This weekend UUs from all over the country are gathering in North Carolina under the same "Standing on the Side of Love" Banner that is out in front of our church and joining with the NAACP and those of many religious groups who are part of the Moral Monday movement in that state. They will be protesting against the unconscionable efforts in that state to disenfranchise minority voters, cut public education, and otherwise devalue the equal worth and dignity of every person. We are reminded that the struggle for equality and civil rights in this country is not over and that we still act in ways that are a discriminatory expression of fear and hate. The message of the Moral Monday movement and the message of our faith is that, "hate won't win." Our minister, Tom Rosiello, will be preaching and leading worship. Our adult choir will sing the ospel anthem, "The Storm is Passing Over" at the 11 am service, and Pianist, Sanghee Kim and Director of Music, Mike Pfitzer will perform it at the 9 am service as well.
Past Services
Sunday, February 2nd, 2014
Generosity is a rich and rewarding spiritual practice. It is rooted in a loving heart and its benefits flow both to the receiver and the giver. Generous giving is necessary to bring our message of a love that manifests itself in service to and support of each other as well as outreach to the greater community. On this Generosity Sunday we will celebrate generosity and recommit to being good stewards of our wonderful church. There will be an opportunity to make your annual pledge during the service. The Rev. Tom Rosiello will be back from his month-long sabbatical in Mexico to preach and lead worship. Our service will be full of music and will include the Leonard Bernstein anthem, “Take Care of This House” which will be featured at both services. Our Children’s Choir and some of our jazz musicians will join us for the 9 AM service, and our Adult Choir will be joined by more jazz musicians and FPC Drums at the 11 AM service.
Sunday, January 26th, 2014
Rev. Bill Clark returns to our pulpit to explore the movement of grace. Is there a UU theology to Grace? How do you define grace? Have you ever felt its presence?
Sunday, January 19th, 2014
This morning, we will celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and renew our commitment to doing the work of justice. Our guest preacher and worship leader will be Aaron Stockwell, a recent graduate of Andover Newton Theological School who is presently serving as the Sabbatical minister in Harvard, MA. His message will focus on putting our faith into action. The music at both services will include great hymns of the civil rights movement and an anthem which quotes many of Dr. King's words all under the Direction of Mike Pfitzer.
Sunday, January 12th, 2014
Did you know that one out of 4 women will experience domestic violence at some time in her life? Did you know that many men are also victims of domestic violence? Domestic violence exists among all populations from the poorest to the most affluent. It exists within our own communities. Our guest speaker this morning will be Suzanne Sege, President of the Board for the Domestic Violence Services Network. She will help us to better understand the barriers to disclosure and the resources that are available to help those who need them. Hector Constantzos and Diane Miller, members of our own Domestic Violence Task Force, along with our lay ministers will lead worship. Music will include hymns of hope and justice and will be led by our organist/pianist, Sanghee Kim, with the Adult Choir singing a setting of "Let Justice Roll Down" by Moses Hogan at the 11 AM Service.
Sunday, January 5th, 2014
We will begin our New Year with a "jazzy service" led by Members of our Parish Jazz Band. Come and be treated not only to great music but also an important message.
Sunday, December 29th, 2013
This will be an informal lay-led service. Please join us.
Tuesday, December 24th, 2013
Led by our minister, Tom Rosiello, this service will feature traditional Christmas carols and anthems, the reading of the story of the birth of Jesus from the Christian Gospels, and a candle-lighting ceremony. It will be a quieter and more traditional service than the 4 PM service, with beautiful music provided by the Adult Choir, under the direction of Mike Pfitzer, organist/pianist Sanghee Kim, and talented guest musicians. An extended prelude of Christmas music will begin at 8:45 PM. Be sure to come early!
Tuesday, December 24th, 2013
Led by our minister, Tom Rosiello and our DRE, Michele Cote, this service will be oriented towards our children. We will have lots of them participating as we act out the Christmas Story and create a Christmas Tableau. Our Junior Choir and Youth Choir will be performing, and there will be familiar carols for all to sing. We will conclude this service with the traditional candle-lighting ceremony.
Sunday, December 22nd, 2013
We will dispel the darkness of the season with lively music and the presentation of our Annual
Mummer’s Play under the direction of Pat Sorn. This is a great family service with lots of children
participating. Worship will be led by Minister Tom Rosiello, Director of Religious Education, Michelle
Coté, Music Director, Mike Pfitzer and Organist/Pianist, Sanghee Kim.
