Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Open Doors is opening its doors to the congregation again!

  Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities

  This Sunday, March 1st from 11:30 – 12:30 at the Church (Chidley Hall) and Monday, March 2nd from 7- 8pm on Zoom The Open Doors working group has been pushing ahead in its work to help the church make plans for the use of its building in the coming years. We have two opportunities this […]

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  Outreach Ministry’s Annual Lenten ReachOut

  Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities

  It’s time to reach out and bring a little love to our FCCW friends! Starting Ash Wednesday, 2/18, we invite you to deliver at least one Lent-inspired gift bag to a member of our congregation. Pick up your bag in the Forum Room (next to Chidley Hall) when the church is open. *Please deliver no […]

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  Slide Advancement

  Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship

  We are looking for some willing folks to help with the advancement of slides on the monitors during Sunday morning worship. It’s not a hard job. You can sit in the pews where you usually do with the “clicker” and worship right alongside family or friends. It does involve paying a little closer attention during […]

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  Worship Service: 1st Sunday in Lent

  Posted on February 20, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  February 22, 2026 Join us into the wilderness of Lent as we gather for worship this Sunday and consider the scripture of Jesus tempted by the Devil according to the Gospel of Matthew. What are those temptations in our lives that we can see just a little better when we take the time to notice. The disciplines of Lent […]

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  Bill McCarter’s Memorial Service

  Posted on February 20, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Outreach

  Saturday February 21, 2026 at 11:00 am We will celebrate the rich life of William “Bill” McCarter this Saturday at 11 AM in the Sanctuary. Bill was a committed member of First Congregational Church for decades, as well as an active leader in his Dartmouth alumni network and the Mass Coalition for the Homeless. To […]

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  Walking Group Grows in the Flats

  Posted on February 20, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups

  The walking group has started walking an extra day and would love for anyone to join! We meet on Thursdays at 11:00 and walk through the Flats for about 35 minutes. If interested, meet us on the Salisbury Street dead-end. There’s plenty of parking in front of #83 and 85 Salisbury. This walk is in addition to our […]

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  Pine Ridge Trip Raffle/Silent Auction Fundraiser – call for Donations

  Posted on February 18, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Mission Trip, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, Youth

  On Palm Sunday, March 29th, during Coffee Hour, we are planning a Raffle/Silent Auction Fundraiser to support the Pine Ridge Trip.  Funds raised will be used towards the trip costs and to buy supplies to bring to the reservation. We are looking for Donations for the in-person raffle/silent auction.  Ideas include gift cards from local […]

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  Stepping Stones Adventures: Summer 2026

  Posted on February 18, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  Program Overview Date:  August 24-26, 2026  Time:  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Location:  First Congregational Church in Winchester Ages:  Children in Entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2026 Cost: Free       Embark on an exciting journey with Stepping Stone Adventures Road Trip is based on Joshua 1:9 – “The LORD your God is with […]

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  2025 Christmas Offering Update

  Posted on February 17, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Outreach

  The Outreach Ministry thanks the members of our congregation for once again donating generously to the Christmas Offering. This year, FCC Winchester contributed $9,157.11 to Re-Member, an independent, non-profit organization working with the Oglala Lakota Nation on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Specifically, the money went to Re-Member’s Seasonal Fund which helps, “source, […]

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