Category Archives: Ministries/Task Force News

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  Welcome Maeve Hammond!

  Posted on October 27, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, Youth

  Thank you to all who prayed for the Associate Pastor Search Committee throughout our discernment process. We were so pleased to share the outcome of our work during our recent Congregational Conversations and appreciated your hearty support of our plan to move forward. To that end, we are excited to announce that Maeve Hammond has […]

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  ESG and Impact Investing Introduction from the Financial Resources Ministry

  Posted on October 25, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach

  Hello, FCCW Community! We are blessed to be back together with you again as we begin the new program year. The Financial Resources Ministry is looking to make sure you receive updates and emails from us that do more than just ask for money (😊) so here it goes:   The Financial Resources Ministry has a […]

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  Habitat for Humanity Workday

  Posted on October 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  Saturday, November 5, 2022 Meet at the church at 7:15 (to carpool to 22 Old County Rd, Salisbury, MA)   “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” Matthew 25:40   Please be a part of our crew for this upcoming work day. As […]

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  Thank You for Pledging Online!

  Posted on October 19, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Ministries/Task Force News

  How can I make a gift? Write a Check Simply make your check payable to The First Congregational Church in Winchester, and drop it in the offering plate on Sunday morning. You can also mail it to the church at 21 Church Street, Winchester MA 01890. A lot of members set us up as a […]

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  Ripley Presents: Late Night Thoughts Folk/Indie-Pop duo: Michael Harlow and Brian Rauch

  Posted on October 17, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley

  Friday, November 4, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Live and Livestreamed Purchase Tickets Here Show a Current Student ID at the Door and get in Free!   Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Please join us for an inventive and dynamic evening of indie-pop, singer-songwriter stylings featuring “Late […]

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  An Invitation to Thanksgiving Dinner

  Posted on October 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  We have had a Covid hiatus, but we are planning to return to eating together at the church on Thanksgiving Day. We will be having dinner at the church for anyone who would like to join us. Come for the company. Come for the food. If you don’t have transportation, we will help out with […]

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  Join us on the Town Common for our Jazz Blessing of the Animals

  Posted on October 11, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  Sunday, October 16, 2022, 10 AM Rain Location: Chidley Hall Please join us on the Town Common where we will swing, celebrate and give thanks for all of God’s creatures, blessing our animal companions. We welcome all pets – furry, scaly, hairy, feathery and even plush! Photos of beloved pet companions are welcome in place […]

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  Children & Youth Faith Formation News 10/06/22

  Posted on October 7, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Youth

  Stepping Stones and Junior Forum will be joining forces this Sunday for a special hands-on project to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central Middlesex. We will begin in the sanctuary for the Time for the Young and then head outside to create some very special woodland creatures to be a part […]

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  Just Peace Offering

  Posted on September 30, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach

      We are excited to have selected World Central Kitchen as the recipient of our 2022 Just Peace offering. This amazing group focuses on being first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises and building resilient food systems with locally led solutions. They focus on areas hit by war or disaster and […]

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  Children & Youth News 9/30/22

  Posted on September 30, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Youth

  Nursery (Infants – Age 3) The nursery is open! We have a wonderful group of high school students who are excited to take care of babies and toddlers during the service. Stepping Stones (PreK – 5th grade) Children will begin on the lawn this Sunday for Stepping Stones and then join families in the sanctuary to celebrate World […]

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