Category Archives: Outreach
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Palm Sunday March 29, 2026
Posted on March 17, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Mission Trip, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthJazz Celebration of the Palms 9:40 AM, Sanctuary To mark the beginning of Holy Week, we will gather in the Sanctuary before service to celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Our jazz trio — Jane Potter (keyboards), Lenny Bradford (bass), and Rick Forzese (drums) — will offer prelude jazz music beginning approximately 9:30 am. Then […]
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Indivisible Winchester to Host No Kings Event on March 28 as Part of a Nationwide Movement
Posted on March 16, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Justice, Latest NewsNo Kings Pro-Democracy Rally l Saturday, March 28, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM l Outside of the Winchester Unitarian Society, 478 Main Street Residents of Winchester and neighboring communities are invited to participate in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest as part of the third No Kings National Day of Nonviolent Action. New for this […]
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Silent Auction & Raffle for Pine Ridge Service-Learning Trip
Posted on March 11, 2026 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Mission Trip, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesPine Ridge Reservation Service-Learning Trip Fundraiser March 29, 2026 11:00 AM, Chidley Hall Join us at Palm Sunday Coffee Hour! This summer, fourteen members of our congregation will travel to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota to work on service projects for residents and learn about the culture and history of the Lakota people. Please help us raise […]
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2026 Build-a Bed
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthJoin us for fun, fellowship, snacks, and service at our annual Build-A-Bed event after service Sunday, March 15 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. in Chidley Hall — with a lunch break (pizza, fruits, and drinks) at noon! We are looking for 30-40 volunteers to work together and build ten beds for children in need. […]
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Repair Café & Pi Day Fundraiser
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesSaturday, March 14, 2026 9:00 am-12:00 pm Chidley Hall Signups are open for our next Repair Café on March 14 starting at 9 am in Chidley Hall. We hope to host a Pi Day Fundraiser 🥧to support the Immigrant Support Alliance. Please email Karen Bellacosa at karenbellacosa@mac.com if you are willing to bake a pie […]
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Outreach Ministry’s Annual Lenten ReachOut
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesIt’s time to reach out and bring a little love to our FCCW friends! Starting Ash Wednesday, 2/18, we invite you to deliver at least one Lent-inspired gift bag to a member of our congregation. Pick up your bag in the Forum Room (next to Chidley Hall) when the church is open. *Please deliver no […]
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Bill McCarter’s Memorial Service
Posted on February 20, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, OutreachSaturday February 21, 2026 at 11:00 am We will celebrate the rich life of William “Bill” McCarter this Saturday at 11 AM in the Sanctuary. Bill was a committed member of First Congregational Church for decades, as well as an active leader in his Dartmouth alumni network and the Mass Coalition for the Homeless. To […]
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Pine Ridge Trip Raffle/Silent Auction Fundraiser – call for Donations
Posted on February 18, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Mission Trip, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthOn Palm Sunday, March 29th, during Coffee Hour, we are planning a Raffle/Silent Auction Fundraiser to support the Pine Ridge Trip. Funds raised will be used towards the trip costs and to buy supplies to bring to the reservation. We are looking for Donations for the in-person raffle/silent auction. Ideas include gift cards from local […]
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2025 Christmas Offering Update
Posted on February 17, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, OutreachThe Outreach Ministry thanks the members of our congregation for once again donating generously to the Christmas Offering. This year, FCC Winchester contributed $9,157.11 to Re-Member, an independent, non-profit organization working with the Oglala Lakota Nation on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Specifically, the money went to Re-Member’s Seasonal Fund which helps, “source, […]
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Justice Ministry Hosts Stopover on Winchester Walk for Solidarity
Posted on February 11, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachSaturday, February 7, 2026 On the snowy afternoon of February 7, our sanctuary served as one of the locations for the Winchester Walk for Solidarity, a journey that began at the Griffin Museum and ended at Crawford Memorial Church. About 150 people gathered to support immigrants, due process, democracy, and community. During the FCC […]
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