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?

  • Pine Ridge Trip Raffle/Silent Aucti...

    On Palm Sunday, March 29th, during Coffee Hour, we are planning a Raffle/Silent Auction Fundraiser to support the Pine Ridge Trip.  Funds raised will be used towards the trip costs and to buy supplies to bring to the reservation.
    We are […]

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  • Stepping Stones Adventures: Summer ...

    Program Overview
    Date:  August 24-26 2025 
    Time:  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
    Location:  First Congregational Church in Winchester
    Ages:  Children in Entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2026
    Cost: Free
    Embark on an exciting journey with Stepping Stone Adventures Road Trip is based on Joshua 1:9 – […]

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  • 2025 Christmas Offering Update...

    The Outreach Ministry thanks the members of our congregation for once again donating generously to the Christmas Offering. This year, FCC Winchester contributed $9,157.11 to Re-Member, an independent, non-profit organization working with the Oglala Lakota Nation on the Pine Ridge […]

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  • Lenten Devotionals and Tuesdays wit...

    The start of Lent is right around the corner. This year we are making Lenten Devotionals available to you both in hard copy or as a pdf. The devotionals are called Discipleship in a Divided Age: A Lenten Journey Through […]

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  • Ripley Presents: Syldason: You Are ...

    LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 7:30 p.m.
    WINCHESTER, MA, February 13, 2026: Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Dedicated to the immigrant experience, please join us for Syldason, a […]

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  • Justice Ministry Hosts Stopover on ...

    Saturday, February 7, 2026
     

    On the snowy afternoon of February 7, our sanctuary served as one of the locations for the Winchester Walk for Solidarity, a journey that began at the Griffin Museum and ended at Crawford Memorial Church.  About 150 […]

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  • Ashes to go

    Ashes To-Go...

    If you are unable to attend our evening Ash Wednesday Taizé service, please connect with Rev. Will and Rev. Maeve to receive ashes on the morning or afternoon of February 18 at home. Continue Reading →
  • Ash Wednesday Taizé...

    Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM in Ripley Chapel
     

    Live in-person ONLY from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. First Congregational Church offers a poignant and meditative Ash Wednesday service, featuring the ecumenical prayers and music of […]

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  • FCCW Family Night...

     
    When:  Friday, February 27, 2026 5:30 – 7:00 PM
    Where: First Congregational Church
    Who:  Parents, Grandparents, Kids
    Join us for an evening of fellowship, faith, and fun for the whole family! Adults will have a chance to connect with each other and talk […]

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  • Grieving in Community Winter/Spring...

    January 18 | 11:30 AM | Palmer
    February 1 | 11:30 AM | Palmer
    February 15 | 11:30 AM | Palmer
    March 1 | 11:30 AM | Palmer
    March 22 | 11:30 AM | Palmer
    April 2 | Maundy Thursday Events | FCCW/Sanctuary
    April 12 | […]

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