March Theme: Discernment
Annual Ministry Theme: Peace
SUNDAY, April 2, 2023
Blessing of Water
SERVICE STARTS 10:30am
In the Sanctuary and on YouTube
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Blessing of Water
10:30am in the Sanctuary and on YouTube
Join us on this Palm Sunday as we celebrate spring with a baby blessing and begin our month-long exploration of water. Reverend Rebecca will be preaching.
“Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.”
-Nelson Mandela
Justice Sundays
On Justice Sundays we gather in fellowship for soup, salad, and discussion! This is a great way to learn more about our social justice work at FRS, connect with people, and enjoy a lovely meal. Join us at our next Justice Sunday on April 30th.
Reverend Rebecca’s sermon on March 5, 2023: “Flowers, Vegetables, and Herbs – Gaining Clarity and Discernment in a Full and Busy World”
Meet Our 2023-2024 Annual Giving Campaign Co-Chairs:
Mary McDonald and Jim Supple
The Latest News & Events
The Steeple Newsletter
The Steeple Newsletter, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 edition here!
The Jean C. Wilson Music Series 2023
Dear music-loving friends, In the beginning, the First Religious Society’s chamber music series was designed to be a relief from the dark and grinding New England winter, a time when there was little music being presented in Newburyport. For many years now under the...
Save the Date Friday May 12th – All Ages Trashion Show and Potluck for the Planet – All are welcome to join us for this festive outdoor event at FRS!
The FRS Green Team and Young Church are collaborating on intergenerational events not to be missed! We are inviting congregants of all ages to create wearable art made out of recyclables and trash to be showcased at our first-ever Trashion Show at FRSUU this spring....
Climate Inspirations: Discussion Group
Join us for this spring 2023 series based on short video talks by leading authors. Program runs on Tuesdays from 9-10:30am on Zoom starting March 28th. To register click here! To download the flyer with the full program click here!
Old Hill Burying Ground and Highland Cemetery Tour with Ghlee Woodworth
Join us on Saturday, March 25 at 10am for a 1.5-hour cemetery tour with local historian Ghlee Woodworth. To learn more and RSVP for this special event, please contact cynthia.walsh@frsuu.org
Exploring Elderhood Together
DATES POSTPONED TO APRIL: Paint Your Memories in Words Thursday, April 20, 1-2:30pm and Thursday, April 27, 1-2:30pm (this is a 2-part session) Both meetings will take place in the Lower Meetinghouse. Registration is not required. Masks are encouraged. Immunization is...
Habitat for Humanity: Service is Our Prayer!
Habitat for Humanity Build Day, Saturday, March 18, 2023 FRS Habitat is a team of volunteers building homes for qualifying families affiliated with Habitat for Humanity. The FRS team joins these Habitat families and other volunteer groups on the third Saturday of the...
Monthly Animal Loss Support Group
Monthly Animal Bereavement Support Group When: Second Sunday of the month from 12-1pm If you have ever had to say farewell to a beloved animal companion, then you have known the heartache and grief that follows such a loss. Yet as a society, we don’t recognize,...
Monday Meditation at 6:30pm (weekly event)
Monday Night Meditation in Lower Meeting House (enter via Unicorn Street entrance) When: Mondays, 6:30pm These weekly sessions are led by Joyce Haydock, Senior Dharma Teacher with the International Kwan Um School of Zen. She has been with the school since 1989. This...