Category Archives: Ministries/Task Force News
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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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The Open Door of Blessing: A Contemplative Lenten Retreat
Posted on February 11, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeSaturday March 14, 2020 10 am to 2 pm at First Congregational Church, 21 Church Street, Winchester. The Beatitudes are a doorway to contemplation. Reflection, conversation and prayer around a beautiful gospel passage. Retreat sponsored by the Health & Wellness Ministry at First Congregational Church of Winchester, 21 Church Street. “Connecting faith and well-being, mind, […]
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Ripley Chapel Presents: Cris Williamson The Changer and the Changed
Posted on February 10, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, RipleyFriday, March 6, 2020, 7:30 PM A Special concert in celebration of the renovation of Ripley Chapel. *****SOLD OUT***** Please join us for a dynamic and inspiring evening that celebrates the 45th anniversary of Cris Williamson’s ground-breaking and critically acclaimed album, “The Changer and the Changed.” Decades before indie labels were the norm, and […]
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Ripley Chapel Art Exhibit
Posted on February 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Ministries/Task Force News, RipleyFriday, January 31, Ripley Chapel transformed once again – this time to an art space. Our first Art exhibit is entitled Through an Open Window. Five church members and friends of the church are exhibiting their work. The pieces include mosaic, fabric, oil and acrylic and even a painting on glass. We had a lively and […]
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Repair Cafe
Posted on February 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Volunteer OpportunitiesThe Environmental Ministry Team will be convening following worship on Sunday, February 23. We will be meeting in the Henry Room. Designer and Workshop Leader, Karen Bellacosa, will present a proposal and plan of action for starting up a Repair Cafe within FCCW and the wider community. As done by other organizations and communities, Repair Cafes “strive to […]
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Join Us for Health Ministry Sunday Worship & Healing Service at 10 am (February 9, 2020)
Posted on February 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipHealth Ministry Sunday Worship & Healing Service Connecting faith and well-being, mind, body and spirit. One of the most prevalent problems today is the need for handling busyness and chronic overload. Adults and youth alike come to church in an effort to discover deeper spiritual meaning for their lives in the midst of that […]
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Volunteers needed at the Dwelling Place on Saturday, February 15, 2020
Posted on February 5, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthWe are looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve a meal for about 30 people at the Dwelling Place on Saturday, February 15th. The Dwelling Place is a collaboration of area churches that prepares and serves meals at the United Methodist Church in Woburn for individuals and families in need. Our FCC is responsible […]
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SCAMMERS PRETENDING TO BE CLERGY
Posted on January 29, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsPlease note that scamming emails have have been sent under Rev. William Burhans’ name requesting gift cards from members of the church but with a sham account. We’ve learned through our denomination that this is happening with many other churches as well. See this article from our Conference website which lays out some actions you can take […]
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