Events
2026
SUMMER SATURDAYS AT SEVEN
AT THE TRURO MEETING HOUSE
Located at 3 First Parish Lane at Town Hall Road and Bridge Road, near Truro Town Hall
In honor of the Declaration of Independence’s 250th anniversary, the proclaimed human rights of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness form the theme of our 2026 Summer Programs.
Happiness is showcased by ice cream making for kids, Jimmy Tingle’s first ever humorous appearance at the Meeting House, and Cape Harmony’s a capella concert;
Life is classically captured in “Our Town,” a play though written about a small New Hampshire town nearly 90 years ago could have Truro as a stand-in, the fresh and disarming tales spun by Yankee storyteller Andy Davis, the magical songs of Cole Porter, and the poetry of Charles Coe; and
Liberty is dissected by notable political commentators Robert Kuttner and David Corn in appearances bookending the season.
Put the dates in the calendar; you won’t want to miss any of these programs in our recently air-conditioned Meeting House!
Robert Kuttner “Notes for Next Time”
June 27, Saturday at 7 pm
Why did we lose the broadly decent economy of the era after World War II? Why did reformers win all the important arguments about how to renew a good society, only to lose the politics? Why do democracies keep saving capitalism—only to watch plutocrats undermine democracy again and again? What lessons might we learn so that next time we win the arguments and the politics? And how do we make sure that there is a next time?
Veteran journalist, co-founder of The American Prospect, and one of America’s leading political economists, Kuttner offers a sweeping and deeply personal account of how we got here and how we might still change course. Presentation and book signing co-sponsored by the Truro Public Library.
Donations appreciated.
Storyteller Andy Davis “Reaching for the Moon – Stories about bending the arc of the moral universe”
July 11, Saturday at 7pm
A selection of social justice stories, narrative reflections on how we maintain hope and stand up for what’s right in the most difficult of times. Through historical tales, personal stories and a bit of folklore, Andy will transport us from ancient times to the present day and from the south of this country to El Salvador and West Africa.
$20 Voluntary Admission.
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Ice Cream Making for Kids at the Truro Public Library
July 25, Saturday at 10:30am at the Truro Public Library
Fun and educational family event. Bring your child or grandchild to make ice cream, learn about how it works, and sample the results!
Ages 4 and up
Co-sponsored by Friends of the Truro Meeting House, Truro Historical Society and Truro Public Library.
RSVP to the Truro Historical Society so we can purchase supplies and set up for the event.
Please use the QR code or click the link below to reserve a place.
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Free Admission.
Jimmy Tingle “Humor and Hope for Humanity”
July 25, Saturday at 7pm
Renowned humorist Jimmy Tingle takes us on a very funny and soul-searching journey from his Boston roots as an aspiring comic and street performer to network television, Harvard professor, a run for political office, and up to the present 2026 moment with a multi-media presentation.
Tickets sold in advance at $35 (plus handling fee) and $40 at the door.
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“Our Town”
Thornton Wilder
Play Reading
August 1, Saturday at 7pm
Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play of life in Grover’s Corners is a beloved American classic that asks timeless questions about the meaning of love, life, and death. “Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it?—every, every minute?”
Produced and directed by actor Peter (Mackenzie) Cook, the play will be read by local residents and professional actors.
Donations appreciated.
Cape Harmony
August 8, Saturday at 7pm
Talented a capella group of college women from around the country who gather each summer on the Cape will harmonize for our audience.
Tickets sold at the door $15 per adult and $12 per child under 12.
Celebrating Cole Porter
August 15, Saturday at 7pm
Cole Porter (1891-1964) had a connection to Provincetown where he reportedly maintained a retreat on Winslow Street from the late 1920s to the 1940s, making it a significant part of his life and artistic history. Many of his popular hits will be performed by local singers with saxophonists Ken Field and Dave Wilson and ensemble. The program will be introduced by Ira Wood, host of WOMR’s The Lowdown.
$20 Voluntary Admission.
David Corn
August 22, Saturday at 7pm
This year’s return appearance by popular journalist David Corn, Washington Bureau Chief for Mother Jones, will discuss our upcoming mid-term elections in what has become an authoritarian country.
Co-sponsored by the Truro Public Library.
Donations appreciated.
Charles Coe Poetry Tribute
August 29, Saturday at 7pm
Poetry by the late Charles Coe (1952-2025) will be read by a variety of noted Cape Cod personalities. Coe’s poems speak to the heart and mind as well as the ear. Above all, his poems touch upon what is essential in us all and speak of life as a gift that is far from perfect but all we have. Coe and his writing are known to many on the outer Cape from the acclaimed project A Symphony of Crickets..
Donations appreciated.
Enjoy after-event receptions in our expanded gathering space.
Most events are free unless otherwise noted.
Donations for the preservation of the historic Meeting House are appreciated.
First Congregational Meeting House
Located at 3 First Parish Lane, Truro, MA 02666
at Town Hall Road and Bridge Road, near Truro Town Hall
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First Congregational Parish of Truro Services are at
10 am Sundays
beginning mid-June through mid-September
For information or to Zoom live stream, go to: firstparishtruro.com
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