Dear lover of art, It’s been a long two years since we were last able to celebrate Art in August in Winchester. Finally, we are back! We are celebrating not just the return of this month-long festival of art in the shops of our downtown Cultural District, but also the growing number of cultural […]
Comments Off on Art in August Continue Reading...To the First Congregational Church in Winchester (FCCW) community, current and former youth, and friends and family of Judy’s: You are cordially invited to Judy’s Farewell Celebration! It will take place in Chidley Hall at FCCW on Saturday June 11, 2022 from 5 to 7 PM. The event will feature speakers, presentations, entertainment, […]
Comments Off on Invitation to Judy Arnold’s Farewell Celebration! Continue Reading...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 […]
Comments Off on Join Us for our 182nd Annual Meeting after worship in the Sanctuary and livestream Continue Reading...The longer we stay shut in, the more we’ll be using our computers, and the more likely to have to use them in unfamiliar ways (videoconferencing, for example). Which in turn means technical hiccups will pop up. Of course, there are scads of online/telephone resources for help with operating and fixing computers (YouTube DIY […]
Comments Off on Human Help for Computer Problems Continue Reading...Our Lenten season began on February 26, forty days before Easter, this year celebrated on April 12. Interestingly, Easter is a “moveable feast” whose date is calculated by the lunar calendar. Our world is more accustomed to the “fixed” solar calendar, so Easter offers us a challenge from the beginning, since it cannot be “nailed down” […]
Comments Off on Lent: An Invitation To A Deeper Spirituality Continue Reading...The Service of Light is one way our church family remembers those who experience a loss of joy this holiday season. Designed to move from darkness to hope, the music, readings and candle lighting in the warmth of community open us to God’s quiet presence. We pray that our lives will be graced with the true gifts of the season, a peace which surpasses all understanding; Love Divine and encouragement that sustains us though the longest night.
Comments Off on Service of Light 2019 Continue Reading...The second Friday of every month the youth gather after school to make 50-75 sandwiches for the Outdoor church. They join forces with Temple Shir Tikvah and deliver them to the people of Cambridge. Click the following to sign up to donate items or to make sandwiches (Ingredient Donations) To sign up to hand out […]
Comments Off on Outdoor Church on December 13 and 14 Continue Reading...Coming Soon in January and February, Starting Jan 14 Tuesdays Jan 14, 21, 28 and Feb 4, 11, 18 Day Time Class – 11:30 AM-1 PM, led by Rev. Will Burhans Evening Class – 6:30 PM-8 PM, led by Rev. Judy Arnold For six weeks, we will be offering both an evening class and a […]
Comments Off on Introduction to the New Testament Continue Reading...Advent begins and FCCW is now over 75% toward its 2020 Pledge Goal! The FCCW Financial Resources Ministry is hoping that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and we’re very excited about the start of Advent. It is the time of year when many reflect on the special things that we are thankful for…family, health, […]
Comments Off on 2020 Pledge Goal: Dec. 1 Update Continue Reading...It is the irrational season, when Love blooms bright and wild. Had Mary been filled with reason, there’d have been no room for the child. —Madeline L’Engle Pondering my favorite Advent poem this year, I am convicted more deeply by the words, “No room for the child.” Realizing there is much for me to do […]
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