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Sunday, April 26, Sanctuary and livestreamed on YouTube, 10:30-11:30am. This service will be led by Rev. Jane Tuohy.
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FRSUU Events Calendar
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Monday, April 27, Parish Hall 1st Floor, 3:30-5pm. Join us for a celebration of all our justice work over these last eight years with Rev. Rebecca. Change of day as of April 6, 2026: meeting weekly on Mondays, Robing Room, 10-11am. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian Contemplative Meditation. The purpose of this meditation is not to clear the mind as much as it is to open oneself to the presence of the Divine and invite the action of the Divine within. No previous experience or training is required. This form of Contemplative prayer is a practice in resting in the presence of God through non-thinking surrender and to form a deeper relationship with the Divine. Centering Prayer will be led by Cynthia Tolbert. All are welcome. Please contact Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org or 617-359-0079 if you have questions. 2nd and 4th Mondays, LMH Room A, 11am-12:30pm. This group, for those who have a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment of some type of dementia, offers members an opportunity to share with others who are facing this-life limiting diagnosis. Members can be vulnerable and open about the many challenges they face, as well as their adaptive coping mechanisms. The group is facilitated by Nancy Kidd, LICSW; Rev. Jane Tuohy; and Linda Harding. For more information, contact Nancy Kidd at nankdd@gmail.com or 978-376-8687. Monday Night Meditation at 6:30pm in Lower Meeting House (enter via Unicorn Street entrance). 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 FRSUU Monday group was established over ten years ago. Our sessions consist of two or three chants, two readings/teachings and 30 minutes of sitting meditation. Beginners are welcome. Contact Joyce at 978-363-5457 or email joycehaydock@outlook.com to be added to our list and receive access information. |
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2nd and 4th Tuesdays, April 14 and 28, May 12 and 26, June 9 and 23, LMH Main Room, 6:30-8pm. The April 28 gathering will be held in the Parish Hall. Mystic Circles is a gathering of individuals who have interest in sharing and affirming their own experiences of the Divine, the holy, and the Sacred, and worshiping together. We are very diverse from the perspective of religious/spiritual backgrounds and orientations. We share a commitment to staying open to mystery. Mysticism is about an attitude of receptivity. Throughout the ages, mystics have sought union with the Divine—with God (however you define God)—through a variety of spiritual practices. Mysticism is not about a set of beliefs or dogma; rather it is about the felt experience of longing for union with the Holy and of belonging to something larger than yourself. Sometimes mystical moments can be about ordinary experiences of awe and wonder. In Mystic Circles we bear witness to one another’s experiences, share our questions, and create embodied worship practices. No previous experience with mysticism is required. We practice non-judgmental listening and freedom of expression as we each listen to each other and our own deepest selves. For more information, please email Rev. Jane Tuohy at Jane.tuohy@frsuu.org. Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25. |
3 events,Join FRS member and LICSW Woman Cooper on Wednesdays at 10am for a brief period of mid-week relaxation and renewal. Each 30-minute session will include a guided visualization and reflection on questions around where we hold stress and how we can release it. You’ll also learn some relaxation techniques to use on your own. This is a drop-in program; come one time or many. If you'd like to reach out to Woman, email susanc0805@gmail.com. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349458812?pwd=dXdIUVBJb0F1MnVjL0ZDakErVlRIdz09
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Wednesday, April 29, Parish Hall 1st Floor, 5:30-7pm. A celebratory potluck for the Support and Care Ministries, including Pastoral Care Associates, Parish Friends, Addictions Ministry Team, Caregiver Support Group, and Grief Support Group. |
