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		<title>All Souls/All Saints Death Over Pizza on Sunday, November 1</title>
		<link>https://fcc-winchester.com/latest-news/all-souls-all-saints-death-over-pizza-on-sunday-november-1/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Marino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:54:15 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Grieving in Community]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Death Café is an international movement based around open and honest conversations on death and dying. On Sunday, November 1, we will divide into groups in the Tucker Room and share our personal experiences and responses to death and dying. Speaking openly and honestly about our fears, sorrows, concerns, and hopes helps us prepare to [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>SoulCollage® Workshop SATURDAY, October 31, 9:00 am – Noon</title>
		<link>https://fcc-winchester.com/latest-news/soulcollage-workshop-saturday-october-31-900-am-noon/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Marino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ripley]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage® facilitator, will guide a morning of creative spiritual practice &#8211; Saturday, October 31, 9:00 am – noon. This workshop is designed for both newcomers and those with previous SoulCollage® experience. SoulCollage® is an art collage process for accessing your intuitive wisdom. Even though this is an “art project,” it is [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Soul-Collage-October-2026.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-27919 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Soul-Collage-October-2026.jpg?resize=738%2C369&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="738" height="369" data-id="27919" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Soul-Collage-October-2026.jpg?w=833&amp;ssl=1 833w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Soul-Collage-October-2026.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Soul-Collage-October-2026.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w" sizes="(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px" /></a>Jane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage® facilitator, will guide a morning of creative spiritual practice &#8211; Saturday, October 31, 9:00 am – noon. This workshop is designed for both newcomers and those with previous SoulCollage® experience.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">SoulCollage® is an art collage process for accessing your intuitive wisdom. Even though this is an “art project,” it is accessible, and anyone can do it. You don’t need to be an artist to create beautiful SoulCollage® cards with rich meaning and messages for your life. </span></p>
<p><b>All materials and instruction are included</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to inspire your creative journey. Using scissors, glue, images, photos, and 8” X 5” mat board, you will be led on a path of self-discovery. We are all born creative and spend our adult lives separating ourselves from that natural spark. </span><b>No art experience necessary. If you have attended in the past, please feel free to participate!</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">SoulCollage® offers grace-filled, quiet space to fuel our own forgotten flow of calm and creativity during a hectic time.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You must register to attend. To register for the workshop, </span><b>please contact Jane Ring Frank at 857-919-0983 or at <a href="mailto:jane@fcc-winchester.org">jane@fcc-winchester.org</a>.</b> <b>REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS. </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although there is no charge for the workshop, a freewill offering will be taken. All materials, snacks, and drinks are included. </span></p>
<blockquote><p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Using intuition, imagination, creativity and some discipline, your story can be revealed. You can then more easily honor it, understand it, and share it.” </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (Seena Frost, founder, SoulCollage®)</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">IMPORTANT NOTE: Ripley Chapel can be found at First Congregational Church, Winchester, 21 Church St. The entry to the building is located on the Vine Street side of the church. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please use the accessible ramp entrance, and Ripley Chapel will be directly to your right as you enter the building.</span></p>
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		<title>Divine Yoga in Ripley Chapel</title>
		<link>https://fcc-winchester.com/latest-news/divine-yoga-in-ripley-chapel/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Marino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:35:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Divine Yoga with Christine Tresselt starts Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 9:30 am in Ripley Chapel. This is a community practice, meant for all levels of yogis. Bring your mat and any props for comfort as we move through a 40-minute, gentle flow. A chair practice will also be offered as an option. Following the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/divine-yoga-fccw.png?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-27761" src="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/divine-yoga-fccw.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="300" height="300" data-id="27761" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/divine-yoga-fccw.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/divine-yoga-fccw.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/divine-yoga-fccw.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/divine-yoga-fccw.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/divine-yoga-fccw.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Divine Yoga with Christine Tresselt starts Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 9:30 am in Ripley Chapel. This is a community practice, meant for all levels of yogis. Bring your mat and any props for comfort as we move through a 40-minute, gentle flow. A chair practice will also be offered as an option. Following the practice there will be an optional, 15-minute guided meditation for anyone that is interested.</p>
<p>Contact Christine at <a href="mailto:cgtresselt@gmail.com">cgtresselt@gmail.com</a> with any questions.</p>
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		<title>Prepare Enrich</title>
