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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.

Health & Wellness

Learn about our church's unique approach to the connection between mind, body, and spirit.

What's Happening?

  • Ripley Presents: A Valentine’...

    Friday, February 14, 7:30 p.m.
    Featuring pianist Scott Nicholas and artists from Boston Conservatory
    Live in-person and livestreamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. On Cupid’s significant celebration day of romance, please join us for A Valentine’s Day […]

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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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  • Second Wednesday Bible Study...

    Wed. Feb 12 7 PM on Zoom
    Join Rev. Will on Zoom on Wednesday night, February 12th at 7pm for a conversation around the scriptures slated for the following Sunday. We’ll be digging into Jeremiah 17:5-10 and Luke 6:17-26. Feel free to […]

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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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  • Stepping Stones Summer Camp June 20...

    Program Overview
    Date:  June 23-27 2025 
    Time:  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
    Location:  First Congregational Church in Winchester
    Ages:  Children in Entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2025
    Cost: Free
    At Stepping Stones Camp, children will enjoy an interactive, energizing, good time as part of Heros Hotline. […]

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  • Recent Refugee Families Need A Litt...

    Immigrant Support Alliance (ISA), in cooperation with the Outreach Ministry is looking for volunteers to assist refugees now living in Burlington. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston (CCAB), the refugees’ resettlement agency, is providing the refugees housing at an […]

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  • NAMI Family to Family Course...

    Family-to-Family Course
    March 15, 2025
    Saturdays from 9:00 AM-11:30 AM
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     In-Person Class in Winchester, MA
    The exact location will be provided by the class leaders upon confirmation of the admittance

    The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about available resources. The NAMI Family-to-family curriculum includes:

    Information about mental health conditions and treatments
    Coping skills, handling crisis and relapse, local and national resources
    Listening and communication techniques
    Problem solving, limit setting, self-care

    Most importantly, the course offers family members the invaluable opportunity of open conversation and mutual support […]

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  • Stepping Stones Camp...

    Program Overview
    Date:  Tuesday, March 4, 2025 
    Time:  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
    Location:  First Congregational Church in Winchester
    Ages:  Children in Grades K-5
    Cost: Free
    No School?  Say Yes to Fun!  At Stepping Stones Day Camp, kids will have fun, connect with old friends, and […]

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  • Have you submitted photos to the In...

    We would love to see your smiling face. We are seeing too many of this bland family. Visit this page to learn how to submit yours.   This directory can be used to see eachother’s addresses. Continue Reading →