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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

An American in Poland to help Ukrainians

Submitted by JanetBeatrice on

Saturday, April 16th, 2022 - 8:00AM
An American in Poland to help Ukrainians

On March 8, Jon Mills moved from his North Carolina home to Poland to help Ukrainians displaced by the war in any way he could. He’ll tell us about his experience at the next virtual Saturday Morning Breakfast, hosted by First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC), on Saturday, April 16, at 8:05 a.m.

At first he wasn’t sure what he could do, but he decided he’d figure it out when he got there. At this point, Mills says, “I’ve done anything from going to border crossings and bringing refugees back to Warsaw, to... Read more

Making a Children’s Picture Book Explained

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Saturday, March 19th, 2022 - 8:00AM

Have you ever wondered how children's picture books are created? At the next virtual Saturday Morning Breakfast, hosted by First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC), local children's author Casey W. Robinson will share a behind-the-scenes look at the creative and publishing process behind her picture book “Iver and Ellsworth,” including the local landmark that inspired the story. Kids are welcome! Robinson’s talk will take place on Saturday, March 19, at 8:05 a.m.

The Saturday Morning Breakfast series is led by FPC member Jeff Brown. To access this event, go to ... Read more

Holiday Sing-Along with the FPC Choir

Submitted by minister on

Sunday, December 5th, 2021 - 7:30AM

Join the FPC Choir on YouTube at 5:00p on Sunday, December 5th for a very fun and informal sing of carols, holiday tunes, and other favorite anthems of the choir. We are joined by a guest cellist and will be singing from our sanctuary! You will be able to view us at the following link, which will stay live after the performance for folks to watch later. Feel free to share with friends, family, and anyone looking for some live music from their homes. Read more

FPC Holiday Gift Drive

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Sunday, November 7th, 2021 - 9:00AM to Saturday, December 4th, 2021 - 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

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