Food and Friends--lunch potluck on Sunday, March 3 at 11:15am This is for all FPS-ers--time to socialize and have fun! Bring some food to share (homemade or store-bought) and enjoy a good ol' potluck with friends...and friends in the making. Community and Hospitality...
FPS News
Meeting: Middlesex Senior Cohousing Feb. 24 at 2pm, W. Acton
What: Senior Cohousing: A Community Approach to Aging in Place – an Introductory Meeting When: Sunday, February 24, from 2 pm – 4:30 pm Where: New View Cohousing, 25 Half Moon Hill off Central St., West Acton, MA Middlesex Senior Cohousing, a group of 13...
Conscious Eaters present “Fish on my Plate” film Thursday 2/21 at 7pm
Join the Conscious Eating Group for a film in the Brackett Room at 7pm tomorrow night. Journalist and author Paul Greenberg (Four Fish; American Catch) spends a year eating only fish. From farmed fish in Norway to the biggest wild fishery in the world off Peru, he...
New Information about the Auction-get tickets in advance and $ave
Check back for Auction booklet. Signup to Help with the Auction Form Some of the best items are those donated by First Parish members and friends! Wondering what to bid on this year? The possibilities are endless: pool parties, cookouts, and dinners are always a hit...
Religious Exploration February 24th
Religious Exploration- In the Islamic culture, the Kaaba is a huge black stone structure that sits at the heart of the Grand Mosque, Islam's most sacred place of worship. Some of its parts are connected to important episodes in Islamic tradition. The Kaaba is said to...
A Change to the “Say Their Names” observances in our February worship services
The past two Sundays, First Parish has participated in the Say Their Names project to honor the memory of those whose lives were taken by horrific hate crimes. We acknowledge that this is important for First Parish to do, however, we have decided that while our...
Sharing the Plate with America’s Black Holocaust Museum
On February 17 we will share our collection with America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM). Founded by Dr. James Cameron in 1984 in Milwaukee, ABHM builds public awareness of the harmful legacies of slavery in America and promotes racial repair and healing through four...
Religious Exploration February 17th
Religious Exploration-This week our exploration of the Islamic faith continues! The children will be learning about Arabic, Mecca, Calls to Prayer, and what it means to go on pilgrimage. There will be videos, discussion, and individual creative activities to help them...
“Letting go- How does one even do that?” by Ms. Gail Hardenbergh (newsletter)
Gail Hardenbergh, a long time member and spiritual seeker looks forward to sharing her ideas about how one might actually “Let Go.” The sermon will explore the meaning and opportunities inherent in the process.
Strategic Planning Feedback Sessions–attend one or both
In these meetings, the Strategic Planning team will share with the congregation their draft recommendations, answer any questions you might have, and solicit feedback to help ensure our 5-year plan focuses on FPS's greatest needs, maximizes our ability to fulfill...