
On this Memorial Day weekend we are going to have a focus in our worship service on trauma and healing, acknowledging the trauma of war and those who endure it, but also on other traumas in our lives. What does the Christian story have to say to us about trauma in our lives and the world? […]

On the liturgical calendar today is Ascension Day. It’s been 40 days since Easter and today we celebrate Jesus “ascending” to heaven as he tells his disciples to wait for him. He says that he will send the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, to grant them power to carry on his mission of healing, reconciliation, and […]

This Sunday is the 6th Sunday of Eastertide and the text is from John 14. Even though the narrative makes it seem a little out of place, these farewell dialogues lessen any sense of fear or loss that we and the disciples may feel. Jesus gives the gift of peace and tells the disciples to expect the […]

A group of members and friends of our church are in week three of a four- week sacred conversation exploring the UCC curriculum on White Privilege. As a white resident of Winchester or a nearby suburb, thinking about being white or having white privilege is likely not something you do. In our conversations, we are […]

To the First Congregational Church in Winchester (FCCW) community, current and former youth, and friends and family of Judy’s: You are cordially invited to Judy’s Farewell Celebration! It will take place in Chidley Hall at FCCW on Saturday June 11, 2022 from 5 to 7 PM. The event will feature speakers, presentations, entertainment, […]
5/12/22 Stepping Stones Stepping Stones kids should join their families in the sanctuary for the start of the service. Then we will head outside for our lesson – dress for some messy fun. Junior Forum Junior Forum will meet on Sunday at 10:00 AM. We’ll start in the Forum room before heading outside for our […]

Sunday, May 15, 2022 Reflection and Renewal “Love one another… for I am making all things new!” ~Jesus Everyone is warmly invited to FCCW’s 182nd annual meeting on Sunday, May 15th, 20221 immediately after worship in the sanctuary and on Livestream. The agenda includes an update on strategic plan initiatives, expressions of gratitude and thanks, and remarks and […]

Join us this week in worship as we have our first baptism in the sanctuary with the community since the pandemic began. Liam Shanahan is the baby of honor and as we celebrate his renewal in baptism we’ll also hear from Revelation 21 the promise of the renewal for all creation. The choir will be back […]

Come out of the circle of the circle of time and into the circle of love -Rumi Join the Circle of Love in the Reno Garden Around the perimeter of the pond area in the Reno Garden is a circle of memorial bricks, placed there in remembrance of, or to honor, those special people in […]