Past Services

Sunday, December 31st, 2023

"Hogmanay"

Join members of the Worship Committee for a lay-led service centered around the traditional Scottish celebration of Hogmanay as we see out the old year and welcome in the new year. It will feature a burning bowl to symbolize the cleansing and letting go of the past as well as the singing of “Auld Lang Syne."

Our buildings are now mask-optional. We have designated a mask-required section of our sanctuary. It is marked off and in the back right corner. Please consult with an usher if assistance is needed. 

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: CLICK HERE

Sunday, December 24th, 2023

"Christmas Eve Candlelight Service"

at 9 PM

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum - Our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service features traditional carols and anthems, paired with poetry and readings and the age-old story of the birth of Jesus. Music provided by the FPC Adult Choir, under the direction of Chris Hossfeld; accompanist Trevor Berens; and guest musicians. We will finish with our traditional candle-lighting and singing of “Silent Night.”

** Join us at 8:45 PM for our extended prelude of Christmas music. ** 

Our buildings are now mask-optional. We have designated a mask-required section of our sanctuary. It is marked off and in the back right corner. Please consult with an usher if assistance is needed. 

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: CLICK HERE

Sunday, December 24th, 2023

"Christmas Eve Family Service"

at 10 AM

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum and Rayla Baldwin-Mattson, Director of Religious Education – Our family Christmas Eve service is in the morning this year at our usual Sunday service time. We’ll be telling the age-old story of Christmas with a participatory program featuring several of our religious education children and youth in a holiday pageant. We’ll still end with candles and singing “Silent Night"!  

** Come 15 minutes early to join in some kid-friendly carol singing before our service starts! **

Our buildings are now mask-optional. We have designated a mask-required section of our sanctuary. It is marked off and in the back right corner. Please consult with an usher if assistance is needed. 

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: CLICK HERE

Sunday, December 17th, 2023

"In the Beginning: A Solstice Celebration - FPC's annual musical gift to the community"

at 5 PM

All are welcome to a musical multi-faith Winter Solstice service that will include a rarely performed choral piece: The Dylan Thomas poem “In the Beginning,” set to music by composer and music professor Relly Raffman. FPC Music Director Chris Hossfeld will be joined by accompanist Trevor Berens, the FPC Choir, and a special guest, soprano Jessica Tunick Berens.

Our buildings are now mask-optional. We have designated a mask-required section of our sanctuary. It is marked off and in the back right corner. Please consult with an usher if assistance is needed. 

Please note that this service will be in-person only. Stow TV is filming the service and we will send an update about viewing options at a later date.

Sunday, December 17th, 2023

"Latke Lessons"

at 10 AM

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum and Rayla D. Baldwin-Mattson, Director of Religious Education – A hilarious and fun-filled Sunday with a special presentation from our children and youth of the Lemony Snicket story, “The Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming.” Join us as this personified Latke teaches us how not to merge all the holidays together but to celebrate difference.  

Our buildings are now mask-optional. We have designated a mask-required section of our sanctuary. It is marked off and in the back right corner. Please consult with an usher if assistance is needed. 

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: CLICK HERE

Saturday, December 16th, 2023

"Celebration of the Life of Shirley Farmer"

At 1pm we will begin by ringing the bell 100 times for the almost one hundred years of the life of our member Shirley Farmer, with a service to begin at 1:15.  We'll remember Shirley through the telling of stories from throughout her years.  

This service will also be available online at http://tinyurl.com/sfarmercelebrationlife 

ID: 979 5596 4578 Password: 01775 

 

 

Sunday, December 10th, 2023

"Sermon Series on Spiritual Practice Types, Part 4: Works"

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum - Our sermon series on how spirituality means different things to different personality types concludes with a look at how doing the work of the world and engaging in the path of justice can be a spiritual path. 

Our buildings are now mask-optional. We have designated a mask-required section of our sanctuary. It is marked off and in the back right corner. Please consult with an usher if assistance is needed. 

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: CLICK HERE

Sunday, December 3rd, 2023

"In the Bleak Midwinter"

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum – Winter and the holiday season can be a tough time for many. In the “Blue Christmas” season as the “frosty winds gave moan,” we’ll explore how to navigate the “most wonderful time of the year” and how to have hope that there will be “peace on earth, goodwill to all.”

Our buildings are now mask-optional. We have designated a mask-required section of our sanctuary. It is marked off and in the back right corner. Please consult with an usher if assistance is needed. 

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: CLICK HERE

Sunday, November 26th, 2023

"World AIDS Day Remembrance"

A special welcome to the members of the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson joining us for this service!

World AIDS Day is December 1st of every year, and this Sunday will focus on remembering the long struggle of addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in our communities and the wider world. In the midst of a world with so many different challenges today, it would be so easy to forget that HIV/AIDS continues to affect many people's lives around the world. The particular challenge remains for how communities such as FPC and the wider Stow community and region can respond to the epidemic and compassionately welcome and serve those whose lives have been affected by this tragedy. Please join us for a moving service of remembrance where our commitment toward addressing and responding to the HIV/AIDS epidemic will be renewed, so that together, we may be one.

Phyllis C. will be joining us as guest worship leader. Phyllis is an applicant for ministerial fellowship with the UUA, and is currently enrolled as a special student at the Starr King School for the Ministry in Oakland, CA. Phyllis has long been a member and activist in different churches across multiple denominations in the Stow area, and brings a passion for congregational leadership and development that inspires many different communities to come together to address human needs, among other things. Phyllis resides in Ayer with her spouse, Jeremi and her dog, Dede, and is the parent of one adult child.
 

Our buildings are now mask-optional. We have designated a mask-required section of our sanctuary. It is marked off and in the back right corner. Please consult with an usher if assistance is needed. 

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: CLICK HERE

Sunday, November 19th, 2023

"Transgender Day of Remembrance Service"

Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson
80 Main Street, Hudson, MA

Join us in Hudson as we honor the lives of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of violence this year with music, poetry, prayer, and a reading of the names.
 
This service is hosted by both First Parish Church of Stow & Acton and the Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson.

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