Author Archives: Sarah Marino
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Ashes To-Go
Posted on February 10, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipIf 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.
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Ash Wednesday Taizé
Posted on February 9, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, WorshipWednesday, 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 France’s Taizé community. All denominations are welcome. As Lent begins, please join us […]
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Lenten Devotionals and Tuesdays with Jesus
Posted on February 9, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small Groups, WorshipThe 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 Matthew’s Gospel. They do a beautiful job of offering daily thoughtful reflections that will surely […]
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2nd Wednesday Bible Study
Posted on February 9, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, WorshipWednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7 pm on Zoom Join us from the comfort of your own home and computer for an hour of meaningful engagement with the scripture focused on the coming Sunday’s scripture text. This week we’ll consider the Transfiguration passages from Matthew 4 and Luke 9 which is always the preparatory text for […]
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Jazz Sunday & Souper Bowl (February 8, 2026)
Posted on February 6, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipThis Sunday, the Jazz Band returns for a soulful service! Our lectionary readings come from Psalms and 1 Corinthians. We will meditate on this verse: “The Spirit searches everything, including the depths of God.” Music, prayer, worship, fellowship. We hope to see you in person or online. If you are worshiping with us in person, […]
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Souper Bowl Food Drive February 8, 2026
Posted on February 4, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthCelebrate the Superbowl by giving back to community this year! We invite you to bring canned and non-perishable food to worship on Sunday, February 8. Drop off your donations in one of the red wagons in the church vestibule (the small room before the Sanctuary when you enter through the main church doors). Then, our […]
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FCCW Family Night
Posted on February 4, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Worship, YouthWhen: Friday, February 27, 2026 5:30 – 7:00 PM Where: First Congregational Church Who: Parents, Grandparents, Kids Join us for an evening of fellowship, faith, and fun for the whole family! Adults will have a chance to connect with each other and talk about faith at home, while kids enjoy a movie night complete […]
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Winchester in Solidarity
Posted on February 2, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsWalking With Our Neighbors All are invited to join a walk in solidarity with our neighbors near and far, especially community members who are immigrants, with stops, speakers, signs, candles and community building along the way. You can also join for sign-making at the Library Small Meeting Room on Thursday, Feb 5, from 6-8 PM, […]
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Join us for Worship & Communion This Sunday at 10 am (February 1, 2026)
Posted on January 30, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipWe hope the weather holds off again to let us gather for the worship of God on Sunday morning. It’s communion Sunday and the wonderful pianist Scott Nicholas will be accompany us in Jeffrey Mead’s absence. The wisdom of the beatitudes in Matthew and the wisdom of the cross in I Corinthians will focus our […]
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