Category Archives: Spiritual Practice
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Response to Supreme Court Ruling
Posted on June 28, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Pastor's BlogDear Congregation, I have been unsure what words I might offer that could be of value in this national moment. I considered just leaving it be and yet conversations over this weekend with women in my life and in our congregation have revealed how gutted, violated, and full of fear many of our sisters and […]
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Invitation to Judy Arnold’s Farewell Celebration!
Posted on May 17, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Environment, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, Small Groups, Spire link, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthTo 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, […]
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Join Us for our 182nd Annual Meeting after worship in the Sanctuary and livestream
Posted on May 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Environment, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Pastor's Blog, Racial Justice, Ripley, Small Groups, Spire link, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthSunday, 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 […]
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What’s the Circle of Love?
Posted on May 11, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spiritual PracticeCome out of the circle of the circle of time and into the circle of love -Rumi Join the Circle of Love in the Reno Garden Around the perimeter of the pond area in the Reno Garden is a circle of memorial bricks, placed there in remembrance of, or to honor, those special people in […]
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Second Wednesday Bible Study
Posted on May 6, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual PracticeWed. May 11, 2022 at 7 pm on Zoom On the second Wednesday of each month there is a Bible Study offered to the congregation. It is an informal group and the ‘members’ vary from month to month. Rev. Judy leads it and each month is a complete session – meaning you can come any month and […]
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Reno Garden Tenth Anniversary Celebration
Posted on April 26, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual PracticeMay 2022 through September 2022 It hardly seems like ten years since the Reno Garden opened and yet it feels like the garden has been part of the life of the church forever. It nestles into the hillside overlooking Wedge Pond as if it’s always been there. The garden has become a part of the church community […]
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Ripley Chapel Healing Circle
Posted on April 19, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipTuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7pm An invitation to pray what is on your heart. A contemplative practice designed for times of uncertainty, anxiety and grief. A time to connect deeply to the love, grace, and serenity that God offers us. A recorded handbell piece will be included to honor the life of Asako Burr. A hybrid […]
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Good Friday Vigil
Posted on April 11, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipThursday, April 14 9 pm – Friday, April 15 12 pm Each year we open the Sanctuary for an overnight Vigil. It has become a sacred moment in preparation for Good Friday and Easter. The Sanctuary will be darkened but still navigable. We begin at 9:00 p.m. following the Maundy Thursday service on April 14. The Vigil […]
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Interfaith Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Peace in Ukraine
Posted on March 25, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Outreach, Spiritual Practice, WorshipWednesday, March 30th 8pm Winchester Town Common Download the Order of Service here: Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Peace in Ukraine
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Easter Sunrise Service at Wright Locke Farm
Posted on March 14, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipSunday, April 17 5:30 am – Sunrise Yoga 5:45 am – Sunrise Service When we sent out our calendar cards we weren’t sure where our Easter Sunrise Yoga and Worship Service would be held. We are happy to report that we will be returning to Wright Locke Farm! They have a beautiful new barn – pictured here – […]
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