Category Archives: Latest News
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am (January 28, 2024)
Posted on January 26, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipThere is much we fear about the future these days but the Bible tells us the proper object of our fear is, actually, God. Proverbs 9:10 says “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” That sentiment is repeated throughout the scriptures many times and appears in the Psalm we are given for this week, Psalm 111. […]
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Rev. Will’s Sabbatical, Part 2
Posted on January 25, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Spire linkDearest brothers and sisters in Christ, I am thrilled to announce that, with your blessings, we are applying for a Lilly Grant for Pastor Will for the next chapter of his sabbatical journey which will be taken in the fall of 2025 if the grant is awarded. This time, his focus will be twofold: to […]
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Youth Winter Trip Rescheduled
Posted on January 18, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, YouthWe’re rescheduling our youth winter trip to Sunday, March 3, 2024 after church! We are covering costs except for the price of tickets, which are $45 for two hours of tubing. Please register via the link below by Wednesday, February 28. Register Here
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Build-a-Bed Signups
Posted on January 18, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthOur annual Build-A-Bed project, coordinated by A Bed for Every Child and Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, will be on Sunday, February 4, 2024 11 AM – 1 PM with a lunch break at noon! Sign up today to be part of this meaningful, hands-on project, open to all ages and experience with building and […]
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Ripley Presents: Kaleidoscope Chamber Music Ensemble
Posted on January 18, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ripley“Contemporaneous Kaleidoscope: Music of our time,” featuring strings, oboe, flute, bassoon, and piano in a stirring chamber concert. LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, January 19, 2024, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. Please join us for a dynamic and virtuosic evening of chamber music […]
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Join us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary or online (January 21, 2024)
Posted on January 18, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipA fascinating little biblical story greets us this Sunday whose central character is one of God’s amazing sea creatures. The story of Jonah was important enough to be directly referenced by Jesus himself in referring to his death and resurrection. It’s a story that might ask of us: what is God calling us to, are we […]
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Ruth Group Book Discussion
Posted on January 17, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsSunday, January 21 7-9 pm on Zoom The month’s book is “Here in the Night” by Rebecca Turkewitz. It’s a collection of short ghost stories by an author who grew up in Winchester. Contact this year’s co-coordinators, Lynne Rahmeier or Susan Sawyer with questions.
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Join us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary (January 14, 2024)
Posted on January 12, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipThis week, in light of MLK weekend, we consider the question Nathanael asks Jesus: “How do you know me?” How does God know you? How do others know you? How do you know yourself? During the service, we will also celebrate the Sacrament of Communion by intinction. All are welcome to Christ’s table. We hope […]
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Epiphany Celebration
Posted on January 5, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, YouthJoin us on January 7th 5:00 PM for a family-friendly Epiphany celebration. We will begin with a potluck dinner and traditional king cake and then journey through the church to find the final resting place of the star. Once there, we will share a blessing for Epiphany.
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Youth Winter Trip
Posted on January 3, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, YouthTime is running out to sign up for the ski trip to Waterville Valley January 20-22nd. Don’t miss out. Sign up today! The trip is open to all middle schoolers and high schoolers. For more details speak to Maeve or Maggie.
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