Category Archives: Youth

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  The Tuesday Roots and Branches group would like your help!

  Posted on May 15, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  Did you know that there are about 200 new Haitian immigrants living in Woburn? We’d like to help out in a small way. We’re collecting diapers, wipes and gift cards for them over the next few weeks. Gift cards should be to either Target or Market Basket and be in small denominations – $25-$30. There is a collection box […]

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  Class of 2024 Senior Send-off

  Posted on May 14, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Youth

  We’ll celebrate our seniors with a tasty burrito bar, desserts, music, games, laughter, prayer, and conversation! Seniors and their families, all Forum members, and Forum volunteers are welcome for this special gathering. If you aren’t a regular Forum attendee and haven’t RSVP’d, please remember to do so ASAP.

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  We’re planning a Church Bike Ride in June!

  Posted on May 1, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Youth

  WHAT:  11-mile ride, from East Arlington to Lexington Center and back. WHEN:  Saturday, June 15, at 1:00 (rain date is Sunday, June 16, same time). WHERE:  Minuteman Bikeway between East Arlington and Lexington Center. We’ll begin at the Crawford’s place on Lakehill Ave in Arlington. WHO:  All ages and abilities welcome. Blue Bike station near starting point for […]

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  Youth Serve The Dwelling Place

  Posted on April 12, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  We invite all middle schoolers and high schoolers to join our one-day service project on Saturday, April 20 at The Dwelling Place in Woburn! Sign up here.

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  Join us for Palm Sunday Worship (March 24, 2024)

  Posted on March 22, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship, Youth

  We begin Holy Week this Sunday with a Palm Sunday service of celebration and preparation. We’ll begin with a blessing of the Palms out on the Town Common at 9:40 am (it might be chilly so bundle up!) and then walk together up the stairs with Palm branches into the sanctuary for the 10 am start of […]

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  Easter Egg Hunt

  Posted on March 21, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Youth

  Children (babies – 5th grade) are invited to come meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs. This event is held entirely outside. Please bring your own basket and gather in the Vine Street parking lot by the Reno Garden. The hunt begins when the Easter Bunny says, “Go!” Church Youth will be on the […]

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  Easter Plants

  Posted on March 15, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Health and Wellness, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  You are invited to donate a chancel Easter plant as a memorial or as a gift. Plants will be distributed to our members at home and in assisted living centers. The cost of plants is $20.00 each. All orders are due by Palm Sunday, March 24. Order here or download this form. Want to celebrate the Easter season with members of our church […]

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  Seeking Leadership Team Nominations

  Posted on February 22, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Worship, Youth

  First Congregational Church’s Leadership Team is the strategic decision-making body of our church community which is charged with the task of ensuring the achievement of the mission and purpose of the church on behalf of the wider congregation. In our congregational church, the Leadership Team is made up of lay members who are invested in […]

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  Ripley Presents: Warming Stories for Midwinter

  Posted on January 31, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Youth

                  A Community Storytelling Event with Master Storyteller David Sewell McCann LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: Saturday, February 10, 2024, 4:00 p.m. WINCHESTER, MA: Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. Please join us for a magical and whimsical afternoon of spontaneous […]

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  Youth Winter Trip Rescheduled

  Posted on January 18, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Youth

  We’re rescheduling our youth winter trip to Sunday, March 3, 2024 after church! We are covering costs except for the price of tickets, which are $45 for two hours of tubing. Please register via the link below by Wednesday, February 28.   Register Here

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