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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?

  • Indivisible Winchester to Host No K...

    Indivisible Winchester Partners with Winchester Unitarian Society to Host No Kings Event on March 28 as Part of a Nationwide Movement Winchester, MA – March 28, 2025 –
    Residents of Winchester and neighboring communities are invited to participate in a nationwide […]

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  • Silent Auction & Raffle for Pi...

    Pine Ridge Reservation Service-Learning Trip Fundraiser
    March 29, 2026
    11:00 AM, Chidley Hall
    Join us at Palm Sunday Coffee Hour!

    This summer, fourteen members of our congregation will travel to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota to work on service projects for residents and learn […]

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  • Ripley Presents: Hank Wonder 4/10/2...

    Where the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul!
    Friday, April 10, 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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  • Slide Advancement...

    Please consider signing up for a Sunday or two this winter.
    We are looking for some willing folks to help with the advancement of slides on the monitors during Sunday morning worship. It’s not a hard job. You can sit in […]

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  • Walking Group Grows in the Flats...

    The walking group has started walking an extra day and would love for anyone to join! We meet on Thursdays at 11:00 and walk through the Flats for about 35 minutes. If interested, meet us on the Salisbury Street dead-end. There’s plenty […]

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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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  • 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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  • 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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