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  • Join Us This Sunday in Worship (April 6, 2025)

    Posted on April 4, 2025 by in Latest News, Worship

    There is a beautiful and difficult moment in John’s gospel chapter 12 when Mary anoints Jesus feet to prepare him for his death that is coming. It’s an expression of acceptance and love that is unparalleled in the gospels. And along with it comes the controversy of the extravagance of the offering and how it counters […]

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  • Ripley Presents: Hank Wonder on April 11, 2025

    Posted on April 2, 2025 by in Community, Latest News, Ripley

    Where the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul! Saturday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. From the stunning Ripley Chapel, live in person and live streamed! Ripley Presents is pleased to welcome back Hank Wonder—a dynamic trio of musicians who return to Ripley Chapel with their special blend of songcraft and music making. […]

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  • Fred Greene’s Memorial Service

    Posted on March 28, 2025 by in Latest News

    A Memorial Service for Fred Greene will be held in the sanctuary at 11am on Saturday, April 5th and will be livestreamed and available at this link. There will be a reception in the Tucker and Palmer Rooms immediately following the service. Fred’s ashes will be interred at both the Reno Garden and Wildwood West with family at a later date.

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  • Join Us for the 4th Sunday in Lent Worship

    Posted on March 28, 2025 by in Latest News, Outreach, Worship

    It’s a good day to come back home. This Fourth Sunday in Lent, we will consider Jesus’s Parable of the Lost (Prodigal) Son in conversation with this song, International Transgender Day of Visibility, and the theme of coming home. We’ll also welcome some special guests to lead our service: our current Confirmation class! It is […]

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  • Health Ministry’s Eleventh Hour on Mindfulness

    Posted on March 17, 2025 by in Health and Wellness, Latest News

    You’re invited to Health Ministry’s Eleventh Hour on Mindfulness: Practice Being Present, led by Dr. Lizzie Linn, Assistant Professor at Merrimack College. We often struggle with the incessant chatter in our heads that leads to regret, anxiety, fear, or sadness. By taming this “monkey mind,” we can find peace and a recognition that, while we […]

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  • Ripley Presents: An Organ Extravaganza

    Posted on March 15, 2025 by in Latest News, Ripley

    Honoring Winchester’s 175th Anniversary (1850-2025) and J.S. Bach’s 340th Birthday! Live-in-Person and Livestreamed from the SANCTUARY: FRI, March 21, 7:30 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the Immigrant Support Alliance (ISA). FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, WINCHESTER, MA, February 11, 2025: Live in-person and live streamed from the historic Sanctuary at First Congregational Church, Winchester. To celebrate two […]

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