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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.

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2023 FPC Holiday Gift Drive

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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

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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

FPC Annual Plant Saale

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Saturday, May 20th, 2023 - 9:30AM to 11:30AM

Our Annual Plant Sale will take place in front of the carriage shed on May 20th. The sale takes place rain or shine.

DONATIONS: We ask FPC gardeners and lovers of the earth for plants—lots of plants! Please look around your property for plants to donate to the sale. Plants that are different or unusual are especially desirable, the kinds of plants that if they weren’t already in your yard or garden, you yourself would like to buy. We seek shrubs, small trees, ground cover, herbs, perennials, and vegetable or flowering plants you may have started. Plant drop off starts on Friday May... Read more

FPC Auction 2023 – Monopoly!

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Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 - 11:00PM

Pass Go and come on down to the FPC Spring Auction!  This event will include an on-line silent auction (starting at midnight on March 26th and ending on April 5th), and a live event on April 1st with both silent auction and live auction opportunities.  

We will gather the evening of April 1st to socialize a bit before the auction.  Those who want to partake in light snacks, wine, beer, and soft drinks will find them in the Vestry and Community Room.  The Fellowship Hall will also be open for those who want to socialize without food and... Read more

Heather Maloney in Concert

Saturday, March 4th, 2023 - 7:30PM

THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT!

We can also confirm that the concert will proceed as scheduled in spite of the snow storm last night.

The New Revival Coffeehouse is proud to present renowned vocalist Heather Maloney at a live concert on Saturday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m.Read more

440 Gypsy Jazz

Saturday, February 4th, 2023 - 7:30PM

Ticket sales on Eventbrite end February 4 at 8 a.m.  Tickets will be available at the door for $20.

440 Gypsy Jazz is a quartet that expands the gypsy jazz tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.  They play danceable swing standards from the era of Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Benny Goodman, as well as originals from the band.

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SGM Registration for 2023

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Sunday, January 15th, 2023 - 1:00PM

Time to sign up for Small Group Ministry for 2023!

We are forming new groups of 8-10 people who will meet monthly, starting in February, with a trained facilitator to discuss a session topic. The topics are chosen to provide an opportunity for Intimacy and Ultimacy - increasing awareness of yourself and connections to other group members. We encourage existing participants to join again, either in the same or in a new group, and particularly welcome those new to the program or new to the church. This is an excellent way to become part of this beloved community.

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Wonder and Glory: Vivaldi Gloria

Sunday, December 11th, 2022 - 10:00AM

This special music-filled Sunday service is meant as a gift to the larger community. Under the direction of our music director, Brad Dumont, with guest soloists  and accompanied by string players from the community, our choir will perform  Vivaldi's joyous Gloria and other seasonal tunes woven throughout the service.Read more

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