Category Archives: Community
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Laying Flowers For International Women’s Day
Posted on March 8, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Spiritual PracticeMy name is Christiane Dutton. My husband Don and I have been attending worship at First Congregational in Winchester. Today is International Women’s Day. Yesterday I received this letter via Germany from Women of St. Petersburg/Russia. It really moved me and I am trying to share it as widely as I can. I invite you […]
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Ripley Presents: Cultural Syncopations
Posted on March 7, 2022 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, RipleyFriday, March 18, 2022, 7:30 PM Featuring Sarah Bob, piano; Gabriela Diaz, violin; Aaron Trant, percussion Live in-person and livestreamed from the newly renovated Ripley Chapel Please join us for an inventive and exciting evening of chamber music featuring three of Boston’s most compelling performers, pianist Sarah Bob, violinist Gabriela Diaz, and percussionist Aaron Trant. […]
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Afghan Refugee News March 3
Posted on March 3, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, OutreachCan you believe it? “Our” two Afghan refugees, H & M, have been living in their Malden apartment for one month! They are well situated and staying warm at night, unlike the first night there – something odd with the thermostat – Linda and Bruce got a text just before church the next morning asking […]
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How WE can help in Ukraine
Posted on March 3, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachUpdate: It’s great to know that many in our congregation have responded so quickly with donations to Last Bell Ministries! Please note that if you are seeking to give through a donor-advised fund (such as Fidelity Charitable Gift, for instance), the charity may be found as “Eastern European Children’s Outreach,” which is Last Bell’s legal charitable name. […]
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Ash Wednesday Service
Posted on March 1, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, WorshipJoin us on Wednesday in Ripley Chapel from 7-7:30 pm for an Ash Wednesday service with special music from Rob Skinner (flute), Beth Welty (violin) and Jane Ring Frank (piano). Chants, special readings and the imposition of ashes will remind us of our mortality, call us towards repentance, and open us to the 40 day […]
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You are invited to Return and Renew!
Posted on February 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsSign up now to join a small group for a six-week Lenten discussion! FCCW is offering an opportunity to regather and reconnect in small groups during Lent. For six weeks, randomly gathered groups will consider spiritually-grounded themes that “relate to” and “reenergize” our lives — virtually or in person — in groups of eight to twelve. […]
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Ruth Group Sunday, Feb 20, 2022 7-9 pm on Zoom
Posted on February 15, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small GroupsThe book is “You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey,” by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar, which is a wry and funny/not funny read appropriate to Black History Month. Contact this year’s co-coordinators, Lynne Rahmeier or Susan Sawyer with questions, ride requests, etc.
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Repair Cafe
Posted on February 14, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesPOSTPONED to March 5, 2022 due to the snow Saturday, Feb 26 9:30 am-12:30 pm in Chidey Hall The Town of Winchester held its first Repair Café last September. Begun as a movement in the Netherlands, the goal of Repair Café is to encourage folks to repair and reuse items (such as clothing, furniture, tools, […]
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FCCW Monthly Men’s Group
Posted on February 2, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeSunday Feb 6, 7:15 – 9 PM, on Zoom: https://zoom.us/my/chris.noble (or go to Zoom room “chris.noble”). All FCCW men and their guests are welcome. We discuss matters that are personal and spiritual. Topic for Feb 6: “Resolutions”. Questions to Chris Noble
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Conversation, laughs, prayer and support … small groups are meeting for Lent!
Posted on February 1, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeIt is with joy and anticipation that the FCCW is offering a Lenten small groups experience in March and early April. For six weeks we will consider themes that “relate to” and “reenergize” our lives as we meet either virtually or in person in groups of eight to twelve. Investing in each other builds beauty and […]
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