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Rev. Ellen’s Reflections: September 2026
Dear First Parishers,Well, that was a quick summer! I hope everyone had a lovely time and got through the hot days. I am so excited
A Note from the Collector’s Office
On 9/4/26 Tax statements were mailed out to all contributors who had made donations (pledge or otherwise) through the Collector’s Office between January 1 and
Social Hour Volunteers Needed
Do you appreciate coming downstairs after the service to enjoy conversation with a warm cup of coffee, tea, or a cold drink and maybe a
Standing Around June 2026 – News and Notes from the Standing Committee
Our Annual Meeting takes place on June 14, 2026, after the service. Democratic governance is one of the unique foundations of our faith community. As
A Note from your Collector
Pledge Statements will be emailed on or about 5/28/26 showing payment activity through 5/24/26 and pledge status for FY26. Please review and notify me promptly
Local Gardeners: do you have surplus veggies? Donate to Chelmsford Grow!
To all local gardeners – do you ever have too many tomatoes, cucumbers? Ahhh, how about Zucchini? Summer squash? Hate to see them go to
Rev. Ellen’s Reflections: May 2026
Dear First Parishers, On Saturday evening, Josh and I attended the annual fundraising gala at Fitchburg State University. Fitchburg State has a new president—the first
Prayer Shawls
As we head into spring and the end of our church year in June we would love to stock up on prayer shawls before we
Readers Wanted for the Fall!
Are you interested in reading the Ancient and Modern (or any sermon-related) Reading, as well as the Covenant during Services? We would love to have
An Appreciation from the Membership-Hospitality Committee
Thank you to our wonderful hosts who opened their homes over the summer for one of our six Circle Dinners – Cheryl and Jeanette, Julie,
A Note from the Collector’s Office
On 9/4/26 Tax statements were mailed out to all contributors who had made donations (pledge or otherwise) through the Collector’s Office between January 1 and
Social Hour Volunteers Needed
Do you appreciate coming downstairs after the service to enjoy conversation with a warm cup of coffee, tea, or a cold drink and maybe a
Donut Volunteers Needed!
Some volunteers have signed up to help make and sell our famous donuts on July 3 and July 4 but we need more – especially
Church Council: Meeting on June 2, 7pm
COMMUNICATION!!! Attention Committee/Team Chair/Leaders…What is the Church Council? Church Council is made up of Representatives of Committees/Teams/FPCC Groups-YoUU! Representatives share member and Committee/Team/FPCC Group needs
A Note from your Collector
Pledge Statements will be emailed on or about 5/28/26 showing payment activity through 5/24/26 and pledge status for FY26. Please review and notify me promptly
An Update from the Fiscal Year 2027 Stewardship Campaign
As we close out our Fiscal Year 2027 stewardship campaign, we want to thank everyone for your generosity and support. We were inspired to Light