Category Archives: Spiritual Practice

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  Christmas on the Common: A Live Nativity Pageant for Children of All Ages

  Posted on December 9, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, Youth

  Sunday, December 19, 2021, 10:00 AM Winchester Town Common This Sunday, December 19, bundle up and join us on the Common for our 10 AM morning worship: a “no-rehearsal” re-telling of the birth of love incarnate. Children of all ages are invited to take their places at the manger in this age-old story of birth […]

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  Service of Light

  Posted on December 2, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Worship, Youth

  Thursday December 16, 2021 at 7 pm in the sanctuary   Rebalance this holiday season. Experience the quiet way Christ enters the heart when pain or grief disrupts life. Remember those whom we hold dear. Discover peace in the face of life changing illness, addiction, depression, broken relationships or financial insecurity. Come with friends and loved […]

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  Women’s Advent Gathering 2021: Becoming the Light

  Posted on November 17, 2021 by Nancy in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice

  For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.  -Amanda Gorman Monday, December 6, 2021, 7:00 PM In the Sanctuary All church women are invited to an Evening of Reflection and Illumination. As a special gift this Advent season, invite your sisters, mothers, […]

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  Weekly Walking Group

  Posted on September 24, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice

  Every Tuesday in Fall at 9am 2 Mayflower Road   “Nature always wears the color of the Spirit.”         R.W. Emerson   In the spirit of community and appreciation of the changing season, Health Ministry is offering a weekly walking group on Tuesday mornings at 9 AM beginning on September 28. We will meet at 2 Mayflower Road in […]

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  Prayer for International Women’s Day

  Posted on March 8, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  We pray in the name of the women in the Old and New Testaments, for women throughout our global community. May the human dignity of all women be respected and may they know justice and peace in their lifetimes. In the name of Esther, who spoke out to save her people, we pray for all […]

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  Tuesdays with Jesus: A Book Read with Soup

  Posted on February 18, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  Starting Tuesday, Feb 23, 6-7pm   This Lent we will continue our tradition of “Tuesdays with Jesus” by reading and discussing a book entitled “Trouble the Water: A Christian Resource for the Work of Racial Justice” while we share soup and bread together. Because we can’t be together in person, here’s how it’ll work this year: […]

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  Ripley Chapel Virtual Healing Circle

  Posted on February 4, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  Tuesday Evening, February 9 at 7 pm An invitation to pray what is on your heart in community. Designed as a contemplative healing practice for those experiencing anxiety including Covid related stresses, grief and for holding dear those who are not with us due to physical distancing or death. Connect deeply to the love, grace, […]

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  Women’s Advent Gathering

  Posted on November 18, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spiritual Practice

  JOY… delivered! A virtual Women’s Advent Gathering All church women are invited to our Annual Gathering and Reflection as we discover the JOY of Advent. Sisters, mothers, daughters, trans and non-binary individuals and friends – near and far – are welcome to join us for a brief respite during this busy season. Monday, December 7, […]

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  Transgender Day of Remembrance

  Posted on November 5, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Spiritual Practice, Worship, Youth

  Vigil Nov. 20 1 pm FCCW Zoom Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence and raises awareness about the violence affecting the transgender community. This year, on the 21st anniversary of this tradition, […]

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  Divine Yoga is Back!

  Posted on October 23, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice

    Chair Yoga   Nourish your mind, body and soul with some Divine Yoga. Join Christine Tresselt for two opportunities to practice yoga together, in community. Invite your family, neighbors, co-workers–it is open to all. Starting October 27th, take a mid-morning break for CHAIR YOGA, every Tuesday from 11:00am until 11:30pm. This can be a nice break, no matter […]

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