Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Pine Ridge Trip Raffle/Silent Auction Fundraiser – call for Donations

  Posted on February 18, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Mission Trip, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, Youth

  On Palm Sunday, March 29th, during Coffee Hour, we are planning a Raffle/Silent Auction Fundraiser to support the Pine Ridge Trip.  Funds raised will be used towards the trip costs and to buy supplies to bring to the reservation. We are looking for Donations for the in-person raffle/silent auction.  Ideas include gift cards from local […]

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  Stepping Stones Adventures: Summer 2026

  Posted on February 18, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  Program Overview Date:  August 24-26 2025  Time:  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Location:  First Congregational Church in Winchester Ages:  Children in Entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2026 Cost: Free Embark on an exciting journey with Stepping Stone Adventures Road Trip is based on Joshua 1:9 – “The LORD your God is with you wherever you […]

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  2025 Christmas Offering Update

  Posted on February 17, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Outreach

  The Outreach Ministry thanks the members of our congregation for once again donating generously to the Christmas Offering. This year, FCC Winchester contributed $9,157.11 to Re-Member, an independent, non-profit organization working with the Oglala Lakota Nation on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Specifically, the money went to Re-Member’s Seasonal Fund which helps, “source, […]

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  Lenten Devotionals and Tuesdays with Jesus

  Posted on February 15, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small Groups, Worship

  The 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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  This Week in Worship: Transfiguration Sunday February 15, 2026

  Posted on February 13, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  This Week in Worship Join us for worship at First Congregational Church on this Transfiguration Sunday as we prepare for the start of Lent. We’ll consider the scripture from the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus is transfigured into light on the mountaintop. How might that revelation set the stage for the reflective weeks to come leading […]

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  Justice Ministry Hosts Stopover on Winchester Walk for Solidarity

  Posted on February 11, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach

  Saturday, February 7, 2026   On the snowy afternoon of February 7, our sanctuary served as one of the locations for the Winchester Walk for Solidarity, a journey that began at the Griffin Museum and ended at Crawford Memorial Church.  About 150 people  gathered to support immigrants, due process, democracy, and community.  During the FCC […]

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  Ashes To-Go

  Posted on February 10, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  If 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, Worship

  Wednesday, 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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  2nd Wednesday Bible Study

  Posted on February 9, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Worship

  Wednesday, 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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