The First Parish of Stow and Acton will be offering, “Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life,” an opportunity for education, connection and spiritual growth. Using Karen Armstrong’s new book, Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life, we’ll explore the great teachings of compassion from many different sources and work to cultivate, the practice of compassion in our everyday lives. The 12 sessions will be led by the Rev. Tom Rosiello, minister of the First Parish of Stow And Acton. Each month participants will read one chapter of this book and come together to discuss the material and share thoughts on how they might put the teachings into practice in their own life. The group is open to those from all religious traditions and those who do not practice a religion. This program is part of an international effort to activate the Golden Rule globally and joins with other groups around the world to foster a greater understanding of compassion, and cultivate and practice of compassion in individual and community life.
WHERE: At The First Parish of Stow and Acton, 353 Great Road (at the intersection of
routes 117 & 62 in the center of Stow) Stow, MA 011775
WHEN: One Tuesday evening per month, (generally the 4th Tuesday) from 7 to 9 PM beginning September 27. Other dates: October 25, November 22, December 20, January 31, February 27, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 26, July 24 and August 28. (December 20 is the third Tuesday).
TEXT: Twelve Steps to A Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong available at a discounted price from the church office or after worship on Sunday morning (while they last) or from most bookstores.
The course will be introduced at both worship services (9 & 11 AM) on Sunday, September 18, at The First Parish of Stow and Acton. That morning Rev. Rosiello will preach a sermon entitled “My Religion is Kindness.” The Service will include music and readings about kindness and compassion from several different religious traditions. All are most welcome.
HOW TO REGISTER
Fill out the online form below or sign-up at the coffee hour after both Sunday morning services at the church. You can also register by calling the church office at 978~897~8149.
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