Rev. Wil Darcangelo, M.Div., of Fitchburg, Massachusetts is the 18th settled Minister of the First Church of Christ, Unitarian, in Lancaster, Massachusetts. He writes a weekly column called Hopeful Thinking on optimistic spirituality for the Information Age. Married to his husband Jamie Darcangelo, a Registered Nurse at a local federally-funded health clinic, together they have an adopted daughter named Lavender. Wil is also a carpenter and stained glass artist with a background as a performing arts professional.
Our theme for the 2026-2027 church year will be Human Flourishing. Join us for our return from the Summer hiatus on Sunday, September 13 for Ingathering Sunday & our Annual Water Communion.
Remember to collect a small container of water from somewhere special this … read more.
Join us next Sunday for our annual Flower Communion service with Rev. Wil. Together we’ll celebrate Father’s Day, the Summer Solstice, and the final service before our summer break while exploring what it means to cultivate lives of meaning, joy, connection, and human flourishing. … read more.
Join us next week for a service with Rev. Wil on “The Strategic Value of Kindness.” Drawing on insights from game theory and evolutionary science, we’ll explore a surprising truth: kindness is not just a moral ideal—it’s a resilient, effective way of living in … read more.
Join us next Sunday, and bring your fur friends for our annual Blessing of the Animals & Stuffies with Rev. Wil. This joyful and deeply tender service celebrates the creatures and companions who comfort, ground, and accompany us through life—whether covered in fur, feathers, … read more.
Join us on Sunday for a special “soundbath” contemplative service with the meditative song of crystal bowl work provided by Nina & Mike Vecchi of Sound Alchemy in Westminster, MA. This immersive sound experience will be infused throughout our usual Sunday morning service format … read more.
Join us on Sunday for one of our favorite services, our Annual Youth Sunday with all the kids from Religious Education including special readings, music, and the presentation of gifts. Coffee hour to follow. All are welcome!
Coffee hour to follow. All are welcome! … read more.
Join us next week for “Finding Our Note: The Spiritual Power of Harmony” with Rev. Wil. Featuring the return of award-winning Inside Track Barbershop Quartet to our sanctuary, this joyful and reflective service explores what it means to live in harmony—not as sameness, but … read more.
Join us this Sunday and bring your own suggestions for an “Unexpected Sunday” service with Rev. Wil. Come ready to help shape the morning as you submit your suggestions for the sermon topic—then we’ll draw one from a hat and improvise the service … read more.
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If you would like to receive updates on what is planned for the service this week (inside, outside, online, zoom connection information, last minute changes) please sign up for our weekly newsletter or contact the office: … read more.
