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What's Happening?

  • Worship Service: 1st Sunday in Lent...

    February 22, 2026
    Join us into the wilderness of Lent as we gather for worship this Sunday and consider the scripture of Jesus tempted by the Devil according to the Gospel of Matthew. What are those temptations in our lives that we can see just […]

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  • Bill McCarter’s Memorial Serv...

    Saturday February 21, 2026 at 11:00 am
    We will celebrate the rich life of William “Bill” McCarter this Saturday at 11 AM in the Sanctuary. Bill was a committed member of First Congregational Church for decades, as well as an active […]

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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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  • 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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  • 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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