Category Archives: Community
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SNAP and Food Insecurity Donation Drive
Posted on November 5, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesWith the government shutdown and the recent uncertainty around SNAP benefits, we are addressing food insecurity with renewed focus. As we move toward the holiday season, please consider donating a grocery gift card to help those who need food assistance. For those interested in donating a gift card (preferably from Market Basket or Stop & Shop), […]
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Join FAN & FCCW to Help Feed Families This Thanksgiving
Posted on November 4, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthGive thanks. Give back. Join FAN and the First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC as we assemble 50 Thanksgiving baskets for the Council of Social Concern! This long-standing Winchester tradition celebrates the season of giving — and offers a meaningful way for kids to experience the joy of helping others. Here’s how you can help: […]
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Thanksgiving Dinner at the Church!
Posted on November 4, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer OpportunitiesThanksgiving day (November 27th) from 12:30pm. Have you started to think about arrangements for Thanksgiving? Don’t forget the option of joining us at the church for an informal and fun Thanksgiving lunch. You can come on your own, with family (even extended family) or friends. Any combination is welcome. We always have a wonderful […]
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Pine Ridge Service Learning Trip
Posted on October 30, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthRegister now to join our multi-generational service-learning trip (June 27–July 3, 2026 at Pine Ridge Reservation, SD) for a week of hands-on service, cultural learning, and spiritual growth alongside others aged 14 and up. Only 5 spots remain, and the registration deadline has been extended to November 15, 2025—don’t miss this chance to walk in love by serving others […]
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Death Café-CANCELLED
Posted on October 23, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeWed. Oct 29, 2025 6 PM Tucker Room “Death Café” is an international movement based around open and honest conversations on death and dying. This upcoming Wednesday, we will divide into groups and share our personal experiences and responses to death and dying. Speaking openly and honestly about our fears, sorrows, concerns, and hopes is […]
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All Souls’ & All Saints’ Taizé Service
Posted on October 22, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ripley, WorshipAll Souls’ & All Saints’ Taizé Service Taizé chants + prayers in honor of All Souls/All Saints WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025, 7:30 P.M. Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. First Congregational Church offers a poignant and meditative service, in honor of Allhallowtide (All Souls and All Saints Days) featuring the […]
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Coming Home to Yourself: A Series on Storytelling, Theology, & Identity
Posted on October 20, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, OutreachJUSTICE MINISTRY Coming Home to Yourself: A Series on Storytelling, Theology, & Identity Last Session: October 21, 2025 | 7 PM – 8:30 PM | Palmer Room What does it mean to come home to yourself — authentically, spiritually, and actively? We’ll continue the conversation this upcoming Tuesday for our last session of Coming Home […]
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Join us for our Jazz Blessing of the Animals on the Town Common (October 19, 2025)
Posted on October 17, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Worship, YouthSt Hildegard of Bingen says “every creature is a glimmering glistening mirror of the divine” and this we celebrate as we gather out on the Town Common for our annual Animal Blessing service this Sunday. Rev. Will has returned from his sabbatical and he and Rev. Maeve will be joyfully available to bless the “glimmering […]
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Choral Arts New England Names Jane Ring Frank as 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Posted on October 8, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, WorshipSunday, October 26th Afternoon Ceremony hosted by First Congregational (Winchester). Free to All. Reception After. First Congregational Church is pleased to present the Choral Arts New England 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony and its latest recipient, our Minister of Worship and the Arts Jane Ring Frank. This free event will honor Ms. Frank’s 35-year contribution […]
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ReMember Pine Ridge Service Learning Trip in 2026
Posted on October 2, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthFCCW is returning to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota in June 2026 for a multigenerational service-learning trip. We will work with Re-Member staff & volunteers to make life better for residents of the reservation, while learning about the culture and history of the Lakota people. Learn more at the Zoom Information Session on October 8th […]
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