Category Archives: Ripley
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Ripley Presents: An Organ Extravaganza
Posted on March 15, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, RipleyHonoring Winchester’s 175th Anniversary (1850-2025) and J.S. Bach’s 340th Birthday! Live-in-Person and Livestreamed from the SANCTUARY: FRI, March 21, 7:30 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the Immigrant Support Alliance (ISA). FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, WINCHESTER, MA, February 11, 2025: Live in-person and live streamed from the historic Sanctuary at First Congregational Church, Winchester. To celebrate two […]
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Bringing Faith Home
Posted on March 12, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship, YouthSaturday, April 5 from 9-11 AM Ripley Chapel Bringing Faith Home workshop is designed to help families of all ages integrate faith and spirituality within the home. Through hands-on activities, meaningful discussions, and creative ideas, participants will learn how to incorporate simple yet meaningful faith rituals and traditions into their daily life, nurturing children’s spiritual […]
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Ripley Presents: Hank Wonder on April 11, 2025
Posted on March 12, 2025 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, RipleyWhere the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul! Saturday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. From the stunning Ripley Chapel, live in person and live streamed! Ripley Presents is pleased to welcome back Hank Wonder—a dynamic trio of musicians who return to Ripley Chapel with their special blend of songcraft and music making. […]
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Pastoral Letter on Ash Wednesday, 2025
Posted on March 5, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, WorshipDear Congregation, Welcome to Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent 2025. This evening, we will gather in Ripley Chapel at 7:30 PM for our Ash Wednesday service, which will include beautiful Taizé music, scripture readings, a time of corporate confession, and the imposition of ashes—either on the forehead or hand. We hope you’ll join […]
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SoulCollage® Workshop
Posted on February 28, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, Spiritual Practice, WorshipDrawing a Circle of Love: Lent, Belonging, Sanctuary. SATURDAY, March 15, 2025, 9:00 am – Noon Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Jane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage® facilitator, will guide a morning of creative, spiritual practice – Saturday, March 15, 9:00 am – noon. Together, we will seek the […]
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Ash Wednesday Taizé
Posted on February 24, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, WorshipWedneday, March 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM in Ripley Chapel Live in-person ONLY from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. First Congregational Church offers a poignant and meditative Ash Wednesday service, featuring the ecumenical prayers and music of France’s Taizé community. All denominations are welcome. As Lent begins, please join us for […]
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Ripley Presents: A Valentine’s Day Cabaret
Posted on February 10, 2025 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, RipleyFriday, February 14, 7:30 p.m. Featuring pianist Scott Nicholas and artists from Boston Conservatory Live in-person and livestreamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. On Cupid’s significant celebration day of romance, please join us for A Valentine’s Day Cabaret, featuring artists and Masters students from Boston Conservatory. Keyboardist and arranger, Scott […]
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Ripley Presents: Willie J. Laws Band
Posted on January 10, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, RipleyLIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, January 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Please join us for a genre-bending sound tempered with the grooves of Motown, Memphis, the Gulf Coast of Texas, and New Orleans – in essence, the Willie J. Laws Band. […]
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Join us in Ripley Chapel for Worship This Sunday (January 12, 2025)
Posted on January 10, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, WorshipThe Sunday after Epiphany remembers the baptism of Jesus. We’ll focus on lectionary passages from Isaiah and Acts, which emphasize the power of presence–God’s presence, communal presence, and our presence. We hope to see you on Sunday in person or online (link) for worship and fellowship. Download the Bulletin Here: OOW 01-12-25.docx
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Stepping Stones Camp
Posted on January 10, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ripley, YouthProgram Overview Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: First Congregational Church in Winchester Ages: Children in Grades K-5 Cost: Free No School? Say Yes to Fun! At Stepping Stones Day Camp, kids will have fun, connect with old friends, and make ones while enjoying Bible stories, art, games, and […]
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