Your First Visit

First time visiting us? Join us for worship at 10:00 on Sundays. Read more on what to expect.

Children & Youth Programs

Read about our engaging programs for children and youth.

Worship & the Arts

We believe beautiful music and the arts are essential in our worship and in our larger community.

Health & Wellness

Learn about our church's unique approach to the connection between mind, body, and spirit.

What's Happening?

  • Epiphany Sunday Worship & Cele...

    Guided by a star in the heavens, the Magi found their way to a barn (or more likely a cave) in Palestine of the Roman Empire. They had to dodge a tyrant king who cared for nothing but his own […]

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  • Epiphany Celebration...

    Sunday, Jan 4, 2026
    5 pm in the Tucker Room
    Our annual Epiphany Celebration will take place on Sunday, January 4 at 5 PM. We invite you to bring your friends, family, and neighbors, plus a potluck plate or dish to share. […]

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  • Open Doors Winter Update...

    December 19, 2025
    What has the Open Doors Working Group (the group tasked with spearheading the work of discerning the future of our wonderful and challenging building) been working on this fall? We will answer that question in two ways!
    First we […]

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  • Cuetlaxochitl/Poinsettia Deliveries...

    Share the love and light of the Christmas season! Deliver a Christmas flower (cuetlaxochitl/poinsettia) to a sibling of Christ in our church community. It’s a fun and sweet way for families, parents and children, and all ages to spread Christmas […]

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  • 4th Sunday of Advent Worship: Chris...

    4th Sunday of Advent Worship: Christmas Pageant
    Sunday, December 21, 10:00 AM
     

     
    Gather in all you worshippers to Bethlehem on this Sunday morn, join with the animals and shepherds, the angels and magi to witness again the story of the birth of […]

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  • Green is Good, Greener is Gooder...

    The Justice Ministry would like your participation in a pilot to improve our church’s efforts to reduce trash and improve sustainable practices. We are launching a six month pilot to include composting of our food waste in the building. You will […]

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  • Special Christmas Offering 2025...

    “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. […]

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  • A Festival of Lessons & Carols...

    Sunday, Dec.14, 10:00 am
    In the Sanctuary and livestreamed
    Please join us on Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 am. for First Congregational Church’s annual Festival of Lessons and Carols, a beloved tradition from England where God’s word is proclaimed and contemplated in […]

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  • Christmas Pageant...

    Sunday, 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 […]

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  • Mission & Outreach Ministry: 2...

    The FCCW Outreach Ministry would like to thank our wonderful and generous congregation for all of the support over the last year.
    Most recently, during the fall “Just Peace” offering, you raised $3,430 for Friendship Home, an overnight respite and activity center in […]

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