Category Archives: Community
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Ripley Presents: The Revenants
Posted on September 7, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, RipleyOriginal, time-honored, and contemporary Americana music! LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, September 23, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Please join us for an inventive and dynamic evening of classic bluegrass mixed with […]
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Building Rentals 2022-2023
Posted on September 7, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest NewsAs we approach the beginning of the new Liturgical Year, I wanted to give an update of the building use for the upcoming year. We have been fortunate to have added new renters in the past year and renewed contracts with our returning 2023 regular renters. Neighborhood Community Nursery School (NCNS) will be starting […]
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Mask Policy Update for Sanctuary Worship
Posted on September 6, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, WorshipAs summer ends and we transition from Ripley Chapel back into the sanctuary, we welcome people to wear masks but are no longer requiring it for public worship. We encourage healthy distancing among people in the sanctuary given the singing nature of our worship services. Remember the balcony is available for more spacing. The choir will continue […]
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AN ALL-CHURCH READ + OCTOBER AUTHOR EVENT & CONCERT!
Posted on September 6, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, WorshipRIPLEY PRESENTS: Stephen P. Kiernan, UNIVERSE of TWO Please join us in reading Stephen Kiernan’s touching novel, Universe of Two, in anticipation of Mr. Kiernan’s appearance at our church in October. Books are available locally at BOOK ENDS in Winchester. Why Universe of Two? From the critically acclaimed author of The Baker’s Secret […]
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Now Hiring: Nursery Supervisor
Posted on August 10, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, YouthNursery Supervisor Reports to: Children’s Program Coordinator Position Status: Guaranteed 2 hours per week plus possibility for additional hours. $25/hr. Job Overview The First Congregational Church of Winchester is looking for a friendly, organized Nursery Supervisor. This person will supervise teenage nursery workers, and together they will provide nurturing, creative activities for infants […]
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Backpack Heroes!
Posted on August 4, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachWe Did It! Thanks to all of you who pitched in to provide 15 backpacks, crammed with new school supplies, for the children served by Youth Villages! These backpacks will really help the middle school kids we supported start school with a smile and set for a promising year. Special thanks to Julia Daggett for […]
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Job Posting: Part Time Building Custodian
Posted on August 2, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsFCC is looking for a part-time custodian/repair-person to help keep the Church clean and running, order supplies, and manage the systems. 16/hrs per week at $18/hr. Occasional additional hours for holidays and Church events. For a complete Job Description, view here: FCC Building Custodian Job Description July 17 2022
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It’s not too late to be Backpack Hero!
Posted on July 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthThere’s only two weeks left before all items need to be delivered. Please order today to help us fill 15 backpacks for the students at Youth Villages. A lot of items have been purchased by there’s still more needed, 6 packs of paper, 13 packs of washable markers, 10 packs of mechanical pencils, etc. Become […]
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Art in August
Posted on July 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Spire linkDear lover of art, It’s been a long two years since we were last able to celebrate Art in August in Winchester. Finally, we are back! We are celebrating not just the return of this month-long festival of art in the shops of our downtown Cultural District, but also the growing number of cultural […]
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Response to Supreme Court Ruling
Posted on June 28, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Pastor's BlogDear Congregation, I have been unsure what words I might offer that could be of value in this national moment. I considered just leaving it be and yet conversations over this weekend with women in my life and in our congregation have revealed how gutted, violated, and full of fear many of our sisters and […]
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