News

This is a list of all news items, in reverse order of when they were posted.

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FPC Annual Plant + Jewelry Sale

Saturday, May 18th, 2024 - 9:30AM

Our Annual Plant Sale will take place in front of the carriage shed on Saturday, May 18th, 9:30–11:30 AM. The sale takes place rain or shine. 

We will also be hosting our Famous Jewelry Sale during the same hours in our Community Room. Gently used jewelry make great gifts! 


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Annual FPC Ferry Beach Retreat

Friday, April 26th, 2024 - 4:00PM to Sunday, April 28th, 2024 - 11:00AM

At the end of April, we will gather once again on the beautiful coast of Southern Maine for our annual Retreat at the Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center, a lovely retreat community.

Our Ferry Beach Retreat is a great way to relax, have fun, and get to know your fellow parishioners.

Over the weekend, you can participate in our scheduled group activities where you can learn something new or discuss meaningful topics. For example, we may offer early morning meditation, a discussion group, yoga on the beach or a craft activity, or you may

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FPC Auction 2024 – Olympic Games!

Saturday, April 13th, 2024 - 6:30PM to 9:30PM

ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, BID!

The Online Auction opens on April 7th and runs through April 17th on Auctria – watch for the link!

The Live Auction: Saturday, April 13th, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at FPC

Gather to socialize and partake in light snacks, wine, beer, and soft drinks in the Vestry.  Be challenged with games in the Community Room. Then join up in Fellowship Hall to get down to business (and fun!) of bidding. Childcare will be provided.

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Film Screening and Discussion of Anima

Friday, February 9th, 2024 - 6:45PM

The Arts Committee of First Parish Church of Stow and Acton presents a screening and audio experience of "Anima". In a short musical film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Thom Yorke of Radiohead scores and stars in a mind-bending visual piece. 

We will experience the film two ways—
First by listening to the film with the use of audio descriptions with the music. 
Then by viewing the film and listening to the music. 

We will discuss both experiences, comparing what we created in our heads with what we saw, in hopes that we gain more understanding... Read more

Still Here: A Benefit Concert for the Interfaith Partnership for Refugee Resettlement

Sunday, February 4th, 2024 - 4:00PM

Music of Sorrow, Resilience, and Joy, for clarinet and piano. A sonic exploration of the various shades and colors of sorrow, joy, and resilience – and the ways in which they can intimately intertwine.

Jonathan Russell, clarinet + bass clarinet
Solon Gordon, piano

Admission free. Suggested donation $5-$40. Purchase advanced tickets here.

Join us at First Parish Church of Stow and Acton on Feb. 4th at 4pm for a... Read more

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