Health Ministry and wellness events/news
The FRF is set up and ready to receive requests. The response to the Easter Offering was what we have come to expect from this generous congregation. So, we believe that we can respond in a meaningful way to those for whom the virus has meant financial difficulties. The fund is intended to support the […]
Thursday, July 23 at 2 pm You are invited to a 50 minute zoom gathering for a “photo” look back and discussion of a few church and fellowship events. We hope that some of our church members might help by filling in names and recalling details. We thank Anne Hoenicke, Marsha Lamson, Sarah Marino, and […]
Tuesday, July 14 at 7 pm An invitation to summer prayer- to pray what is on your heart. Designed as a contemplative practice for times of uncertainty, anxiety and grief. A time to connect deeply to the love, grace, and serenity that God offers us. “Whoever enters into God’s rest strive to enter into that rest” […]
Dear FCC Families, In March 2020, Health Ministry set up the Virtual Visitation Network. Visitors checked in with our members at home and in care centers to make sure that they had computer access and notice of our online worship services. Additionally, we distributed supplies to those who could not risk going out. (E.g. Cloth […]
June 18, 2020 Dear FCCW Congregation, As we come to the end of our regular church year, we know the thoughts of many are turning to the question of what the fall 2020 church season will look like for First Congregational Church of Winchester. We do not have the answers to that question yet, but […]
Dear Friends, FCC held its first ever “virtual” Spring Tea on May 27, 2020. As a church tradition to celebrate the arrival of spring, members enjoy fellowship, song, poetry and prayer over tea. Unique this year was that guests pour tea into their favorite cup at home. This gave the planning committee an idea! What […]
Tuesday, June 2 at 7 pm. An invitation to pray what is on your heart in community. Designed as a contemplative healing practice for those experiencing anxiety, grief, illness and for remembering those who are no longer with us. Connect deeply to the love, grace, and serenity that God offers us. A poem on hope […]
Please join us for our “virtual” ANNUAL SPRING TEA Wednesday, May 27, 2020 2 PM-2:50 PM Bring your own tea cup with some tea to sip. Show us your tea cup on camera so we can see your smiling face and your favorite cup or mug – fancy, well-worn, stained, chipped, brand new or antique […]
Dear Friends, On Tuesday, May 12th, A Nightingale Moment was held virtually in Ripley Chapel. It was attended by nurses from our church, the town of Winchester and the wider nursing community. The gathering was an opportunity during these challenging times to center and to rekindle the flame of Nightingale’s legacy. International Nurses Day is annually held […]
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