Past Services

Sunday, October 3rd, 2021

"Principles Part Two: The Eighth Principle -- Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum"

9:30 Service Outside (weather permitting) or 11:15 Service Video/Phone
Join us online after the second service for a special extended discussion time about the proposed 8th principle.

We’ve had seven principles in Unitarian Universalism since the 1980s, but now a proposal is circulating to add an eight principle about anti-racism. Rev. Cindy will share where this is coming from, what congregations are doing about it, and address some frequently asked questions about the proposal.

Join by video:   https://tinyurl.com/fpcoct
Meeting Number: 952 5487 1564
Password: 11762

Join by phone:  1-929-205-6099 (long distance rates may apply)

Order of Service and Announcements (for both services): CLICK HERE

This week we will be using a song from the Justice Choir Songbook.  You can download it HERE.  

For more details and frequently asked questions: Worship FAQ (PDF)

Sunday, September 26th, 2021

"Principles Part One: Our Seven Principles"

9:30 Service Outside or 11:15 Service on Zoom/Phone

In this first part of a two-service series, Rev. Cindy will talk about the history of our seven principles in Unitarian Universalism, and their meaning. Part two on October 3rd will talk about the proposed eighth principle on anti-racism that’s being talked about and endorsed by some UU churches.

Join us at 9:30 on the lawn (weather permitting) or at 11:15 on video or phone.  Here are the details!

Join by video:   https://tinyurl.com/fpcsept
Meeting Number: 944 2278 3141
Password: 01775

Join by phone:  1-929-205-6099 (long distance rates may apply)

Order of Service (for both services):  CLICK HERE

Large Print Order of Service (for both services): CLICK HERE

Announcements: CLICK HERE

Large Print Announcements: CLICK HERE

For more details and frequently asked questions: September Worship FAQ (PDF)

Sunday, September 19th, 2021

"Embracing Possibility"

9:30 Service Outside or 11:15 Service on Zoom/Phone

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum

What does it mean to embrace possibility in the midst of a time  of uncertainty? How do we let go of expectations and preconceived notions and be open to an emerging future? This service will explore the spiritual path of embracing possibility.
 

Join us at 9:30 on the lawn (weather permitting) or at 11:15 on video or phone.  Here are the details!

Join by video:   https://tinyurl.com/fpcsept
Meeting Number: 944 2278 3141
Password: 01775

Join by phone:  1-929-205-6099 (long distance rates may apply)

Order of Service & Announcements (for both services): CLICK HERE

Large Print Order of Service & Announcements for both services): CLICK HERE

 

For more details and frequently asked questions: September Worship FAQ (PDF)

Sunday, September 12th, 2021

"INGATHERING AND WATER CEREMONY"

9:30 Service Outside or 11:15 Service on Zoom/Phone

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum

Our church year begins with a service of both sorrow and joy. While it’s good to be together again, we’re also not coming back together just yet in the way we had hoped for in our sanctuary. While we start a new year, in the midst of the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, full of exciting programs and opportunities, we’re also in the midst of pandemic and remembering the anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Come join us for this service full of peace like a river, love like an ocean, tears like raindrops, and joy like a fountain!

Join us at 9:30 on the lawn (weather permitting) or at 11:15 on video or phone.  Here are the details!

Join by video:   https://tinyurl.com/fpcsept
Meeting Number: 944 2278 3141
Password: 01775

Join by phone:  1-929-205-6099 (long distance rates may apply)

Order of Sercvice (for both services): click here

Announcements: Click Here -- Large Print Version

Large Print Announcements click here

Large Print Order of Service click here

For more details and frequently ask ed questions: September Worship FAQ (PDF)

Sunday, September 5th, 2021

"Indigenous Land Acknowledgement: It Matters Every Day"

Outdoors and via Zoom

Academics of colonialism point out that when Europeans came to North America, the Indigenous people had “commerce, economics, permanency, stewardship, inheritances, artistry, drama, ceremony, mourning, health care, politics, justice, penance, peacekeeping, and still do.” As UUs, it is necessary for us to acknowledge the stolen land we stand on every time we come together. This is in keeping with many of our principles. Join Aimee Ledwell as she details those connections and discusses how to respectfully address the injustice of our colonial history.      

