Consider engaging in the PREPARE/ENRICH Process.

Rev. Burhans is trained and experienced in the relationship assessment process known as Prepare/Enrich. Over the course of his ministry, he has walked many engaged couples through conversations about their relationship leading up to their weddings and is offering to do the same for couples whether they are preparing for marriage or have been married many years.

Prepare/Enrich is an effective research-proven assessment that empowers couples to learn about their relationship, become conscious of areas of growth, and develop further relationship skills to foster meaningful positive change. The process involves between 4 to 8 hour-long conversations (either in person or on Zoom) and further engaging at-home worksheets for couples which offer deeper insight and understanding. To learn more about this offering from your Lead Pastor feel free to reach out to him at will@fcc-winchester.org

Please join us for a Church Bike Ride this Saturday, June 20, at 1:00 PM. We’ll meet at Michelle & Rich Crawford’s house in East Arlington at 1:00 and bike to Lexington Center via the Minuteman Bike Path. Once in Lexington Center, we’ll take a break, re-group, and then bike back to the starting point, so that’s about 11 miles round-trip.

All ages and abilities are welcome. We’ll have that stop in Lexington Center where we’ll re-group, so you may go at whatever pace feels comfortable to you!

The Crawfords live at 85 Lake Street, Unit 2, in Arlington, but their driveway entrance is on Lakehill Avenue and there’s plenty of free parking on that street so, if you’re driving over, please park there – just off Lake Street.

There’s a couple of Blue Bike stations nearby if you’d like to rent a bike for the ride. Please arrive early if you plan to rent a Blue Bike.

Last but not least, we’ll be serving a coconut chocolate chip cake made by Karen Lauterwasser at the end of the ride!

Contact person is Michelle Crawford

Text/Call: (781) 367-7725

Email

Please feel free to call, text, or email with any questions.

Dear Fellow Congregants, the annual Summer Picnic is just around the corner on June 14^th, and the Justice Ministry want to make it another delicious celebration this year. We are hoping that some of you would be willing to help contribute to the feast; we have the basics covered, but we’d love it if you would be help fill in the gaps with snacks, drinks and yummy desserts.

Please sign-up here to bring more scrumptiousness to Picnic Day.

We hope to see you there, bring blankets and a good appetite.

-Your friends from the Justice Ministry.

Our ministers play a central role in shaping the spiritual life, care, and community that make our church such a special place. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and service, and we also believe that thoughtful feedback helps all of us continue to grow and serve more effectively.

The survey is designed to help us better understand:

• what our ministers are doing especially well,
• where their gifts are having the greatest impact, and
• whether there are areas where we can support continued growth and improvement.

Your honest and constructive feedback is incredibly valuable. We encourage everyone to take a few minutes to complete the survey. Responses will help us strengthen our ministry and ensure that our church continues to be a welcoming, vibrant, and spiritually enriching community for all.

Thank you in advance for your participation and for the care you show for our church and its leadership.

The survey can be accessed using the link here: https://forms.gle/vGbBLHRNYtMqeHDaA

or by using the QR code provided here:

-Christian Ehrbar

Personnel Ministry Chair

Church Bike Ride

SAVE THE DATE to get outta the pews and on the path! 

Health & Wellness Ministry invites you to mark your calendar for the church bike ride on Saturday, June 20, at 1:00! Details to follow in early June. Contact is Michelle Crawford (781-367-7725).

Our speaker, Lizzie Linn, is returning to FCCW after her well-attended talk last spring, Mindfulness: Practice Being Present. We hope you can join us after the service on Sunday, April 19, to hear her thoughts and guidance on this timely topic.

Download the Bulletin Here: Healing Service Third Sunday of Lent OOW 3-8-26.docx

We will celebrate the rich life of William “Bill” McCarter this Saturday at 11 AM in the Sanctuary. Bill was a committed member of First Congregational Church for decades, as well as an active leader in his Dartmouth alumni network and the Mass Coalition for the Homeless. To read Bill’s obituary, please click here.

Download the Memorial Service Bulletin Here: Bill McCarter – February 21, 2026.docx (1)