Category Archives: Community
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Open Doors Working Group
Posted on January 15, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsDuring the month of January, the Open Doors Working Group is hosting coffee hour after church each Sunday. Instead of taking the long and complicated trek down to Chidley Hall, we are setting things up at the back of the sanctuary, which is a little more compact a space, but convenient and welcoming, so we […]
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Ripley Presents: Willie J. Laws Band
Posted on January 15, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, RipleyLIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, January 23, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Please join us for the return of Willie J. Laws, a genre-bending band, tempered with the grooves of Motown, Memphis, the Gulf Coast of Texas, and New Orleans. The Band […]
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Dwelling Place Needs Salads & Servers
Posted on January 13, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesSaturday, Jan 17, 2026 4:30 pm Beef Stew and Chicken Stew are on the menu for this Saturday, January 17th at Dwelling Place. We welcome the support for both salad makers, coffee cream and milks, as well as volunteers to serve and cleanup. If you have any questions please reach out to Michelle Stewart at michmarcstewart@verizon.net or by cell […]
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FCCW is taking a snow day!
Posted on January 8, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthEnjoy a relaxed day of fun in the snow on Saturday, February 14th at Gunstock Mountain Resort. Ski, snowboard, cross country ski, snowshoe or tube at the mountain with family and friends then drop by the Chidsey Family’s cabin for après-ski hot chocolate. Click here for more information and to RSVP!
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Epiphany Sunday Worship & Celebration Dinner
Posted on December 31, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Worship, YouthGuided by a star in the heavens, the Magi found their way to a barn (or more likely a cave) in Palestine of the Roman Empire. They had to dodge a tyrant king who cared for nothing but his own power and eventually arrived with gifts at the manger of the true king, the infant […]
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Epiphany Celebration
Posted on December 30, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Worship, YouthSunday, Jan 4, 2026 5 pm in the Tucker Room Our annual Epiphany Celebration will take place on Sunday, January 4 at 5 PM. We invite you to bring your friends, family, and neighbors, plus a potluck plate or dish to share. All ages are welcome for the dinner and the candlelit walk through the […]
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Open Doors Winter Update
Posted on December 22, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipDecember 19, 2025 What has the Open Doors Working Group (the group tasked with spearheading the work of discerning the future of our wonderful and challenging building) been working on this fall? We will answer that question in two ways! First we would like to invite you to spend time with ODWG as we host […]
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Cuetlaxochitl/Poinsettia Deliveries 2025
Posted on December 18, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Volunteer OpportunitiesShare the love and light of the Christmas season! Deliver a Christmas flower (cuetlaxochitl/poinsettia) to a sibling of Christ in our church community. It’s a fun and sweet way for families, parents and children, and all ages to spread Christmas cheer and get to know our community better. Sign up here to deliver poinsettias/cuetlaxochitl between Christmas Day and […]
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Memorial Service for Keith Russell
Posted on December 18, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest NewsIn Memory of Keith Russell Keith Russell’s memorial service will be held in the sanctuary on Saturday, December 20th at 1pm. A reception will follow in the Tucker Room.
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Green is Good, Greener is Gooder
Posted on December 17, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthThe Justice Ministry would like your participation in a pilot to improve our church’s efforts to reduce trash and improve sustainable practices. We are launching a six month pilot to include composting of our food waste in the building. You will begin to see buckets labeled COMPOST with illustrations of all the things you can dispose […]
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