Category Archives: Ministries/Task Force News
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The Giving Tree 2025
Posted on November 10, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachThe Outreach committee is excited to launch this year’s Giving Tree. This is one of the most important thing we do together as a congregation – putting our faith into action and making our theme of ‘Walking in Love’ real. We collect gifts for Youth Villages, grocery store gift cards for the food pantry through […]
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SNAP and Food Insecurity Donation Drive
Posted on November 5, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesWith the government shutdown and the recent uncertainty around SNAP benefits, we are addressing food insecurity with renewed focus. As we move toward the holiday season, please consider donating a grocery gift card to help those who need food assistance. For those interested in donating a gift card (preferably from Market Basket or Stop & Shop), […]
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Join FAN & FCCW to Help Feed Families This Thanksgiving
Posted on November 4, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthGive thanks. Give back. Join FAN and the First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC as we assemble 50 Thanksgiving baskets for the Council of Social Concern! This long-standing Winchester tradition celebrates the season of giving — and offers a meaningful way for kids to experience the joy of helping others. Here’s how you can help: […]
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Thanksgiving Dinner at the Church!
Posted on November 4, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer OpportunitiesThanksgiving day (November 27th) from 12:30pm. Have you started to think about arrangements for Thanksgiving? Don’t forget the option of joining us at the church for an informal and fun Thanksgiving lunch. You can come on your own, with family (even extended family) or friends. Any combination is welcome. We always have a wonderful […]
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Stewardship Sunday Worship (November 2, 2025)
Posted on October 30, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipIt’s Stewardship Sunday and the beginning of our annual fall pledge drive. As we worship together we’ll consider the Apostle Paul’s encouragement in his letter to the Ephesians to “walk in love as Christ loved us” and how that speaks to the life and works of the church. It’s communion Sunday too, so we’ll also […]
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Pine Ridge Service Learning Trip
Posted on October 30, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthRegister now to join our multi-generational service-learning trip (June 27–July 3, 2026 at Pine Ridge Reservation, SD) for a week of hands-on service, cultural learning, and spiritual growth alongside others aged 14 and up. Only 5 spots remain, and the registration deadline has been extended to November 15, 2025—don’t miss this chance to walk in love by serving others […]
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Pledging Frequently Asked Questions
Posted on October 22, 2025 by Nancy in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsFrequently Asked Questions Your pledging participation is vital to the life and health of our church. Pledging helps us be more intentional with our giving, and it is one of many ways we show our commitment to our faith community. We invite you to learn more about how your giving impacts our church and bolsters […]
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Choral Arts New England Names Jane Ring Frank as 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Posted on October 8, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, WorshipSunday, October 26th Afternoon Ceremony hosted by First Congregational (Winchester). Free to All. Reception After. First Congregational Church is pleased to present the Choral Arts New England 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony and its latest recipient, our Minister of Worship and the Arts Jane Ring Frank. This free event will honor Ms. Frank’s 35-year contribution […]
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Just Peace Offering
Posted on September 25, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, WorshipJust Peace Offering Update With your help, we have raised almost $800 for this year’s Just Peace Offertory recipient: Friendship Home in Norwell! As a reminder, the Outreach Ministry chooses one recipient every September. Founded in 1999 by two mothers of adult children with developmental disabilities, Friendship Home helps guests lead meaningful and productive lives […]
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Gen Z/Millennials Fall Potluck, Crafts, & Games Night
Posted on September 24, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsWednesday, October 8 | 7:30 PM | Tucker Room Do you identify as Gen Z* or Millennial? Do you enjoy getting to know people in our church community? Do you like food, crafts, and/or games? If you answered “yes” to these questions, please join our first Gen Z/Millennials night at FCCW! No registration needed, but […]
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