Past Services

Sunday, June 4th, 2023

"Flower Communion 100th Anniversary Celebration"

- Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum

The Flower Communion is a beloved ritual unique to Unitarian Universalism that celebrates the diversity of humanity, as we all bring a flower to the service and take a different flower home with us.  The flower communion was first celebrated in the Unitarian church in Prague, Czechoslovakia on June 4, 1923, making this day the 100th anniversary.  We’ll be sharing the story of its creator, Rev. Norbert Fabian Čapek, and how it was brought to this congregation by our former minister, Rev. Hvězdoň Kafka, and sharing videos of Prague’s current minister Rev. Dr. Petr Samojský that were recorded by the UUA in his November visit to Stow!

This service will also feature a special recognition of our accompanist Sanghee Kim, thanks for her time with us, and blessings for her future. 

 

Masks are required in the sanctuary, with the exception of being optional for speakers, soloists, and in the balcony.

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 & Announcements: CLICK HERE

Sunday, May 28th, 2023

"“Changing the World, One Book at a Time”"

- Rev. Tom Rosiello

Books open doors, cultivate understanding of others, and bring joy. Giving a child a book and teaching them to read dramatically changes their life for the better and in turn even changes the world. In the US, we take reading for granted but in Mexico many children have never owned a book, even schools in poor communities have few, if any, books. On this Sunday our minister emeritus, The Rev Tom Rosiello, will lead worship. Tom is now minister in San Miguel de Allende Mexico where the UU congregation supports books for children by working with "Libros para Todos." (This is one of the non profit organizations which will get a portion of FPC's summer collections.) The service will focus on opening the world of reading to children in Mexico while also reflecting upon the doors of learning and understanding that are being closed with the increased banning of books in the United States.  

The Reverend Thomas A. Rosiello, Minister emeritus, served First Parish Church from 2002 to 2017, a 15-year ministry. Tom contributed to the growth and vitality of our church—expanding our community, our programming, our campus, and most of all, our spirit. Tom served our congregation with compassion and intelligence, and often spoke out on issues of social justice, leading initiatives to recognize the rights and dignity of all persons and putting his beliefs into action on his journey. Upon his retirement in 2017, the congregation voted unanimously, with deep respect and gratitude, to designate Tom as our Minister emeritus. This honor recognizes and sustains our continuing, but changed, relationship with Tom.

Masks are required in the sanctuary, with the exception of being optional for speakers, soloists, and in the balcony.

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 & Announcements: CLICK HERE

Thursday, May 25th, 2023

"Vespers: Refresh, Renew, Revitalize"

- Dr. Rev. Cynthia L. Landrum

Our vespers series this year concludes with a spiritual service focused on how we refresh, rejuvenate, build community, and draw spiritual support for the work of justice. Come join us for a peaceful service between our peace vigil and choir rehearsal times on the fourth Thursday of the month.

Masking Policy: Masking is required in the sanctuary except at the pulpit, for soloists, and in the balcony. Masking is also required in religious education classrooms, and staff offices upon request.

Sunday, May 21st, 2023

"Coming of Age, Youth Sunday, and Senior Graduations"

Come join us for a service celebrating our youth and recognizing their transitions, as our Coming of Age class shares their credos.

Masking Policy: Masking is required in the sanctuary except at the pulpit, for soloists, and in the balcony. Masking is also required in religious education classrooms, and staff offices upon request.

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 & Announcements: CLICK HERE

Sunday, May 14th, 2023

"Celebration and Delight"

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum 

While taking some time to honor all genders of parents on this day, this service will be less ABOUT parents and more FOR parents — and ALL people — as we look at those things that bring us the most delight in life. 

Masking Policy: Masking is required in the sanctuary except at the pulpit, for soloists, and in the balcony. Masking is also required in religious education classrooms, and staff offices upon request.

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 & Announcements: CLICK HERE

Sunday, May 7th, 2023

"Outside the Box and Following the Spark"

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum 

Thinking creatively about vocation, about worship, about life—this service will talk about how creativity can be generated when we have the need for freshness and innovation in life.

Masking Policy: Masking is required in the sanctuary except at the pulpit, for soloists, and in the balcony. Masking is also required in religious education classrooms, and staff offices upon request.

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 & Announcements: CLICK HERE

Sunday, April 30th, 2023

"I Brought My Spirit to the Sea"

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum 

This Sunday we’re doing something we’ve never done before – broadcasting the service to FPC from our Ferry Beach Retreat! The service from Ferry Beach will be shared in the sanctuary, but because we have a one-direction broadcast from there, joys and sorrows will need to be sent in by email to caring@fpc-stow-acton.org for those not in Maine. Our service will be an informal camp-style service on the beauty and spirituality found in nature, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Masks are required in the sanctuary, with the exception of being optional for speakers, soloists, and in the balcony.

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 & Announcements: CLICK HERE

Thursday, April 27th, 2023

"Vespers: Refresh, Renew, Revitalize"

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum 

Our vespers series this year will be a spiritual service focused around how we refresh, rejuvenate, build community, and draw spiritual support for the work of justice. Come join us for a peaceful service between our peace vigil and choir rehearsal times on the fourth Thursday of the month.

Order of Service & Announcements: CLICK HERE

Sunday, April 23rd, 2023

"Earth a Sacred Place"

On this Earth Day, April 23, we are reminded of how our lives are dependent upon, enriched, and nourished by the very ground we walk on and the air we breathe. This service will be a deep reflection on this sacred place we call home. The core of the service will be the FPC choir’s performance of Paul Winters’ Missa Gaia, which celebrates the whole earth by integrating world music with animal and bird songs from the wild. The choir will be joined by FPC’s Jazz Band. Readings and prayers from a variety of traditions will help deepen our commitment to Gaia’s preservation.

Masks are required in the sanctuary, with the exception of being optional for speakers, soloists, and in the balcony.

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 & Announcements: CLICK HERE

Sunday, April 16th, 2023

"Chaos and Order"

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum 

Dahlia Lithwick once wrote in Slate Magazine of "Muppet Theory, a little-known, poorly understood philosophy that holds that every living human can be classified according to one simple metric: Every one of us is either a Chaos Muppet or an Order Muppet.” In this service, your minister, who is clearly an Order Muppet, will talk about the beauty and grace that Chaos can bring, particularly when we’re fixated on perfectionism.

Masks are required in the sanctuary, with the exception of being optional for speakers, soloists, and in the balcony.

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 & Announcements: CLICK HERE

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