Category Archives: Community
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Tuesdays with Jesus…and One Another
Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipEach Lent we have a series of Tuesday night gatherings that begin with Centering Prayer at 6:30. This year we’ll be praying in Ripley Chapel. Then we’ll adjourn to the Tucker Room for a simple supper of soup and bread. This year we will adopt the practice that many monasteries use. One voice will […]
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Winchester Interface Helpline 888-244-6843 Mental Health Referral Resource
Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthINTERFACE HELPLINE 888-244-6843 is now available to Winchester residents and students. INTERFACE is a mental health resource and referral HELPLINE that the town of Winchester has contracted with to help children, adults of all ages, and families become connected with mental health and wellness resources. The Helpline is available from Monday through Friday from 9 […]
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The Open Door of Blessing: A Contemplative Lenten Retreat
Posted on February 11, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeSaturday March 14, 2020 10 am to 2 pm at First Congregational Church, 21 Church Street, Winchester. The Beatitudes are a doorway to contemplation. Reflection, conversation and prayer around a beautiful gospel passage. Retreat sponsored by the Health & Wellness Ministry at First Congregational Church of Winchester, 21 Church Street. “Connecting faith and well-being, mind, […]
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Wendy Vander Hart Announces Plans to Leave Staff
Posted on February 11, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest NewsPlease find below a letter from Associate Conference Minister Wendy Vander Hart, followed by a letter from Bridge Conference Minister Don Remick Dear colleagues in ministry, Grace and peace to you this day from Jesus Christ the head of the church. This is a hard letter to write as I share news of a new […]
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Ripley Chapel Presents: Cris Williamson The Changer and the Changed
Posted on February 10, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, RipleyFriday, March 6, 2020, 7:30 PM A Special concert in celebration of the renovation of Ripley Chapel. *****SOLD OUT***** Please join us for a dynamic and inspiring evening that celebrates the 45th anniversary of Cris Williamson’s ground-breaking and critically acclaimed album, “The Changer and the Changed.” Decades before indie labels were the norm, and […]
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Ripley Chapel Art Exhibit
Posted on February 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Ministries/Task Force News, RipleyFriday, January 31, Ripley Chapel transformed once again – this time to an art space. Our first Art exhibit is entitled Through an Open Window. Five church members and friends of the church are exhibiting their work. The pieces include mosaic, fabric, oil and acrylic and even a painting on glass. We had a lively and […]
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Repair Cafe
Posted on February 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Volunteer OpportunitiesThe Environmental Ministry Team will be convening following worship on Sunday, February 23. We will be meeting in the Henry Room. Designer and Workshop Leader, Karen Bellacosa, will present a proposal and plan of action for starting up a Repair Cafe within FCCW and the wider community. As done by other organizations and communities, Repair Cafes “strive to […]
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SCAMMERS PRETENDING TO BE CLERGY
Posted on January 29, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsPlease note that scamming emails have have been sent under Rev. William Burhans’ name requesting gift cards from members of the church but with a sham account. We’ve learned through our denomination that this is happening with many other churches as well. See this article from our Conference website which lays out some actions you can take […]
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Ripley Presents: All About Love: A Valentine’s Day Cabaret Concert
Posted on January 27, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, RipleyUte Gfrerer and Scott Nicholas bring sultry to Cupid’s Special Day. Friday, February 14, 2020, 7:30 PM Tonight’s Concert is SOLD OUT A Special Cabaret Concert featuring Ute Gfrerer. Please join us in the newly renovated Ripley Chapel for a dynamic and inspiring evening that features acclaimed international songstress Ute Gfrerer, with local […]
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Environmental Ministries
Posted on January 24, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsJanuary 21, 2020 Winchester has renewed its favorable electric power agreement, and all households signed up for the WinPower program through DYNEGY can not only save money over other producers but also have a greater proportion be from renewable sources. Furthermore, for a small rate increase you can opt for electricity from 100% renewable sources. Call 866-220-5696. Leaflets […]
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