3 events,Meets Thursdays (previously on Tuesdays) on Zoom at 11am. The FRSUU Poetry Group is open to all who enjoy reading or listening to poetry. Prompts or questions are provided as we listen multiple times to one poem a week. If you have been wishing you had more time in your busy schedule for poetry, give yourself the gift of one hour of poetry on Thursday mornings. Individuals with questions should contact Rev. Jane Tuohy at 617-359-0079. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94623863916?pwd=ufFubM2s4b4YAjU2la9RPOy25lM6Hy.1 Meeting ID: 946 2386 3916; Passcode: 774520 |
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Friday, May 1, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, 6:45pm. This service honoring Rev. Rebecca and our shared ministry will be led by Rev. Jane and Joanna Fernandes with kundalini yoga teacher Sally Cote. Look for the FRSUU greeter at the beach path head. Please bring a small stone, crystal, shell, or similar small token (or come early to select one from the beach). We will bless these items in ritual and collectively gift them to Rev. Rebecca. Please also bring a beach blanket or chair to sit. Sally will lead us in meditation. You are invited to linger under the full moon in community after the service. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet under the gazebo next to Lot 1. Take State Reservation Rd. to the end and park in Lot 1 (last parking lot on the left). Beach Access R1. No registration required. All ages welcome. Fridays, LMH Room A, 10-11:30am. We meet weekly and read both fiction and non-fiction books chosen by participants. Each book is read and discussed over a period of several meetings, with the reading for each determined by the group. |
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Saturday, May 2, Parish Hall 1st Floor, 6-8pm. More information to come!
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Saturday, May 2, Sanctuary and Lower Meetinghouse, 10am-2pm. Service starts at 11am. |
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Sunday, May 3, Sanctuary and livestreamed on YouTube, 10:30-11:30am. This is Rev. Rebecca's farewell message for her final month of ministry at FRSUU. There will be an opportunity to have your questions answered if submitted in advance. Please email Rev. Rebecca directly at RevRebecca.Bryan@frsuu.org.
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Sundays, from September 14, 2025 until May 17, 2026, LMH Main Room and Nursery/Conf Room, 10:30-11:30am
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Sunday, May 3, Parish Hall, 12-2pm. Celebrating with our Afghan Family and Looking to the Future Join us to celebrate with our Afghan family, Reverend Rebecca, and all the volunteers. Hear about what we have accomplished in four years and where we are going. Learn about the Resettlement Partnership creating creative long-term housing solutions for forcibly displaced persons in the Newburyport area. Speakers: --Fr. Jarred Mercer, Rector of St. Paul's Church in Newburyport and the founder and president of The Resettlement Partnership (TRP). He will speak on TRP's approach to creating long-term housing solutions for forcibly displaced persons in the Newburyport area. --Sheila Trieff, LICSW and a longtime member of the community, has run the Afghan women's circle for the last four years and will share some of the highlights of this journey. She is also on the Board of Directors for The Resettlement Partnership. Food: soup, salad, Afghan rice and pastries, samosas, and other desserts. For any questions, please contact Sarina Khan Reddy at 978-853-4784 or sarinakhanreddy@gmail.com. 1st Sundays, beginning November 2, LMH Room A, 9:30-10:30am. This is a monthly meeting to discuss and plan actions in support of the immigrant and refugee communities. |
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First and third Mondays, LMH Nursery/Conference Room, 11am-1pm. Join other makers from our FRSUU community for our Maker Monday offering on the first and third Monday of each month. Bring a creative project, or start a new one, and connect with others. All are welcome. Craft supplies available. Change of day as of April 6, 2026: meeting weekly on Mondays, Robing Room, 10-11am. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian Contemplative Meditation. The purpose of this meditation is not to clear the mind as much as it is to open oneself to the presence of the Divine and invite the action of the Divine within. No previous experience or training is required. This form of Contemplative prayer is a practice in resting in the presence of God through non-thinking surrender and to form a deeper relationship with the Divine. Centering Prayer will be led by Cynthia Tolbert. All are welcome. Please contact Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org or 617-359-0079 if you have questions.
