Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Facilities Ministry

  Posted on March 4, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Volunteer Opportunities

  Update 2/27/20   In a previous email, Facilities mentioned the launch of a new form to report problems in and around the church. The tasks reported can be as simple as a tree limb that has fallen on the lawn, a leaking faucet, untreated sidewalk, etc. Here is the link to the new form: https://form.jotform.com/200495294400046 […]

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  Music Notes for Lent

  Posted on March 4, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  Each week, the FCCW Choir will provide a movement of Haydn’s dramatic and moving oratorio,  Die sieben letzen Worte des Erlösers am Kreuze (The Seven Last Words of Our Savior on the Cross), Hob.XX:2.  Originally composed as an orchestral work in 1786, Haydn subsequently made a string quartet arrangement, solo keyboard version and, finally, an […]

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  Sign up for a Free Lenten Retreat

  Posted on February 28, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities

  The setting for “The Open Door of Blessing” is the beautiful Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church.  It is a space that speaks warmth, lofty and yet inviting, with a view to the untouched space that surrounds the back of the church.  The retreat will answer some of your questions about the well known, yet […]

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  Join Us for Worship & Communion This Sunday at 10 am (March 1, 2020)

  Posted on February 28, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  We begin Lent this Sunday and our worship series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus from the cross. The first “word” is from Luke’s account of the crucifixion: “Father forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Rev. Will’s sermon will be focused on this phrase and the choir, accompanied by the Aryaloka String Quartet, will […]

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  Children & Youth News

  Posted on February 27, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Youth

  Thursday, February 27, 2020   Stepping Stones This week, the children will be reading two parables that Jesus taught, the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin. It teaches us that no matter who we are God cares about each one of us individually. Here are some conversation starters for this week: How do you feel […]

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  A Repair Cafe is Coming to Winchester!

  Posted on February 25, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  The Environmental Ministry committee is excited to announce that it will be moving forward in developing a Repair Cafe.  Aside from the support of those who attended Sunday’s meeting, we hope and pray that interest will build as we work to build a coalition base.  A special thank you to Karen Bellacosa, whose investigative work has demonstrated […]

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  11th Hour in Ripley, March 1st, 2020 – Safe Communities Act Presentation

  Posted on February 24, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach

  On Sunday, March 1 there will be an informational meeting led by Immigrant Justice Committee Co-Chairs Phil Coonley and Karen Hirschfeld on the Safe Communities Act. It is open to everyone. About 60 other Massachusetts towns and cities have already adopted Safe Communities Act provisions in their police policies, including some of Winchester’s neighboring towns, Medford, Arlington, Lexington […]

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  Ripley Chapel Renovation News

  Posted on February 20, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley

  Our long awaited Ripley Entrance handicapped door is almost ready.  Preparation for the doorway at the top of the ramp from the Vine Street parking lot is taking place today (Thursday, February 20).  The old doors will remain in place until the brand new door is installed on Monday, February 24.   As you may […]

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  Ash Wednesday Service Feb 26, 2020

  Posted on February 20, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, Worship

  Join us for a brief service in a candle-lit Ripley Chapel to begin Lent this Wednesday at 7 pm. The service is a time of preparation and reflection for the 40 days to come when we remember our human mortality and dependence upon God. We’ll gather in the round and share in scripture, song, and […]

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