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Sunday, October 22, 2023, 10 AM, Town Common Rain Location: Chidley Hall Please join us on the Town Common where we will swing, celebrate and give thanks for all of God’s creatures, blessing our animal companions. We welcome all pets—furry, scaly, hairy, feathery and even plush! Photos of beloved pet companions are welcome in place […]
Thursdays in July at 8AM Are you a mom with kids at home this summer? Need a moment of zen? Join fellow moms Nancy Kneiss and Jennie Ryan for an easy morning hike in the Fells on Thursday mornings in July. We’ll meet at Gate 16 on Hillcrest Parkway at 8:00 AM, lead you on […]
Taizé chants + prayers + candle lighting Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel As we welcome the return of the light and the coming Summer Solstice, please join us for a joyful and poignant service, featuring the ecumenical prayers and gorgeous musical chants of France’s Taizé community. All […]
Friday, March 18, 2022, 7:30 PM Featuring Sarah Bob, piano; Gabriela Diaz, violin; Aaron Trant, percussion Live in-person and livestreamed from the newly renovated Ripley Chapel Please join us for an inventive and exciting evening of chamber music featuring three of Boston’s most compelling performers, pianist Sarah Bob, violinist Gabriela Diaz, and percussionist Aaron Trant. […]
For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it. -Amanda Gorman Monday, December 6, 2021, 7:00 PM In the Sanctuary All church women are invited to an Evening of Reflection and Illumination. As a special gift this Advent season, invite your sisters, mothers, […]
Art Installation by Artist/Activist Willie Baronet Installation on Display November 6-19 Ripley Presents hosted an opening gallery talk with Artist/Activist Willie Baronet and his compelling art installation entitled We Are All Homeless on November 6. View the gallery talk here. Baronet has created exhibits featuring these signs across the U.S. and the UK. The project […]
A Special Live Stream Concert Fiery Latin-Baroque Fusion with a period, folk, and contemporary band! Friday, October 1, 2021, 7:30 PM Live streamed from the newly renovated Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, please join us for a rousing and distinct evening of rhythmic dances and virtuosic performances, as the 8 superstar musicians of Rumbarroco […]
Gorgeous Vocals with an Astounding Array of Instruments! Friday, December 11, 2020, 7:30 PM Special Announcement! CHANGE OF VENUE: Ripley Presents Atwater-Donnelly A Special Holiday LIVE ZOOM CONCERT – FREE OF CHARGE Gorgeous Vocals with an Astounding Array of Instruments! Friday, December 11, 2020, 7:30 PM EST Unfortunately, Atwater-Donnelly will not be with us […]