It is with joy and anticipation that the FCCW is offering a Lenten small groups experience in March and early April. For six weeks we will consider themes that “relate to” and “reenergize” our lives as we meet either virtually or in person in groups of eight to twelve. Investing in each other builds beauty and […]
This Sunday is the 4th Sunday in Epiphany – the season when we learn who Jesus is. The Gospel text from Luke tells us just how the people in Jesus’ hometown accept what they learn about Jesus. The choir will sing an anthem that extols the glory of God; as do the hymns. We have participants in person […]
This Sunday we join up with Jesus at the wedding feast in Cana in his first public act in the Gospel of John. And what a first act it is: wine in abundance! We’ll be passing out wine glasses at the sanctuary door and throughout the service the Deacons will be ensuring that your glass remains full, […]
What gives me the most hope every day is God’s grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God.” -Rick Warren 7 pm to 7:40 pm on Zoom An invitation to pray what is on your heart. A contemplative practice designed […]
January 20, 2022 Jerry Mechling Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John reported that Christ’s essential guidance is not only to put God (not gods) at the center of everything, but to turn awareness into action by loving your neighbor as yourself. This was and remains a revolutionary call. Thoughts for the FCC Winchester as we […]
living into part of the church’s strategic plan calling for small groups, community, and faith building We would like to invite you this Lent to come together in small groups to enrich and deepen our relationships with one another and with God. Plans are taking shape for a series of (mostly) Tuesday evening meetings during […]
It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend and we’ll be gearing our worship around a modern day saint who followed Jesus in much the same way King did by fighting oppression and injustice in his country, South Africa. As you know, Bishop Desmond Tutu died recently but his Spirit of love and his work for justice in […]
We hope you’ve benefited from and know the value of our having both livestream and screens in the sanctuary to expand and enhance our worship experience. We are looking for people to take a turn advancing the slides for the sanctuary and at-home screens during our Sunday morning worship services. It’s very simple and straightforward […]
You may have read about efforts to resettle Afghan refugees in the US and in New England. Two initiatives present opportunities for you to help: Our Refugee Immigration Ministry (RIM) Metro North Cluster, which FCCW has worked with for years, is developing a partnership with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston (CCAB) to resettle […]
To keep warm as we worship this winter, please feel free to bring your own lap blanket or use one of our twelve new fleece coverings. We thank our anonymous donor for gifting us the new blankets. They will be available in the rear of the church or by asking one of our deacons.