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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
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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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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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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Our Peace Vigil that takes place each Thursday night along Stow Common was started 20 years ago, on Nov. 26, 2002, by FPC member Neil Saunders, in response to the imminent Gulf War. “It was a cold November night,” Saunders recalls, “and we huddled together holding candles and a few homemade signs. It was our way of sending out a clear message that instead of sending American troops to fight a deadly war in Iraq, we believed every effort should be made to resolve the dispute peacefully through negotiation and diplomacy.”
The vigil, still led by Saunders, now takes place each... Read more
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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.
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
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
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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
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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!
