Audio of Past Services

Listed below are audio recordings of selected Sunday 11:00AM services. To hear a service simply click on the red side of the audio player of the one you would like to hear. Alternatively, you can click on the .mp3 link to download the service to your computer or mobile device.

Note: Due to limitations with FPC's current audio system, the sound quality for most musical segments was very poor. As such, many of these pieces have not been included. We are working on upgrading the system so that the complete services can be heard. Also, for reasons of privacy, the "Joys and Concerns" segments have been excluded.

Should you have difficulty playing these recordings please contact: webadmin [at] fpc-stow-acton [dot] org

Why I am a Unitarian Universalist

Sunday, October 23rd
at 9 AM & 11 AM
Association Sunday

We are “pulling out all the stops” for Association Sunday to celebrate the importance of being part of the Association of Unitarian Universalist churches.  Our Jazz band, drummers, and choirs will fill the service with exciting music.  Worship will be led by the Rev. Tom Rosiello with special guest preacher, the Rev. Read more about Why I am a Unitarian Universalist

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Urban Ministry Sunday

Sunday, October 16th
at 9 AM & 11 AM

October is our Urban Ministry monthPlease see page 9 in this newsletter to learn about all the ways you can be part of that ministry.  This morning, in a rousing worship service, we will look beyond the confines of FPC and celebrate our connection to the UU Urban Ministry.  Our guest preacher will be Sam Williams Chief  Operating Officer for the Urban Ministry.  Sam will share with us the wonderful work that we as a congregation help to accomplish. Read more about Urban Ministry Sunday

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Letting Go

Sunday, October 2nd
at 9 AM & 11 AM

This morning we will draw on the Jewish High Holy Days for our inspiration.  Much of our music will be from the Jewish tradition and our youth will be performing their own adaptation of the Biblical story of Jonah and the Ninevites.  The Rev. Tom Rosiello will preach a sermon entitled "Letting Go" based on the Yom Kippur teaching that once a year we need to take stock of our lives and find ways to "let go" of past hurts, wrongs, and even our guilt of not doing what we ought to have done.  Sometimes forgiveness can be the most difficult thing asked of us. Read more about Letting Go

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My Religion is Justice

Sunday, September 25th
at 9 AM & 11 AM

In the Words of the Prophet Amos: "Let Justice Roll Down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream." This morning we will draw on the teachings of the prophets of many ages and faiths who emphasized that it was justice and righteousness that is at the heart of true religion. We will explore together the ways we at First Parish are involved in the work of justice, and how we might take that to the next step.  Our choirs will be singing and drummers playing the message of justice.  Our service will be led by the Rev. Read more about My Religion is Justice

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My Religion is Kindness

Sunday, September 18th
at 9 AM & 11 AM
BRING A FRIEND SUNDAY

When the Dali Lama was once asked to describe his religion, he quickly responded "My Religion is very simple. My religion is kindness." Teachings of kindness and compassion are at the heart of every major world religion, but translating this teaching into practice is quite another thing.  We will explore what it could mean to live a religion of kindness. This service will also serve as an introduction to a new program being offered this year and led by Rev. Rosiello called "12 Steps to a Compassionate Life," based on Karen Armstrong's recent book by that title. Read more about My Religion is Kindness

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Ingathering Sunday

Sunday, September 11th
at 9 AM & 11 AM
Two Sunday Services Begin

This Sunday we open wide the doors of the church to welcome all to the beginning of our new church year.To paraphrase our opening hymn: "We will gather in the spirit, harvest the power of community and with our lives kindle one flame." Read more about Ingathering Sunday

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