		<link>https://fcc-winchester.com/latest-news/prepare-enrich/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Marino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Could you benefit from some intentional work on your relationship? Consider engaging in the PREPARE/ENRICH Process. Rev. Burhans is trained and experienced in the relationship assessment process known as Prepare/Enrich. Over the course of his ministry, he has walked many engaged couples through conversations about their relationship leading up to their weddings and is offering [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/prepare-logo.png?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-27640 size-full alignleft" src="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/prepare-logo.png?resize=738%2C86&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="738" height="86" data-id="27640" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/prepare-logo.png?w=789&amp;ssl=1 789w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/prepare-logo.png?resize=300%2C35&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/prepare-logo.png?resize=768%2C90&amp;ssl=1 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px" /></a>Could you benefit from some intentional work on your relationship?</p>
<p>Consider engaging in the <a href="https://www.prepare-enrich.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-link-type="web">PREPARE/ENRICH</a> Process.</p>
<p>Rev. Burhans is trained and experienced in the relationship assessment process known as Prepare/Enrich. Over the course of his ministry, he has walked many engaged couples through conversations about their relationship leading up to their weddings and is offering to do the same for couples whether they are preparing for marriage or have been married many years.</p>
<p>Prepare/Enrich is an effective research-proven assessment that empowers couples to learn about their relationship, become conscious of areas of growth, and develop further relationship skills to foster meaningful positive change. The process involves between 4 to 8 hour-long conversations (either in person or on Zoom) and further engaging at-home worksheets for couples which offer deeper insight and understanding. To learn more about this offering from your Lead Pastor feel free to reach out to him at <a href="mailto:will@fcc-winchester.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-link-type="email">will@fcc-winchester.org</a></p>
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		<title>Easter Lilies Deliveries 2026</title>
		<link>https://fcc-winchester.com/latest-news/easter-lilies-deliveries-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Marino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sign up to deliver a little Easter joy to our church friends! Deliver Easter lilies between Sunday, April 5 and Saturday, April 11. You can find the Easter lilies in the Sanctuary near/on the chancel altar. After you sign up, Rev. Will Burhans will pair you with a delivery recipient. Please contact him with questions.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Open Sans'; color: black;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easter-lilies-2026-png.png?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-27252 size-medium" src="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easter-lilies-2026-png.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easter-lilies-2026-png.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easter-lilies-2026-png.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easter-lilies-2026-png.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easter-lilies-2026-png.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easter-lilies-2026-png.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></span><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A5AF2BA5FCC43-63269384-easter#/"><strong><span style="color: #55a367;">Sign</span> <span style="color: #55a367;">up</span><span style="color: #55a367;"> to deliver a little Easter joy to our church friends</span></strong></a><strong>!</strong> Deliver Easter lilies between Sunday, April 5 and Saturday, April 11. You can find the Easter lilies in the Sanctuary near/on the chancel altar. After you sign up, Rev. Will Burhans will pair you with a delivery recipient. Please <a href="mailto:will@fcc-winchester.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span style="color: #55a367;">contact him</span></b></a> with questions.</p>
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		<title>Collaborative Problem Solving: Curiosity Over Conflict</title>
		<link>https://fcc-winchester.com/latest-news/collaborative-problem-solving-curiosity-over-conflict/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Marino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Health &#38; Wellness Ministry presents an Eleventh Hour talk, Collaborative Problem Solving: Curiosity Over Conflict Sunday, April 19 after worship in the Palmer Room Our speaker, Lizzie Linn, is returning to FCCW after her well-attended talk last spring, Mindfulness: Practice Being Present. We hope you can join us after the service on Sunday, April 19, to hear [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Health &amp; Wellness Ministry presents an Eleventh Hour talk, <em>Collaborative Problem Solving: Curiosity Over Conflict<br />
Sunday, April 19 after worship in the Palmer Room</em></p>
<p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Health-Ministrys-11th-Hour-Website-scaled.png?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-large wp-image-27249" src="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Health-Ministrys-11th-Hour-Website.png?resize=738%2C415&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="738" height="415" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Health-Ministrys-11th-Hour-Website-scaled.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Health-Ministrys-11th-Hour-Website-scaled.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Health-Ministrys-11th-Hour-Website-scaled.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Health-Ministrys-11th-Hour-Website-scaled.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Health-Ministrys-11th-Hour-Website-scaled.png?resize=2048%2C1151&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Health-Ministrys-11th-Hour-Website-scaled.png?w=1476&amp;ssl=1 1476w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Health-Ministrys-11th-Hour-Website-scaled.png?w=2214&amp;ssl=1 2214w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px" /></a></p>
<p>Our speaker, Lizzie Linn, is returning to FCCW after her well-attended talk last spring, M<em>indfulness: Practice Being Present</em>. We hope you can join us after the service on Sunday, April 19, to hear her thoughts and guidance on this timely topic.</p>
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		<title>Maundy Thursday/Good Friday Vigil</title>
