Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Ripley Presents: Late Night Thoughts 9/27/24

  Posted on September 11, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley

  RIPLEY PRESENTS: LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS Folk/Indie-Pop duo: Michael Harlow and Brian Rauch LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, September 27, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Please join us for an inventive and dynamic evening of indie-pop, singer-songwriter stylings featuring “Late Night Thoughts,” an exciting, […]

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  Repair Café

  Posted on September 10, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities

  Saturday, September 28, 2024 9am-12pm Chidley Hall Do you have a special pair of jeans that need mending, a lamp in need of repair, knives that need sharpening? Come and be a part of the sustainability movement by working with specialists to repair and restore clothing, appliances, household goods and tools rather than adding to landfills…and […]

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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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