Our recent canvass yielded $360,000. Thanks to everyone who has already made a pledge. This amount is roughly what we raised last year. It falls short of the $395,000 we need to support the budget for next year.
Here's how you can help:
If you have already pledged, consider increasing your pledge. Even a small increase will help.
If you haven't pledged, we really need your support of the programs of the church. Even a modest pledge of $500 for the year ($60/month) would go a long way to closing the gap.
We are the First Religious Society, a Unitarian Universalist congregation in Newburyport, Massachusetts. We're glad you're here.
We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community that encourages spiritual growth as we strive for truth and meaning and serve the social and spiritual needs of our larger community.
We value the words and wisdom of the youth of our church. Each year, the “Up and Coming UUs” of FRS are invited to deliver their personal faith statements and credos to the congregation. Here are the statements of eleven of them, given on Sunday, January 12, 2014.
“Spring for Us” the annual FRS auction is
Saturday, May 10, 5:30 p.m.
in Nicholson Hall.
This is a wonderful marketplace, great dinner, delectable desserts, and the charm and delight of your fellow UUs and friends. Remember, this is a big fundraiser and a wonderfully entertaining evening not to be missed.
Our enthusiastic team of canvassers will be contacting FRS members and friends soon, about making a pledge for the upcoming budget year. Why would you make a pledge? So that FRS can build a budget that connects its aspirations and its financial means. A pledge is an expression of your commitment to the church. It is an investment in the people, ideas, and programs that make FRS so vital. So welcome your canvasser's call!
Where We Stood is a 90-page illustrated history of a dramatic period in the life of our church -- the years preceding and during the American Revolution.
The spring term in Young Church is underway and I look forward to seeing lots of kids in Young Church! For the winter and spring terms, children in grades p/k through 8th are in their grade-specific groups on most Sundays. Here are the themes for each group from now through May:
Join the Choir!
Do you enjoy singing? Come and join the First Religious Society Choir as we begin a new season of music. We sing music in a variety of styles, and we include pieces from various faith traditions. We rehearse on Thursday nights, 7:30-9:00, and again on Sunday mornings, 9:00-10:00.
This Week
Wednesday, April 16
Noon: Retired Ladies Lunch, Ipswich
Thursday, April 17
5pm: Maundy Thursday Communion Service
Sunday, April 20
10:30am: Easter Sunday Family Service
We value the words and wisdom of the youth of our church. Each year, the “Up and Coming UUs” of FRS are invited to deliver their personal faith statements and credos to the congregation. Here are the statements of eleven of them, given on Sunday, January 12, 2014.
Important Auction 
Our enthusiastic team of canvassers will be contacting FRS members and friends soon, about making a pledge for the upcoming budget year. Why would you make a pledge? So that FRS can build a budget that connects its aspirations and its financial means. A pledge is an expression of your commitment to the church. It is an investment in the people, ideas, and programs that make FRS so vital. So welcome your canvasser's call!
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