Category Archives: Ministries/Task Force News
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A Festival of Lessons & Carols
Posted on December 5, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipThe Music of Hildegard von Bingen: Chants for the Blessed Virgin Mary With chant specialist/guest vocalist, Justina Golden MUSIC NOTES: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2024, 10:00 A.M. Please join us on Sunday, December 15 at 10:00 am. for First Congregational Church’s annual Festival of Lessons and Carols, a beloved tradition from England wherein God’s word is […]
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“Have you heard about FCCW Open Doors?
Posted on December 3, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsDear First Congregational Church in Winchester community, Did you know that our lofty sanctuary had no chancel or stained glass windows when it was built? The building we know took its current form and spirit in the 1920’s and 1930’s. We live within its vision of worship, its sense of how our church relates to […]
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Poinsettia (Cuetlaxochitl) Dedications
Posted on December 2, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipOrders are due by Wed. Dec. 11 If you would like to donate a chancel Christmas poinsettia as a memorial, or in honor of someone, please fill out this form. You can mail a check to the church office, use Venmo, or PayPal. (Please indicate “Christmas plants” in the memo field). There are special Flower Offering […]
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Ripley Presents: Syldason – You Are Welcome Here
Posted on November 10, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Racial Justice, RipleyTONIGHT’S CONCERT IS CANCELLED due to a family emergency. Friday, November 15, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Dedicated to the immigrant experience, please join us for Syldason, a duo concert featuring Sylvie Zakarian, marimba and Daniela Tosic, voice. Taking inspiration from their shared […]
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Giving Tree
Posted on November 8, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthEvery year for Christmas we as a church, give presents to those in need. This year we will be giving to children from the community-based program Youth Villages, children from the Council of Social Concern in Woburn, and to the people at the Lowell Transitional Learning Center. All our gifts should be dropped off […]
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Join Us for Pledge Sunday Worship
Posted on November 8, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipThe election is over and a new presidency is set to be inaugurated in a couple of months. Regardless of who lost and who won, we remember as people of faith that our work is never done in building for the Kingdom that is not OF this world but is certainly FOR this world. In […]
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Winchester Open Studios
Posted on October 31, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley2024 Open Studios Locations This year’s locations will include the following. Hours may vary by location. Farmers Market @ the Jenks Center First Congregational Church – Ripley Chapel Griffin Museum of Photography Rubini Arts Studio on the Common Teri Coté Boutique Winchester Unitarian Society * Related Events Happening That Day Rise and Shine Marketplace at the […]
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First Aid Supplies in Church
Posted on October 30, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship, YouthDid you know there are first aid kits located throughout the church? With the help of Maggie Keeler, below we have a list of locations – starting on the bottom floor and going up – in case you are ever in need. Kitchen – mounted on wall next to door near the sinks Forum Room […]
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Have you submitted photos to the Instant Church Directory?
Posted on October 24, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthOne in four families have uploaded pictures. Let’s keep this trend moving! Download the app onto your phone or use your desktop and go to the website. It takes three simple steps to create an account: Put in your email (the one the church has on file for you) Choose your own personal password Find […]
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All Souls’ & All Saints’ Taizé Service
Posted on October 24, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, WorshipTaizé chants + prayers in honor of All Souls/All Saints WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024, 7:30 P.M. Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. First Congregational Church offers a poignant and meditative service, featuring the ecumenical prayers and music of France’s Taizé community. All denominations are welcome. As Autumn firmly takes […]
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