Annually in June, UUs from around the country and world come together at General Assembly. "It is a time to gather together, to call each other to account and to celebrate our victories, is the heart and soul of our free religious tradition. We gather to define ourselves as a religious people." This year UUs gathered in Louisville Kentucky. Maria Greene and Helen Jones will share stories, pictures and songs that will bring GA home to FPC and offer opportunities to share the amazing energy of GA with us.
Past Services
Sunday, August 11th, 2013
Sunday, August 4th, 2013
10th Annual Joint Summer Service of the Littleton, Harvard, and Stow/Acton UU Churches
On Sunday, August 4th at 10:00 AM, the First Parish Church of Stow and Acton Unitarian Universalist will host the 10th Annual Joint Summer Service with the congregations of First Church Unitarian of Littleton and the Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church.
The Rev. Tom Rosiello will lead the worship and offer a sermon on “Making room for ‘Sabbath time’ in your Life.” Life presses in from every side and there is always more to do. We increasingly tend to go non‑stop without taking time for rest, renewal, and a chance to gain some perspective. The ancient idea of observing the Sabbath teaches us that there is a sacred rhythm to life that we need to observe. The service will focus on restoring that rhythm to our lives. Mike Pfitzer, First Parish’s music director, will lead a "pick-up" choir to sing during the Joint Summer Service. All singers are welcome and should arrive for rehearsal at 8:30AM. Child care will be provided for this service.
Sunday, July 28th, 2013
This morning our service will be led by our Jazz Band. The focus will be on this wonderful and inspiring music which will lift our spirits. Come and be moved and inspired by the spirit of jazz! This service is appropriate for All Ages.
Sunday, July 21st, 2013
This is an issue that is not even on most of our radar screens. As one person said, "I didn't even know what I didn't know about Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation." Diane Miller and other Advisory Team Members from Ready Inspire Act House (RIAH) will educate us about this serious social justice issue and share their vision for a Safe House in Metrowest/Central Massachusetts. This is NOT a child appropriate topic. Child care and children's activities will be offered in lower Fellowship Hall.
Sunday, July 14th, 2013
Led by Our Spiritual Conversation Group Leaders, Ilene Rudman and Elizabeth Cobblah
Every other Sunday during the regular church year, a small group meets between our two services in the Minister’s study to share a poem and engage in reflection and spiritual conversation about it. Poetry can communicate with us in a deep and poignant way. Perhaps you have thought about going to one of these open group sessions. This worship Service will give you some insight into the spiritual practice of sharing poetry. Child care will be provided.
Sunday, July 7th, 2013
Led by Roy Miller and members of the Capital Projects Committee, we will break ground for the construction of our new Connector Building and learn more about the exciting construction about to take place. Lay Minister, Marvin Drake will lead the regular elements of Sunday morning worship.
Sunday, June 30th, 2013
This past year as part of our Healthy Bodies-Healthy Spirit Program we presented a T'ai Chi Class led by Michael Paladini. It was very well received and attended. For those who were not able to attend and for a bit of enrichment for those who were , this morning Micheal will lead us in a service that focuses on the spiritual and philosophical aspects of t'ai chi. which will include reading form the Taoist tradition as well as an opportunity to explore the practice of t'ai chi.
Sunday, June 23rd, 2013
Our minister and few member of the our church will be representing us at General Assembly, but we can all attend the Sunday morning service along with thousands of other UU's in Louisville and around the world. The preacher will be The Rev. William Schultz former President of the UUA and Amnesty International and now head of the UU Service Committee.
Sunday, June 16th, 2013
This morning Mike Pfitzer and Sanhee Kim will leads us in an old fashion hymn sing sharing of the importance of these songs in our movement and our life. And yes, you will be able to call our your favorite hymn for all to sing. There will be both the traditionalhymns and contemporary songs to sing.
Sunday, June 9th, 2013
CHURCH PICNIC SUNDAY
Coffee and Healthy Breakfast Snacks (not donuts this year!) served by the Committee on Ministrystarting at 9:45 in front of the Church.This year our outdoor service (weather permitting) will look with anticipation to the summer time. We will share the ways we are looking forward to having fun (recreation) and the ways that helps us to RE- CREATE ourselves for a another year. It has been an exhausting year in so many ways, in this service we look forward to the rejuvenation of the summer. There will be music under the direction of Mike Pfitzer with our choirs, drummers and our incredible Ukulele players led by Pat Sorn.
