Category Archives: Racial Justice
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Pastoral Letter – Israel and Palestine
Posted on October 10, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Outreach, Racial JusticeRev. 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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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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ESG and Impact Investing Introduction from the Financial Resources Ministry
Posted on October 25, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial JusticeHello, FCCW Community! We are blessed to be back together with you again as we begin the new program year. The Financial Resources Ministry is looking to make sure you receive updates and emails from us that do more than just ask for money (😊) so here it goes: The Financial Resources Ministry has a […]
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Winchester Interfaith Resettlement Partnership (WIRP) Seeking Job Leads
Posted on August 4, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial JusticeHere’s a note from one of the ministers at the Church of the Epiphany that we thought we would pass along. Through the Alexanders our church has been more connected to the resettlement efforts of the Refugee Immigrant Ministry out of Melrose (RIM) but this effort is an important one too. Please let us know if […]
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Juneteenth
Posted on June 17, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, WorshipThis Sunday, June 19th 2022, marks 156 years since the origin of the Juneteenth holiday on June 19 1866. And it is only the second year that Juneteenth is recognized as a Federal holiday. Perhaps like many white Americans you are not acquainted with Juneteenth’s significance to our nation’s past and our present. Perhaps you […]
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Third Thursday from Racial Justice Team 5/19/22
Posted on May 20, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial JusticeA group of members and friends of our church are in week three of a four- week sacred conversation exploring the UCC curriculum on White Privilege. As a white resident of Winchester or a nearby suburb, thinking about being white or having white privilege is likely not something you do. In our conversations, we are […]
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Invitation to Judy Arnold’s Farewell Celebration!
Posted on May 17, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Environment, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, Small Groups, Spire link, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthTo the First Congregational Church in Winchester (FCCW) community, current and former youth, and friends and family of Judy’s: You are cordially invited to Judy’s Farewell Celebration! It will take place in Chidley Hall at FCCW on Saturday June 11, 2022 from 5 to 7 PM. The event will feature speakers, presentations, entertainment, […]
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Join Us for our 182nd Annual Meeting after worship in the Sanctuary and livestream
Posted on May 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Environment, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Pastor's Blog, Racial Justice, Ripley, Small Groups, Spire link, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthSunday, May 15, 2022 Reflection and Renewal “Love one another… for I am making all things new!” ~Jesus Everyone is warmly invited to FCCW’s 182nd annual meeting on Sunday, May 15th, 20221 immediately after worship in the sanctuary and on Livestream. The agenda includes an update on strategic plan initiatives, expressions of gratitude and thanks, and remarks and […]
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Update on Afghan Refugees: Roommate Needed
Posted on May 5, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, Volunteer OpportunitiesOver the past two months we in the Metro north Cluster have experienced both forward motion and a setback for our efforts to support our two Afghan refugees, M and H. The setback: In March, with no notice to the support team or her roommate, H moved to Canada with her fiancé. This was, of […]
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