Category Archives: Worship

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  Ashes To-Go

  Posted on February 10, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  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.

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  Ash Wednesday Taizé

  Posted on February 9, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, Worship

  Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM in Ripley Chapel   Live in-person ONLY from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. First Congregational Church offers a poignant and meditative Ash Wednesday service, featuring the ecumenical prayers and music of France’s Taizé community. All denominations are welcome. As Lent begins, please join us […]

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  Lenten Devotionals and Tuesdays with Jesus

  Posted on February 9, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small Groups, Worship

  The start of Lent is right around the corner. This year we are making Lenten Devotionals available to you both in hard copy or as a pdf. The devotionals are called Discipleship in a Divided Age: A Lenten Journey Through Matthew’s Gospel. They do a beautiful job of offering daily thoughtful reflections that will surely […]

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  2nd Wednesday Bible Study

  Posted on February 9, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Worship

  Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7 pm on Zoom Join us from the comfort of your own home and computer for an hour of meaningful engagement with the scripture focused on the coming Sunday’s scripture text. This week we’ll consider the Transfiguration passages from Matthew 4 and Luke 9 which is always the preparatory text for […]

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  Jazz Sunday & Souper Bowl (February 8, 2026)

  Posted on February 6, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  This Sunday, the Jazz Band returns for a soulful service! Our lectionary readings come from Psalms and 1 Corinthians. We will meditate on this verse: “The Spirit searches everything, including the depths of God.” Music, prayer, worship, fellowship. We hope to see you in person or online. If you are worshiping with us in person, […]

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  Souper Bowl Food Drive February 8, 2026

  Posted on February 4, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, Youth

  Celebrate the Superbowl by giving back to community this year! We invite you to bring canned and non-perishable food to worship on Sunday, February 8. Drop off your donations in one of the red wagons in the church vestibule (the small room before the Sanctuary when you enter through the main church doors). Then, our […]

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  FCCW Family Night

  Posted on February 4, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Worship, Youth

    When:  Friday, February 27, 2026 5:30 – 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 […]

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  Join us for Worship & Communion This Sunday at 10 am (February 1, 2026)

  Posted on January 30, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  We hope the weather holds off again to let us gather for the worship of God on Sunday morning. It’s communion Sunday and the wonderful pianist Scott Nicholas will be accompany us in Jeffrey Mead’s absence. The wisdom of the beatitudes in Matthew and the wisdom of the cross in I Corinthians will focus our […]

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  Jazz Sunday Worship Service- Sermon Title: “Jesus Was Fishing” (January 25, 2026)

  Posted on January 23, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  Come worship with us at 10am this Sunday onsite or online and let the Jazz Band accompany us in our prayer and praise. We continue in this post-Epiphany pre-Lenten season to consider gospel stories of the call of the disciples. This week Jesus calls out to a bunch of fishermen to follow him. We’ll wonder together […]

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  Join Us for Worship This Week as we Honor MLK (January 18, 2026)

  Posted on January 15, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Outreach, Worship

  In worship this Sunday we’ll turn once again our hearts and our attention to God who is above and below all the turmoil of our world and our lives. We’ll listen for the words of scripture and for the words of Martin Luther King Jr. who himself was soaked in the holy Word. We’ll consider […]

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