Welcome

Welcome to First Religious Society, a place where you will be welcomed regardless of your age, religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. A place where you can grow spiritually, morally and intellectually.

Welcome

Welcome to First Religious Society, a place where you will be welcomed regardless of your age, religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. A place where you can grow spiritually, morally and intellectually.

Welcome

Welcome to First Religious Society, a place where you will be welcomed regardless of your age, religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. A place where you can grow spiritually, morally and intellectually.

November Theme: Common Ground

 

Annual Ministry Theme: Truth

SUNDAY, November 10, 2024

New Member Sunday and Bring a Friend Sunday

SERVICE STARTS at 10:30am

 

Sunday, November 10, 2024

New Member Sunday and Bring a Friend Sunday

Sunday worship service starts at 10:30am, in person and on YouTube

Come be together in community at this pivotal time in our country. We will welcome our newest members and remember our covenant to “Come As You Are. Journey Together In Love. Act with Courage. Transform Our World.” Rev. Rebecca will reflect upon the election and how we are called to respond. Bring a friend and introduce them to our Unitarian Universalist values: Love, Interdependence, Pluralism, Justice, Transformation, Generosity, Equity.

“Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” –Maya Angelou

Boston Arts Academy’s “The Spirituals” in Concert at FRSUU
Saturday, November 9
Sanctuary, 3pm

Under the direction of Music Department Chair Michael W. Bradley, this award-winning group of 30 students at Boston Arts Academy returns to FRS in a concert that explores the evolution of the African American sacred choral music tradition. Proceeds from this concert will fund travel to perform at Carnegie Hall and national competition.

Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/TheSpiritualsBAA2024-11-09

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The Latest News & Events

Third Annual Holiday Cookie Walk

Third Annual Holiday Cookie Walk

Please join us to make this year's Cookie Walk even more fun and successful than the last one! If you like to bake or can volunteer to help out at the event, please click here to sign up or visit the Cookie Walk table after services beginning on November 17. And...

Call for Newbury Food Pantry Donations

Call for Newbury Food Pantry Donations

The Community Outreach Team of FRS is sponsoring a Food Drive to benefit the Newbury Food Pantry during the month of November. Donations can be left on the right shelf at the back of the church as you exit. The Newbury Food Pantry serves approximately 300 guests...

Maker Mondays Craft Circle with Rev. Laurel

Maker Mondays Craft Circle with Rev. Laurel

Rev. Laurel (and her dog Henry) invite you to join her later this month on Monday, November 18, during lunch hour from 12pm-1pm for a chance to knit, stitch, draw, and create in community with other FRS members and friends. Don't have a project? You can just stop by...

Exploring Elderhood Together

Exploring Elderhood Together

Talking about end-of-life care can be anxiety-provoking for both elders and their families. Exploring Elderhood Together invites you to another conversation. Nancy Kidd, FRSUU member and licensed social worker, has 20+ years of experience guiding these conversations,...

Justice Sunday and Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil

Justice Sunday and Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil

Please join the Welcoming Committee for a Justice Sunday program on Sunday, November 17 about Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual opportunity to remember the trans people who have been killed in anti-trans violence during the year. Following the Justice Sunday...

Fall Rummage Sale

Fall Rummage Sale

The Rummage Sale will be held on November 22nd and November 23rd. Folks can drop off their all- seasons clothing, shoes and accessories in Parish Hall on Sundays starting the 3rd, 10th and 17th of November, from 9am until noon. Plus, drop off can continue on Thursday...

Contemplative Worship at FRS: Touching the Sacred Within

Contemplative Worship at FRS: Touching the Sacred Within

Led by Rev. Alan Seale. When: The first Sunday of the October, November, and December at 8am in the Sanctuary Contemplation has been described as “a long loving look at the real” and “a pure intuition of being, born of love” (21st-century mystic William McNamara)....

Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services – Fall 2024

Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services – Fall 2024

The Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services is a program designed to create opportunities to explore pathways for opening to Spirit and sharing in sacred circles. These gatherings are intended to be opportunities to share with others open to exploring Mystical...

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