Category Archives: Worship

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  Summer Preachers Sought

  Posted on May 3, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  Summer is right around the corner, in fact we are exactly two months away. We plan to worship in Ripley Chapel this summer with the beautiful view and the Reno Garden right outside.  Sunday June 26 is the official start and there are 11 Summer Sundays altogether. The church has the tradition of inviting members of the congregation […]

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday in the Sanctuary at 10 am (May 1, 2022)

  Posted on April 29, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  This Sunday is Earth Communion Sunday when we lift up our relationship with the earth as central to our faith and the importance of earth care as a practice in following the way of Jesus. We have a beautiful service on tap with Rev. Jessica McArdle as our guest preacher, music from Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia, a […]

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  Ripley Presents “Regarding Insects” Project EcoMusic’s Inaugural Concert

  Posted on April 25, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship, Youth

  LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, May 6, 2022, 7:30 p.m.   Live in-person and live streamed from the newly renovated Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. Please join us for an inventive and dynamic evening of chamber music featuring Project EcoMusic, an exciting collaborative of new composers and performers.   Project EcoMusic, founded and led […]

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday in the Sanctuary or online at 10 am (April 24, 2022)

  Posted on April 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  After a joyous and full Holy Week, and a rich and meaningful Lent, this Sunday might have big shoes to fill. But, the scripture this Sunday – always the scripture after Easter Sunday – is Doubting Thomas. A story full of possibilities. Pastor Judy will be preaching, one of 3 remaining sermons. This Sunday she plans to share a […]

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  Ripley Chapel Healing Circle

  Posted on April 19, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7pm   An invitation to pray what is on your heart. A contemplative practice designed for times of uncertainty, anxiety and grief. A time to connect deeply to the love, grace, and serenity that God offers us. A recorded handbell piece will be included to honor the life of Asako Burr. A hybrid […]

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  Faith Formation News 4/14/22

  Posted on April 15, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, Youth

  Children & Youth The children and youth programs will be taking a break this week for Easter, but we hope to see families at the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th at 10:00 am on the front lawn and in the sanctuary on Sunday morning for a special Time for the Young. Nursery Open! March winds […]

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  Join Us in the Sanctuary (or Online) for Easter Worship This Sunday (April 17, 2022)

  Posted on April 15, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  EASTER SUNDAY! Christ is risen, Christ is risen indeed! Join us at 5:45am for a simple sunrise service at Wright Locke Farm or 10 am in the sanctuary and on-line for our traditional Easter service. After two years of an empty sanctuary on Easter, we’ll fill it this year with energy, voices, music, and prayer together. Maggie […]

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  Easter Sunrise Service

  Posted on April 14, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Worship

  Sunday, April 17, 2022 Wright Locke Farm 5:30 AM Yoga in the Barn; 5:45 AM Worship Outside As the women gathered around Jesus’ tomb in the very early hours of the Sunday after He had been buried, we will gather for a joyful and celebratory service. When we greet the sunrise we know that there […]

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  Maundy Thursday/Good Friday

  Posted on April 12, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  If you haven’t already, you’ll want to experience our beautiful Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 pm on Holy Thursday either in person or on livestream. We share in the Last Supper and read the passion story while candles are extinguished and we fall into the darkness of the night together as we acknowledge the dying […]

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  Good Friday Vigil

  Posted on April 11, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  Thursday, April 14 9 pm – Friday, April 15 12 pm   Each year we open the Sanctuary for an overnight Vigil. It has become a sacred moment in preparation for Good Friday and Easter. The Sanctuary will be darkened but still navigable. We begin at 9:00 p.m. following the Maundy Thursday service on April 14. The Vigil […]

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