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Monday Night Meditation at 6:30pm in Lower Meeting House (enter via Unicorn Street entrance). 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 FRSUU Monday group was established over ten years ago. Our sessions consist of two or three chants, two readings/teachings and 30 minutes of sitting meditation. Beginners are welcome. Contact Joyce at 978-363-5457 or email joycehaydock@outlook.com to be added to our list and receive access information. |
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Tuesday, May 5, Atria Merrimack Place, special dining room, 85 Storey Ave., Newburyport, 12pm.
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Tuesday, May 5, Sanctuary, 7-8pm. Resting in Prayer and the Presence with Rev. Jane Tuohy and Kristen Miller Is it possible to actually rest in prayer? Is it possible to become intentionally fully present in whatever is going on in our lives? And, with an attitude of openness, reverence, and gratitude, actually rest in presence no matter what turmoil is swirling around us? Rev. Jane will share her understanding of what the commandment to “pray without ceasing” means and how we can cultivate attitudes of openness and receptivity that help us accept reality while turning over worries, concerns, fear, and anxiety to Spirit and staying in a state of equanimity. This service is for those who could use a little rest and want to move away from “fix it” and problem-solving mode into a more spacious and spiritual way of turning our daily trials and hassles into prayer and spiritual learning. Composer and cellist Kristen Miller will accompany Rev. Jane and play some of her own compositions. The Tuesday Short Story Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, noon, Lower Meeting House (with a Zoom option available). For more information please visit: https://www.frsuu.org/short-story-group/ Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25. |
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Wednesday, May 6, Loretta Restaurant, 15 Pleasant St., Newburyport, 12pm. Join us for our final gathering this church year. Please text Annie Maurer if you plan to come.
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Wednesday, May 6, Zoom only, 6pm. Share your stories and memories of Rev. Rebecca’s ministry with Rev. Rebecca and others. This event is specifically designed for folks who cannot come to in-person events but is open to all. You are invited to bring a poem, a writing or a song, a story or piece of art, or something that specifically speaks to you of Rev. Rebecca. Hosted by Lea Pearson. Questions? leapearson@mac.com. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4130595645?omn=84583814939, Meeting ID: 413 059 5645
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Join FRS member and LICSW Woman Cooper on Wednesdays at 10am for a brief period of mid-week relaxation and renewal. Each 30-minute session will include a guided visualization and reflection on questions around where we hold stress and how we can release it. You’ll also learn some relaxation techniques to use on your own. This is a drop-in program; come one time or many. If you'd like to reach out to Woman, email susanc0805@gmail.com. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349458812?pwd=dXdIUVBJb0F1MnVjL0ZDakErVlRIdz09 |
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Thursday, May 7, LMH Main Room and Parish Hall 1st Floor, 6:30pm. FRSUU and other faith-based, labor, and social justice groups in the Newburyport area are working with the Merrimack Valley Project to form a coalition to protect the rights of everyone who lives here. The Merrimack Valley Project works to unite groups to work toward social, racial, and economic justice, especially for immigrant and other marginalized communities. We are facing unprecedented threats to our immigrant neighbors and friends. How can we work together to ensure that our community is safe for them? Join us for a workshop on how to strengthen communities through organizing, and to start the conversation on what we can do to protect our neighbors and prepare for the challenges of the future. Sign up to join us here! Meets Thursdays (previously on Tuesdays) on Zoom at 11am. The FRSUU Poetry Group is open to all who enjoy reading or listening to poetry. Prompts or questions are provided as we listen multiple times to one poem a week. If you have been wishing you had more time in your busy schedule for poetry, give yourself the gift of one hour of poetry on Thursday mornings. Individuals with questions should contact Rev. Jane Tuohy at 617-359-0079. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94623863916?pwd=ufFubM2s4b4YAjU2la9RPOy25lM6Hy.1 Meeting ID: 946 2386 3916; Passcode: 774520 |
3 events,Fridays, LMH Room A, 10-11:30am. We meet weekly and read both fiction and non-fiction books chosen by participants. Each book is read and discussed over a period of several meetings, with the reading for each determined by the group. |
2 events,Second Saturdays, Lower Meetinghouse Main Room, 8-11am. |
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Sunday, May 10, Town Field Park, Dorchester, 8-11am. The FRSUU Walk Team has participated in the Mother’s Day Walk for many years. Join Rev. Rebecca and the Team for a morning of great exercise and wonderful fellowship with thousands of others supporting the healing work of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. Show your support for the Peace Institute’s mission of serving as a center of healing, teaching, and learning for families and communities impacted by murder, trauma, grief, and loss. Carpooling will be available! Donate or join the team here.
