Category Archives: Latest News
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Healing Service and 3rd Sunday in Lent (March 8, 2026)
Posted on March 5, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipJoin us this Sunday for our 3rd Sunday of Lent and a worship service centered on healing and the healing power of prayer and presence. One of Jesus’ primary activities throughout the gospels is healing. Through his healing touch he not only restored people to health from whatever was ailing them in body, mind or […]
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Ripley Presents: Syldason: You Are Welcome Here
Posted on March 2, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, RipleyFriday, March 13, 2026 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets here Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Dedicated to the immigrant experience, please join us for Syldason, a duo concert featuring Sylvie Zakarian, marimba and Daniela Tosic, voice. Taking inspiration from their shared cultural heritage, Syldason strives to […]
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Join us for Communion Worship & Second Sunday in Lent (March 1, 2026)
Posted on February 27, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipIt’s the second Sunday of Lent and Communion Sunday as well. Our service will center on the scripture where Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be born of the Spirit (John 3). The choir will share a beautiful piece called The Journey Home accompanied by cello, we’ll light prayer candles, and share the bread and the cup. We […]
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2026 Build-a Bed
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthJoin us for fun, fellowship, snacks, and service at our annual Build-A-Bed event after service Sunday, March 15 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. in Chidley Hall — with a lunch break (pizza, fruits, and drinks) at noon! We are looking for 30-40 volunteers to work together and build ten beds for children in need. […]
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Children & Youth Faith Formation News 2/26/26
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthChildren & Youth Faith Formation Stepping Stones will continue to learn about prayer as a way to talk to God. We’ll start in the classroom and then join families for communion. Youth Programming This Sunday, 3/1, at 8:30 AM in Chidley Hall, we invite Junior Forum, Forum, and their families to attend our first-ever Waffellowship […]
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Repair Café & Pi Day Fundraiser
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesSaturday, March 14, 2026 9:00 am-12:00 pm Chidley Hall Signups are open for our next Repair Café on March 14 starting at 9 am in Chidley Hall. We hope to host a Pi Day Fundraiser 🥧to support the Immigrant Support Alliance. Please email Karen Bellacosa at karenbellacosa@mac.com if you are willing to bake a pie […]
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Open Doors is opening its doors to the congregation again!
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Volunteer OpportunitiesThis Sunday, March 1st from 11:30 – 12:30 at the Church (Chidley Hall) and Monday, March 2nd from 7- 8pm on Zoom The Open Doors working group has been pushing ahead in its work to help the church make plans for the use of its building in the coming years. We have two opportunities this […]
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Outreach Ministry’s Annual Lenten ReachOut
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesIt’s time to reach out and bring a little love to our FCCW friends! Starting Ash Wednesday, 2/18, we invite you to deliver at least one Lent-inspired gift bag to a member of our congregation. Pick up your bag in the Forum Room (next to Chidley Hall) when the church is open. *Please deliver no […]
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Slide Advancement
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities, WorshipWe are looking for some willing folks to help with the advancement of slides on the monitors during Sunday morning worship. It’s not a hard job. You can sit in the pews where you usually do with the “clicker” and worship right alongside family or friends. It does involve paying a little closer attention during […]
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Worship Service: 1st Sunday in Lent
Posted on February 20, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipFebruary 22, 2026 Join us into the wilderness of Lent as we gather for worship this Sunday and consider the scripture of Jesus tempted by the Devil according to the Gospel of Matthew. What are those temptations in our lives that we can see just a little better when we take the time to notice. The disciplines of Lent […]
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