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.

Health & Wellness

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

What's Happening?

  • Giving Tree...

    Every year for Christmas we as a church, give presents to those in need. This year we will be giving to children from the community-based program Youth Villages, children from the Council of Social Concern in Woburn, and to the […]

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  • Join Us for Pledge Sunday Worship...

    The election is over and a new presidency is set to be inaugurated in a couple of months. Regardless of who lost and who won, we remember as people of faith that our work is never done in building for […]

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  • Youth Service Saturday...

    Where: We will meet at the church to bake and then carpool to serve at the Dwelling Place.
    When:  Saturday, November 16th Come for all or part of the time!
    2:00 PM  Baking at FCCW
    4:30 – 6:00 PM Serve dinner to guests at The Dwelling Place in […]

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  • Winchester Open Studios...

    2024 Open Studios Locations
    This year’s locations will include the following.  Hours may vary by location.

    Farmers Market @ the Jenks Center
    First Congregational Church – Ripley Chapel
    Griffin Museum of Photography
    Rubini Arts
    Studio on the Common
    Teri Coté Boutique
    Winchester Unitarian Society *

    ​Related Events Happening That […]

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  • SoulCollage® Workshop...

    Dream. Imagine. Create.
    SATURDAY, November 9, 2024, 9:00 am – Noon
    Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Jane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage® facilitator, will guide a morning of creative, spiritual practice – Saturday, November 9, 9:00 […]

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  • Have you submitted photos to the In...

    One in four families have uploaded pictures. Let’s keep this trend moving! Download the app onto your phone or use your desktop and go to the website. It takes three simple steps to create an account:

    Put in your email (the […]

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  • Ripley Presents: Syldason – Y...

    Friday, November 15, 7:30 p.m.
    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 duo concert featuring  Sylvie Zakarian, marimba and Daniela Tosic, voice.
    Taking […]

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  • Pledging Frequently Asked Questions...

    Frequently Asked Questions
    Your pledging participation is vital to the life and health of our church. Pledging helps us be more intentional with our giving, and it is one of many ways we show our commitment to our faith community. We […]

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  • It’s time to sign up to enjoy Tha...

    Thanksgiving day (November 28th) from 12:30pm
    Have you started to think about arrangements for Thanksgiving? Don’t forget the option of joining us at the church for Thanksgiving lunch. You can come on your own, with family (even extended family) or friends. […]

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  • Tips for Tired Parents...

    Are you a tired parent? Are you a parent of little ones or teens? Then we bet you’re tired! Check out and read with your spouse these 5 tips for tired parents that come from the curriculum that our pastors use for […]

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