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Sundays, from September 14, 2025 until May 17, 2026, LMH Main Room and Nursery/Conf Room, 10:30-11:30am
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Sunday, May 10, Sanctuary and livestreamed on YouTube, 10:30-11:30am. This service will be led by Matt Meyer. Second Sundays starting September 14, LMH Room A, 9:30-10:30am |
4 events,Change of day as of April 6, 2026: meeting weekly on Mondays, Robing Room, 10-11am. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian Contemplative Meditation. The purpose of this meditation is not to clear the mind as much as it is to open oneself to the presence of the Divine and invite the action of the Divine within. No previous experience or training is required. This form of Contemplative prayer is a practice in resting in the presence of God through non-thinking surrender and to form a deeper relationship with the Divine. Centering Prayer will be led by Cynthia Tolbert. All are welcome. Please contact Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org or 617-359-0079 if you have questions. 2nd and 4th Mondays, LMH Room A, 11am-12:30pm. This group is for those who have a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment of some type of dementia. The group offers members an opportunity to share with others who are facing this-life limiting diagnosis. Members are able to be vulnerable and open about the many challenges they face, as well as their adaptive coping mechanisms. This is facilitated by Nancy Kidd, LICSW; Rev. Jane Tuohy; and Linda Harding. For more information, contact Nancy Kidd at nankdd@gmail.com or 978-376-8687. Monday Night Meditation at 6:30pm in Lower Meeting House (enter via Unicorn Street entrance). 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 FRSUU Monday group was established over ten years ago. Our sessions consist of two or three chants, two readings/teachings and 30 minutes of sitting meditation. Beginners are welcome. Contact Joyce at 978-363-5457 or email joycehaydock@outlook.com to be added to our list and receive access information. |
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2nd and 4th Tuesdays, April 14 and 28, May 12 and 26, June 9 and 23, LMH Main Room, 6:30-8pm. Mystic Circles is a gathering of individuals who have interest in sharing and affirming their own experiences of the Divine, the holy, and the Sacred, and worshiping together. We are very diverse from the perspective of religious/spiritual backgrounds and orientations. We share a commitment to staying open to mystery. Mysticism is about an attitude of receptivity. Throughout the ages, mystics have sought union with the Divine—with God (however you define God)—through a variety of spiritual practices. Mysticism is not about a set of beliefs or dogma; rather it is about the felt experience of longing for union with the Holy and of belonging to something larger than yourself. Sometimes mystical moments can be about ordinary experiences of awe and wonder. In Mystic Circles we bear witness to one another’s experiences, share our questions, and create embodied worship practices. No previous experience with mysticism is required. We practice non-judgmental listening and freedom of expression as we each listen to each other and our own deepest selves. For more information, please email Rev. Jane Tuohy at Jane.tuohy@frsuu.org. 2nd Tuesdays, Zoom only, 7-8pm. Join us to discuss readings from the UUA Shared Ministry website. https://zoom.us/j/97370373954?pwd=PnwMAYb557uZ9JPWDD4TpdH16QwQxy.1 Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25. |
