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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

FPC Guest Table

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Friday, March 4th, 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, in or out of Stow, whether they’re looking for a sense of community, are feeling lonely, are having some financial difficulties, or just want a change of atmosphere.

Our next meal will be offered Friday, March 4, 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. 

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Cold Chocolate

Saturday, January 30th, 2016 - 7:30PM

Cold Chocolate is creating an exciting and unique new sound in the world of Americana. With original tunes and technical prowess, this four-piece band from Boston is rocking audiences with guitar, banjo, upright bass, percussion, and four-part harmony.

“There is little more I love in life than bluegrass music (Ok, maybe my wife, my cats, and my family and friends). Cold Chocolate plays a style of bluegrass that is so ridiculously good, that I guess I really love Cold Chocolate too. Singer and guitarist, Ethan Robbins has a depth and soul to his voice that blends... Read more

Christmas Vespers Service

Submitted by jstadolnik on

Sunday, December 13th, 2015 - 5:00PM
Featuring Camille Saint Saëns' Christmas Oratorio

This very special Candlelight Vesper service will include a beautiful string orchestra prelude and the Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint Saëns sung by the First Parish Adult Choir with guest soloists and accompanied by a string orchestra and organ. The service will also include carols for all to sing and a reflection on the music offered.  We will conclude the service by remember those affected by terrorist attacks around the world and together pray and sing for peace.  This

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Dan Cloutier

Saturday, November 14th, 2015 - 7:30PM

“Dan Cloutier’s latest CD is a beacon in the storm.  It is an inspiring collection of original songs by Cloutier, chronicling his love of New England, depicted by stormy seas, crashing waves and seagoing captains, along with tales of love and faith.  Cloutier’s gift for storytelling is apparent in the richness of his tales.”  Worcester Magazine

Dan is making a name for himself as an important live act by selling out rooms in the greater Boston area including the famed Club Passim and The Amazing Things Arts Center. He has also had... Read more

Jewelry and Gift Sale This Saturday!

Submitted by Rebecca Stadolnik on

Saturday, November 14th, 2015 - 12:00PM to 3:00PM

Tons of fresh jewelry stock has come in just in time for the holidays! Stop by the Community Room from 12-3 pm on Saturday, November 14th to find great jewelry bargains, as well as some holiday/hostess gifts, such as wine bags, bookmarks, FPC holiday CDs and cards and more! Bring your checkbooks! Read more

NEW2FPC NIGHT

Submitted by jstadolnik on

Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 - 7:30PM

There will be an opportunity to meet with the minister, Tom Rosiello, share your own personal religious journey if you like, ask questions and get to know others in the church.
 
To sign up or if you have questions, please contact Joleen Sullivan, our Welcoming and Membership Coordinator
mdc@fpc-stow-acton.org

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Dagh Dagh Ujala: This Stained Dawn

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 - 7:00PM

This lecture and short play focuses on the personal stories of survivors of the violent partition of India and Pakistan in 1947—the largest mass migration in modern history, and one in which over one million lives were lost. The performance is both an attempt to preserve these stories before a generation of survivors is lost, and also educate people in our own country about a world event that has and continues to have enormous ramifications. This presentation is free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted to help fund the U.S. presentations. FPC’s facilities are... Read more

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