Category Archives: Latest News

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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, Worship

  A 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 Groups

  Sunday, 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, Worship

  This 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, Youth

  Join 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, Youth

  Time 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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  Join us in Ripley Chapel or Online for Worship This Sunday (12/31/23)

  Posted on December 29, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  Close out 2023 with us in Ripley Chapel! We will sing Christmas carols and hymns and focus on God’s promise of hope in the New Year.   Download the Bulletin Here: OOW 12-31-23 Ripley

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  Christmas Eve Worship

  Posted on December 18, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, Youth

  Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 24, 5:00 PM A beautiful Christmas Eve service with participation from some of our children and the traditional lighting of candles in the darkened sanctuary to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child! Join us in person or on-line. Download the Bulletin: 12-24-23 – Family Service.docx Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 24, 9:00 PM […]

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  Join Us for our Christmas Pageant this Sunday at 10 am (December 17, 2023)

  Posted on December 15, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, Youth

  Gather in all you worshippers to Bethlehem on this Sunday morn, join with the animals and shepherds, the angels and magi to witness again the story of the birth of Jesus as shared by the children of First Congregational Church in Winchester. There will be carols sung and angels flying, animals braying and wise people praying, stars […]

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  2023 Christmas Offering

  Posted on December 14, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Outreach

  Dear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church, How blessed we are during this holiday season to gather in such a beautiful, warm, and brightly lit church or from the comfort of our own homes through the gift of technology. To help bring some of that warmth and comfort to those less fortunate, the Outreach […]

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