Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Health Ministry and wellness events/news
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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. They place the word “blessing” (“beatus”) into the middle of our lives. They open the door when life comes forward with pain and challenge. We will treat the Beatitudes, a brief […]
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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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Join Us for Health Ministry Sunday Worship & Healing Service at 10 am (February 9, 2020)
Posted on February 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipHealth Ministry Sunday Worship & Healing Service Connecting faith and well-being, mind, body and spirit. One of the most prevalent problems today is the need for handling busyness and chronic overload. Adults and youth alike come to church in an effort to discover deeper spiritual meaning for their lives in the midst of that […]
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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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Ripley Healing Circle
Posted on January 24, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipThis Sunday, January 26, 2020 at about 11 am Sunday, immediately after worship: An invitation to pray what is on your heart in community. A contemplative healing practice designed for those experiencing pain, grief, illness or burden. Connect deeply to the love, grace, and serenity that God offers us. Childcare is available. Read More […]
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The Quiet of Ripley Chapel at Daybreak
Posted on January 14, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Spiritual PracticeWe have been gathering at 6:30 am on Wednesdays for Centering Prayer in Ripley Chapel. We begin in dark and quiet with a few candles lit and after the 20 minutes of silence the quiet space is illuminated with the light of a new day, our souls with the light of God’s Spirit. It is a beautiful […]
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Epiphany Celebration
Posted on December 17, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthSunday, January 5 at 6 pm Most people know that the Wise Men brought gifts to the Christ Child. What you might not know is that those gifts were given, not on Christmas Day, but on Epiphany. Epiphany is January 6th (but we’re celebrating on the 5th)– the 12th day after Christmas. That’s right – […]
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Service of Light 2019
Posted on December 11, 2019 by Nancy in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spire link, Spiritual Practice, WorshipThe Service of Light is one way our church family remembers those who experience a loss of joy this holiday season. Designed to move from darkness to hope, the music, readings and candle lighting in the warmth of community open us to God’s quiet presence. We pray that our lives will be graced with the true gifts of the season, a peace which surpasses all understanding; Love Divine and encouragement that sustains us though the longest night.
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Advent Women’s Gathering: “Coming to Our Senses”
Posted on November 25, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, WorshipMonday, December 9, 2019 7:00 – 8:30 PM Tucker & Palmer Rooms All church women are invited to an Evening of Fellowship and Reflection as we embrace the tastes, textures, and tones of the season. Please welcome sisters, mothers, daughters and friends to join you. Please bring a “ready to serve” sweet or savory treat […]
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