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Film Screening and Discussion of Anima

Friday, February 9th, 2024 - 6:45PM

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

Small Group Ministry (SGM) Registration Extended

Sunday, January 21st, 2024 - 8:00PM

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

Saturday, January 20th, 2024 - 7:30PM

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

Saturday, January 20th, 2024 - 1:00PM to 3:00PM

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

Sunday, December 17th, 2023 - 5:00PM

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

2023 FPC Holiday Gift Drive

Sunday, November 5th, 2023 - 9:00AM to Friday, December 1st, 2023 - 3:00PM

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

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 - 10:00AM to Sunday, October 15th, 2023 - 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 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

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