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  • Ripley Presents: Hank Wonder on April 11, 2025

    Posted on April 2, 2025 by in Community, Latest News, Ripley

    Where 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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  • Ripley Presents: An Organ Extravaganza

    Posted on March 15, 2025 by in Latest News, Ripley

    Honoring 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 in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship, Youth

    Saturday, 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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  • SoulCollage® Workshop

    Posted on February 28, 2025 by in Latest News, Ripley, Spiritual Practice, Worship

    Drawing 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 in Latest News, Ripley, Worship

    Wedneday, 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 in Community, Latest News, Ripley

    Friday, 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 in Latest News, Ripley

    LIVE 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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  • Stepping Stones Camp

    Posted on January 10, 2025 by in Community, Latest News, Ripley, Youth

    Program 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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