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A Multifaith Vigil Against Racism

Submitted by Rebecca Stadolnik on

Thursday, January 8th, 2015 - 7:00PM

In response to the recent incidents in Ferguson Missouri, Cleveland Ohio and New York City, members of several local congregations, including St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Acton, South Acton Congregational Church,  Boxborough United Church of Christ and The First Parish of Stow and Acton, Unitarian Universalist invite you to join them for a time of witness against racism.

The vigil will be held at 7pm on Thursday, January 8th at the First Parish Church of Stow and Acton at 353 Great Road in Stow.  We will come together for an interfaith vigil service of... Read more

Awareness Event: “HIGH TEA WITH A HOT TOPIC”

Submitted by jstadolnik on

Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 - 3:00PM

Come learn about sex trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of women in our area on Sunday, November 2nd at 3 pm in an educational forum sponsored by The First Parish Church of Stow and Acton and RIA House, Inc.  Forum speakers will include Kim McLarin, from Channel 2 WGBH’s “Basic Black” and Assistant Professor at Emerson College; State Representative Kate Hogan from the Third Middlesex District (a leader who has brought forth and succeeded in getting legislation passed to fight human trafficking); and Heather Wightman, the Founder and Managing Director... Read more

Free Connector Dedication Celebration Events!

Submitted by Rebecca Stadolnik on

Friday, September 19th, 2014 - 12:00AM to Sunday, September 21st, 2014 - 12:00AM

The First Parish Church of Stow and Acton is hosting a weekend full of FREE events, Sept. 19th through the 21st, to celebrate the dedication of their new “Connector” Building.  Everyone is invited to come and celebrate with us.

Friday, 9/19: 

  • 7:30pm: “Strings and Pipes” in the Sanctuary

The celebration begins with a concert of music for piano, organ, violin, and cello.  Performers include Malcolm Halliday on piano/organ, our own pianist/organist, Sanghee Kim, Yulia Zhuravieva on... Read more

FPC Camping & Canoe Trip

Submitted by jstadolnik on

Friday, July 18th, 2014 - 12:00AM to Sunday, July 20th, 2014 - 11:45PM

Summer is just around the corner, and it wouldn't be complete without the Annual FPC Camping, Kayak and Canoe Trip.  If you plan to attend, please print the form below and return it to Dave Kay or Katy Weeks.

All are welcome! Read more

Plant Sale Springfest Weekend

Submitted by Rebecca Stadolnik on

Sunday, May 18th, 2014 - 11:00AM to 1:00PM

Come visit the Springfest Weekend Plant Sale.  Choose from a selection of perennials, ground cover, herbs, annuals, shrubs, small trees, and garden-related items.  The sale will take place rain or shine in the church parking lot at 353 Great Road (at the intersection of Rts. 117 and 62, next to the Randall Library) and proceeds benefit the church.  For more information call 978-897-8149. Read more

Special Piano Concert Featuring Acton Youth Julian Grabarek

Submitted by Rebecca Stadolnik on

Friday, May 9th, 2014 - 7:00PM

The First Parish Church of Stow and Acton will host a special piano concert featuring Julian Grabarek, performing pieces by Beethoven, Chopin, and Bach.  Julian is a youth attendee of the church who will be traveling to Europe with The New England Conservatory of Music Orchestra this summer and is performing the concert to raise funds to pay for travel expenses.  Donations to support his trip will be gratefully accepted.   Read more

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