Category Archives: Latest News

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  Epiphany Sunday (January 5, 2025)

  Posted on January 3, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, Worship

  Sunday is Epiphany when we celebrate the closing of Christmastide and the arrival of the Magi whose lives were shaped by awe and wonder. They followed a star to where they did not know and encountered and honored the Christ Child before anyone knew who he was. We’ll consider how such openness in our own lives to awe and […]

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  Sunday Worship in Ripley Chapel (Decemeber 29, 2024)

  Posted on December 27, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship

  Join us in Ripley Chapel for an intimate service of worship at 10am on Sunday for the 5th day of Christmas. You won’t get 5 gold rings from the church but maybe 5 spiritual gifts to ponder during this Christmastide. We’ll hear the Psalmist encourage us (and all creation) towards joy and praise of God in Psalm […]

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  Epiphany Gathering

  Posted on December 23, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups, Youth

  January 5th 5:00 PM Join us on January 5th 5:00 PM for a family-friendly Epiphany celebration. We will begin with a potluck dinner and traditional king cake and then journey through the church to find the final resting place of the star.  Once there, we will share a blessing for Epiphany.

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  Christmas Pageant

  Posted on December 20, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship, Youth

  Gather in all you worshippers to Bethlehem on this Sunday morn, join with the animals and shepherds, the angels and magi to witness again the story of the birth of Jesus as shared by the children of First Congregational Church in Winchester. There will be carols sung and angels flying, animals braying and wise people […]

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  Poinsettias/Cuetlaxochitl Deliveries 2024

  Posted on December 19, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Youth

  The Christmas season is a wonderful time to give back and bring a little warmth and company to our friends and neighbors! A simple way to do this is by delivering dedicated poinsettias/cuetlaxochitl to members of our church. It’s a fun and sweet way for families, parents and children, and all ages to spread Christmas […]

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  Service of Light

  Posted on December 18, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, Worship

  Thursday, Dec 19, 2024  at 7 PM Ripley Chapel (no livestream) The Service of Light, held in Ripley Chapel, is a beautiful reflective ritual of prayer, candle lighting, readings and piano/cello music. The service acknowledges the darkness and difficulty of the season for many and calls forth a Christmas hope that is deeper and more enduring […]

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  Christmas Eve Services

  Posted on December 18, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship, Youth

  Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 24, 5:00 PM A beautiful Christmas Eve service with participation from some of our children and the traditional lighting of candles in the darkened sanctuary to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child! Join us in person or online. Download the Bulletin Here: 12-24-24 – Family Service.docx Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. […]

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  Christmas Offering

  Posted on December 18, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach

  Dear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church, The Outreach team has designated this year’s Christmas offering to go to The Dwelling Place. The Dwelling Place is a free dinner program in Woburn center that was founded in 1987 operating in the United Methodist Church. The Dwelling Place serves 50 meals three times per week […]

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  Tips to Staying Stress Free During the Holidays

  Posted on December 17, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News

  While the Holiday Season can be a truly beautiful time of year with the music, the lights and decorations, plus spending time with family, it can also be really stressful!  The Health Ministry would like to remind everyone that it is important to take a moment for yourself during this busy and stressful time of […]

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  ISA Clients Have Much to be Thankful For—and Some Needs

  Posted on December 11, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, Volunteer Opportunities

  The Afghan family that Immigrant Support Alliance (ISA) took on support for in March, 2024, has much to be thankful for. Thanks: Beginning in March of 2024, ISA has collaborated with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston (CCAB) to support a family of four.  The family—a mother, father, daughter (now 7), and son (now […]

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