It is with joy and anticipation that the FCCW is offering a Lenten small groups experience in March and early April. For six weeks we will consider themes that “relate to” and “reenergize” our lives as we meet either virtually or in person in groups of eight to twelve. Investing in each other builds beauty and […]
Comments Off on Conversation, laughs, prayer and support … small groups are meeting for Lent! Continue Reading...What gives me the most hope every day is God’s grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God.” -Rick Warren 7 pm to 7:40 pm on Zoom An invitation to pray what is on your heart. A contemplative practice designed […]
Comments Off on Ripley Chapel Virtual Healing Circle, January 25, 2022 Continue Reading...living into part of the church’s strategic plan calling for small groups, community, and faith building We would like to invite you this Lent to come together in small groups to enrich and deepen our relationships with one another and with God. Plans are taking shape for a series of (mostly) Tuesday evening meetings during […]
Comments Off on Lenten “Re-Awaken” Small Group Series Continue Reading...Wednesday Jan 12, 2022 7 – 8:30 pm on Zoom Second Wednesday Bible Study will meet on January 12, via the Zoom link below. The group seeks to understand what God desires of us through scripture. We are focused on faith and doing our best to find 21st century parallels to 1st century texts. This month we will […]
Comments Off on Second Wednesday Bible Study Continue Reading...Epiphany is the traditional celebration of the arrival of the Wise Men at the manger of the Christ Child, 12 days after Christmas. Remind you of anything? Keeping Covid in mind, we will NOT be having a potluck supper. We WILL be gathering with masks and flashlights; we will meet King Herod who will identify the Wise […]
Comments Off on Epiphany Celebration Continue Reading...One: UCC Racial Justice Training: Micro-Aggressions This Saturday, December 11, 2021 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM A microaggression is a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group, such as a racial or ethnic minority (definition from Oxford Languages). Join in […]
Comments Off on Racial Justice Working Group Two learning opportunities: Continue Reading...Winter Session Started on December 8, 2021 WHEN: Every Wednesday, through Winter (excluding Dec 29, 2021) from 10 am -10:45 am WHAT: Combined Gentle Chair and Mat Yoga Classes. HOW: Divine Yoga Zoom link
Comments Off on Divine Yoga with Christine Tresselt is Back! Continue Reading...We are looking for a few volunteers to help prepare and pack “to go” meals for the Dwelling Place on Saturday, December 18th. The Dwelling place is a collaboration of area churches that prepares and serves meals at the United Methodist Church in Woburn for individuals and families in need. Our FCC is responsible for […]
Comments Off on Volunteers needed at the Dwelling Place, December 18, 2021 Continue Reading...Wednesday, Dec 8 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm on Zoom On Wednesday, December 8, the Second Wednesday Bible Study group will gather via Zoom. We will be reading Luke 1:26-56 – a passage referred to as the Annunciation when the angel Gabriel tells Mary that she will be carrying the ‘Son of the most […]
Comments Off on Second Wednesday Bible Study Continue Reading...Tuesday Evenings of Advent at 7pm in Ripley Chapel Beginning Tuesday, November 30 We are meeting in Ripley Chapel on Tuesday evening to consider the O Antiphons, the ancient Christian practice of intoning titles for Christ as a way of stoking our desire for his coming. This Tuesday we’ll be considering O Adonai and O […]
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