Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  The Open Door of Blessing: A Contemplative Lenten Retreat

  Posted on February 11, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice

  Saturday March 14, 2020 10 am to 2 pm at First Congregational Church, 21 Church Street, Winchester. The Beatitudes are a doorway to contemplation. Reflection, conversation and prayer around a beautiful gospel passage. Retreat sponsored by the Health & Wellness Ministry at First Congregational Church of Winchester, 21 Church Street. “Connecting faith and well-being, mind, […]

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  Wendy Vander Hart Announces Plans to Leave Staff

  Posted on February 11, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News

  Please find below a letter from Associate Conference Minister Wendy Vander Hart, followed by a letter from Bridge Conference Minister Don Remick Dear colleagues in ministry, Grace and peace to you this day from Jesus Christ the head of the church. This is a hard letter to write as I share news of a new […]

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  Ripley Chapel Presents: Cris Williamson The Changer and the Changed

  Posted on February 10, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley

  Friday, March 6, 2020, 7:30 PM A Special concert in celebration of the renovation of Ripley Chapel. *****SOLD OUT*****   Please join us for a dynamic and inspiring evening that celebrates the 45th anniversary of Cris Williamson’s ground-breaking and critically acclaimed album, “The Changer and the Changed.” Decades before indie labels were the norm, and […]

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  Ripley Chapel Art Exhibit

  Posted on February 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley

  Friday, January 31, Ripley Chapel transformed once again – this time to an art space. Our first Art exhibit is entitled Through an Open Window. Five church members and friends of the church are exhibiting their work. The pieces include mosaic, fabric, oil and acrylic and even a painting on glass. We had a lively and […]

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  Repair Cafe

  Posted on February 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Volunteer Opportunities

  The Environmental Ministry Team will be convening following worship on Sunday, February 23.  We will be meeting in the Henry Room.  Designer and Workshop Leader, Karen Bellacosa, will present a proposal and plan of action for starting up a Repair Cafe within FCCW and the wider community.  As done by other organizations and communities, Repair Cafes “strive to […]

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  Join Us for Health Ministry Sunday Worship & Healing Service at 10 am (February 9, 2020)

  Posted on February 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

    Health Ministry Sunday Worship & Healing Service Connecting faith and well-being, mind, body and spirit.   One of the most prevalent problems today is the need for handling busyness and chronic overload. Adults and youth alike come to church in an effort to discover deeper spiritual meaning for their lives in the midst of that […]

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  Volunteers needed at the Dwelling Place on Saturday, February 15, 2020

  Posted on February 5, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  We are looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve a meal for about 30 people at the Dwelling Place on Saturday, February 15th.  The Dwelling Place is a collaboration of area churches that prepares and serves meals at the United Methodist Church in Woburn for individuals and families in need.  Our FCC is responsible […]

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  Join Us for Communion This Sunday at 10 am (February 2, 2020)

  Posted on January 30, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship, Youth

  It’s communion Sunday and our children will gather in Ripley Chapel after their Stepping Stones classes to share in the sacrament with one another.  The Adults will also share communion and worship under the guidance of Jesus’ Beatitudes from his Sermon on the Mount. Who is counted as blessed among us? Jesus reminds us that it […]

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  SCAMMERS PRETENDING TO BE CLERGY

  Posted on January 29, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News

  Please note that scamming emails have have been sent under Rev. William Burhans’ name requesting gift cards from members of the church but with a sham account.   We’ve learned through our denomination that this is happening with many other churches as well. See this article from our Conference website which lays out some actions you can take […]

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