Join by Video (version for webpage): https://tinyurl.com/fpcsummer21
Meeting ID: 910 3458 8472
Passcode: 11762
Join by Phone: (929) 205-6099 (long distance rates will apply)
 

The Order of Service will be posted to this Google Folder the week of the service:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F9USzfZ_NBXTrUzGJ3quZQVcY1g0PWfU...

Sunday, August 29th, 2021

"CREATING SACRED SPACE"

Via Zoom

This Sunday, Rev. Cindy will talk about sacred spaces. What makes a place sacred? Can we create sacred spaces and how? What are some sacred spaces to you?

Join by Video (version for webpage): https://tinyurl.com/fpcsummer21
Meeting ID: 910 3458 8472
Passcode: 11762
Join by Phone: (929) 205-6099 (long distance rates will apply)

Order of Service: Click Here

Sunday, August 22nd, 2021

"The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person"

Via Zoom

In the words of Emerita Anne Treadwell, Minister of Kitchener, Ontario UU Church, “There’s no challenge or moral stretch involved in acknowledging that our favourite people are worthwhile, but there’s a big challenge in recognizing the worth of people who we may find anything from mildly unattractive to morally repulsive.” Ingrid Holcomb invites you to revisit the 1st UU Principle through words, music, and meditation, and to either recommit or revise your relationship to it.

Join by Video (version for webpage): https://tinyurl.com/fpcsummer21
Meeting ID: 910 3458 8472
Passcode: 11762
Join by Phone: (929) 205-6099 (long distance rates will apply)

The Order of Service will be posted to this Google Folder the week of the service:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F9USzfZ_NBXTrUzGJ3quZQVcY1g0PWfU...

Sunday, August 15th, 2021

"ANNUAL SUMMER JAZZ SERVICE"

Outdoors and via Zoom

The service this Sunday will be held outdoors (weather permitting) and via Zoom. If attending in-persion, please remember to wear a mask outdoors at FPC. Due to the recent rise in COVID, FPC has returned to the Orange Gate guidelines.

The theme of our Jazz Service this year is “Longing for Belonging,” with music from Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Miles and Coltrane and more! In the UU tradition of exploring “Neighboring Faiths,” trumpet player, Lindsay Lozeau, will speak on what her Catholic convictions mean to her.

Join by Video (version for webpage): https://tinyurl.com/fpcsummer21
Meeting ID: 910 3458 8472
Passcode: 11762
Join by Phone: (929) 205-6099 (long distance rates will ap

The Order of Service will be posted to this Google Folder the week of the service:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F9USzfZ_NBXTrUzGJ3quZQVcY1g0PWfU...

Sunday, August 8th, 2021

"Living and Leaving Your Legacy"

August 8 “Living and Leaving Your Legacy” (via Zoom)  


Four UUs from FPC will share stories of striving to live lives of meaning and ideas for creating meaningful legacies after their lifetimes. Led by John Kendrick, a lifetime UU, a retired planned giving specialist, and a new member of the FPC community, the panel will address Mary Oliver’s question (from “The Summer Day”): “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”    

Join by Video (version for webpage): https://tinyurl.com/fpcsummer21
Meeting ID: 910 3458 8472
Passcode: 11762
Join by Phone: (929) 205-6099 (long distance rates will apply)

The Order of Service will be posted to this Google Folder the week of the service:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F9USzfZ_NBXTrUzGJ3quZQVcY1g0PWfU...

Sunday, August 1st, 2021

"Joint Summer Service at Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church"

August 1 “Joint Summer Service at Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church” (via Zoom)  

The Rev. Jill Cowie of Harvard will lead worship at the 18th annual Joint Summer Service of the Bolton, Fitchburg, Harvard, Lancaster, Leominster, Littleton, Marlborough/Hudson, and Stow/Acton UU churches. Ted Johnson, Music Director of Harvard, will direct a pick-up choir, with all singers welcome, for a selection of pre-recorded music.

Join by Video (version for webpage): https://zoom.us/j/95279171360?pwd=TnVwdWc4QkcvVGRScnlFUVdmQ25GQT09

Meeting ID: 952 7917 1360

Use the passcode: 305929

Join by Phone: (646) 558-8656 (long distance rates will apply)

The Order of Service will be posted to this Google Folder the week of the service:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F9USzfZ_NBXTrUzGJ3quZQVcY1g0PWfU...

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