News

This is a chronological list of all news articles starting with the most future event.

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Candle Lighting Vigil Service

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Thursday, June 16th, 2016 - 7:00PM

We are all deeply saddened and outraged by the horrible violence in Orlando and our hearts go out to all the victims and their families. Many of us, especially those who are GLBT, are feeling fear and concern about violence against the gay community. Many are also frustrated because we see the fire of hate being fueled against Muslims.   

At times like this it is important to come together—to share our feelings, to remember the lives lost, to speak out against hate and violence, and to stand in solidarity with those directly affected by this attack, the GLBT... Read more

FPC Community Yard Sale

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Saturday, June 11th, 2016 - 8:30AM to 1:00PM

The FPC Community Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, June 11 from 8:30 AM–1PM. There will be multiple sellers, offering a wide variety of items than are found at a typical household yard sale. Items are likely to include clothes, household wares, toys, sports equipment, and books. The sale will be held in the church parking lot, unless it rains, in which case it will be held indoors. Read more

FPC Guest Table, Community Dinner

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Friday, June 3rd, 2016 - 5:30PM

FPC Guest Table serves a community dinner on the first Friday of each month at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton. We welcome everyone from Stow, and its surrounding towns, who are looking for a sense of community, or just want a change of atmosphere.

Our next meal will be offered Friday, June 3, from 5:30-6:30 PM. There’s no charge for dinner, but donations are gratefully accepted. Dinners will be nut free, with gluten-free and dairy-free options available. Our facilities are wheelchair accessible. 

We are in constant need of volunteers, and you do... Read more

FPC Annual Plant Sale

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Sunday, May 8th, 2016 - 10:00AM to 1:00PM

Surprise Mom with a new addition for the garden! Come visit the FPC Plant Sale on Sunday, May 8th from 10 AM–1 PM. Choose from a selection of shrubs, small trees, ground cover, herbs, perennials, annuals, and garden-related items. The sale will take place rain or shine in the church parking lot. Proceeds benefit the church Read more

Joani Geltman: Parenting Expert

Submitted by jstadolnik on

Saturday, May 7th, 2016 - 6:30PM to 9:00PM

Calling all Parents, Grandparents, Teachers, Mentors and others who have tweens and teens in their lives.

If you spend time in the challenging world of adolescents, and want to know how to survive these years, you will be pleased to hear that First Parish Church is sponsoring a presentation featuring Joani Geltman, a prominent parenting expert and author of the best selling book, A Survival Guide To Parenting Teens.

Ms. Geltman will present an evening of useful, 'been there' information that helps everyone take away strategies for dealing with tweens and... Read more

FPC Guest Table, Community Dinner

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Friday, May 6th, 2016 - 5:30PM

FPC Guest Table serves a community dinner on the first Friday of each month at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton. We welcome everyone from Stow, and its surrounding towns, who are looking for a sense of community, or just want a change of atmosphere.

Our next meal will be offered Friday, May 6, from 5:30-6:30 PM. There’s no charge for dinner, but donations are gratefully accepted. Dinners will be nut free, with gluten-free and dairy-free options available. Our facilities are wheelchair accessible. 

There is no charge for the dinner, but donations... Read more

FPC Auction 2016 ~ Cruising the FPSea!

Submitted by jstadolnik on

Saturday, April 9th, 2016 - 6:15PM to 8:00PM

You can cruise down a river,

You can cruise on a lake,

You can cruise on the ocean, but make no mistake,

The very best cruising, and we’re sure you’ll agree,

Is the cruise to the Auction at FPC!

Childcare will be provided.
 
... Read more

Mo Kenney

Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 - 7:30PM

Her songs have won multiple awards, including the East Coast Music Award for Pop Recording of the Year in both 2014 and 2015.  Her song “I Faked It” won the folk division in the 2015 U.S.A. Songwriting Competition and she has been nominated for a fresh crop of prizes in 2016 for her new CD, In My Dreams.

She is known for her lyrical prowess and engaging stage presence.

“Folk, pop, scuzzy rock – she is clearly poised and ready to pounce.” Tony Clayton-Lea, The Irish Times

“In My Dreams is a confident,... Read more

FPC Guest Table, Community Dinner

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Friday, April 1st, 2016 - 5:30PM

FPC Guest Table serves a community dinner on the first Friday of each month at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton. We welcome everyone from Stow, and its surrounding towns, who are looking for a sense of community, or just want a change of atmosphere.

Our next meal will be offered Friday, April 1, from 5:30-6:30 PM. There’s no charge for dinner, but donations are gratefully accepted. Dinners will be nut free, with gluten-free and dairy-free options available. Our facilities are wheelchair accessible. 

There is no charge for the dinner, but donations... Read more

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