Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Calling All Singers and Ringers!

  Posted on September 10, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Worship

  It is hard to believe that summer days are drawing to a close. I am excited to begin my twenty-second year at the church, and I look forward to another year of collaboration with the choir, organist, Jeffrey Mead, soloists, Susan K. Navien and Peter Owens, Carilloneers, the Ripley Presents roster, the youth, the ministerial team, […]

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  NAMI Family-to-Family Classes for Fall 2024

  Posted on September 9, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups

  In person in Winchester starts September 14th Online option starts September 24th In Person in Winchester Meets in person in Winchester weekly on Saturdays September 14 to November 2, 9:00 am to 11:30 am Registration: WinchesterF2F Fall2024 M&E

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  Join Us This Week for Worship in the Sanctuary at 10 am (September 8, 2024)

  Posted on September 6, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  We return to the sanctuary for worship this Sunday after a lovely summer of worship in Ripley Chapel. The choir will be singing again and Rev. Will will be preaching on Mark 7:24-30. We’ll offer a blessing to teachers, Maggie will lead a Time for the Young and Stepping Stones for elementary schoolers, and after […]

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  Movie Night on the Lawn Thursday Aug 29th!

  Posted on August 22, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Youth

  We hope to see you on Thursday Aug 29th on the church lawn for Disney Pixar’s Inside Out. The movie will start at 8:00 PM. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. There is no need to sign-up – just show up and enjoy the company, entertainment and summer evening outdoors!

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  Roots and Branches will Start up Again Soon

  Posted on August 22, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Small Groups

  For each of the last two years, there have been about 50 people meeting in these small groups, which are designed to help strengthen our church community, deepen friendships and encourage us each to examine our own faith. We are hoping to build on that again this year. “A Prayer for the Kingdom” is a series […]

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  Join us on Sunday in Ripley Chapel for Worship (August 25, 2024)

  Posted on August 22, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Worship

  Join us for our second to last summer worship service in Ripley Chapel before we return to the Sanctuary. This week we have the pleasure of hearing the word from Dr. Matt Gardiner. Matt’s late father was a UCC pastor for many decades and he will be preaching a sermon written by his father entitled […]

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  Join us for Worship at 10 am in Ripley Chapel (8/11/24)

  Posted on August 8, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  2 Samuel 18 (the death of David’s son, Absalom) and John 6 (Jesus says, “I am the bread of life”) will guide our worship this Sunday. Laurie Roby will preach on this Scripture-inspired theme: caught between heaven and earth. Jane Ring Frank is on piano, Carol Weir will play guitar, and Lucy Sanders will offer a […]

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am in Ripley Chapel (July 28, 2024)

  Posted on July 25, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  This Sunday, we’ll contemplate Ephesians 3:14-21 and Psalm 145:10-18 through the perspective of both Buddhist and Christian paths to equanimity. Sarah Gallop, this week’s guest preacher, will emphasize themes of self-knowledge, love, and letting go. We hope you can join us in the beautiful Ripley Chapel in person or online.

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  Worship This Sunday in Ripley Chapel at 10 am (July 21, 2024)

  Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  Join us this Sunday in person or online as we consider passages from Jeremiah 23:1-6, Matthew, and Mark. Julianne Zimmerman, our guest preacher this week, will share her message on the theme of “be fruitful and multiply.” We’ll pray together, sing together, and reflect together.

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