June Theme: Truth
Annual Ministry Theme: Truth
SUNDAY, June 29, 2025
The Great Game of Red Rover: Shamanic Insights on Thriving through Today’s Upheaval
SERVICE STARTS
AT 10AM
Sunday, June 29, 2025
The Great Game of Red Rover: Shamanic Insights on Thriving through Today’s Upheaval
10am in the Sanctuary with livestream on YouTube
Join Kristen Miller, FRSUU member, former FRSUU Youth Music Director, Shamanic Sound Healer, and cellist for a service that aims to leave you strong, grounded, and ready to face the world with hope and joy.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” –Nelson Mandela
The FRSUU Business Office will be closed on Mondays and Fridays during the summer.
Sunday Worship – Summer 2025
Services start at 10am
Sanctuary with livestream on YouTube
Join us for summer worship! Services will be held on June 29, July 13, July 20, and July 27. On July 6, FRS will participate in the annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’s speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Rev. Rebecca will preach on August 24 at First Congregational Society UU in Hampton Falls, NH.
View the full Summer Worship Schedule HERE.
View the Summer Programming Schedule HERE.
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