
Join us on Sunday for our summer worship series in Ripley Chapel at 10am. This week we have the pleasure of hearing Julianne Zimmerman preach on Matthew 25:31-35 – “what you do to others, you do unto me.” Within her reflection, she will share some of what she gained from her participation in the Service […]

Join us on Sunday in Ripley Chapel for worship as Rev. Christiane Dutton leads us in reflecting on the Mary and Martha story. Martha offers the gift of hospitality. Mary offers the gift of her presence. Which gift is better? We’ll begin worship a little before 10am and have a “hymn sing” – you call […]

This Week in Worship Join us in Ripley Chapel this Sunday, as we kick off our summer worship! Richard Carbone will preach on Genesis 18:1-15 through the theme of hospitality. Richard currently serves on the Diaconate. This past year, he retired from a fifty-year career in the Hotel and Restaurant Industry – you could say he […]

It’s almost that time of year again when we, the clergy of the church, hand over the reigns of the pulpit to you in the pews. Summer worship services in Ripley Chapel begin June 28th and each summer we have a wonderful slate of lay preachers from around the congregation who share their reflections on […]

The Personnel Ministry is pleased to invite the entire congregation to participate in our Congregation 360 Minister Survey. This survey is an important opportunity for us to hear directly from you about the ministry and leadership of our pastors, Will and Maeve, and our other two Ministers, Jane and Maggie. The Personnel Ministry reviews the […]

Our third annual Ripley Presents Pride Exhibit, Family Diversity Projects’ BUILDING BRIDGES: Portraits of Immigrants and Refugees highlights the lived experience of migrating to and living in the United States and includes the stories of folks at the intersection of immigration and LGBTQIA+ identity. This exhibit celebrates both Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month in […]

Where the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul! Friday, April 10, 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. […]

Friday, March 13, 2026 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets here 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 cultural heritage, Syldason strives to […]

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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 […]

Bookish bite. Sharp harmonies. Songs about saints, scientists, and stubborn women. First Congregational Church, Winchester: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, 7:30 pm Tickets Are Sold on EventBrite: https://tr.ee/RPrstl Live in person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel, First Congregational Church is pleased to present Rachel Sumner and Traveling Light, a Boston-based string band making […]