Category Archives: Small Groups
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An Open Door of Blessing
Posted on October 1, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsDear Friends in Christ, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” The Beatitudes are recited from time to time in our culture (even the Monty Python folks have had a crack at them!). But there must be a way to read them that opens up their evocative spirituality […]
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Centering Prayer in the Reno Garden
Posted on September 17, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, WorshipWednesday Mornings, 6:30-7:00 am “Do not be afraid” Jesus says many times in the Gospels and his words resonate across the centuries and into this fall of 2020. There is much anxiety about the new school year, the upcoming election, a possible second wave of the virus… but our call as Christians is to lean into […]
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Backyard Prayer Services
Posted on September 10, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Worship, YouthDo you miss seeing your fellow church members in person? There will be six outdoor backyard prayer services during the last week of September and first week of October, followed by a synchronous at home prayer to close the cycle. We’ll come together in prayer and sharing, enjoy a musical offering, and have time to connect […]
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Second Wednesday Bible Study
Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsWednesday, Sept 9, 2020 7 pm On the second Wednesday of each month a few of us gather for Bible Study. The group is led by Pastor Judy and varies in number and composition but it is always congenial and faithful. The approach to scripture is not as something we were “supposed” to know all about; rather […]
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Outdoor Church
Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, YouthDuring the pandemic, The Outdoor Church started a water ministry on Tuesday nights. Each week while distributing water we met lots of hungry folks who were finding it hard to find a meal on Tuesdays. So our church and Temple Shir Tikvah have decided to take turns preparing fifty sandwiches on alternating Tuesdays. Our church’s […]
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Time to Sign-Up for the September NAMI Family to Family Classes
Posted on August 12, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsDear Church Friends, For the past eight years we have hosted the fall NAMI Family to Family Classes at our church. This year the program will be offered at no charge online for eight weeks. It is a key support for family and friends who have a loved one with a mental health condition. Please review the […]
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Bible Study
Posted on July 15, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsBible Study Wednesday, July 15 at 7 pm led by Rev. Judy Come and see how our relationship with God still carries the meaning and guidance as it has for generations. It is an informal study with no homework and a lot of learning – some about your FCCW friends, new and old. This upcoming […]
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Healing Circle
Posted on July 14, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, Small Groups, WorshipTuesday, July 14 at 7 pm An invitation to summer prayer- to pray what is on your heart. Designed as a contemplative practice for times of uncertainty, anxiety and grief. A time to connect deeply to the love, grace, and serenity that God offers us. “Whoever enters into God’s rest strive to enter into that rest” […]
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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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Spring Tea: How to Beat the Covid Social Distancing Blues
Posted on June 3, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsDear Friends, FCC held its first ever “virtual” Spring Tea on May 27, 2020. As a church tradition to celebrate the arrival of spring, members enjoy fellowship, song, poetry and prayer over tea. Unique this year was that guests pour tea into their favorite cup at home. This gave the planning committee an idea! What […]
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