There are two children left on the tree, will you sign-up today to help bring some Christmas cheer to a child in need? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094aacad22a7f94-fccwinchester1 The response has been good but there are still a few more gifts left to purchase. Unwrapped and labeled gifts are due no later than Tuesday Nov 29th and should be […]
Centering Prayer every Wednesday in Ripley Chapel at 9:30 am! Beginning on Wednesday, Dec 14, we will hold a centering prayer/meditation circle at 9:30 am in Ripley Chapel. It will be a quiet centering time of about 20 minutes. In the midst of this busy season and with griefs and struggles that accompany it at […]
Save the Date for our annual Service of Light: Thursday, December 15 7 pm in Ripley Chapel It is an opportunity to: Experience the quiet way Christ enters the heart when pain or grief disrupts life. Remember those whom we hold dear Discover peace in the face of illness, addiction, trauma, broken relationships or […]
We have a rich and meaningful service on tap for this Thanksgiving Sunday. The Forum youth, who have an overnight on Saturday leading into the service, will contribute to our worship by creating and leading some prayers. Maeve Hammond will lead us in a reflection on Transgender Day of Awareness. Peter Owens, Janet Vaughn, and the […]
A few spaces remain….. Roots and Branches is our new small group initiative. These groups will provide opportunities for deepening faith and friendships and thinking about our world in new ways. Many people have already signed up for these groups. We encourage people to join us who don’t usually come to this kind of thing!! […]
Join FAN and the First Congregational Church in the season of giving thanks and giving back! All donations for our Thanksgiving Basket drive will go to Woburn’s Council of Social Concern. FAN has committed to 50 baskets this year. We will gather on November 19 (National Family Volunteer Day) at First Congregational Church to organize the donations, […]
We are offering a thanksgiving meal with turkey, potatoes, and a side this Saturday evening. Would you consider roasting a turkey breast or making something special for the guests? The sign up genius has guidance. Thank you in advance … such a gift of love!
Every year for Christmas, we as a church, give presents to those in need. This year we will be giving to children from the community-based program Youth Villages, children from the Council of Social Concern in Woburn, and to the people at the Lowell Transitional Learning Center. There’s only a couple of weeks to […]
Roots and Branches is the name we have given to our new small group initiative. These groups will provide opportunities for deepening faith and friendships and thinking about our world in new ways. Many people have already signed up for these groups. We encourage people to join us who don’t usually come to this kind […]
Monday, December 5, 2022 7:00-9:00 pm Tucker Room and Ripley Chapel All church women are invited to an evening of fellowship and peaceful contemplation. As a special gift this Advent season, invite your sisters, mothers, daughters, trans and non-binary individuals and friends to join you-in person or on the livestream. A link will […]