Category Archives: Latest News
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A Repair Cafe is Coming to Winchester!
Posted on February 25, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthThe Environmental Ministry committee is excited to announce that it will be moving forward in developing a Repair Cafe. Aside from the support of those who attended Sunday’s meeting, we hope and pray that interest will build as we work to build a coalition base. A special thank you to Karen Bellacosa, whose investigative work has demonstrated […]
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11th Hour in Ripley, March 1st, 2020 – Safe Communities Act Presentation
Posted on February 24, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachOn Sunday, March 1 there will be an informational meeting led by Immigrant Justice Committee Co-Chairs Phil Coonley and Karen Hirschfeld on the Safe Communities Act. It is open to everyone. About 60 other Massachusetts towns and cities have already adopted Safe Communities Act provisions in their police policies, including some of Winchester’s neighboring towns, Medford, Arlington, Lexington […]
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Ripley Chapel Renovation News
Posted on February 20, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, RipleyOur long awaited Ripley Entrance handicapped door is almost ready. Preparation for the doorway at the top of the ramp from the Vine Street parking lot is taking place today (Thursday, February 20). The old doors will remain in place until the brand new door is installed on Monday, February 24. As you may […]
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Ash Wednesday Service Feb 26, 2020
Posted on February 20, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, WorshipJoin us for a brief service in a candle-lit Ripley Chapel to begin Lent this Wednesday at 7 pm. The service is a time of preparation and reflection for the 40 days to come when we remember our human mortality and dependence upon God. We’ll gather in the round and share in scripture, song, and […]
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Join Us for Worship this Sunday at 10 am (February 23, 2020)
Posted on February 20, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipIn many ways this Sunday seems like the most ordinary of Worship Services, but in one way it marks a big transition in our Worship life. This Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday – the last Sunday before Lent, Holy Week and Easter. A mist of our Jewish roots floats through it. The Choir will sing a Hebrew Blessing, as […]
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Tuesdays with Jesus…and One Another
Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipEach Lent we have a series of Tuesday night gatherings that begin with Centering Prayer at 6:30. This year we’ll be praying in Ripley Chapel. Then we’ll adjourn to the Tucker Room for a simple supper of soup and bread. This year we will adopt the practice that many monasteries use. One voice will […]
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Lenten Worship Series: 7 Last Words of Jesus from the Cross
Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipDuring the 6 Sundays of Lent this year leading up to Holy Week and Easter, our worship services will be centered upon the 7 Last Words of Jesus from the cross. Our tradition, from the very forming of the Gospels, has always held these last “words” (phrases or sayings) he spoke before his death as […]
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Winchester Interface Helpline 888-244-6843 Mental Health Referral Resource
Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthINTERFACE HELPLINE 888-244-6843 is now available to Winchester residents and students. INTERFACE is a mental health resource and referral HELPLINE that the town of Winchester has contracted with to help children, adults of all ages, and families become connected with mental health and wellness resources. The Helpline is available from Monday through Friday from 9 […]
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Join Us for Worship & a Baptism This Sunday at 10 am (February 16, 2020)
Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthJoin us for worship this Sunday at 10 am when we have the joy of baptizing another child of God – Kasey Nordstrom – and continue worshiping in the context of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The choir has a beautiful rendition of Psalm 121 – I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes – to lift […]
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Update on Facilities Requests & Staff Schedules
Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsUpdate 2/13/2020 In an attempt to improve staff efficiency and streamline the process of handling building and property related issues around the church, the facilities staff, in conjunction with the Facilities Ministry, has created a simple form that can be accessed by all congregation members, tenants and visitors to report problems in and around the […]
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