		<link>https://fcc-winchester.com/latest-news/maundy-thursday-good-friday-vigil/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Marino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our annual Maundy Thursday to Good Friday Prayer Vigil is quickly arriving and we&#8217;d like to invite you to sign up for a time slot to maintain prayer in the sanctuary from 9pm Thursday night through 12pm Friday (April 2-3). For those who have not participated before, an hour in the quiet and darkened sanctuary is a [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/vigil.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6986" src="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/vigil.jpg?resize=225%2C300&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/vigil.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/vigil.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/vigil.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>Our annual Maundy Thursday to Good Friday Prayer Vigil is quickly arriving and we&#8217;d like to invite you to<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094AACAD22A7F94-62294482-2026#/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>sign up for a time slot</strong></a> to maintain prayer in the sanctuary from 9pm Thursday night through 12pm Friday (April 2-3). For those who have not participated before, an hour in the quiet and darkened sanctuary is a powerful way to remember Christ&#8217;s passion and death, to pray for the life of this troubled world, to participate in a communal round-the-clock prayer and to prepare oneself for the coming celebration of Easter. Please consider <strong><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094AACAD22A7F94-62294482-2026#/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signing up</a></strong> for an hour.</p>
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		<title>Ashes To-Go</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Marino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you are unable to attend our evening Ash Wednesday Taizé service, please connect with Rev. Will and Rev. Maeve to receive ashes on the morning or afternoon of February 18 at home.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ashes-to-go-2026.png?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-26941" src="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ashes-to-go-2026.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1" alt="Ashes to go" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ashes-to-go-2026.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ashes-to-go-2026.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ashes-to-go-2026.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ashes-to-go-2026.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ashes-to-go-2026.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>If you are unable to attend our evening Ash Wednesday Taizé service, please connect with <a href="mailto:will@fcc-winchester.org">Rev. Will</a> and <a href="mailto:maeve@fcc-winchester.org">Rev. Maeve</a> to receive ashes on the morning or afternoon of February 18 at home.</p>
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		<title>FCCW Family Night</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Marino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; When:  Friday, February 27, 2026 5:30 &#8211; 7:00 PM Where: First Congregational Church Who:  Parents, Grandparents, Kids Join us for an evening of fellowship, faith, and fun for the whole family! Adults will have a chance to connect with each other and talk about faith at home, while kids enjoy a movie night complete [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><b>When</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">:  Friday, February 27, 2026 5:30 &#8211; 7:00 PM</span></p>
<p><b>Where</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: First Congregational Church</span></p>
<p><b>Who</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">:  Parents, Grandparents, Kids</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us for an evening of fellowship, faith, and fun for the whole family! Adults will have a chance to connect with each other and talk about faith at home, while kids enjoy a movie night complete with pizza, popcorn, and fun.</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Movie &amp; Pizza for Kids &#8211; Chidley Hall</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Appetizer Potluck, Fellowship &amp; Faith for Adults &#8211; Palmer Room</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions? Ask </span><a href="mailto:maggie@fcc-winchester.org"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maggie</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or a member of the Children &amp; Youth Faith Formation Ministry</span></p>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyQU_VV1z8gdY6b7TyiXGqMsyClmau7CrKZQ2Q1TE1YZvvPw/viewform"><span style="font-weight: 400;">RSVP Today!</span></a></p>
<p>Download the Event Poster Here:<a href="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Family-Night-22726-Instagram-Post-45-1.png?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-26868" src="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Family-Night-22726-Instagram-Post-45-1.png?resize=738%2C922&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="738" height="922" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Family-Night-22726-Instagram-Post-45-1.png?w=2025&amp;ssl=1 2025w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Family-Night-22726-Instagram-Post-45-1.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Family-Night-22726-Instagram-Post-45-1.png?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Family-Night-22726-Instagram-Post-45-1.png?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Family-Night-22726-Instagram-Post-45-1.png?resize=1229%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1229w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Family-Night-22726-Instagram-Post-45-1.png?resize=1639%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1639w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Family-Night-22726-Instagram-Post-45-1.png?w=1476&amp;ssl=1 1476w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px" /></a></p>
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		<title>Epiphany Celebration</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Marino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:17:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 5 pm in the Tucker Room Our annual Epiphany Celebration will take place on Sunday, January 4 at 5 PM. We invite you to bring your friends, family, and neighbors, plus a potluck plate or dish to share. All ages are welcome for the dinner and the candlelit walk through the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sunday, Jan 4, 2026</p>
<p>5 pm in the Tucker Room</p>
<p>Our annual Epiphany Celebration will take place on Sunday, January 4 at 5 PM. We invite you to bring your friends, family, and neighbors, plus a potluck plate or dish to share. All ages are welcome for the dinner and the candlelit walk through the church.<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-26719 size-medium" src="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Epiphany-Celebration-Presentation-43.png?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Epiphany-Celebration-Presentation-43.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Epiphany-Celebration-Presentation-43.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Epiphany-Celebration-Presentation-43.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Epiphany-Celebration-Presentation-43.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Epiphany-Celebration-Presentation-43.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Epiphany-Celebration-Presentation-43.png?w=1476&amp;ssl=1 1476w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
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