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

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2022 FPC Holiday Gift Drive

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Saturday, November 5th, 2022 - 9:00AM to Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 - 2:00PM

Every year, FPC collects holiday gifts for the guests of two domestic violence shelters. Santa’s elves will continue on with this tradition this year, although with a few changes due to COVID-19.

Background

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... Read more

Pamela Means presents The Power of the Protest Song: Our Shared History and Present Day

Saturday, October 29th, 2022 - 7:30PM

Part-performance and part-presentation, this family-friendly public event explores the origin stories and lineages of protest songs, how their meanings and effects continue to transform through time and space, and how they have inspired—and continue to inspire—movements and cultural shifts within the realms of racial and social justice.

In addition, Pamela also shares her own experiences with becoming an artist and using her voice. A curated rotating assortment of original songs and select, recognizable covers are... Read more

FPC Famous Apple Pie Sale

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Saturday, September 17th, 2022 - 11:00AM to Sunday, October 9th, 2022 - 1:00PM

FPC's Famous Apple Pies are back! Pie sales will take place for four weekends (Saturdays and Sunday) this fall starting on Saturday, September 17. Pies are still $18 each. 

The FPC Pie Shed will be open on Saturday from 10 AM - 1 PM and Sunday from 11 AM until the pies are sold or 1 PM. The FPC Pie Shed is located at 353 Great Road, Stow, at the intersection of routes 117 and 62. For more information, email applepies@fpc-stow-acton.org. 

Apples for our pies have been generously donated by Shelburne Farm in... Read more

FPC Community Yard Sale

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Saturday, September 17th, 2022 - 9:00AM to 1:00PM
The FPC Community Yard Sale will take place Saturday, September 17 from 9 AM–1PM. There will be multiple sellers, offering a wide variety of items than are found at a typical household yard sale. Items likely to be for sale are costume jewelry, household wares, decorative items, toys, games, sports equipment, clothing, DVDs, and books. The sale will be held outdoors in the church parking lot. Questions can be directed to Sharon (sharonbrownfield@gmail.com), Ellen (e.kisslinger@gmail.com) or Susan (susan.avery@verizon.net). Read more

FPC Guest Table for Aug 2022

Submitted by Hector Constantzos on

Friday, August 12th, 2022 - 5:30PM

Remember gathering around the table with family and friends to enjoy a tasty meal, good company, and great conversation? Please join us Friday, August 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM for our Guest Table dinner. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your friend's family!

COVID Protocols:
We have many filter fans for improved airflow and will have plenty of room for social distancing
We will have three rooms for seating and limit seating to 20 people per room
Please wear a mask, regardless of your immunization status, unless you're seated at your table
... Read more

FPC Guest Table, Community Dinner for July 2022

Submitted by Hector Constantzos on

Friday, July 8th, 2022 - 5:30PM

Summers are all about picnics. This July, FPC Guest Table is hosting one for you. Please join us Friday, July 8, 2022 at 5:30 PM for our Guest Table dinner. We'll be sitting indoors, so please leave your pet ants at home. 

COVID Protocols:
We have many filter fans for improved airflow and will have plenty of room for social distancing
We will have three rooms for seating and limit seating to 20 people per room
Please wear a mask, regardless of your immunization status, unless you're seated at your table
... Read more

FPC Auction 2022 – Garden Party

Submitted by jstadolnik on

Saturday, June 18th, 2022 - 2:00PM to 5:30PM

Wake up and smell the flowers at our Spring Auction Garden Party.  This event will include an on-line silent auction (starting at midnight on June 8 and ending on June 22nd), and a live event on June 18th with both silent auction and live auction opportunities.  We will gather outside to socialize and enjoy the flowers around our lovely campus and to partake in light snacks, wine, beer, and soft drinks.  Then we will head inside to get down to the business of bidding!  The auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and a wonderful time to buy that item you just can’... Read more

Rental Hall - Open House

Submitted by jstadolnik on

Saturday, May 21st, 2022 - 9:30AM to 11:30AM

Planning a Graduation, Shower, or Birthday party? FPC’s Fellowship Hall is a beautiful space that can be rented for events!

Drop and tour our space!  Coincides with Plant Sale - You can see the space and supply your garden in the same trip!

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Bye Bye Gas: Electrifying Your Car and Your Life

Submitted by JanetBeatrice on

Saturday, May 21st, 2022 - 8:00AM

Have you considered buying an electric car? At the next virtual Saturday Morning Breakfast, FPC member Paul Reisberg will share his thoughts on 9 years of electric driving with a Nissan Leaf, a Tesla Model 3, and a Specialized E-bike. This virtual talk will take place on Saturday, May 21, at 8:05 a.m.

The Saturday Morning Breakfast series is led by FPC member Jeff Brown. Read more

FPC Guest Table, Community Dinner for May

Submitted by Hector Constantzos on

Friday, May 6th, 2022 - 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 surrounding towns, who are looking for a sense of community, or just want a change of atmosphere.

The next meal will be offered on Friday, May 6, 2022 from 5:30-6:30 PM. There is no charge for dinner, but donations are gratefully accepted. Dinners will be nut free, with vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options available. Dinner will be held in various rooms to ensure we keep social distancing. The doors open at 5 PM. Our... Read more

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