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.
Join us for Black History Sunday with Rev. Wil for a service entitled “The Light That Cannot Be Unlearned.” In our own lifetime, we have seen truths once denied now widely acknowledged: that systemic racism exists; that mass incarceration is a moral crisis; that Black lives … read more.
Service will be ZOOM ONLY on Sunday, January 25. Please see full zoom information after the service description.
Join us Sunday for a service with Rev. Wil that explores the range of individual beliefs that exist in our congregation. In any church, … read more.
Join us for a Bread and Wine Communion service that focuses on the deep symbolism and intentionality within The Paper Meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh. Paper is, as humans are, created in a single moment. But they are made with ingredients of the eternal. … read more.
The conflict of this age requires resiliency. The opposite of despair is resilience. Resilience is fed by following the path of our greatest excitement while wearing the garments of joy.
Also, for those who would like to try it, after coffee hour next week, … read more.
4:00 p.m. – Lancaster’s Christmas Eve – Our annual Christmas Eve Service featuring readings of the Christmas story and carols with performances by the Youth Ensemble of New England orchestra, and Silent Night candlelight vigil.
11:00 p.m. – On Toward Midnight – Our annual … read more.
For those experiencing grief, loss, hardship, or worry about the state of the world, this service offers a somber, gentle space to gather for music, candle lightings, and meaningful reflection.
If you would like to receive updates on what is planned for the service … read more.
When we alter our thoughts to include anticipation and hope and even gingerly venture in the direction of joy, things have a natural tendency to shift for us. It works in inexplicable ways to our human brain, though many attempt to explain it. Some … read more.
Join us in Hawkins Hall for a sunset ceremony followed by potluck, Yule fire on the green (weather permitting), and ornament making inside.
If you would like to receive updates on what is planned for the service this week (inside, outside, online, zoom connection … read more.
Join us as we continue into the Christmas season on the Third Sunday in Advent for our annual “Hanging of the Greens” Christmas Pageant service featuring the youth of our church accompanied by our special music guests, the Pilgrim Bell Choir! Coffee hour to … read more.
Join us for a special Advent exploration of Jesus and Mary as they are depicted in the Islamic holy book, the Qur’an. In it, Mary (Maryam) and Jesus (Isa) are revered figures, with Mary being the only woman mentioned by name and an entire … read more.
