Category Archives: Outreach
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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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Souper Bowl Food Drive February 8, 2026
Posted on February 4, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthCelebrate the Superbowl by giving back to community this year! We invite you to bring canned and non-perishable food to worship on Sunday, February 8. Drop off your donations in one of the red wagons in the church vestibule (the small room before the Sanctuary when you enter through the main church doors). Then, our […]
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Winchester in Solidarity
Posted on February 2, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsWalking With Our Neighbors All are invited to join a walk in solidarity with our neighbors near and far, especially community members who are immigrants, with stops, speakers, signs, candles and community building along the way. You can also join for sign-making at the Library Small Meeting Room on Thursday, Feb 5, from 6-8 PM, […]
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Join Us for Worship This Week as we Honor MLK (January 18, 2026)
Posted on January 15, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Outreach, WorshipIn worship this Sunday we’ll turn once again our hearts and our attention to God who is above and below all the turmoil of our world and our lives. We’ll listen for the words of scripture and for the words of Martin Luther King Jr. who himself was soaked in the holy Word. We’ll consider […]
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Justice Ministry News: January 15, 2026
Posted on January 15, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachComposting Pilot The Chidley Hall composting pilot is going well! Black Earth is picking up a good amount of food waste each week and we are planning to provide additional composting buckets for the upstairs kitchen and other locations as needed. Remember that the compostable plates, cups, and utensils can go in the composting bucket. […]
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Dwelling Place Needs Salads & Servers
Posted on January 13, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesSaturday, Jan 17, 2026 4:30 pm Beef Stew and Chicken Stew are on the menu for this Saturday, January 17th at Dwelling Place. We welcome the support for both salad makers, coffee cream and milks, as well as volunteers to serve and cleanup. If you have any questions please reach out to Michelle Stewart at michmarcstewart@verizon.net or by cell […]
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