Category Archives: Latest News

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  SoulCollage® Workshop

  Posted on October 31, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ripley

  Dream. Imagine. Create. SATURDAY, November 9, 2024, 9:00 am – Noon Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Jane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage® facilitator, will guide a morning of creative, spiritual practice – Saturday, November 9, 9:00 am – noon. SoulCollage® is a collage process for accessing your intuitive wisdom. […]

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  First Aid Supplies in Church

  Posted on October 30, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship, Youth

  Did you know there are first aid kits located throughout the church? With the help of Maggie Keeler, below we have a list of locations – starting on the bottom floor and going up – in case you are ever in need. Kitchen – mounted on wall next to door near the sinks Forum Room […]

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  Community Cleanup Day

  Posted on October 30, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  “The earth is full of the steadfast love of God”! (Psalm 33:5) This fall, twenty volunteers of all ages from First Congregational Church teamed up with the Winchester Conservation Commission to remove invasive species, clean up our community, and help create a beautiful, sustainable space for everyone to enjoy. We’re already excited for another outdoors […]

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  Join Us for Stewardship Sunday (October 27, 2024)

  Posted on October 25, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Worship

  This Sunday is the start of our fall Stewardship Campaign as we consider together how we “Open Doors to God’s Realm”. Rev. Jonathan Goodell will be preaching on the Blind Bartimaeus passage in the Gospel of Mark chapter 10 encouraging us to turn our eyes to God’s Kingdom and how we manifest it on earth as it is […]

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  Have you submitted photos to the Instant Church Directory?

  Posted on October 24, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, Youth

  One in four families have uploaded pictures. Let’s keep this trend moving! Download the app onto your phone or use your desktop and go to the website. It takes three simple steps to create an account: Put in your email (the one the church has on file for you) Choose your own personal password Find […]

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  All Souls’ & All Saints’ Taizé Service

  Posted on October 24, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship

  Taizé chants + prayers in honor of All Souls/All Saints WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024, 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, featuring the ecumenical prayers and music of France’s Taizé community. All denominations are welcome. As Autumn firmly takes […]

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  Tips for Tired Parents

  Posted on October 17, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Youth

  Are you a tired parent? Are you a parent of little ones or teens? Then we bet you’re tired! Check out and read with your spouse these 5 tips for tired parents that come from the curriculum that our pastors use for premarital sessions with couples called Prepare/Enrich. Although the tips are written for couples, there is certainly […]

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  Worship with us This Sunday at 10 (October 13, 2024)

  Posted on October 11, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  This Sunday, we will read together our lectionary texts, Psalm 22:1-15 and Hebrews 4:12-16. How do these passages speak to each other? When the psalmist feels lost, alone, and helpless, how does the writer of Hebrews respond? We will consider the ways God opens up our hearts in challenging times and calls us to peace, […]

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  Join Us for our Jazz Blessing of the Animals

  Posted on October 8, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Worship, Youth

  Sunday, October 20, 2024, 10 AM, Town Common Rain Location: Chidley Hall Please join us on the Town Common where we will swing, celebrate and give thanks for all of God’s creatures, blessing our animal companions. We welcome all pets—furry, scaly, hairy, feathery and even plush! Photos of beloved pet companions are welcome in place […]

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  Ripley Presents: Boston Saxophone Quartet

  Posted on October 7, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley

    Friday, October 25, 7:30 p.m. Live and Livestreamed Music from Swing, Ragtime, Jazz back to the Renaissance and….more! Live in-person and livestreamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Please join us for the Boston Saxophone Quartet (BSQ), a unique blend of musicians with an impressive range of repertoire on saxophone, […]

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