Category Archives: Community
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Good Friday Overnight Vigil
Posted on April 3, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipThursday, April 17 9 pm – Friday, April 18 12 pm Each year we open the Sanctuary for an overnight Vigil. It has become a sacred moment in preparation for Good Friday and Easter. The Sanctuary will be darkened but still navigable. We begin at 9:00 p.m. following the Maundy Thursday service on April 17. The Vigil runs […]
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Lenten Series: Death and Dying Well
Posted on April 2, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Spiritual PracticeLenten Series: Death and Dying Well Tuesdays March 11th through April 15th 6:30-8:00pm – Tucker/Palmer Rooms Lent is a season of humble reflection on our mortality in general and specifically the passion and death of Jesus Christ and how that speaks to our own lives and deaths. We begin Lent on Ash Wednesday with the […]
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Ripley Presents: Hank Wonder on April 11, 2025
Posted on April 2, 2025 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, RipleyWhere the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul! Saturday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. From the stunning Ripley Chapel, live in person and live streamed! Ripley Presents is pleased to welcome back Hank Wonder—a dynamic trio of musicians who return to Ripley Chapel with their special blend of songcraft and music making. […]
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Bringing Faith Home
Posted on March 12, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship, YouthSaturday, April 5 from 9-11 AM Ripley Chapel Bringing Faith Home workshop is designed to help families of all ages integrate faith and spirituality within the home. Through hands-on activities, meaningful discussions, and creative ideas, participants will learn how to incorporate simple yet meaningful faith rituals and traditions into their daily life, nurturing children’s spiritual […]
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Pastoral Letter on Ash Wednesday, 2025
Posted on March 5, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, WorshipDear Congregation, Welcome to Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent 2025. This evening, we will gather in Ripley Chapel at 7:30 PM for our Ash Wednesday service, which will include beautiful Taizé music, scripture readings, a time of corporate confession, and the imposition of ashes—either on the forehead or hand. We hope you’ll join […]
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Build-a-Bed Project
Posted on February 27, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthSunday, March 16th 11 am-1 pm in Chidley Hall Join us for fun, fellowship, snacks, and service at our annual Build-A-Bed event after service Sunday, March 16 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. in Chidley Hall — with a lunch break (pizza, fruits, and drinks) at noon! We are looking for 30-40 volunteers to work […]
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Open Doors is opening its doors to the congregation and the listening has begun!
Posted on February 26, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsThe second session is this Sunday. We are excited to continue the Open Doors Working Group (ODWG) work with you! Many of you were at our brief presentation following the budget vote on Sunday February 2nd and probably also heard Will’s sermon on February 9th, in which he highlighted some of the challenges we face […]
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Delivering Joy
Posted on February 20, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthDear Friends, the Outreach Committee announces our Lenten Outreach “Delivering Joy” as a chance to strengthen connections within our community, reminding us that God meets us out in the world, living, giving and growing together. We feel the importance of bringing people together more acutely now, as some would seek to divide and isolate us. […]
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New-Comers Inquiry Session (NCIS)
Posted on February 13, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest NewsNew-Comers Inquiry Session (NCIS) Are you interested in joining the church or just learning more about First Congregational in Winchester, UCC? We invite you to come to two one-hour information sessions this winter. Come learn about our denomination – The UCC – and the specifics of our particular Congregational church here in Winchester. What are our […]
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Open Doors is opening its doors to the congregation!
Posted on February 12, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsWe are excited to continue the Open Doors Working Group (ODWG) work with you! Many of you were at our brief presentation following the budget vote on Sunday February 2nd and probably also heard Will’s sermon on February 9th, in which he highlighted some of the challenges we face as a congregation of about 400 […]
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