023
Posted on September 21, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachFor I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me in. Matthew 25:35 Dear members and friends of First Congregational Church in Winchester: Our church has three special offerings a year where 100% of your donations […]
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Furs for Ukraine
Posted on August 24, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachDo you have any fur coats in your closet that look like the ones in this photo? If yes, please bring them to the church and they will be shipped to Ukraine to keep people warm for the winter. Please put the coats on the rack in the lobby outside the church office. Fur coat […]
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Repair Café returns on Saturday, June 17th!
Posted on May 18, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, OutreachAfter the great success of our fourth Repair Café, FCCW is poised to offer its second one for 2023! Given the enthusiastic response of specialists as well as those seeking repairs and mending, Repair Café plans on expanding its offering. At our next event, along with the excellent services we already offer, we plan on offering jewelry repair, knife sharpening for serrated as well […]
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Join us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary (April 30, 2023)
Posted on April 28, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Outreach, WorshipOn this Fourth Sunday after Easter, Creation Care Sunday, we will focus on Genesis’ symbolic and mythic retelling of Creation, moving then eons later to the first Easter and Christ’s resurrection. Using scripture while drawing upon the thinking of Wendell Berry and others, Sabbatical Team Member Rev. Jessica McArdle will ask, “What is our Most Ancient […]
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Join Us in the Sanctuary or online This Sunday at 10 am (Apr 23, 2023)
Posted on April 21, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Outreach, WorshipOn this third Sunday after Easter, we will be reading Psalm 116:1-4,12-19 and Luke 14:7-14 through the theme of invitation. Inspired by the works of Dorothy Day and John O’Donohue, Rev. Maeve will preach on this question: “Who would you invite to the banquet?” Members of our three-person Sabbatical Team, Rev. Jonathan Goodell and Rev. […]
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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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