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Wednesday, May 13, Ould Newbury Golf Club, 319 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), Newbury, noon. This will be our farewell lunch with our beloved minister, Reverend Rebecca Bryan. Our Officer of the Day, Ed Budelmann, can be reached at ebudelmann@gmail.com or (617)818-5544. We are expecting a larger turnout than usual so, please email Ed if you intend to participate. Contact Ed if you have any questions or concerns. As always $$$ to pay your share of the tab is needed. Join FRS member and LICSW Woman Cooper on Wednesdays at 10am for a brief period of mid-week relaxation and renewal. Each 30-minute session will include a guided visualization and reflection on questions around where we hold stress and how we can release it. You’ll also learn some relaxation techniques to use on your own. This is a drop-in program; come one time or many. If you'd like to reach out to Woman, email susanc0805@gmail.com. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349458812?pwd=dXdIUVBJb0F1MnVjL0ZDakErVlRIdz09 2nd Wednesdays, LMH Nursery/Conf Room, 3-4:30pm. Steering committee planning meeting. |
2 events,Meets Thursdays (previously on Tuesdays) on Zoom at 11am. The FRSUU Poetry Group is open to all who enjoy reading or listening to poetry. Prompts or questions are provided as we listen multiple times to one poem a week. If you have been wishing you had more time in your busy schedule for poetry, give yourself the gift of one hour of poetry on Thursday mornings. Individuals with questions should contact Rev. Jane Tuohy at 617-359-0079. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94623863916?pwd=ufFubM2s4b4YAjU2la9RPOy25lM6Hy.1 Meeting ID: 946 2386 3916; Passcode: 774520 |
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Fridays, LMH Room A, 10-11:30am. We meet weekly and read both fiction and non-fiction books chosen by participants. Each book is read and discussed over a period of several meetings, with the reading for each determined by the group.
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Friday, May 15, Sanctuary, time TBD (rental from 6-9pm) |
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Saturday, May 16, Parish Hall 1st Floor, 1-2:30pm |
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Sunday, May 17, Sanctuary, 10:30-11:30am with livestream on YouTube. This service will be led by Mara Flynn, Rev. Rebecca, and others.
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Sunday, May 17, Parish Hall, following worship. Young Church and Youth Group families, let’s celebrate Rev. Rebecca’s ministry at the Young Church Sunday After Party. There’ll be bubbles, chalk for spreading messages of love and joy, and treats! |
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First and third Mondays, LMH Nursery/Conference Room, 11am-1pm. Join other makers from our FRSUU community for our Maker Monday offering on the first and third Monday of each month. Bring a creative project, or start a new one, and connect with others. All are welcome. Craft supplies available. Note: Although Rev. Laurel is no longer leading this group, we hope that our makers continue meeting! Change of day as of April 6, 2026: meeting weekly on Mondays, Robing Room, 10-11am. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian Contemplative Meditation. The purpose of this meditation is not to clear the mind as much as it is to open oneself to the presence of the Divine and invite the action of the Divine within. No previous experience or training is required. This form of Contemplative prayer is a practice in resting in the presence of God through non-thinking surrender and to form a deeper relationship with the Divine. Centering Prayer will be led by Cynthia Tolbert. All are welcome. Please contact Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org or 617-359-0079 if you have questions. Monday Night Meditation at 6:30pm in Lower Meeting House (enter via Unicorn Street entrance). 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 FRSUU Monday group was established over ten years ago. Our sessions consist of two or three chants, two readings/teachings and 30 minutes of sitting meditation. Beginners are welcome. Contact Joyce at 978-363-5457 or email joycehaydock@outlook.com to be added to our list and receive access information. |
