Sally Sweitzer and Friends (for newsletter)

Posted by Fran Sharp on Jan 16, 2019 in General News, Sunday Service Copies

Join the congregation on January 27th for a special service of music and readings presented by Sally Sweitzer and Friends. The service will be on the topic of Grace as it relates to the Unitarian Universalist second principle of Justice, Equity and Compassion in human relations. The music will feature some new twist twists on old favorites and an opportunity for you to raise your voice in song along with a band and the choir.

Religious Exploration on January 20th

Posted by Michele Barkhauer on Jan 15, 2019 in General News, Religious Exploration

Religious Exploration- This Sunday marks our third week in Religious Exploration Studying our neighboring faith Judaism. This week the children will continue to discuss the significance of several Jewish rituals and holidays including the building of a sukkah, Passover, Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah. Each week we will study several Hebrew words, talk about the Torah, and this week’s special class will include trying new or familiar foods from the Jewish culture!

About Neighboring Faiths: This month we will begin to explore the concepts of Judaism in preparation for a Neighboring Faith’s visit later in the Spring. The children will be learning about this monotheistic religion during the month of Grace, gaining a better understanding of this Abrahamic religion with the Torah as it’s foundational text. Our exploration will include the philosophy, religion, language, and culture of the Jewish people. Later months in 2019 will include lessons in Islam, and Catholicism as well as trips to meet groups of their peers from our neighboring places of gathering. If your children are interested in participating in the visit portion of Neighboring Faiths in the Spring must attend at least Two Sundays of learning to prepare for the visit. If for some reason they are unable to meet this requirement please contact Michele Barkhauer, Director of Religious Education at First Parish of Sudbury to make alternate arrangements for learning opportunities!

Living Our Values with Ms. Laura Wagner

Posted by Fran Sharp on Jan 13, 2019 in General News, Worship Services

Join the congregation at First Parish of Sudbury for the first of our Sunday services during the time our settled minister is on sabbatical. This Sunday, Jan. 13, we welcome back to our pulpit Ms. Laura Wagner, executive director of UU Mass Action, the Unitarian Universalist State Action Network. Their mission is to organize and mobilize UUs to confront injustice.

Ms. Wagner’s sermon is titled “Living Our Values”. Join us to learn more.

This Sunday we will “Share the Plate”–half of the collection will go to UU Mass Action.

You can read the sermon here: Living Our Values (pdf)

Sabbatical 2019 Sunday Services

Posted by Fran Sharp on Jan 9, 2019 in General News

Click here for the list of Sunday Service speakers and topics. The Worship Associates have done a great job putting together a season of varied, interesting, and meaningful services.

Sunday Services

Senior Cohousing meeting at FP Stow and Acton Sat Jan 26

Posted by Fran Sharp on Jan 9, 2019 in General News

What:     Senior Cohousing: A Community Approach to Aging in Place – an Introductory Meeting

When:    Saturday, January 26, from 2 pm – 4:30 pm

Where:    First Parish Church of Stow and Acton

                353 Great Road (Rte. 117) Stow MA

Middlesex Senior Cohousing, a group of 12 households in Metro Northwest Boston, will hold an introductory meeting on Saturday, January 26, from 2 – 4:30 pm in Fellowship Hall at FPC Stow/Acton. MSC is seeking to build New England’s first senior cohousing neighborhood in the Maynard/Acton area and is growing its membership.

The program features a slideshow, short video, and Q&A. There will be a refreshment break followed by facilitated small break-out groups to talk about the challenges of aging in place and in community.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about this innovative model that started in Denmark in the 1960s and operates on the understanding that community is the best insurance for getting the nurturing care we need as we age. And for living a fun and fulfilling 3^rd Act!

To learn more, go to the websites of Middlesex Senior Cohousing and the Cohousing Association of the United States.

RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes. Go to .