
This Sunday, we will meditate upon the words of the Prophet Jeremiah (8:18-9:1) and the author of the Gospel of Luke (16:1-13), whose passages ask us: do we hear the cries around us, and, if so, to which do we respond? We will also welcome a daughter of God into the Body of Christ through […]

It was great to see everyone last week and meet a lot of you! In this week’s sermon, I will share with you a story of getting lost when I was very young. The text in Luke is about the shepherd leaving the 99 to go look for the One lost. Jesus challenges us in […]

I 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 […]

It 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 […]

Do 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 […]

This 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 […]

Rev. 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 […]

Come 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 […]

This 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 […]

This 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 […]