
The setting for “The Open Door of Blessing” is the beautiful Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. It is a space that speaks warmth, lofty and yet inviting, with a view to the untouched space that surrounds the back of the church. The retreat will answer some of your questions about the well known, yet […]

The Environmental Ministry committee is excited to announce that it will be moving forward in developing a Repair Cafe. Aside from the support of those who attended Sunday’s meeting, we hope and pray that interest will build as we work to build a coalition base. A special thank you to Karen Bellacosa, whose investigative work has demonstrated […]

The Environmental Ministry Team will be convening following worship on Sunday, February 23. We will be meeting in the Henry Room. Designer and Workshop Leader, Karen Bellacosa, will present a proposal and plan of action for starting up a Repair Cafe within FCCW and the wider community. As done by other organizations and communities, Repair Cafes “strive to […]

We are looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve a meal for about 30 people at the Dwelling Place on Saturday, February 15th. 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 […]

Stepping Stones This week, the children will be learning all about John the Baptist (and how he ate locusts!) They will also learn all about the baptism of Jesus and what it means to become a child of God. I encourage you to read the story together as a family (and if you need a […]

We are looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve a meal for about 30 people at the Dwelling Place on Saturday, January 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 […]

Please join our crew at the Habitat for Humanity site in Lawrence for our upcoming work day. 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 able to join […]

Sunday, January 5 at 6 pm Most people know that the Wise Men brought gifts to the Christ Child. What you might not know is that those gifts were given, not on Christmas Day, but on Epiphany. Epiphany is January 6th (but we’re celebrating on the 5th)– the 12th day after Christmas. That’s right – […]

December 22, 2019, After worship Each year the youth hosts a Cookie Walk during Advent. We would love to have you donate your favorite cookies (that are of course NUT FREE). Bring them to church with you on December 22nd with the list of ingredients. After church, everyone is encouraged to grab a dozen cookies […]