Category Archives: Volunteer Opportunities
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Special Christmas Offering 2025
Posted on December 16, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities“My soul proclaims your greatness, O God, and my spirit rejoices in you.” – Mary’s Prayer, Luke 1:46 Dear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church in Winchester, MA, UCC, The Christmas season calls us to see God’s face in our neighbors. Where do we see Mary, the mother who valiantly protected her baby? Where […]
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Christmas Pageant
Posted on December 9, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthSunday, Dec. 21st 10 AM Share in the love, hope, and joy of the Christmas story as the children & youth stage the annual Christmas Pageant during the worship service on Sunday, December 21st. Please sign up for one of the many roles here. Walk on angels, shepherds, and animals are also welcome. Contact Maggie with […]
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Cookie Walk
Posted on December 4, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthSun. Dec 14 after worship in Chidley Hall Bakers Wanted! Junior Forum and Forum are asking bakers to donate homemade cookies or any number of specialty items such as truffles, seasonal breads, confections, etc., for their annual Cookie Walk. This fundraiser helps support the youth service projects. Interested bakers can contact Rev. Maeve with any questions. PLEASE NO […]
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SNAP and Food Insecurity Donation Drive
Posted on November 5, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesWith the government shutdown and the recent uncertainty around SNAP benefits, we are addressing food insecurity with renewed focus. As we move toward the holiday season, please consider donating a grocery gift card to help those who need food assistance. For those interested in donating a gift card (preferably from Market Basket or Stop & Shop), […]
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Join FAN & FCCW to Help Feed Families This Thanksgiving
Posted on November 4, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthGive thanks. Give back. Join FAN and the First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC as we assemble 50 Thanksgiving baskets for the Council of Social Concern! This long-standing Winchester tradition celebrates the season of giving — and offers a meaningful way for kids to experience the joy of helping others. Here’s how you can help: […]
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Thanksgiving Dinner at the Church!
Posted on November 4, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer OpportunitiesThanksgiving day (November 27th) from 12:30pm. Have you started to think about arrangements for Thanksgiving? Don’t forget the option of joining us at the church for an informal and fun Thanksgiving lunch. You can come on your own, with family (even extended family) or friends. Any combination is welcome. We always have a wonderful […]
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Pine Ridge Service Learning Trip
Posted on October 30, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthRegister now to join our multi-generational service-learning trip (June 27–July 3, 2026 at Pine Ridge Reservation, SD) for a week of hands-on service, cultural learning, and spiritual growth alongside others aged 14 and up. Only 5 spots remain, and the registration deadline has been extended to November 15, 2025—don’t miss this chance to walk in love by serving others […]
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Jenks Center Repair Café: 11/01/25
Posted on October 20, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Volunteer OpportunitiesThe next Repair Café will be on November 1st starting at 9 am at The Jenks Center (109 Skillings Road) Please tell your friends, neighbors and colleagues about us and be sure to visit us to get links to sign-up for our next and upcoming events at; https://www.repaircafewin.com The Repair Café Volunteers Sign Up […]
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Stepping Stones Adventures 11.4.25
Posted on October 18, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthProgram Overview: Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: First Congregational Church in Winchester Ages: Children in Grades K-5 Cost: Free At Stepping Stones Adventures, kids will dive into an fun and inspiring adventure with “Ordinary Kids, Extraordinary Deeds!” Together, we’ll explore how everyday acts of kindness, courage, and creativity […]
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Service Saturday
Posted on October 14, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthWhere: We will meet at the church to cook and then carpool to serve at the Dwelling Place. When: Saturday, October 16th Come for all or part of the time! 2:00 PM Baking at FCCW 4:30 – 6:30 PM Serve dinner to guests at The Dwelling Place in Woburn 6:30 – 7:45 PM Dinner together in Woburn Center 7:45 […]
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