Sunday, June 4, 2023
“Joyful Defiance”
10:30am in person and streamed on YouTube

How do we commemorate and celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride now when LGBTQ+ rights are under an unprecedented attack? Reverend Rebecca and the Welcoming Committee invite you to learn about the history of Pride, the experiences of members of our beloved community, and the spiritual calling to lift up and support the most marginalized among us.

“You have to give them hope. Hope for a better world, hope for a better tomorrow.”

– Harvey Milk San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade June 5, 1978

Join us for Justice Sunday

Please join the Welcoming Committee at the next Justice Sunday on June 4th at 12:30 p.m. The program will feature Kimm Topping, Ed.M. (they/them/theirs). Topping will present on “How to be an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community.” They are a writer, educator, community organizer, and queer historian whose work values youth voice, leadership, and activism. Topping is an Adjunct Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, focusing their work on gender and sexuality. Their YA non-fiction book, Generation Queer, highlights stories of modern LGBTQ+ youth activists and is forthcoming from Tu Books/Lee & Low. This Justice Sunday is open to the public in collaboration with Newburyport Pride. All are welcome.

The FRS Annual Meeting

Please join us for the Annual Meeting of the First Religious Society on Sunday, June 11th following worship service.

Our Annual Meeting is an important gathering for our congregation that demonstrates our commitment to shared ministry in decision-making and governance. It is an important time to reflect on our congregation’s Values, Mission and Ends. We encourage all members to participate.

Important note: membership at the FRS is required to vote. If you are unsure if are a member, and or interested in becoming a member of the FRS, please email cynthia.walsh@frsuu.org.

Registration is required and lunch will be provided.

To register please click here!