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  • Ash Wednesday Taizé

    Posted on January 30, 2024 by in Community, Latest News, Ripley, Worship

    Live in-person ONLY from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. First Congregational Church offers a poignant and meditative Ash Wednesday service, featuring the ecumenical prayers and music of France’s Taizé community. All denominations are welcome. As Lent begins, please join us for this simple service – of Scripture, prayer, silence, meditative singing, […]

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  • Ripley Presents: Kaleidoscope Chamber Music Ensemble

    Posted on January 18, 2024 by in Community, Latest News, Ripley

    “Contemporaneous Kaleidoscope: Music of our time,” featuring strings, oboe, flute, bassoon, and piano in a stirring chamber concert. LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, January 19, 2024, 7:30 p.m.   Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. Please join us for a dynamic and virtuosic evening of chamber music […]

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  • Epiphany Celebration

    Posted on January 5, 2024 by in Community, Latest News, Youth

    Join us on January 7th 5:00 PM for a family-friendly Epiphany celebration. We will begin with a potluck dinner and traditional king cake and then journey through the church to find the final resting place of the star. Once there, we will share a blessing for Epiphany. 

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  • Christmas Eve Worship

    Posted on December 18, 2023 by in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, Youth

    Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 24, 5:00 PM A beautiful Christmas Eve service with participation from some of our children and the traditional lighting of candles in the darkened sanctuary to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child! Join us in person or on-line. Download the Bulletin: 12-24-23 – Family Service.docx Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 24, 9:00 PM […]

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  • Service of Light

    Posted on December 5, 2023 by in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Worship

    Save the Date for our annual Service of Light: Thursday, December 14, 2023 7 pm in Ripley Chapel It is an opportunity to:   Experience the quiet way Christ enters the heart when pain or grief disrupts life. Remember those whom we hold dear Discover peace in the face of illness, addiction, trauma, broken relationships […]

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    Ripley Presents: Travails to Triumphs

    Posted on November 28, 2023 by in Community, Ripley

    Travails to Triumphs: An Evening of Fortitude and Hope through Music Featuring Sarah Bob, pianist Friday, December 8, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and livestreamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church Please join us for dynamic and virtuosic evening of solo piano music featuring Sarah Bob, pianist. The program highlights exciting, moving, and […]

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