Author Archives: Nancy

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  Ripley Presents: Hank Wonder on April 11, 2025

  Posted on April 2, 2025 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Ripley

  Where the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul! Saturday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. From the stunning Ripley Chapel, live in person and live streamed! Ripley Presents is pleased to welcome back Hank Wonder—a dynamic trio of musicians who return to Ripley Chapel with their special blend of songcraft and music making. […]

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  Ripley Presents: A Valentine’s Day Cabaret

  Posted on February 10, 2025 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Ripley

  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 Cabaret, featuring artists and Masters students from Boston Conservatory. Keyboardist and arranger, Scott […]

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  Pledging Frequently Asked Questions

  Posted on October 22, 2024 by Nancy in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News

  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 invite you to learn more about how your giving impacts our church and bolsters […]

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  Authentic Selves Pride Exhibit

  Posted on May 15, 2024 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Ripley

  Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and their Families On View June 1 – 9, 2024 Weekdays 9 AM-3 PM and Sunday afternoons Celebrate pride through beautiful, empowering, first-hand accounts of trans, nonbinary, and gender-fluid experiences. From Massachusetts-based Family Diversity Projects, this exhibit uses stunning photography and rich stories to challenge damaging myths and […]

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  SoulCollage® Workshop and Labyrinth Walk

  Posted on April 28, 2024 by Nancy in Community, Health and Wellness, Ripley

  Walk. Dream. Imagine. Create. Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – Noon Jane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage® facilitator, will offer a workshop in the stunning Ripley Chapel that incorporates the church’s beautiful Reno Garden labyrinth with a deep spiritual SoulCollage® practice. SoulCollage® is a collage process for accessing your intuitive wisdom. Even though this is […]

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  Ripley Presents: Travails to Triumphs

  Posted on November 28, 2023 by Nancy in Community, Ripley

  Travails to Triumphs: An Evening of Fortitude and Hope through Music Featuring Sarah Bob, pianist Friday, December 8, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and livestreamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church Please join us for dynamic and virtuosic evening of solo piano music featuring Sarah Bob, pianist. The program highlights exciting, moving, and […]

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  Join us for the Jazz Blessing of the Animals

  Posted on October 12, 2023 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Worship

  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 […]

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  Moms Hiking Group

  Posted on July 5, 2023 by Nancy in Environment, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups

  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 […]

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  Taizé Service in Honor of the Summer Solstice

  Posted on June 1, 2023 by Nancy in Ripley, Worship

  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 […]

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