News

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FPC Community Yard Sale

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Saturday, September 17th, 2022 - 9:00AM to 1:00PM
The FPC Community Yard Sale will take place Saturday, September 17 from 9 AM–1PM. There will be multiple sellers, offering a wide variety of items than are found at a typical household yard sale. Items likely to be for sale are costume jewelry, household wares, decorative items, toys, games, sports equipment, clothing, DVDs, and books. The sale will be held outdoors in the church parking lot. Questions can be directed to Sharon (sharonbrownfield@gmail.com), Ellen (e.kisslinger@gmail.com) or Susan (susan.avery@verizon.net). Read more

FPC Guest Table for Aug 2022

Submitted by Hector Constantzos on

Friday, August 12th, 2022 - 5:30PM

Remember gathering around the table with family and friends to enjoy a tasty meal, good company, and great conversation? Please join us Friday, August 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM for our Guest Table dinner. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your friend's family!

COVID Protocols:
We have many filter fans for improved airflow and will have plenty of room for social distancing
We will have three rooms for seating and limit seating to 20 people per room
Please wear a mask, regardless of your immunization status, unless you're seated at your table
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FPC Guest Table, Community Dinner for July 2022

Submitted by Hector Constantzos on

Friday, July 8th, 2022 - 5:30PM

Summers are all about picnics. This July, FPC Guest Table is hosting one for you. Please join us Friday, July 8, 2022 at 5:30 PM for our Guest Table dinner. We'll be sitting indoors, so please leave your pet ants at home. 

COVID Protocols:
We have many filter fans for improved airflow and will have plenty of room for social distancing
We will have three rooms for seating and limit seating to 20 people per room
Please wear a mask, regardless of your immunization status, unless you're seated at your table
... Read more

FPC Auction 2022 – Garden Party

Submitted by jstadolnik on

Saturday, June 18th, 2022 - 2:00PM to 5:30PM

Wake up and smell the flowers at our Spring Auction Garden Party.  This event will include an on-line silent auction (starting at midnight on June 8 and ending on June 22nd), and a live event on June 18th with both silent auction and live auction opportunities.  We will gather outside to socialize and enjoy the flowers around our lovely campus and to partake in light snacks, wine, beer, and soft drinks.  Then we will head inside to get down to the business of bidding!  The auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and a wonderful time to buy that item you just can’... Read more

Rental Hall - Open House

Submitted by jstadolnik on

Saturday, May 21st, 2022 - 9:30AM to 11:30AM

Planning a Graduation, Shower, or Birthday party? FPC’s Fellowship Hall is a beautiful space that can be rented for events!

Drop and tour our space!  Coincides with Plant Sale - You can see the space and supply your garden in the same trip!

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Bye Bye Gas: Electrifying Your Car and Your Life

Submitted by JanetBeatrice on

Saturday, May 21st, 2022 - 8:00AM

Have you considered buying an electric car? At the next virtual Saturday Morning Breakfast, FPC member Paul Reisberg will share his thoughts on 9 years of electric driving with a Nissan Leaf, a Tesla Model 3, and a Specialized E-bike. This virtual talk will take place on Saturday, May 21, at 8:05 a.m.

The Saturday Morning Breakfast series is led by FPC member Jeff Brown. Read more

FPC Guest Table, Community Dinner for May

Submitted by Hector Constantzos on

Friday, May 6th, 2022 - 5:30PM

FPC Guest Table serves a community dinner on the first Friday of each month at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton. We welcome everyone from Stow, and surrounding towns, who are looking for a sense of community, or just want a change of atmosphere.

The next meal will be offered on Friday, May 6, 2022 from 5:30-6:30 PM. There is no charge for dinner, but donations are gratefully accepted. Dinners will be nut free, with vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options available. Dinner will be held in various rooms to ensure we keep social distancing. The doors open at 5 PM. Our... Read more

An American in Poland to help Ukrainians

Submitted by JanetBeatrice on

Saturday, April 16th, 2022 - 8:00AM
An American in Poland to help Ukrainians

On March 8, Jon Mills moved from his North Carolina home to Poland to help Ukrainians displaced by the war in any way he could. He’ll tell us about his experience at the next virtual Saturday Morning Breakfast, hosted by First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC), on Saturday, April 16, at 8:05 a.m.

At first he wasn’t sure what he could do, but he decided he’d figure it out when he got there. At this point, Mills says, “I’ve done anything from going to border crossings and bringing refugees back to Warsaw, to... Read more

Making a Children’s Picture Book Explained

Submitted by RebeccaMacNeill on

Saturday, March 19th, 2022 - 8:00AM

Have you ever wondered how children's picture books are created? At the next virtual Saturday Morning Breakfast, hosted by First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC), local children's author Casey W. Robinson will share a behind-the-scenes look at the creative and publishing process behind her picture book “Iver and Ellsworth,” including the local landmark that inspired the story. Kids are welcome! Robinson’s talk will take place on Saturday, March 19, at 8:05 a.m.

The Saturday Morning Breakfast series is led by FPC member Jeff Brown. To access this event, go to ... Read more

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