Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner At The Church!

  Posted on November 1, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups

  Thanksgiving day (November 23rd) from 12:30pm. Once again, we have an opportunity to eat Thanksgiving Dinner together at the church. This has been a wonderfully welcoming and relaxed event in recent years. It will be multi-generational. The event is free, with options to bring a dish only if you wish. Vegetarian options available – but turkey, […]

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  Winchester Open Studios 2023 – November 18, 2023

  Posted on October 31, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ripley

  The Winchester Unitarian Society, Winchester Farmers Market, Studio on the Common, Winchester First Congregational Church, Rubini Arts, Jenks Center, Winchester Cultural Council, and the Winchester Cultural District are excited to announce our first town-wide Open Studios. Date: November 18, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Locations: First Congregational Church in Winchester, 21 Church Street […]

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  FCCW Diaper Drive

  Posted on October 30, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Youth

  Please drop off any new unopened diapers and wipes in collection bins located in the church lobby by November 19th. All sizes are welcomed but the greatest need is for sizes 4+ and pull-ups All Donations go to Immigrant families in Woburn Donate Today Questions? Email Minister of Children & Families Maggie Keeler

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  Join us for Stewardship Sunday Worship (October 29,2023)

  Posted on October 27, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Worship

  This Sunday is Stewardship Sunday when we kick off our fall pledge drive with the theme “Generations of Generosity”. Particularly as we approach All Souls and All Saints Days, those who have preceded us in previous generations are close to our minds and hearts. And as we remember them we can also be mindful of the foundation we […]

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  Introduction to SoulCollage®

  Posted on October 25, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, Spiritual Practice

  Dream. Imagine. Create SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Jane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage® facilitator, will offer an introduction workshop to this deep, spiritual practice on Saturday, November 4, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. If you would like to register […]

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  Ripley Presents: Stephen P. Kiernan & “The Glass Chateau”

  Posted on October 20, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ripley

  Author Reading & Book Signing Friday, November 3, 7:30 p.m. Live In-Person and Livestreamed Free will offering taken at the door   Please join us for a unique and moving event, featuring critically acclaimed author, Stephen P. Kiernan. After last year’s triumphant reading from “Universe of Two,” Kiernan returns to Winchester to celebrate the release […]

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  Join us out on the Town Common for Worship this Sunday at 10 am (October 22,2023)

  Posted on October 20, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Worship, Youth

  Grab your cat, lizard, and neighborhood racoon! This Sunday, we’ll celebrate the goodness of God’s creation in its many non-human forms with our annual Blessing of the Animals service, accompanied by a talented jazz band. We’re hoping to be on the Town Common if the weather holds up. If it is raining or muddy, we […]

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  All Souls All Saints Taizé Service

  Posted on October 18, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, Worship

  Taizé chants + prayers + imposition in honor of All Souls/All Saints WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023, 7:30 P.M.   WINCHESTER, MA: Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. First Congregational Church offers a poignant and meditative service, featuring the ecumenical prayers and music of France’s Taizé community. All denominations are […]

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  Join us for Youth Sunday (October 15, 2023)

  Posted on October 13, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Worship

  This Sunday, our middle and high schoolers will lead the service! We will reflect on a Psalm and the Beatitudes and focus on what matters to us. We invite youth and families to stay after the service for a waffle brunch at 11:30 AM.   Download the Bulletin: OOW 10-15-23

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