News

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The Smack Dabs

Saturday, November 16th, 2024 - 7:30PM

The New Revival Coffeehouse will open its season on November 16 with good-time swing blues music of the 1930’s performed by The Smack Dabs. The Dabs feature the songs of Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy, The Harlem Hamfats, and many other artists from the swing era.

This delightful and timeless genre features a rich variety of musical styles, ranging from mournful blues to joyful celebrations, setting the... Read more

November Game Night!

Friday, November 15th, 2024 - 7:00PM to 9:00PM
All are welcome, kids and adults, to Game Night at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC). For November we will be playing Train of Thought and Time's Up. OR feel free to bring your own game to share.
 
Enjoy free parking, free snacks, and free fun!
 
FPC is a nut-free facility with accessible parking and entry. Questions? Email flyingsheep2010@gmail.com... Read more

DrUUm and Dance Circle

Sunday, November 10th, 2024 - 7:00PM

Second Sundays starting Nov. 10, 7:00–9:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall

Welcome to the FPC & UCMH drUUm-&-dance circle! Bring your joy and your open heart and join us for an evening of hand drumming and dancing around the "fire" circle. Read more

2024 FPC Holiday Gift Drive

Thursday, November 7th, 2024 - 9:00AM to Saturday, December 7th, 2024 - 12:00PM

For more than 15 years, our FPC community has stepped up to buy gifts for children, women and men who are fleeing domestic violence. We started first assisting Renewal House, a shelter for women and children in Roxbury which is connected to the UU Urban Ministry, and on whose board our former minister Tom Rosiello served. When Diane Miller took over this project, we added a second shelter, Voices Against Violence, where Diane had volunteered for years. You can learn more about each of these shelters at these two links—... Read more

Piano Concert: 200 Years of Women Composers

Sunday, October 20th, 2024 - 4:00PM

 

Featuring Trevor Berens, piano. Music includes works by Amy Beach, Clara Schumann, Marti Epstein, and Florence Price. Suggested donation: $5–$40. Tickets available at the door and in advance at Eventbrite.

Trevor Berens presents a concert of music written by women, from 1836 through 2005. The music is as varied as it is beautiful, from Clara Schumann’s early suite of short works inspired by the music of Chopin (“Soirées Musicales... Read more

Open House

Sunday, October 20th, 2024 - 10:00AM

Come discover First Parish Church of Stow & Acton! We're hosting an Open House on Sunday, October 20. Friends/family/community are invited to join us at our 10 AM service. After the service you'll learn more about all that FPC has to offer. Tours will be available along with information on the many programs and groups available, including our Religious Education Program for youth. You will also have a chance to meet with our minister, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Landrum!

Regardless of your theology, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identification, race, or physical... Read more

October Game Night!

Friday, October 18th, 2024 - 7:00PM to 9:00PM
All are welcome, kids and adults, to Game Night at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC). For October we will be playing Don't Go In There and Ghosts Love Candy. OR feel free to bring your own game to share.
 
Enjoy free parking, free snacks, and free fun!
 
FPC is a nut-free facility with accessible parking and entry. Questions? Email flyingsheep2010@gmail.... Read more

Change Is Coming: An Equinox Celebration

Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 - 5:00PM

First Parish Church of Stow & Acton will present an equinox celebration on Sunday, September 22. FPC Music Director Chris Hossfeld will be joined by the FPC Choir and special guests, the bass clarinet ensemble Improbable Beasts.

The event will be a multi-faith service with music focused on finding peace in a time of change. The service begins at 5 p.m. and will be held at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton, 353 Great Rd, Stow MA 01775.  Admission is free.Read more

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