Author Archives: Sarah Marino
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Stewardship Sunday Worship (November 2, 2025)
Posted on October 30, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipIt’s Stewardship Sunday and the beginning of our annual fall pledge drive. As we worship together we’ll consider the Apostle Paul’s encouragement in his letter to the Ephesians to “walk in love as Christ loved us” and how that speaks to the life and works of the church. It’s communion Sunday too, so we’ll also […]
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Pine Ridge Service Learning Trip
Posted on October 30, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthRegister now to join our multi-generational service-learning trip (June 27–July 3, 2026 at Pine Ridge Reservation, SD) for a week of hands-on service, cultural learning, and spiritual growth alongside others aged 14 and up. Only 5 spots remain, and the registration deadline has been extended to November 15, 2025—don’t miss this chance to walk in love by serving others […]
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Join Us This Week in Worship (October 26, 2025)
Posted on October 24, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipWe’ll come back into the sanctuary and back on-line for our worship service this Sunday after a beautiful outdoor service last week for the Blessing of the Animals. It was wonderful to be with our community in that way with all our adorable and adored animals. This week in worship our scripture leads us into a […]
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Death Café-CANCELLED
Posted on October 23, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeWed. Oct 29, 2025 6 PM Tucker Room “Death Café” is an international movement based around open and honest conversations on death and dying. This upcoming Wednesday, we will divide into groups and share our personal experiences and responses to death and dying. Speaking openly and honestly about our fears, sorrows, concerns, and hopes is […]
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All Souls’ & All Saints’ Taizé Service
Posted on October 22, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ripley, WorshipAll Souls’ & All Saints’ Taizé Service Taizé chants + prayers in honor of All Souls/All Saints WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025, 7:30 P.M. Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. First Congregational Church offers a poignant and meditative service, in honor of Allhallowtide (All Souls and All Saints Days) featuring the […]
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Jenks Center Repair Café: 11/01/25
Posted on October 20, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Volunteer OpportunitiesThe next Repair Café will be on November 1st starting at 9 am at The Jenks Center (109 Skillings Road) Please tell your friends, neighbors and colleagues about us and be sure to visit us to get links to sign-up for our next and upcoming events at; https://www.repaircafewin.com The Repair Café Volunteers Sign Up […]
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Coming Home to Yourself: A Series on Storytelling, Theology, & Identity
Posted on October 20, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, OutreachJUSTICE MINISTRY Coming Home to Yourself: A Series on Storytelling, Theology, & Identity Last Session: October 21, 2025 | 7 PM – 8:30 PM | Palmer Room What does it mean to come home to yourself — authentically, spiritually, and actively? We’ll continue the conversation this upcoming Tuesday for our last session of Coming Home […]
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Stepping Stones Adventures 11.4.25
Posted on October 18, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthProgram Overview: Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: First Congregational Church in Winchester Ages: Children in Grades K-5 Cost: Free At Stepping Stones Adventures, kids will dive into an fun and inspiring adventure with “Ordinary Kids, Extraordinary Deeds!” Together, we’ll explore how everyday acts of kindness, courage, and creativity […]
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Join us for our Jazz Blessing of the Animals on the Town Common (October 19, 2025)
Posted on October 17, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Worship, YouthSt Hildegard of Bingen says “every creature is a glimmering glistening mirror of the divine” and this we celebrate as we gather out on the Town Common for our annual Animal Blessing service this Sunday. Rev. Will has returned from his sabbatical and he and Rev. Maeve will be joyfully available to bless the “glimmering […]
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