Category Archives: Latest News
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Join us This Week in Worship Sunday at 10 (September 29, 2024)
Posted on September 27, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipWhat does Jesus mean when he says everyone will be “salted with fire?” We will consider his words in the context of our lectionary readings, Esther 7, 9 and Mark 9. Where do we find the fire of God’s justice in these passages? What can we learn from them? Join us on Sunday at 10am […]
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Disagreeing Well Series Starts This Monday (October 7, 2024)
Posted on September 26, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small GroupsIn the midst of this tense election season, we must work to meet “the other” as one beloved of God for whom Christ died. Loving our neighbors as ourselves takes practice and disagreeing in ways that honor the dignity of others is a skill to be learned. Toward that end consider joining us for “Disagreeing […]
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Just Peace Offering
Posted on September 26, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachOur church has three special offerings a year where 100% of your donations go directly to a selected organization. These offerings are at Christmas, Easter, and one as our church year begins called the Just Peace offering. Sometimes the Just Peace offering looks worldwide to put our voice and money behind a need or an initiative that […]
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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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