Category Archives: Spire link
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Refugee Immigration Ministry Update: Two Clients Move to Independence and the Cluster Plans for New Clients
Posted on February 12, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Outreach, Spire linkOur church continues to participate in the Metro North Cluster of Refugee Immigration Ministry (RIM), which currently has two clients. The client from Honduras has moved to full financial independence; however, the cluster will continue to provide community support for her as needed. The client from Egypt (and his family) will move to financial independence by the […]
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Seasons of the Spirit: Behold, I Tell You a Mystery!
Posted on February 12, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Spire link, WorshipReflections on Lent, Holy Week, and Easter On Ash Wednesday we enter the six weeks of Lent, leading us to Holy Week and its attendant journey through Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. In our country and culture we find ourselves in a time of great division, competing values, and strident, argumentative […]
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Tuesdays With Jesus 2018
Posted on January 5, 2018 by Nancy in Adult Ed, Community, Small Groups, Spire link, WorshipBack by popular demand, we will be holding “Tuesdays with Jesus” again this Lent in the Palmer and Tucker Rooms. We have a wonderful new slate of church members preparing to share how their faith intersects with their work. We’ll begin with about 20 minutes of silent meditation/centering prayer from 6:30-7 in the Palmer Room and […]
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Ash Wednesday Service
Posted on January 4, 2018 by Nancy in Spire link, WorshipWednesday, February 14, 6:30 PM, Sanctuary Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, the period between Ash Wednesday and Easter. Traditionally we observe Lent with fasting, prayer and other spiritual practices. The ashes, made from the burning of last year’s Palm Sunday palms, are a biblical sign of penance. The service includes several readings to […]
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January and February Men’s Group
Posted on January 4, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Small Groups, Spire linkSunday, January 7, 7-9 PM Sunday, February 4, 7-9 PM The Rahmeier Home, 4 Heritage Drive, Woburn All FCC men and their guests are welcome. We discuss matters that are personal and spiritual. Pot-luck beverages or snacks are welcome but not expected. Questions? Contact Chris.
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Sharing Lenten Ashes with the Community
Posted on January 4, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Small Groups, Spire linkWednesday, February 14, 6:30 AM Winchester Center Train Station Join the Ministry Team and other church members as we offer ashes to Winchester commuters at the train station on Ash Wednesday. We will offer free coffee to all, and a blessing, with or without ashes, to those who desire it. Stop by and join us as we […]
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February Ruth Group
Posted on January 3, 2018 by Nancy in Adult Ed, Community, Small Groups, Spire linkFebruary 25, 2018 Join us for the February Ruth Group meeting as we discuss Going Clear by Lawrence Wright. Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright From the Publisher: Scientology presents itself as a scientific approach to spiritual enlightenment, but its practices have long been shrouded in mystery. Lawrence Wright—armed with his […]
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Habitat for Humanity Work Days: Winter/Spring 2018
Posted on January 3, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Spire linkPlease join our crew at the Habitat for Humanity site in Lawrence on one (or more!) of our upcoming work days. We typically meet at the church around 7:45 AM and carpool up to the site, returning sometime in the late afternoon. The Habitat organization appreciates when we can provide a head count, so if you’re […]
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Conscience and Credit Cards, Rockstars and Revolution: A Talk by Dr. Mary Luti
Posted on January 3, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Spire link, WorshipOn November 18, a chilly Saturday morning, eight of us carpooled up to the First Congregational Church in Lynnfield, MA, to hear Dr. Mary Luti’s fascinating and dynamic talk on “Conscience and Credit Cards, Rockstars and Revolution: Living with the Reformation Today.” A long-time educator (retired from Andover-Newton Seminary), pastor, author, and former Catholic nun, […]
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Together, As One Group Discussion
Posted on January 3, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Small Groups, Spire linkTuesday, January 23, 2018, 10:00 – 11:30 AM On June 16 – 17, 2017, at a joint Annual Meeting, delegates from the Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island conferences voted decisively to move ahead toward forming a new, joint Conference. As we continue to explore the new Together, As One Conference, we invite you to share […]
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