Join us on Sunday at 10 am in Ripley Chapel or online for worship! Sarah Gallop will be preaching on the day’s lectionary — Jesus Visits Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42). Her sermon “Educating Martha (and me)” will focus on trying to find the balance between the human tendency to always be “do-ing” and the […]
Our beautiful Ripley Chapel has already been set up and is awaiting your presence for our summer worship services starting Sunday, June 26th at 10am. We have a wonderful slate of preachers from around the congregation and musicians who will offer the word of God in spoken word and song. We won’t have nursery care […]
Sunday, May 15, 2022 Reflection and Renewal “Love one another… for I am making all things new!” ~Jesus Everyone is warmly invited to FCCW’s 182nd annual meeting on Sunday, May 15th, 20221 immediately after worship in the sanctuary and on Livestream. The agenda includes an update on strategic plan initiatives, expressions of gratitude and thanks, and remarks and […]
LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, May 6, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and live streamed from the newly renovated Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. Please join us for an inventive and dynamic evening of chamber music featuring Project EcoMusic, an exciting collaborative of new composers and performers. Project EcoMusic, founded and led […]
Friday, March 18, 2022, 7:30 PM Featuring Sarah Bob, piano; Gabriela Diaz, violin; Aaron Trant, percussion Live in-person and livestreamed from the newly renovated Ripley Chapel Please join us for an inventive and exciting evening of chamber music featuring three of Boston’s most compelling performers, pianist Sarah Bob, violinist Gabriela Diaz, and percussionist Aaron Trant. […]
Join us on Wednesday in Ripley Chapel from 7-7:30 pm for an Ash Wednesday service with special music from Rob Skinner (flute), Beth Welty (violin) and Jane Ring Frank (piano). Chants, special readings and the imposition of ashes will remind us of our mortality, call us towards repentance, and open us to the 40 day […]
What gives me the most hope every day is God’s grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God.” -Rick Warren 7 pm to 7:40 pm on Zoom An invitation to pray what is on your heart. A contemplative practice designed […]
Featuring Daniela Tosic, mezzo soprano & Adriana Ruiz, soprano LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, December 17, 2021, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and live streamed from the newly renovated Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. Please join us for a delightful and poignant evening of seasonal vocal music featuring two of Boston’s most exciting performers, Daniela […]
Regathering Team News November 26, 2021 A few updates on our building safety from the Regathering Team. Key Highlights: As we all move indoors for the winter months, we are staying vigilant about masking, ventilation, and social distancing measures. Our worship and other church activities will continue to require masks and encourage vaccinations. […]
Art Installation by Artist/Activist Willie Baronet Installation on Display November 6-19 Ripley Presents hosted an opening gallery talk with Artist/Activist Willie Baronet and his compelling art installation entitled We Are All Homeless on November 6. View the gallery talk here. Baronet has created exhibits featuring these signs across the U.S. and the UK. The project […]