Category Archives: Latest News
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Immigrant Support Alliance
Posted on November 9, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachWould you like to volunteer to help recent immigrants? Can you open your arms – and maybe your home? This 2023-2024 year, Immigrant Support Alliance, (formerly known as the Metro North Cluster/RIM) is working with a 37 year-old man from Haiti who will arrive this month and a family from Afghanistan that is here […]
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2023 Giving Tree, Christmas Gift donations
Posted on November 8, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthEvery 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. You can sign up for gift giving here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4FA8A82F4-45950101-fccholiday#/ […]
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Join Us for Communion Worship on All Saints All Souls Sunday (Nov 5, 2023)
Posted on November 3, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, WorshipThis week in worship, in honor of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, we are remembering the lives who have shaped our traditions and the lives who have shaped our personal worlds. As it is the first Sunday of the month, we will also be celebrating the holy sacrament of Communion. Everyone is welcome […]
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Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner At The Church!
Posted on November 1, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small GroupsThanksgiving day (November 23rd) from 12:30pm. Once again, we have an opportunity to eat Thanksgiving Dinner together at the church. This has been a wonderfully welcoming and relaxed event in recent years. It will be multi-generational. The event is free, with options to bring a dish only if you wish. Vegetarian options available – but turkey, […]
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Winchester Open Studios 2023 – November 18, 2023
Posted on October 31, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, RipleyThe Winchester Unitarian Society, Winchester Farmers Market, Studio on the Common, Winchester First Congregational Church, Rubini Arts, Jenks Center, Winchester Cultural Council, and the Winchester Cultural District are excited to announce our first town-wide Open Studios. Date: November 18, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Locations: First Congregational Church in Winchester, 21 Church Street […]
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FCCW Diaper Drive
Posted on October 30, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthPlease drop off any new unopened diapers and wipes in collection bins located in the church lobby by November 19th. All sizes are welcomed but the greatest need is for sizes 4+ and pull-ups All Donations go to Immigrant families in Woburn Donate Today Questions? Email Minister of Children & Families Maggie Keeler
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Join us for Stewardship Sunday Worship (October 29,2023)
Posted on October 27, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, WorshipThis Sunday is Stewardship Sunday when we kick off our fall pledge drive with the theme “Generations of Generosity”. Particularly as we approach All Souls and All Saints Days, those who have preceded us in previous generations are close to our minds and hearts. And as we remember them we can also be mindful of the foundation we […]
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Introduction to SoulCollage®
Posted on October 25, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, Spiritual PracticeDream. Imagine. Create SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Jane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage® facilitator, will offer an introduction workshop to this deep, spiritual practice on Saturday, November 4, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. If you would like to register […]
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Ripley Presents: Stephen P. Kiernan & “The Glass Chateau”
Posted on October 20, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, RipleyAuthor Reading & Book Signing Friday, November 3, 7:30 p.m. Live In-Person and Livestreamed Free will offering taken at the door Please join us for a unique and moving event, featuring critically acclaimed author, Stephen P. Kiernan. After last year’s triumphant reading from “Universe of Two,” Kiernan returns to Winchester to celebrate the release […]
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All Souls All Saints Taizé Service
Posted on October 18, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, WorshipTaizé chants + prayers + imposition in honor of All Souls/All Saints WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023, 7:30 P.M. WINCHESTER, MA: Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. First Congregational Church offers a poignant and meditative service, featuring the ecumenical prayers and music of France’s Taizé community. All denominations are […]
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