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.

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.

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 Jean C. Wilson Music Series 2023

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...

Climate Inspirations: Discussion Group

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!

Exploring Elderhood Together

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: 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 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 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...

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