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Tuesday, May 19, Sanctuary with livestream on YouTube, 7pm. The theme of this service is gratitude. It is the last service in this very special collaborative monthly series. Featuring rejuvenating music and poetry and led by Rev. Rebecca and Nick Place. The Tuesday Short Story Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, noon, Lower Meeting House (with a Zoom option available). For more information please visit: https://www.frsuu.org/short-story-group/ Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25. |
6 events,Join FRS member and LICSW Woman Cooper on Wednesdays at 10am for a brief period of mid-week relaxation and renewal. Each 30-minute session will include a guided visualization and reflection on questions around where we hold stress and how we can release it. You’ll also learn some relaxation techniques to use on your own. This is a drop-in program; come one time or many. If you'd like to reach out to Woman, email susanc0805@gmail.com. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349458812?pwd=dXdIUVBJb0F1MnVjL0ZDakErVlRIdz09 Third Wednesday of the month, Morse Conference Room (across from Gift Shop) at Anna Jaques Hospital, 12:30-2pm. This support group provides members who are experiencing grief have the opportunity in a safe (confidential) space to share their feelings, thoughts, and coping skills during this challenging time in their life. The group is facilitated by Nancy Kidd, LICSW; Rev. Jane Tuohy; and Linda Harding. For information more information, contact Nancy Kidd at nankdd@gmail.com or 978-376-8687. |
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Thursday, May 21, LMH Main Room, 1-2:30pm. Help Your Doctor Help You For some, talking to your doctor can be intimidating. Learn tips on how to prepare for your visit and how to ask questions. Learn how to advocate for yourself, hospitalized loved ones, and those who are going through diagnostic workups. Learn ways to keep yourself out of the doctor’s office in the first place. Please bring paper and pen/pencil to jot down questions during the talk, as questions will be addressed at the end. Our speaker is Karen Letourneau, a relatively new member of FRSUU and a long-time UU. Professionally, she has worked in the medical field for 40+ years. She brings with her knowledge gained by working as a Nurse Practitioner, as well as personal experience dealing with family medical issues. Third Thursdays, LMH Nursery/Conf Room, 9:30-10:30am. A monthly, somewhat casual Parish Friends morning meeting - bring your own tea or coffee. An opportunity to meet other Parish Friends, ask questions, and brainstorm. If interested in simply learning more about Parish Friends, this would be a great forum. We realize mornings don’t work for everyone. If you are wanting to attend, but not able to, let Susan Ricker know at parishfriends@frsuu.org or use her personal contact information in the FRSUU Realm directory. Meets Thursdays (previously on Tuesdays) on Zoom at 11am. The FRSUU Poetry Group is open to all who enjoy reading or listening to poetry. Prompts or questions are provided as we listen multiple times to one poem a week. If you have been wishing you had more time in your busy schedule for poetry, give yourself the gift of one hour of poetry on Thursday mornings. Individuals with questions should contact Rev. Jane Tuohy at 617-359-0079. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94623863916?pwd=ufFubM2s4b4YAjU2la9RPOy25lM6Hy.1 Meeting ID: 946 2386 3916; Passcode: 774520 |
3 events,Fridays, LMH Room A, 10-11:30am. We meet weekly and read both fiction and non-fiction books chosen by participants. Each book is read and discussed over a period of several meetings, with the reading for each determined by the group. |
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Sunday, May 24, Sanctuary, 10:30-11:30am with livestream on YouTube. On this Memorial Day Sunday, Rev. Rebecca will preach a sermon titled, "We Honor Them: The Sacred Path of American Laborers."
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Sunday, May 24, LMH Main Room, 11:45am-12:45pm. Come and ask your questions before the annual meeting.
