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Beware: Scams Abound!...
Dear Church,
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I’m sorry that some of you continue to receive scam emails from someone posing as me or someone else on staff, requesting money or gift cards or whatever else. This continues to happen to many churches where the scammers are […] -
SNAP and Food Insecurity Donation D...
With the government shutdown and the recent uncertainty around SNAP benefits, we are addressing food insecurity with renewed focus. As we move toward the holiday season, please consider donating a grocery gift card to help those who need food assistance.
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Give thanks. Give back.
Join FAN and the First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC as we assemble 50 Thanksgiving baskets for the Council of Social Concern!
This long-standing Winchester tradition celebrates the season of giving — and offers a meaningful way […]
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Thanksgiving Dinner at the Church!...
Thanksgiving day (November 27th) from 12:30pm.
Have you started to think about arrangements for Thanksgiving? Don’t forget the option of joining us at the church for an informal and fun Thanksgiving lunch. You can come on your own, with family (even […]
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Pine Ridge Service Learning Trip...
Register now to join our multi-generational service-learning trip (June 27–July 3, 2026 at Pine Ridge Reservation, SD) for a week of hands-on service, cultural learning, and spiritual growth alongside others aged 14 and up.
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Pledging Frequently Asked Questions...
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your pledging participation is vital to the life and health of our church. Pledging helps us be more intentional with our giving, and it is one of many ways we show our commitment to our faith community. We […] -
Winchester’s 3rd Annual Open ...
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 10 AM to 4 PM
Open Studios 2025 – Artists by Location
Linda Forsythe, 55 Woodside Road
Linda Forsythe, sculpture using found objects, email: lforsythemd@gmail.com
First Congregational Church, 21 Church Street
Barbara Dawiczyk Vartenigian, icons – hand made and mixed, egg tempura, […]
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Ripley Presents: Flamy Grant...
Award-winning, Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant: shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen.
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First Congregational Church, Winchester: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 7:30 pm
Live in person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel, First Congregational Church is pleased to present singer-songwriter drag queen, Flamy […] -
ReMember Pine Ridge Service Learnin...
FCCW is returning to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota in June 2026 for a multigenerational service-learning trip. We will work with Re-Member staff & volunteers to make life better for residents of the reservation, while learning about the culture and […]
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Just Peace Offering...
Just Peace Offering Update
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With your help, we have raised almost $800 for this year’s Just Peace Offertory recipient: Friendship Home in Norwell! As a reminder, the Outreach Ministry chooses one recipient every September. Founded in 1999 by two mothers of […]
