Join us on the first Sunday of Advent for our annual Hanging of the Greens! We will light the Candle of Hope to honor the start of the Advent season, and then we will move into a time of readings, singing, and decorating the church. The choir will offer a haunting, beautiful rendition of O Come, […]
In collaboration with Sparkle Stories and How to Story, First Congregational Church presents live storytelling with master storyteller, David Sewell McCann. The goal with this magical storytelling event is to build original holiday stories of light, stillness and community that we can all use to care for each other this advent season. The stories will be collaborative. […]
Every 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. You can sign up for gift giving here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4FA8A82F4-45950101-fccholiday#/ […]
Please drop off any new unopened diapers and wipes in collection bins located in the church lobby by November 19th. All sizes are welcomed but the greatest need is for sizes 4+ and pull-ups All Donations go to Immigrant families in Woburn Donate Today Questions? Email Minister of Children & Families Maggie Keeler
Grab your cat, lizard, and neighborhood racoon! This Sunday, we’ll celebrate the goodness of God’s creation in its many non-human forms with our annual Blessing of the Animals service, accompanied by a talented jazz band. We’re hoping to be on the Town Common if the weather holds up. If it is raining or muddy, we […]
It’s our first overnight of the year! We’ll hang out, play games, make waffles, and get ready for Youth Sunday in the morning. Most exciting: our first-ever youth open mic will kick off the overnight in Ripley Chapel at 7:30 PM! Register via QR code on the image or at this link
The Nursery is excited to welcome long-time Lynch Elementary School educators, Anne Bianchini and Michele Mafera, to our team. They will be sharing the role of Nursery Supervisor. We encourage you to drop by the nursery to say hello even if you don’t have a little one in childcare any more. Stepping Stones and Jr. Forum will be joining forces […]
Grieving in Community is a support group for the spectrum of loss. From losing a loved one to experiencing unexpected change, grief affects in a variety of ways. Join us on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in fall at 6 PM for conversation and rituals. Email Rev. Maeve at maeve.fccw@gmail.com to register and/or to […]
Join us for a free, family-friendly concert on the lawn on Thursday, July 20th at 6:00 PM. Feel free to come early and picnic before the real fun starts. ROCKABYE BEATS | Music Classes for Preschoolers Online + in-person music classes for babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged kids. Sing, dance, + get a little loco with […]
Junior Forum and Forum families: Sign up for an eco-centered, fall retreat at Camp Wilmot in New Hampshire! Through the theme of “Let the Earth Rejoice,” this will be a wonderful chance to better know your community and meet other youth in New England whose churches are connected with GLOW. We’ll prepare and eat […]