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  Sign Up to Deliver Easter Lilies!...

  We invite you to deliver Easter lilies HERE and visit with someone in our church community between April 20 (Easter) and April 27. It’s a fun and rewarding way to connect with others and continue the blessing of Resurrection Sunday. […]

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  Sabbatical Letter to the Congregati...

     “Blessed are those whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.” Psalm 84
  “Thus am I, a feather on the breath of God.” Hildegard of Bingen
  Dear Congregation,
  I am writing to share with you my plans for the second […]

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  Ripley Presents Aryaloka String Qua...

  Music of Sorrow, Joy and Transcendence: Three String Quartets.
  Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
  Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Please join us for an inspired and dynamic evening of string quartet […]

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  Pastoral Letter: Why I’m Going to...

  March 27, 2025
  Rev. Will Burhans
  Dear Congregation,

  I will be going to Washington DC on Wednesday, April 2nd for a clergy gathering at the Supreme Court with Rev. Dr. William Barber and Repairers of the Breach called Moral Witness Wednesday: A National […]

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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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  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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