News
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Film Screening and Discussion of Anima
The Arts Committee of First Parish Church of Stow and Acton presents a screening and audio experience of "Anima". In a short musical film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Thom Yorke of Radiohead scores and stars in a mind-bending visual piece.
We will experience the film two ways—
First by listening to the film with the use of audio descriptions with the music.
Then by viewing the film and listening to the music.
We will discuss both experiences, comparing what we created in our heads with what we saw, in hopes that we gain more understanding... Read more
Still Here: A Benefit Concert for the Interfaith Partnership for Refugee Resettlement
Music of Sorrow, Resilience, and Joy, for clarinet and piano. A sonic exploration of the various shades and colors of sorrow, joy, and resilience – and the ways in which they can intimately intertwine.
Jonathan Russell, clarinet + bass clarinet... Read more
Small Group Ministry (SGM) Registration Extended
Submitted by jstadolnik on
SGM registration has been extended to Sunday January 21st!
Get to know some great people! SGM forms groups of 8-10 people who meet for 2 hours monthly over a year for facilitated discussions on topics designed to increase our awareness of ourselves and connections to each other. No preparation needed.
Seeking additional co-facilitators. Training provided. Read more
Mike+Ruthy Return to New Revival
New Revival is pleased to announce the return of Mike+Ruthy of the Mammals to our stage, on Saturday Jan. 20, 2024.
Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar have recorded and performed their exquisite, original folk music together for two decades as the duo Mike+Ruthy and with their seminal folk rock quintet The Mammals. They make their home in the lush Hudson River Valley of New York where they and friends host their... Read more
Family Dance at FPC
Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on
First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC) invites the community to our first annual Valentine's Family Dance, to take place on Saturday, January 20th, from 1–3 p.m. Children are invited to bring their favorite adult(s) for dancing, a Valentine's Day card craft, and a sweet treat. Tickets are $20 (for one child and their adult guest) and $5 per additional family member. Tickets will be available at the door (cash or check only).
You can also go to www.fpc-stow-acton.org/donation and pay the fee in advance... Read more
In the Beginning: A Solstice Celebration
First Parish Church of Stow & Acton will present a solstice celebration on Sunday, December 17. FPC Music Director Chris Hossfeld will be joined by accompanist Trevor Berens, the FPC Choir, and a special guest, soprano Jessica Tunick Berens. All are welcome.
The event will be a multi-faith service with seasonal music, and will include a rarely-performed choral piece titled “In the Beginning” by Relly Raffman based on a poem by Dylan Thomas. Raffman had a background in jazz, and for many years taught, conducted and composed music at Clark University in Worcester.
The... Read more
Polarized Guru Concert
2023 FPC Holiday Gift Drive
Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on
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
FPC Famous Apple Pie Sale
Submitted by jstadolnik on
FPC's Famous Apple Pies are back! Pie sales will take place for four weekends (Saturdays and Sunday) this fall starting on Saturday, September 23. Pies are still $18 each.
The FPC Pie Shed will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 1 PM or until the pies are sold. 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 Stow. Read more