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  Health Ministry’s Eleventh Ho...

  You’re invited to Health Ministry’s Eleventh Hour on Mindfulness: Practice Being Present, led by Dr. Lizzie Linn, Assistant Professor at Merrimack College. We often struggle with the incessant chatter in our heads that leads to regret, anxiety, fear, or sadness. […]

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  Lenten Series: Death and Dying Well...

  Lenten Series: Death and Dying Well
  Tuesdays March 11th through April 15th
  6:30-8:00pm – Tucker/Palmer Rooms
  Lent is a season of humble reflection on our mortality in general and specifically the passion and death of Jesus Christ and how that speaks to our […]

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  Bringing Faith Home...

  Saturday, April 5 from 9-11 AM
  Ripley Chapel
  Bringing Faith Home workshop is designed to help families of all ages integrate faith and spirituality within the home. Through hands-on activities, meaningful discussions, and creative ideas, participants will learn how to incorporate simple […]

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  Ripley Presents: Hank Wonder on Apr...

  Where the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul!
  Saturday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
  From the stunning Ripley Chapel, live in person and live streamed!
  Ripley Presents is pleased to welcome back Hank Wonder—a dynamic trio of musicians who return […]

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  Pastoral Letter on Ash Wednesday, 2...

  Dear Congregation,
  Welcome to Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent 2025. This evening, we will gather in Ripley Chapel at 7:30 PM for our Ash Wednesday service, which will include beautiful Taizé music, scripture readings, a time of corporate confession, […]

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  Delivering Joy...

  Dear Friends, the Outreach Committee announces our Lenten Outreach “Delivering Joy” as a chance to strengthen connections within our community, reminding us that God meets us out in the world, living, giving and growing together. We feel the importance of […]

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  New-Comers Inquiry Session (NCIS)...

  New-Comers Inquiry Session (NCIS)
  Are you interested in joining the church or just learning more about First Congregational in Winchester, UCC? We invite you to come to two one-hour information sessions this winter.
  Come learn about our denomination – The UCC – and […]

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  Open Doors is opening its doors to ...

  We are excited to continue the Open Doors Working Group (ODWG) work with you!  Many of you were at our brief presentation following the budget vote on Sunday February 2nd and probably also heard Will’s sermon on February 9th, in […]

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  Stepping Stones Camp...

  Stepping Stones Camp is returning in 2025!  Kids in grades K-5 will have fun, connect with old friends, and make ones while enjoying Bible stories, art, games, and STEM explorations at our FREE day camp! Sign ups are open for […]

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  Stepping Stones Summer Camp June 20...

  Program Overview
  Date:  June 23-27 2025 
  Time:  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
  Location:  First Congregational Church in Winchester
  Ages:  Children in Entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2025
  Cost: Free
  At Stepping Stones Camp, children will enjoy an interactive, energizing, good time as part of Heros Hotline. […]

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