Past Services

Sunday, November 27th, 2022

"The Power and Perils of Positivity"

Rev. Patricia Hatch, guest minister

Positivity can greatly enrich our lives and help us reframe the narratives we tell ourselves and others. And yet, there are times when a positive response is not what is needed, and can even cause harm. Rev. Patricia will reflect on the great, the good, and the ugly of positivity.
 
Rev. Patricia Hatch is the minister of the Unitarian Congregation of Mendon and Uxbridge. She also serves as a UU community minister with a specialization in rites of passage ceremonies. She has a Master of Divinity degree from Boston University. She enjoys poetry, nature, and inspiration of all kinds.

Masks are required in the sanctuary, with the exception of being optional for speakers, soloists, and in the balcony.

Join Worship by Video: https://tinyurl.com/22-23fpc
Meeting ID: 999 7077 0266
Passcode: 01775
Join worship by phone: (929)205-6099 (long distance rates will apply)

FPC now has a closed captioning option in online services.  If the Closed Captioning option is not turned on, you can use the button at the bottom of your screen to request that the host turn it on.

Order of Service & Announcements:  CLICK HERE

Sunday, November 20th, 2022

"Transgender Day of Remembrance Service "

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum 

Join us for a potluck after the morning service, and then for our annual service honoring the lives of Transgender people who died in acts of violence over the last year. We will be joined by other UU churches and clergy for this important remembrance.

Masks are required in the sanctuary, with the exception of being optional for speakers, soloists, and in the balcony.

Join Worship by Video: https://tinyurl.com/22-23fpc
Meeting ID: 999 7077 0266
Passcode: 01775
Join worship by phone: (929)205-6099 (long distance rates will apply)

FPC now has a closed captioning option in online services.  If the Closed Captioning option is not turned on, you can use the button at the bottom of your screen to request that the host turn it on.

Order of Service & Announcements: CLICK HERE

Sunday, November 20th, 2022

"Gratitude and Mourning: Understanding Thanksgiving as a Day of Sorrow"

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum 

Unitarian Universalists often wrestle with holidays and traditions that honor the colonizing behavior of our past, and especially can find Thanksgiving to be a difficult holiday. While we continue to share elements of our Thanksgiving service, like the tradition of our junior youth breaking bread, this year’s service will focus more on the history of colonization and the treatment of Indigenous Peoples. We’ll learn more about our Land Acknowledgement and our past efforts and future plans, as well, and be joined by members of the team that created it, Aimee Snyder Ledwell and Mary Evans.

Masks are required in the sanctuary, with the exception of being optional for speakers, soloists, and in the balcony.

Join Worship by Video: https://tinyurl.com/22-23fpc
Meeting ID: 999 7077 0266
Passcode: 01775
Join worship by phone: (929)205-6099 (long distance rates will apply)

FPC now has a closed captioning option in online services.  If the Closed Captioning option is not turned on, you can use the button at the bottom of your screen to request that the host turn it on.

Order of Service & Announcements:  CLICK HERE

Sunday, November 13th, 2022

"Gathering the Spirit at FPC "

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum 

We’ll lift up some of the wonderful things happening at FPC, highlight ways to get connected and deepen spiritual, and share some plans for the future on this joyful Sunday. This service will also begin our annual stewardship campaign.

Masks are required in the sanctuary, with the exception of being optional for speakers, soloists, and in the balcony.

Join Worship by Video: https://tinyurl.com/22-23fpc
Meeting ID: 999 7077 0266
Passcode: 01775
Join worship by phone: (929)205-6099 (long distance rates will apply)

FPC now has a closed captioning option in online services. If the Closed Captioning option is not turned on, you can use the button at the bottom of your screen to request that the host turn it on.

Order of Service & Announcements:  CLICK HERE

Sunday, November 6th, 2022

"On the Edge of Change "

Daylight Savings Time ENDS Set Clocks Back One Hour

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum 

Things are changing all around. In this sermon just before the midterm elections, and as we’re coming back from pandemic, we’ll look at positive changes, negative changes, and how we respond as a faith community. We may also take a brief look at the UUA’s Article II Commission’s proposed revisions of the UUA principles.   

Masks are required in the sanctuary, with the exception of being optional for speakers, soloists, and in the balcony.

Join Worship by Video: https://tinyurl.com/22-23fpc
Meeting ID: 999 7077 0266
Passcode: 01775
Join worship by phone: (929)205-6099 (long distance rates will apply)

FPC now has a closed captioning option in online services.  If the Closed Captioning option is not turned on, you can use the button at the bottom of your screen to request that the host turn it on.

Order of Service & Announcements:  CLICK HERE

Sunday, October 30th, 2022

"All Souls Day Service"

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum 

Bring photos and mementos of loved ones (including beloved animals) who have died in the last year as we build an altar of remembrance to honor them.

Masks are required in the sanctuary, with the exception of being optional for speakers, soloists, and in the balcony.

Join Worship by Video: https://tinyurl.com/22-23fpc
Meeting ID: 999 7077 0266
Passcode: 01775
Join worship by phone: (929)205-6099 (long distance rates will apply)

FPC now has a closed captioning option in online services.  If the Closed Captioning option is not turned on, you can use the button at the bottom of your screen to request that the host turn it on.

Order of Service & Announcements:  CLICK HERE

Thursday, October 27th, 2022

"Vespers: Refresh, Renew, Reconnect"

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum 

Our vespers series this year is designed to be a spiritual evening where we refresh and rejuventate for the work of social justice in our community and the world.  Join us in the Community Room between our peace vigil and choir rehearsal!

Masks are required, with the exception of being optional for speakers and soloists.

 

Sunday, October 23rd, 2022

"Into the Woods"

An Intergenerational Service

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum

In the spring of 2020 we had a planned “Into the Woods” service that was canceled due to the rising pandemic.  Now, we’re finally able to bring those plans to fruition!  This service will use the music of the musical “Into the Woods” while exploring themes of coming of age, what happens after “happily ever after,” and how we handle moving from interrogating the past and casting blame into the future and building beloved community.

Masks are required in the sanctuary, with the exception of being optional for speakers, soloists, and in the balcony.

Join Worship by Video: https://tinyurl.com/22-23fpc
Meeting ID: 999 7077 0266
Passcode: 01775
Join worship by phone: (929)205-6099 (long distance rates will apply)

Order of Service & Announcements: CLICK HERE

Sunday, October 23rd, 2022

"Don Rising Memorial Service"

Masks required in the sanctuary.

A memorial service to honor the life of Don Rising.vThe service will also be shared online. 

Join by video: https://tinyurl.com/DonRising
Meeting ID: 961 4055 2851
Passcode: 01775
Join by phone: +1 929 205 6099 (long distance rates will apply)

Order of Service: CLICK HERE

Sunday, October 16th, 2022

"Being a Learning Community: History and Future"

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum

Unitarian Universalists in history were radical thinkers in education and in creating the current models of Sunday school.  How do we continue this tradition of being a learning community?  What are our goals in education for all ages? 

Masks are required in the sanctuary, with the exception of being optional for speakers, soloists, and in the balcony.

Join Worship by Video: https://tinyurl.com/22-23fpc
Meeting ID: 999 7077 0266
Passcode: 01775
Join worship by phone: (929)205-6099 (long distance rates will apply)

Order of Service & Announcements: CLICK HERE

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