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Sunday, May 24, 12-1:30pm. A special time of laughter and blessing for our youth and Rev. Rebecca. |
5 events,Change of day as of April 6, 2026: meeting weekly on Mondays, Robing Room, 10-11am. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian Contemplative Meditation. The purpose of this meditation is not to clear the mind as much as it is to open oneself to the presence of the Divine and invite the action of the Divine within. No previous experience or training is required. This form of Contemplative prayer is a practice in resting in the presence of God through non-thinking surrender and to form a deeper relationship with the Divine. Centering Prayer will be led by Cynthia Tolbert. All are welcome. Please contact Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org or 617-359-0079 if you have questions. 2nd and 4th Mondays, LMH Room A, 11am-12:30pm. This group, for those who have a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment of some type of dementia, offers members an opportunity to share with others who are facing this-life limiting diagnosis. Members can be vulnerable and open about the many challenges they face, as well as their adaptive coping mechanisms. The group is facilitated by Nancy Kidd, LICSW; Rev. Jane Tuohy; and Linda Harding. For more information, contact Nancy Kidd at nankdd@gmail.com or 978-376-8687. Monday Night Meditation at 6:30pm in Lower Meeting House (enter via Unicorn Street entrance). 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 FRSUU Monday group was established over ten years ago. Our sessions consist of two or three chants, two readings/teachings and 30 minutes of sitting meditation. Beginners are welcome. Contact Joyce at 978-363-5457 or email joycehaydock@outlook.com to be added to our list and receive access information. |
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2nd and 4th Tuesdays, April 14 and 28, May 12 and 26, June 9 and 23, LMH Main Room, 6:30-8pm. Mystic Circles is a gathering of individuals who have interest in sharing and affirming their own experiences of the Divine, the holy, and the Sacred, and worshiping together. We are very diverse from the perspective of religious/spiritual backgrounds and orientations. We share a commitment to staying open to mystery. Mysticism is about an attitude of receptivity. Throughout the ages, mystics have sought union with the Divine—with God (however you define God)—through a variety of spiritual practices. Mysticism is not about a set of beliefs or dogma; rather it is about the felt experience of longing for union with the Holy and of belonging to something larger than yourself. Sometimes mystical moments can be about ordinary experiences of awe and wonder. In Mystic Circles we bear witness to one another’s experiences, share our questions, and create embodied worship practices. No previous experience with mysticism is required. We practice non-judgmental listening and freedom of expression as we each listen to each other and our own deepest selves. For more information, please email Rev. Jane Tuohy at Jane.tuohy@frsuu.org. Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25. |
3 events,Join FRS member and LICSW Woman Cooper on Wednesdays at 10am for a brief period of mid-week relaxation and renewal. Each 30-minute session will include a guided visualization and reflection on questions around where we hold stress and how we can release it. You’ll also learn some relaxation techniques to use on your own. This is a drop-in program; come one time or many. If you'd like to reach out to Woman, email susanc0805@gmail.com. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349458812?pwd=dXdIUVBJb0F1MnVjL0ZDakErVlRIdz09 Meets monthly on the 4th Wednesdays, LMH Room A, 12:30-2pm This group supports those caregivers who care for loved ones with some type of dementia. Members share their coping strategies, suggestions about supportive agencies, medical references, etc. The group is facilitated by Nancy Kidd, LICSW, Rev. Jane Tuohy, and Linda Harding. For more information, contact Nancy Kidd at nankdd@gmail.com or 978-376-8687. |
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Thursday, May 28, Parish Hall, 7-8:30pm. What if prison helped heal people? James Fox, the founder of the Prison Yoga Project, and European Program Director Josefin Wikstrom, will visit FRSUU to share their holistic approach to transformation in prisons worldwide. Their nonprofit has pioneered evidence-based trauma-informed yoga and embodied mindfulness practices to equip incarcerated people with tools for self-regulation, self-discovery, and personal growth. FRSUU member Lindsey Athanasiou sits on Prison Yoga Project's board and will proudly open the presentation. The Prison Yoga Project's slogan is "Healing over punishment," and their team facilitates programs in correctional facilities across 20 states and in 12 countries, positively impacting the lives of thousands of incarcerated men, women, and youth. James Fox, M.A., CYT, has practiced yoga and insight meditation for more than 30 years. He began his mission of sharing the benefits of those practices to relieve symptoms of unresolved trauma with incarcerated people when he became a teacher in 2000. Josefin Wikstrom, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, TCTSY-F, has worked as a yoga teacher with trauma-exposed people, including the incarcerated and refugees, since 2003. She lives in Sweden, where she teaches yoga and movement at high-security men’s and women’s prisons. (Internal: set up includes chairs in rows, display table, projector, and microphone.) Meets Thursdays (previously on Tuesdays) on Zoom at 11am. The FRSUU Poetry Group is open to all who enjoy reading or listening to poetry. Prompts or questions are provided as we listen multiple times to one poem a week. If you have been wishing you had more time in your busy schedule for poetry, give yourself the gift of one hour of poetry on Thursday mornings. Individuals with questions should contact Rev. Jane Tuohy at 617-359-0079. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94623863916?pwd=ufFubM2s4b4YAjU2la9RPOy25lM6Hy.1 Meeting ID: 946 2386 3916; Passcode: 774520 |
5 events,Fridays, LMH Room A, 10-11:30am. We meet weekly and read both fiction and non-fiction books chosen by participants. Each book is read and discussed over a period of several meetings, with the reading for each determined by the group.
