Category Archives: Community
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Facilities Ministry
Posted on March 4, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Volunteer OpportunitiesUpdate 2/27/20 In a previous email, Facilities mentioned the launch of a new form to report problems in and around the church. The tasks reported can be as simple as a tree limb that has fallen on the lawn, a leaking faucet, untreated sidewalk, etc. Here is the link to the new form: https://form.jotform.com/200495294400046 […]
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Sign up for a Free Lenten Retreat
Posted on February 28, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer OpportunitiesThe setting for “The Open Door of Blessing” is the beautiful Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. It is a space that speaks warmth, lofty and yet inviting, with a view to the untouched space that surrounds the back of the church. The retreat will answer some of your questions about the well known, yet […]
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A Repair Cafe is Coming to Winchester!
Posted on February 25, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthThe Environmental Ministry committee is excited to announce that it will be moving forward in developing a Repair Cafe. Aside from the support of those who attended Sunday’s meeting, we hope and pray that interest will build as we work to build a coalition base. A special thank you to Karen Bellacosa, whose investigative work has demonstrated […]
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11th Hour in Ripley, March 1st, 2020 – Safe Communities Act Presentation
Posted on February 24, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachOn Sunday, March 1 there will be an informational meeting led by Immigrant Justice Committee Co-Chairs Phil Coonley and Karen Hirschfeld on the Safe Communities Act. It is open to everyone. About 60 other Massachusetts towns and cities have already adopted Safe Communities Act provisions in their police policies, including some of Winchester’s neighboring towns, Medford, Arlington, Lexington […]
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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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