Category Archives: Community
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Ripley Presents: Kaleidoscope Chamber Music Ensemble
Posted on January 18, 2024 by Sarah Marino 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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Ruth Group Book Discussion
Posted on January 17, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsSunday, January 21 7-9 pm on Zoom The month’s book is “Here in the Night” by Rebecca Turkewitz. It’s a collection of short ghost stories by an author who grew up in Winchester. Contact this year’s co-coordinators, Lynne Rahmeier or Susan Sawyer with questions.
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Epiphany Celebration
Posted on January 5, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, YouthJoin 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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Youth Winter Trip
Posted on January 3, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, YouthTime is running out to sign up for the ski trip to Waterville Valley January 20-22nd. Don’t miss out. Sign up today! The trip is open to all middle schoolers and high schoolers. For more details speak to Maeve or Maggie.
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Christmas Eve Worship
Posted on December 18, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthCandlelight 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 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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