Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Beware: Scams Abound!

  Posted on November 6, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News

  Dear Church, I’m sorry that some of you continue to receive scam emails from someone posing as me or someone else on staff, requesting money or gift cards or whatever else. This continues to happen to many churches where the scammers are posing as clergy making requests of parishioners. See this article from our Conference website which lays […]

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  Ripley Presents: Flamy Grant

  Posted on November 5, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ripley

  Award-winning, Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant: shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen. First Congregational Church, Winchester: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025  7:30 pm Live in person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel, First Congregational Church  is pleased to present singer-songwriter drag queen, Flamy Grant. Armed with a bold lip and a blistering voice, Flamy is brilliant, […]

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  SNAP and Food Insecurity Donation Drive

  Posted on November 5, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities

  With the government shutdown and the recent uncertainty around SNAP benefits, we are addressing food insecurity with renewed focus. As we move toward the holiday season, please consider donating a grocery gift card to help those who need food assistance. For those interested in donating a gift card (preferably from Market Basket or Stop & Shop), […]

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  Join FAN & FCCW to Help Feed Families This Thanksgiving

  Posted on November 4, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  Give thanks. Give back. Join FAN and the First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC as we assemble 50 Thanksgiving baskets for the Council of Social Concern! This long-standing Winchester tradition celebrates the season of giving — and offers a meaningful way for kids to experience the joy of helping others. Here’s how you can help: […]

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  Thanksgiving Dinner at the Church!

  Posted on November 4, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities

  Thanksgiving day (November 27th) from 12:30pm.   Have you started to think about arrangements for Thanksgiving? Don’t forget the option of joining us at the church for an informal and fun Thanksgiving lunch. You can come on your own, with family (even extended family) or friends. Any combination is welcome. We always have a wonderful […]

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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, Worship

  It’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, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  Register 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, Worship

  We’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 Practice

  Wed. 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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