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Sunday, May 31, Sanctuary with livestream on YouTube, 10:30-11:30am. With Love and Gratitude: Our Final Worship Service with Rev. Rebecca. Join in a community laying-on of hands and closing worship service with Rev. Rebecca and our beloved community. |
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First and third Mondays, LMH Nursery/Conference Room, 11am-1pm. Join other makers from our FRSUU community for our Maker Monday offering on the first and third Monday of each month. Bring a creative project, or start a new one, and connect with others. All are welcome. Craft supplies available. Change of day as of April 6, 2026: meeting weekly on Mondays, Robing Room, 10-11am. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian Contemplative Meditation. The purpose of this meditation is not to clear the mind as much as it is to open oneself to the presence of the Divine and invite the action of the Divine within. No previous experience or training is required. This form of Contemplative prayer is a practice in resting in the presence of God through non-thinking surrender and to form a deeper relationship with the Divine. Centering Prayer will be led by Cynthia Tolbert. All are welcome. Please contact Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org or 617-359-0079 if you have questions. Monday Night Meditation at 6:30pm in Lower Meeting House (enter via Unicorn Street entrance). 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 FRSUU Monday group was established over ten years ago. Our sessions consist of two or three chants, two readings/teachings and 30 minutes of sitting meditation. Beginners are welcome. Contact Joyce at 978-363-5457 or email joycehaydock@outlook.com to be added to our list and receive access information. |
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Tuesday, June 2, Newburyport Community/Senior Center, 331 High St., Newburyport, 5:30-8:30pm JOIN US! Planning is underway and we need help organizing as well as help on the day of the event. Please email Celebration Party Chair Barbara Garnis, barbaragarnis@comcast.net, and get involved with the planning. More details to come. The Tuesday Short Story Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, noon, Lower Meeting House (with a Zoom option available). For more information please visit: https://www.frsuu.org/short-story-group/ Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25. |
5 events,Join FRS member and LICSW Woman Cooper on Wednesdays at 10am for a brief period of mid-week relaxation and renewal. Each 30-minute session will include a guided visualization and reflection on questions around where we hold stress and how we can release it. You’ll also learn some relaxation techniques to use on your own. This is a drop-in program; come one time or many. If you'd like to reach out to Woman, email susanc0805@gmail.com. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349458812?pwd=dXdIUVBJb0F1MnVjL0ZDakErVlRIdz09 |
2 events,Meets Thursdays (previously on Tuesdays) on Zoom at 11am. The FRSUU Poetry Group is open to all who enjoy reading or listening to poetry. Prompts or questions are provided as we listen multiple times to one poem a week. If you have been wishing you had more time in your busy schedule for poetry, give yourself the gift of one hour of poetry on Thursday mornings. Individuals with questions should contact Rev. Jane Tuohy at 617-359-0079. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94623863916?pwd=ufFubM2s4b4YAjU2la9RPOy25lM6Hy.1 Meeting ID: 946 2386 3916; Passcode: 774520 |
4 events,Fridays, LMH Room A, 10-11:30am. We meet weekly and read both fiction and non-fiction books chosen by participants. Each book is read and discussed over a period of several meetings, with the reading for each determined by the group.
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Friday, June 5, LMH Main Room, 4:30-6:30pm. Young Church/Youth Group family gathering with Mara and Rev. Laurel. |
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