Category Archives: Latest News
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Grieving in Community
Posted on September 24, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small GroupsGrieving in Community is a support group for the spectrum of grief we experience in our lives. We took a break for the summer, but our regular meetings resume Sunday, September 29 in Ripley Chapel after coffee hour (around 11:30 AM). From then, we will meet every other Sunday—same time and place. No registration required. All are welcome.
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Ripley Presents: Late Night Thoughts 9/27/24
Posted on September 11, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, RipleyRIPLEY PRESENTS: LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS Folk/Indie-Pop duo: Michael Harlow and Brian Rauch LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, September 27, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Please join us for an inventive and dynamic evening of indie-pop, singer-songwriter stylings featuring “Late Night Thoughts,” an exciting, […]
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Repair Café
Posted on September 10, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Volunteer OpportunitiesSaturday, September 28, 2024 9am-12pm Chidley Hall Do you have a special pair of jeans that need mending, a lamp in need of repair, knives that need sharpening? Come and be a part of the sustainability movement by working with specialists to repair and restore clothing, appliances, household goods and tools rather than adding to landfills…and […]
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Calling All Singers and Ringers!
Posted on September 10, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, WorshipIt is hard to believe that summer days are drawing to a close. I am excited to begin my twenty-second year at the church, and I look forward to another year of collaboration with the choir, organist, Jeffrey Mead, soloists, Susan K. Navien and Peter Owens, Carilloneers, the Ripley Presents roster, the youth, the ministerial team, […]
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NAMI Family-to-Family Classes for Fall 2024
Posted on September 9, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small GroupsIn person in Winchester starts September 14th Online option starts September 24th In Person in Winchester Meets in person in Winchester weekly on Saturdays September 14 to November 2, 9:00 am to 11:30 am Registration: WinchesterF2F Fall2024 M&E
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Join Us This Week for Worship in the Sanctuary at 10 am (September 8, 2024)
Posted on September 6, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipWe return to the sanctuary for worship this Sunday after a lovely summer of worship in Ripley Chapel. The choir will be singing again and Rev. Will will be preaching on Mark 7:24-30. We’ll offer a blessing to teachers, Maggie will lead a Time for the Young and Stepping Stones for elementary schoolers, and after […]
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Movie Night on the Lawn Thursday Aug 29th!
Posted on August 22, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, YouthWe hope to see you on Thursday Aug 29th on the church lawn for Disney Pixar’s Inside Out. The movie will start at 8:00 PM. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. There is no need to sign-up – just show up and enjoy the company, entertainment and summer evening outdoors!
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Roots and Branches will Start up Again Soon
Posted on August 22, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Small GroupsFor each of the last two years, there have been about 50 people meeting in these small groups, which are designed to help strengthen our church community, deepen friendships and encourage us each to examine our own faith. We are hoping to build on that again this year. “A Prayer for the Kingdom” is a series […]
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Join us for Worship at 10 am in Ripley Chapel (8/11/24)
Posted on August 8, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship2 Samuel 18 (the death of David’s son, Absalom) and John 6 (Jesus says, “I am the bread of life”) will guide our worship this Sunday. Laurie Roby will preach on this Scripture-inspired theme: caught between heaven and earth. Jane Ring Frank is on piano, Carol Weir will play guitar, and Lucy Sanders will offer a […]
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am in Ripley Chapel (July 28, 2024)
Posted on July 25, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipThis Sunday, we’ll contemplate Ephesians 3:14-21 and Psalm 145:10-18 through the perspective of both Buddhist and Christian paths to equanimity. Sarah Gallop, this week’s guest preacher, will emphasize themes of self-knowledge, love, and letting go. We hope you can join us in the beautiful Ripley Chapel in person or online.
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