Category Archives: Ripley

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  Divine Yoga on Tuesday Mornings!

  Posted on March 23, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, Spiritual Practice

    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 […]

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  Tuesdays with Jesus Continues

  Posted on March 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Spiritual Practice

  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, […]

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  Ripley Chapel Renovation News

  Posted on February 20, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley

  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 […]

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  Ash Wednesday Service Feb 26, 2020

  Posted on February 20, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, Worship

  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 […]

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  The Open Door of Blessing: A Contemplative Lenten Retreat

  Posted on February 11, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice

  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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  Ripley Chapel Presents: Cris Williamson The Changer and the Changed

  Posted on February 10, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley

  Friday, March 6, 2020, 7:30 PM A Special concert in celebration of the renovation of Ripley Chapel. *****SOLD OUT*****   Please join us for a dynamic and inspiring evening that celebrates the 45th anniversary of Cris Williamson’s ground-breaking and critically acclaimed album, “The Changer and the Changed.” Decades before indie labels were the norm, and […]

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  Ripley Chapel Art Exhibit

  Posted on February 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley

  Friday, January 31, Ripley Chapel transformed once again – this time to an art space. Our first Art exhibit is entitled Through an Open Window. Five church members and friends of the church are exhibiting their work. The pieces include mosaic, fabric, oil and acrylic and even a painting on glass. We had a lively and […]

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  Ripley Presents: All About Love: A Valentine’s Day Cabaret Concert

  Posted on January 27, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley

  Ute Gfrerer and Scott Nicholas bring sultry to Cupid’s Special Day. Friday, February 14, 2020, 7:30 PM Tonight’s Concert is SOLD OUT     A Special Cabaret Concert featuring Ute Gfrerer. Please join us in the newly renovated Ripley Chapel for a dynamic and inspiring evening that features acclaimed international songstress Ute Gfrerer, with local […]

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  Ripley Presents: “Through an Open Window”

  Posted on January 17, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ripley

  If you were unable to attend on Friday evening, January 31, please plan to stop by Ripley Chapel – the exhibit will be hung until February 14, 2020-it will be open weekdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Friday, January 31, 2020, 7:00 PM A Special Art Opening in celebration of the renovation of Ripley […]

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  The Quiet of Ripley Chapel at Daybreak

  Posted on January 14, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Spiritual Practice

  We have been gathering at 6:30 am on Wednesdays for Centering Prayer in Ripley Chapel. We begin in dark and quiet with a few candles lit and after the 20 minutes of silence the quiet space is illuminated with the light of a new day, our souls with the light of God’s Spirit. It is a beautiful […]

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