Category Archives: Community
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Service of Light
Posted on December 5, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, WorshipSave 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 Nancy in Community, RipleyTravails 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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Women’s Advent Gathering: Follow Your Star!
Posted on November 15, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest NewsHealth Ministry warmly invites you to Women’s Advent Gathering: Follow Your Star! All women and young women of the church (9th grade and up) and their friends, including non-binary and trans members of our community, are welcome to join us for an evening of fellowship and fun as we remember and celebrate both the Advent […]
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Once Upon a Time – Join Us for a Family Advent Storytelling Series
Posted on November 15, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, YouthIn collaboration with Sparkle Stories and How to Story, First Congregational Church presents live storytelling with master storyteller, David Sewell McCann. The goal with this magical storytelling event is to build original holiday stories of light, stillness and community that we can all use to care for each other this advent season. The stories will be collaborative. […]
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Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner At The Church!
Posted on November 1, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small GroupsThanksgiving day (November 23rd) from 12:30pm. Once again, we have an opportunity to eat Thanksgiving Dinner together at the church. This has been a wonderfully welcoming and relaxed event in recent years. It will be multi-generational. The event is free, with options to bring a dish only if you wish. Vegetarian options available – but turkey, […]
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Winchester Open Studios 2023 – November 18, 2023
Posted on October 31, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, RipleyThe Winchester Unitarian Society, Winchester Farmers Market, Studio on the Common, Winchester First Congregational Church, Rubini Arts, Jenks Center, Winchester Cultural Council, and the Winchester Cultural District are excited to announce our first town-wide Open Studios. Date: November 18, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Locations: First Congregational Church in Winchester, 21 Church Street […]
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FCCW Diaper Drive
Posted on October 30, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthPlease drop off any new unopened diapers and wipes in collection bins located in the church lobby by November 19th. All sizes are welcomed but the greatest need is for sizes 4+ and pull-ups All Donations go to Immigrant families in Woburn Donate Today Questions? Email Minister of Children & Families Maggie Keeler
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Ripley Presents: Stephen P. Kiernan & “The Glass Chateau”
Posted on October 20, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, RipleyAuthor Reading & Book Signing Friday, November 3, 7:30 p.m. Live In-Person and Livestreamed Free will offering taken at the door Please join us for a unique and moving event, featuring critically acclaimed author, Stephen P. Kiernan. After last year’s triumphant reading from “Universe of Two,” Kiernan returns to Winchester to celebrate the release […]
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Join us out on the Town Common for Worship this Sunday at 10 am (October 22,2023)
Posted on October 20, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Worship, YouthGrab your cat, lizard, and neighborhood racoon! This Sunday, we’ll celebrate the goodness of God’s creation in its many non-human forms with our annual Blessing of the Animals service, accompanied by a talented jazz band. We’re hoping to be on the Town Common if the weather holds up. If it is raining or muddy, we […]
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Join us for the Jazz Blessing of the Animals
Posted on October 12, 2023 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, WorshipSunday, October 22, 2023, 10 AM, Town Common Rain Location: Chidley Hall Please join us on the Town Common where we will swing, celebrate and give thanks for all of God’s creatures, blessing our animal companions. We welcome all pets—furry, scaly, hairy, feathery and even plush! Photos of beloved pet companions are welcome in place […]
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