Friday evening, February 26, 7:00 pm Zoom Event! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81338333362?pwd=a3Q5OVhYNzdEYkhrRis5YlJoK2RQdz09 On Friday, February 26, 7:00 pm, Ripley Presents will host an interactive Zoom presentation with Artist/Activist Willie Baronet and his project entitled We Are All Homeless. Willie will offer his passionate reflections, sharing the stories of people on the streets, interweaving them with […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...DON’T MISS OUR ALL-CHURCH DOCUMENTARY WATCH PARTY! Ripley Presents: Artist/Activist Willie Baronet’s Signs of Humanity Friday, February 19, 7:00 pm On Friday evening, 2/19, please join us for an all-church Watch Party – where we can, from the safety of our homes, watch the same film together! The watch party format allows us to communicate […]
Comments Off on Ripley Presents: Artist/Activist Willie Baronet’s Signs of Humanity Continue Reading...Gorgeous Vocals with an Astounding Array of Instruments! Friday, December 11, 2020, 7:30 PM Special Announcement! CHANGE OF VENUE: Ripley Presents Atwater-Donnelly A Special Holiday LIVE ZOOM CONCERT – FREE OF CHARGE Gorgeous Vocals with an Astounding Array of Instruments! Friday, December 11, 2020, 7:30 PM EST Unfortunately, Atwater-Donnelly will not be with us […]
Comments Off on Ripley Presents Atwater-Donnelly: A Special Holiday Zoom Concert Continue Reading...Where the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul! Friday, November 20, 2020 at 7:30 PM You are invited to a Special LIVE STREAM concert, featuring HANK WONDER. Watch from home or join us in the parking lot of First Congregational Church (weather permitting) for a spirited and fun live stream concert […]
Comments Off on Ripley Presents Hank Wonder, A Special Live Stream Continue Reading...Tuesday, July 14 at 7 pm An invitation to summer prayer- to pray what is on your heart. Designed as a contemplative practice for times of uncertainty, anxiety and grief. A time to connect deeply to the love, grace, and serenity that God offers us. “Whoever enters into God’s rest strive to enter into that rest” […]
Comments Off on Healing Circle Continue Reading...Join Christine Tresselt via Zoom for two opportunities to practice together. At 10:00 am, a 30-minute Chair Yoga will begin, followed by Gentle Yoga at 10:45 am. We are using just one Zoom link for both meetings. You may choose one or stay for both. CHAIR YOGA: Find a comfortable chair, preferably without arms […]
Comments Off on Divine Yoga on Tuesday Mornings! Continue Reading...Our second Tuesday with Jesus is coming up on March 10th. About 20 of us gathered in Ripley for centering prayer and then went up to the Tucker Room for a delicious soup supper accompanied by Rev. Will reading the first chapter of On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old by Parker Palmer. He, […]
Comments Off on Tuesdays with Jesus Continues Continue Reading...Our long awaited Ripley Entrance handicapped door is almost ready. Preparation for the doorway at the top of the ramp from the Vine Street parking lot is taking place today (Thursday, February 20). The old doors will remain in place until the brand new door is installed on Monday, February 24. As you may […]
Comments Off on Ripley Chapel Renovation News Continue Reading...Join us for a brief service in a candle-lit Ripley Chapel to begin Lent this Wednesday at 7 pm. The service is a time of preparation and reflection for the 40 days to come when we remember our human mortality and dependence upon God. We’ll gather in the round and share in scripture, song, and […]
Comments Off on Ash Wednesday Service Feb 26, 2020 Continue Reading...Saturday March 14, 2020 10 am to 2 pm at First Congregational Church, 21 Church Street, Winchester. The Beatitudes are a doorway to contemplation. Reflection, conversation and prayer around a beautiful gospel passage. Retreat sponsored by the Health & Wellness Ministry at First Congregational Church of Winchester, 21 Church Street. “Connecting faith and well-being, mind, […]
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