Category Archives: Community
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Ripley Presents: Stephen P. Kiernan & “Universe of Two”
Posted on September 29, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship“Universe of Two” Author Reading & Book Signing + Integrated Organ Concert Friday, October 14, 7:30 p.m. In-Person and Livestreamed In our historic Sanctuary | Free Will Offering No Tickets or Reservations Required! Livestream Link: https://youtu.be/qXrhMWAfHtY Please join us for a unique and moving event featuring celebrated author Stephen P. Kiernan, as he reads […]
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Mend Your Jeans Hands-On Workshop
Posted on September 27, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesMending clothing extends its life and reduces environmental impact. Learning just two basic sewing stiches and some simple techniques, you can easily and quickly repair your favorite jeans and give them a whole new life. With a little time, imagination, needles and thread, your jeans can become individual works of art, completely unique to you. […]
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Environmental Justice Fall Update
Posted on September 23, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest NewsSeptember 2022 Winchester’s Sustainability Director Ken Pruitt, the Climate Action Advisory Committee and other representatives are planning a Climate Solutions Week for Saturday, September 24, through Sunday, October 2, 2022. Event highlights include: Repair Café on Saturday, Sept 24th from 9:30 – 12:30pm, FCCW A panel discussion with all four of Winchester’s state legislators Presentations on […]
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Reno Garden Anniversary Party Sunday Sep. 25, 2022
Posted on September 23, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, WorshipReno Garden Join us after church for a Garden Party Celebrating 10 years of The Reno Garden & Honoring the “Circle of Love” brick donors. If the weather is inclement, we will be in Ripley Chapel.
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Second Wed Bible Study
Posted on September 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest NewsWednesday, Sep 14 at 7 pm on Zoom Come join us on-line for an hour-long Bible Study. Rev. Will will be facilitating our casual group as we engage the scripture. We will begin by following the lectionary that is designated for the following Sunday – Luke 16:1-13 – the parable of the shrewd manager. Zoom […]
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Repair Café Saturday, September 24, 2022 9:30 am-1:00 pm
Posted on September 12, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesDo you have a lamp that no longer shines, or a toaster that isn’t toasty? Maybe your great Auntie’s recipe box is gathering dust because the lid has broken or your kitchen chair leg has a wobble? Do you have clothes in a pile because hems have come undone, or buttons are missing or have […]
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Join Us for Worship this Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary (September 11, 2022)
Posted on September 9, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipYou are invited to join us for another year of “pursuing unanswerable questions in good company” which is at least part of what we do when we come together for worship every Sunday morning at 10am, whether in person or on-line. Each Sunday we allow our sacred Biblical text to guide us into song, prayer, […]
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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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