To Criticize is Not to Reject
led by Rev. Hank Peirce
Did you ever wonder how our theology went from Universalist to universal? Do you wonder what is next in our progressive, evolutionary faith? Well if you haven't don't worry as I have, and will be talking about it today.
Past Services
Sunday, February 19th, 2017
Sunday, February 12th, 2017
Valentine's Day
led by Rev. Hank Peirce
Love has inspired artists to try and express its many forms through painting, dancing, poetry and music. Today we'll try capture some of the spirit and the struggles that come from embracing love.
Sunday, February 5th, 2017
Led by Mike Pfitzer, Director of Music
Have you ever been told that you can't sing? Do you feel that music is for "professionals" or experienced people only? Today we'll explore the "Empowering Song" approach to music, developed by Andre de Quadros, Emily Howe, and Jamie Hillman, that has been used to bring music to people in prisons, impoverished areas, war-torn countries, and other parts of the "forgotten world." Music serves as a vehicle for returning personal power to these individuals where that power is being systematically taken away from them. You'll even have a chance to be empowered through song in the service!
Sunday, January 29th, 2017
Rev. Hank Peirce
Have you ever wondered how it is a faith with so many theological opinions hangs together? Today I'll be preaching on one of the oldest of Western philosophical ideas which has informed and continues to inform our beloved faith.
Over the past 15 years Rev. Peirce has served churches in Auburn ME, Medford, MA and Westford MA. Hank is an interesting guy having been a roadie for a number of rock bands and he has been featured in a number of documentaries on 80’s rock, in print and even on MTV.
Sunday, January 22nd, 2017
This service will be led by Rev. Hank Peirce.
So many things are happening all at once, a new leader, new ideas, new things to get used to, and I'm only talking about me filling in as your Sabbatical Minister! On this 4th Sunday of 2017 it is only now that the New Year feels real. Let’s talk about that. Let’s talk about how we find stability at times of dramatic changes.
Over the past 15 years Rev. Peirce has served churches in Auburn ME, Medford, MA and Westford MA. Hank is an interesting guy having been a roadie for a number of rock bands and he has been featured in a number of documentaries on 80’s rock, in print and even on MTV.
Sunday, January 15th, 2017
On this Sunday before the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, we will listen again to Dr. King’s message of racial equality. We will take a hard look at the ever-present racist attitude which still defines our culture and how difficult it continues to be to make "the dream" a reality. Worship will be led by The Rev. Tom Rosiello with uplifting music from the African American tradition.
Tuesday, January 10th, 2017
TUESDAY VESPER SERVICE in the Community Room
This Vesper Service will be led by Rev. Tom Rosiello with Mike Pfitzer, Sanghee Kim & members of the FPC Choir. We are now in the midst of winter and spring is months away. Some folks love the cold and snow, venturing out for skiing and other winter sports or just enjoying watching a beautiful snowfall while next to a warm fireplace. For others, it is a difficult, even depressing time of the year. How does the season affect you? In this service of readings, music, candle lighting, and silence, we will focus our thoughts on winter. You are invited to bring a poem or reading about winter to share.
Sunday, January 8th, 2017
BOTH SERVICES WILL OCCUR TODAY DESPITE YESTERDAY'S SNOW
This week we marked the Epiphany, the day Christians celebrated the arrival at the manger of the three wise men who were guided on their long journey by a star. We will explore what it means to set our sights on a star and then be guided by its light. We will consider what might be your guiding star. As we begin the New Year, what is it that you will set your sights on? The sermon will be based on the Robert Frost poem, “Choose Something Like a Star,” which will be sung by the choir in a beautiful setting by Randall Thompson at the 11 AM service. Worship will be led by our minister, The Rev. Tom Rosiello.
Sunday, January 1st, 2017
NEW YEAR'S DAY ~ ONE SERVICE AT 11 AM in the Community Room
“Letting Go of the Old and Welcoming the New”
Out with the Old! In with the New! This Sunday we will gather informally in the community room and together let go of the past year and share our hopes and resolve for the new. Bagels, muffins and coffee, along with the sharing of fellowship and wishes for a happy new year, will conclude our morning together. Join our minister, The Rev. Tom Rosiello, for a friendly low key start to the new year.
Sunday, December 25th, 2016
THERE WILL BE NO SERVICES CHRISTMAS DAY
ALL CHRISTMAS SERVICES ARE ON CHRISTMAS EVE
THERE WILL NOT BE A SERVICE TODAY,SUNDAY DECEMBER 25, CHRISTMAS DAY.
PLEASE ENJOY THE MORNING AT HOME!
