Category Archives: Volunteer Opportunities
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Time is Running Out, One Week Left Until Gifts are Needed
Posted on November 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesThere are two children left on the tree, will you sign-up today to help bring some Christmas cheer to a child in need? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094aacad22a7f94-fccwinchester1 The response has been good but there are still a few more gifts left to purchase. Unwrapped and labeled gifts are due no later than Tuesday Nov 29th and should be […]
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Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive
Posted on November 15, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthJoin FAN and the First Congregational Church in the season of giving thanks and giving back! All donations for our Thanksgiving Basket drive will go to Woburn’s Council of Social Concern. FAN has committed to 50 baskets this year. We will gather on November 19 (National Family Volunteer Day) at First Congregational Church to organize the donations, […]
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Can You Make Food for the Dwelling Place this Saturday (November 19)
Posted on November 15, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesWe are offering a thanksgiving meal with turkey, potatoes, and a side this Saturday evening. Would you consider roasting a turkey breast or making something special for the guests? The sign up genius has guidance. Thank you in advance … such a gift of love!
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Giving Tree
Posted on November 10, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthEvery year for Christmas, we as a church, give presents to those in need. This year we will be giving to children from the community-based program Youth Villages, children from the Council of Social Concern in Woburn, and to the people at the Lowell Transitional Learning Center. There’s only a couple of weeks to […]
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Roots and Branches
Posted on October 27, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Small Groups, Volunteer OpportunitiesLeaders for our upcoming small groups are almost in place and we hope to be sending out sign-ups soon for you to participate in this faith based opportunity. We could use a few more leaders if you’re interested? All materials will be provided for you and your co-leader. Our first topic is “Welcoming the Stranger”. Are […]
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Habitat for Humanity Workday
Posted on October 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthSaturday, November 5, 2022 Meet at the church at 7:15 (to carpool to 22 Old County Rd, Salisbury, MA) “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” Matthew 25:40 Please be a part of our crew for this upcoming work day. As […]
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Volunteer at Outdoor Church!
Posted on October 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthSunday Oct 30 October is a month with a 5th Sunday in it which means that Outdoor Church, a homeless ministry in Cambridge, counts on our congregation to provide a few volunteers to walk the streets and to make sandwiches. Could we get a few people to volunteer to be walkers on Sunday afternoon and a few others to volunteer for making sandwiches? It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to do […]
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We need food for Saturday’s Dwelling Place meal!
Posted on October 14, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthThis is a great chance to prepare or purchase a meal with a friend or a younger or older family member. Hope you can help!! We can make use of several lasagnas (D’Agostino’s also makes wonderful lasagna and eggplant parm trays), a salad or two and some cookies for dessert. Just sign up here or send an […]
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An Invitation to Thanksgiving Dinner
Posted on October 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthWe have had a Covid hiatus, but we are planning to return to eating together at the church on Thanksgiving Day. We will be having dinner at the church for anyone who would like to join us. Come for the company. Come for the food. If you don’t have transportation, we will help out with […]
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Mend Your Jeans Hands-On Workshop
Posted on September 27, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesMending clothing extends its life and reduces environmental impact. Learning just two basic sewing stiches and some simple techniques, you can easily and quickly repair your favorite jeans and give them a whole new life. With a little time, imagination, needles and thread, your jeans can become individual works of art, completely unique to you. […]
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