Category Archives: Spire link

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  Introducing the Old Testament

  Posted on June 26, 2018 by Nancy in Adult Ed, Latest News, Small Groups, Spire link

  Coming This Fall! On Tuesday evenings, for 6 weeks in Sep and Oct, we will be offering the second course of the Massachusetts Bible Society’s Exploring the Bible series Introducing the Old Testament. This second course helps you understand the Old Testament in the context of the world in which it was written. The Old […]

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  Prayers for Our Mission to Puerto Rico

  Posted on June 26, 2018 by Nancy in Outreach, Spire link

  Twenty-one members and friends of First Congregational Church in Winchester are going to Puerto Rico from August 4 through August 11 with a group called Experience Mission. They will be lending a hand to a local community near Dorado to help in the rebuilding effort. The devastation to Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria last year, […]

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  Waking Up

  Posted on June 26, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Spire link

  As we enter the summer, we may find ourselves overdue for taking time for rest, relaxation, and recreation. This is a good thing, for the central part of rest for our well-being is not to be ignored. Healthy living includes rest and activity, stillness and movement, silence and sound, shadow and light. May our summer contain both, offering […]

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  Do Yourself a Favor this Summer

  Posted on June 26, 2018 by Nancy in Latest News, Spire link, Worship

  If you haven’t come to a summer worship service, you’ve been missing something special. We still gather in the sanctuary at 10:00 AM. But, the service is shorter and more informal than during the program year. People are casually dressed and relaxed. Fellowship following the service is held in the back of the Sanctuary. So […]

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  One Thing Spoken, Two Things Heard

  Posted on June 26, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Spire link

  Psalm 62 ends with the provocative statement: “One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard; power belongs to you, God, and with you is unfailing love.” As Christians, we would say that the one thing God has spoken, God’s word, is Jesus Christ. And Christ’s life, death and resurrection reveal two things: that […]

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  Cantata Sunday: The World Beloved, A Bluegrass Mass

  Posted on May 16, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Spire link, Worship

  May 20, 2018, 10:00 AM The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass [2007] Music by Carol Barnett (b. 1949); Libretto by Marisha Chamberlin (b. 1952); Scored for Chorus, Soloists and Bluegrass Band (fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, and string bass). Please join us for a very special Cantata Sunday! The Choir will present composer Carol Barnett’s and librettist […]

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  NCIS: New-Comers Information Sessions

  Posted on April 13, 2018 by Nancy in Latest News, Small Groups, Spire link

  April 29 and May 20 If you’d like to learn more about the First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC, or are interested in becoming a member, please join us for one of our informal sharing and informational sessions in Rev. Will’s office, immediately following worship. Children are welcome to come and/or childcare will be provided. […]

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  Spring Tradition of Fellowship and Tea

  Posted on April 13, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups, Spire link

  Wednesday, May 30, 2 PM The Health Ministry is pleased to have the Ministry Team lead an informal discussion of recent church events. Of particular interest are the spring youth trips and the upcoming summer adult mission trip to Puerto Rico. The program will conclude with the music and songs of The Sound of Grace […]

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  May Men’s Group

  Posted on April 13, 2018 by Nancy in Small Groups, Spire link

  Sunday May 13, 7-9 PM 4 Heritage Drive, Woburn (Paul and Lynne Rahmeier’s house) All FCC men and their guests are welcome We discuss matters that are personal and spiritual. Pot-luck beverages or snacks are welcome but not expected. Questions? Contact Chris Noble.

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  A New Client for RIM and Learning More About Hosting

  Posted on April 12, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Outreach, Spire link

  The Refugee Immigration Ministry (RIM) Metro North Cluster has a new client—a young man from Uganda who is seeking asylum in the US. He is currently settling in at a host home provided by a member of the cluster. Hopefully, sometime in the next few months we may be able to invite him to our […]

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