Open House & Ingathering Sunday at FPC Sept. 12 & 13

The First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC), Unitarian Universalist, officially begins the fall season the weekend of Sept. 12 to 13 with an open house and its annual Ingathering Sunday service.

On Saturday, Sept. 12, FPC will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 12 pm. FPC is a welcoming place for folks of all ages. The open house will begin in its Community Room and include a tour of the church, as well as a chance to meet the minister and some of the staff and volunteer leaders of the church. There will information about many different church programs and about Unitarian Universalism, as well as an opportunity to ask questions. Although there will be plenty to interest adults, the morning will be especially geared toward families with children who are interested in learning about the Religious Education (RE) program. Please feel free to bring your children so that they can become familiar with the church and enjoy some activities while adults are learning about the RE program and the church in general.

On Sunday, Sept. 13, everyone is invited to attend the Ingathering Service at either 9 or 11 a.m. These will be uplifting services with music from members of the FPC Jazz Band, choirs, and soloists under the leadership of Music Director Mike Pfitzer and pianist/organist Sanghee Kim. The Rev. Tom Rosiello will lead worship and preach a sermon entitled “Why Go to Church?” Director of Religious Education Michelle Cote will present a message for children and youth introducing them to our RE program. Also participating in the service will be the church’s new intern, Minister Ilene Gilispie. A special Ingathering coffee hour will follow both services where additional information about the church and Unitarian Universalism will be available.

FPC is a congregation of people who are respectful of each individual’s beliefs and feel it’s important to offer a liberal religious education program for children. Our services draw from many diverse spiritual and musical sources and often include an emphasis on social justice issues. If you’re looking for a religious home, please come and learn more about FPC and Unitarian Universalism.

If you’d like to discuss enrolling your child in our religious education or youth programs, contact Michelle Cote at re@fpc-stow-acton.org. If you’re interested in singing in choir or getting involved in other church music programs, contact Mike Pfitzer at music@fpc-stow-acton.org. For any other questions about the church, our Welcoming Coordinator Joleen Sullivan is ready to help you. You can reach her at mdc@fpc-stow-acton.org.

FPC is located at 353 Great Road Stow MA, at the intersection of routes 117 and 62, next to the Randall Library. FPC’s facilities are wheelchair accessible. Child care is provided for children 3 and under and older children are welcome to join religious education classes. For more information, call 978-897-8149 or visit www.fpc-stow-acton.org.