Category Archives: Worship
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Join Us for Welcoming Sunday Worship (September 7, 2025) in the Sanctuary at 10 am
Posted on September 5, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipI am looking forward to being with you all for the next six weeks. I have enjoyed getting to know the church staff already! This Sunday we will hear the text in Luke that talks of discipleship. Jesus asks his disciples to be willing to let go. Jesus reminds us that we are not in […]
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Calling All Ringers and Singers
Posted on September 2, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, WorshipIt is hard to believe that summer days are drawing to a close. I am excited to begin my 23rd year at the church, and I look forward to another year of collaboration with the choir, organist, Jeffrey Mead, soloists, Susan K. Navien and Peter Owens, Carilloneers, the Ripley Presents roster, the youth, the ministerial […]
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Join the Choir!
Posted on September 1, 2025 by Nancy in Latest News, WorshipDo you enjoy belting out tunes in the car? Has someone told you have a nice singing voice? Or maybe you played an instrument as a kid and miss your musical side? If any of this sounds like you, you should join our choir! The choir is open to anyone from middle school age on […]
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Join Us for Our Last Summer Worship in Ripley (August 31, 2025)
Posted on August 28, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, WorshipThis Sunday, Branda Wilhoite is our lay preacher. Branda Wilhoite and her husband, Randy, moved to Winchester in 1997 and joined the church a few years later. They have three children: Jack, Henry and Grace. Branda retired from her career in the biopharma industry last year and is enjoying time with her family, gardening, practicing […]
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Join Us This Week in Worship in Ripley Chapel at 10 am
Posted on August 21, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipRev. Maeve Hammond is our preacher this Sunday. Rev. Maeve joined the loving and nurturing community of FCCW in 2022. She and her wife, Flo, live in Jamaica Plain with their cat, Thor. Maeve’s meaning in life is to listen to God’s voice and try to make the world a safer, more peaceful, and better […]
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Sign Up for the Welcome Back Picnic!
Posted on August 19, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, WorshipCome together with friends, family, and neighbors for the annual fall church picnic on Sunday, September 7 after worship. Enjoy laughter, connection, and a bouncy house for the kiddos! The church will provide sandwiches and water but we are asking folks to bring a drink, side, or dessert to share. Not a cook? Consider signing up […]
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Join Us for Worship in Ripley Chapel This Sunday at 10 am (July 27, 2025)
Posted on July 24, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, WorshipThis Sunday, Aaron Kneiss is our lay preacher. In Aaron’s own words, “I’m a Sr Director of Product Management for a HR software company. My family and I have been part of the FCCW Church for more than 10 years. I’m starting to serve on the leadership committee this fall.” Aaron will preach on Genesis […]
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Join us for Worship This Sunday in Ripley Chapel at 10 am (July 20, 2025)
Posted on July 17, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, WorshipThis Sunday, Laurie Roby is our lay preacher. In Laurie’s own words, “I have been a member of FCCW for 42 years. Originally from southern California, I have, over the years, migrated east with stops in Oklahoma, Missouri, Rhode Island and a brief stint in London following college. I have 2 children, Helen and George […]
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday (June 29, 2025)
Posted on June 26, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipJoin us for worship this week at 10am in Ripley Chapel or on our live stream. We walk the line between the personal and the political as we reflect on “freedom” this Sunday. Three prepositions modify the word “freedom” and make it come to life as both our birthright and our vision. Rev. Jonathan Goodell will be preaching, Rev. […]
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Meet our Sabbatical Coverage Pastor: Rev. Emily Kellar
Posted on June 17, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipWe want to welcome Rev. Emily Kellar to our congregation as a coverage pastor during Rev. Burhans’ sabbatical from July 1st through October 12th. Rev. Kellar will be on-call when needed for July and August while Rev. Maeve and Maggie Keeler continue to be available throughout the week and lead worship on summer Sundays. Then Rev. Kellar will […]
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