Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Join us for Pledge Sunday (November 8, 2026)

  Posted on November 5, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Worship

  Our designated scripture from the Hebrew Bible for Sunday, November 8th comes from the last chapter of Joshua and is a pivotal moment in the history of the people of Israel. The whole dramatic and sordid tale sets us into a meditation on God and nation, which seems appropriate this Sunday after a dramatic week […]

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  Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner at the Church!

  Posted on November 3, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities

  Thanksgiving day (November 26th) from 12:30pm in the Tucker Room If you don’t have other plans, please consider joining us at the church for a Thanksgiving dinner. You are welcome to come alone, with family or friends (whether connected with the church or not) – any combination is welcome. If you know anyone who might […]

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  Winchester’s 4th Annual Open Studios – Saturday, November 21, 2026

  Posted on November 2, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley

  Open Studios 2026 – Artists by Location First Congregational Church, 21 Church Street​ ​Tracy Vartenigian Burhans, oil painting/abstract realism, IG: https://www.instagram.com/peartree.studio/ Susan E. Busher, watercolor, email: sebusher@verizon.net Patricia Canney, watercolor and pencil drawings, shell ornaments, web: patriciacanney.com Carolyn Latanision, watercolor, watermedia, oil paintings, web: CarolynLatanision.com, IG: @carolynlatanisionart​ Jenny Olsen, oil on canvas/painting,  jennyolsen.com, IG: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.olsen.art/ Elaine Paradiso, […]

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  Children & Youth Faith Formation News 10/29/26

  Posted on October 30, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Youth

  Stepping Stones Stepping Stones classes will focus on the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den which reminds us that we can talk to God when we are scared and ask God to help us be brave. Last Call to Register!! Stepping Stones Adventures is returning on Tuesday, November 3rd 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM […]

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  Join Us for All Saints & All Souls Sunday (Nov. 1, 2026)

  Posted on October 30, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  This Sunday, we will celebrate All Saints & All Souls season. Our sermon will ask these questions: Is the world not with us enough, as poet Denise Levertov would suggest, or with us too much? And, how does our faith connection with the Resurrected Christ shape this season? It is Stewardship Season, and we will hear […]

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  Red Wagon Food Drive

  Posted on October 27, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  We would like to remind everyone about our RED WAGON program. All the food gifts you donate so generously go to Council of Social Concern’s food Pantry in Woburn. With SNAP benefits being cut back even further again recently, the need for food is constantly growing. Please remember them when you are next out shopping […]

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  Last Sunday Bible Study

  Posted on October 23, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Small Groups, Worship

  Sun. Oct. 25, 2026 8:45-9:45am – Tucker Room Join us this Sunday, October 25th, for our Last Sunday of the month Bible Study in the Tucker Room before worship. We’ll consider together the most famous sermon of all time – Jesus’ Sermon on The Mount and the particular passage that we’ll be considering later in […]

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  Stewardship Sunday: Join Us in the Sanctuary at 10 am for Worship

  Posted on October 23, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Worship

  We return back inside to worship this Sunday after a beautiful morning of worship with all our animals last week. We begin our Stewardship season where our theme is “There Will Your Heart Also Be” based upon the portion of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount where he challenges us to consider what we treasure most […]

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  All Souls/All Saints Death Over Pizza on Sunday, November 1

  Posted on October 22, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Grieving in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  Death Café is an international movement based around open and honest conversations on death and dying. On Sunday, November 1, we will divide into groups in the Tucker Room and share our personal experiences and responses to death and dying. Speaking openly and honestly about our fears, sorrows, concerns, and hopes helps us prepare to […]

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