Happenings

Visit the Upcoming Services page for a listing of upcoming worship services.

Events of general interest are listed here.  Check the Church Calendar for a complete listing of church happenings including date, time, and location.

Sacred Circle Dance - Fri Feb 10th - 7-9pm

Circle Dance enables a community dance experience for anyone with the abilities to walk and to keep time to music. Dances include traditional (folk) dances and new dances that have arisen among Circle Dancers. Sometimes referred to as “Sacred Circle Dance” due to the movement’s origin in spiritual communities, it is a growing international movement that enhances mind-body-spirit awareness. This session will involve simple, easy dances and NO prior dance experience is needed – just an open mind, a gentle heart, a willing body and your own water bottle. Advanced dances taught at 6:00 before the community (easier). Circle Dance will occur each 2nd Friday through April and May 25th. Please direct all questions to the Adult Enrichment Committee at AEC@fculittle.org.

Alliance Lunch and Dramatic Event - Sat Feb 11th Noon

At noon a delicious lunch of soup, bread, and desert will be provided. Stay for a look at some of the humorous and serious times the Women's Alliance organization has seen. All women are invited to the February meeting of the Alliance at 11am in the Vestry prior to the Noon Potluck and Dramatic Event which is open to all. For further information about the Alliance, email Joyce at alliance@fculittle.org.

Celebration of Joyful Giving Dinner - Sat Feb 11th 6pm

The Stewardship Team invites you to join our First Church Unitarian community in a Celebration of Joyful Giving Dinner on Saturday, February 11th at 6 pm at FCU. This is not a pot luck dinner so come and relax and enjoy the fellowship. We request an RSVP, although last minute additions are always welcome. If we have not heard from you yet please fill in the Dinner RSVP form. If you have any questions please email stewardship@fculittle.org. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Friday, Fun, Food & Fellowship - Fri, Feb 17th - 5:45pm

Please join our monthly potluck, to be followed by games. Singles, couples, families-- all are welcome! This regular social event is an opportunity to relax with family and friends after a busy week. Please bring food, and/or board games. Sign up in the Vestry or through AEC@fculittle.org so we can set the appropriate number of seats and roughly coordinate the food (although last-minute surprises are always welcome!). Contact: Lori of the Adult Enrichment Committee at AEC@fculittle.org . We hope to see you there! Save the 3rd Friday of the each month through April (except the month of March) for this fun and relaxing event!

Facebook Training for Beginners - Sat Feb 18th 2-5pm

Do you wonder what all the fuzz about "social media" is about? What the "heck" is Facebook, and is it safe? Here is you opportunity to learn about Facebook - we are hosting a Facebook Training for Beginners on. The workshop will be taught by Mr. Max Cohen. Class participants need to bring a laptop with Wi-Fi capability, and arrive 15 minutes before the start (1:45pm) to work on Wi-Fi set up. Please sign up in the Vestry or email AEC@fculittle.org with questions. Meet in the Vestry.

Workshop & Lunch: Beyond the Pale - Sun Feb 19th Noon

The Multicultural Task Force is excited to announce that we have arranged a service and workshop for February 19th. Meck Groot, Justice Ministries Coordinator for our Clara Barton District of the UUA will be visiting us for morning worship and will also lead us in an afternoon program entitled Beyond the Pale. We will be providing lunch after the service and expect the workshop to run from noon to 2:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets are in the Vestry or you can contact us at multicultural@fculittle.org. Please let us know if you have childcare needs. Meet in the Downstairs Dining Room.

FCU Cooks Neighborhood Supper - Tues Feb 21st

Neighborhood Supper provides a free meal and a place of community every Tuesday evening at the Congregational Church in Littleton. FCU cooks on the third Tuesday of every month. Volunteers include cooks, servers, shoppers, and dish washers; up to 20 or more volunteers are involved each week. Volunteers arrive early in the afternoon to start cooking the evening meal and set the tables. As the guests arrive, plates of food will be delivered to them. Brownie bakers wanted. If you'd like to volunteer or donate brownies email Kris at Neighborhood@fculittle.org.

Energy Medicine Workshop - Sat Feb 25th - 2-4:30pm

Various energy medicine and healing topics will be discussed and studied - energy self-care for learning, emotional well-being, health and optimal performance. Meet in the Vestry. Contact the Cerridwen at EnergyStudy@fculittle.org for more information.

Annual Camping Trip - Aug 24-26

Reserve your site NOW! FCU’s annual camping trip August 24th, 25th & 26th is a prime opportunity to connect with your community in a relaxed venue with no agenda other than to eat, sleep and enjoy nature and each other. The more ambitious can hike nearby Mt. Monadnock on Saturday morning. Saturday evening features a potluck meal followed by singing around the campfire. The beautiful Otter River State Campground is less than an hour away just off of Route 2 in Baldwinville, Mass.

THIS YEAR’S PROTOCOL: Each camper needs to reserve his or her own site - go to Reserve America and put in Otter River State Park, August 24th - 26th. Don’t wait until it’s too late – the campground fills up. Day-trippers are always welcome. The park charges $5 admission.

Loaves and Fishes - ongoing collection

Loaves & Fishes exists as a mission of love and faith to serve people of Ayer, Devens, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, and Shirley by providing food, emergency shelter, resource referral, other temporary services, and by advocating for changes by its clients that will promote independence and self reliance. The Council on Social Justice asks you to bring at least one item a month for the Loaves and Fishes food pantry.

February Request: Baking items: cakes, cookies, frosting, etc. (gluten free is appreciated)

Place items in the Loaves & Fishes collection boxes in the front Vestibule as you enter the church. Thank you for sharing with others.