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?

  • Jesus and the Disinherited...

    Beginning in the early 1930’s, a young black preacher delivered a series of lectures. Later billed as “Good News for the Underprivileged,” the lectures were directed to black Americans, who were subjected to extreme poverty, segregation, limited access to housing, and […]

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  • Children & Youth News 06/18/26...

    Children & Youth
     
    Stepping Stones will gather for our last time before summer vacation for a lesson on Timothy and Paul and talk about the people in our lives who encourage us to be close with God and how we […]

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  • Dwelling Place Cooks & Servers...

    We’re Serving Burgers & HotDogs!
    Saturday, June 20, 2026 4:30-6 pm UMC in Woburn
    We would love your support in preparing and serving a summer meal at the Dwelling Place on June 20th from 4:30-6:00pm. We tried breakfast for dinner last month for […]

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  • now hiring

    JOB OPENING...

    Job Title: AV and Livestream Broadcast Engineer
    First Congregational Church of Winchester, 21 Church Street, Winchester, MA

    Position Status:  2.5-3 hours/week covering Sunday worship services, 10am Sunday mornings (with additional on-call work required for special events).  Approx. 40-46 Sundays/year.  Special events include […]

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  • Sponsor a Chair...

    We’re inviting members of our congregation to help us create a warm and welcoming space by sponsoring a new Adirondack chair for the front lawn of the church. Our current ones are beginning to fade and blow around in the […]

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  • Open Doors at the Annual Meeting...

    We promised feedback from the straw-poll at the annual meeting, so here it is, with some context.
    The Open Doors Working Group (ODWG) was honored to give a brief presentation at the recent annual meeting on the work we have been […]

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  • May Justice Ministry Happenings...

    The Justice Ministry welcomes spring by continuing with Earth Day/Creation Sunday spirit by sponsoring several efforts at the church.
    On May 3rd, the Justice Ministry hosted a plant-based pot-luck dinner with the church youth to highlight delicious, healthy dishes with lower […]

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  • clicker

    Meet The Clicker...

    He is simple, easy to use and awaiting you! Please consider signing up for a Sunday to advance the slides during our worship service. Continue Reading →
  • Bike Ride May 7, 2025

    2026 Church Bike Ride...

    Church Bike Ride
    SAVE THE DATE to get outta the pews and on the path! 🚴
    Health & Wellness Ministry invites you to mark your calendar for the church bike ride on Saturday, June 20, at 1:00! Details to follow in early June. Contact […]

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  • FCCW Became a Level Three Church...

    Representatives from the Justice Ministry, Revs. Will & Maeve, and Dr. Barbara Darling, who came on behalf of SNEUCC’s Environmental Ministries Team.   As of now, FCCW is recognized as a Level Three Church (based on the Green Congregation Challenge).   It […]

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