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FRSUU Events Calendar
This calendar lists FRSUU activities inside our buildings and in the community. It also shows when FRSUU spaces are being reserved by outside groups. Click on an event to see its location and more information.
If you need to reserve space for your meeting or event, please fill out [this form].
For questions regarding church ministry related events and meetings, please contact the Church Administrator at diane.carroll@frsuu.org.
For external inquiries including private events and rentals please contact nick.place@frsuu.org.
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Sunday, September 27, Youth Room, 12-1:30pm. See Young Church newsletter for more information. |
2 events,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. Mondays, LMH Main Room, 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 FRS UU 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, September 29, LMH Main Room, 6-7:30pm. First meeting of representatives from the various teams in the congregation to discuss and plan for the upcoming year. |
1 event,Join FRSUU member and LICSW Woman Cooper on Wednesdays at 9am 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're interested in joining the group, contact Woman at susanc0805@gmail.com or 781-710-3123. |
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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, October 2, Parish Hall 1st Floor, 6-8 pm. The FRSUU FUNraising Team and the Men's Group invite you to an evening of laughter, good food, and just the right amount of friendly competition! This is a no-stress, family-friendly evening all about being together and having fun. We’ll form teams when you arrive, so no need to plan ahead—just come as you are. All ages are welcome. This will be Halloween themed, so costumes are encouraged! Please consider bringing a dish to share; sign up after Sunday service. We’d love to see you there! Fridays, LMH Room A and Zoom, 10-11:30am. (Zoom setup at 9:45) 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, October 3, Vestibule, brick area in front of church, Parish Hall 1st floor, 9am-5pm. The Annual Newburyport Chocolate Tour starts at First Religious Society UU. The Parish Hall will be for volunteer check-in and the brick area in front of the church is for tour ticket-holders to check in. Tour participants spend this day sampling chocolate goodies as they stroll through delightful stores throughout the beautiful downtown Newburyport. As always, 100% of the net proceeds will be passed on to local non-profit programs. In the last 10 years, the Newburyport Chocolate Tour has given away over $120,000 to 25+ local groups! |
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Starts September 21, LMH Nursery/Conference Room, 10am-12pm. Meets first and third Mondays. Join other makers from our FRSUU community. Bring a creative project, or start a new one, and connect with others. All are welcome. Mondays, LMH Main Room, 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 FRS UU 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, October 6, Sanctuary, 7-8pm. No livestream. Inspired by Autumn: Slow Down and Release. Contemplative services are a monthly invitation to be in community while reconnecting to ourselves and to the sacred. Throughout the year we will incorporate different practices--deep listening, meditation, stillness, breath work, prayer, and ritual--from various world religions, teachings, and traditions. Each service will have a different inspiration. This month's service is inspired by autumn and its lessons on slowing down and letting go. Organized by Rev. Jane Tuohy and Joanna Fernandes, these services will run the length of the church year on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm. 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/ |
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Wednesday, October 7, Michael's Harborside Restaurant, 12pm. Join us for good food and conversation and a chance to catch up after the summer. All are welcome, but please call or text Woman or Annie to let us know if you coming. Hope to see you there!
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Join FRSUU member and LICSW Woman Cooper on Wednesdays at 9am 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're interested in joining the group, contact Woman at susanc0805@gmail.com or 781-710-3123.
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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 |
2 events,Fridays, LMH Room A and Zoom, 10-11:30am. (Zoom setup at 9:45) 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. |
1 event,Second Saturdays, Lower Meetinghouse Main Room, 8-11am. |
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Sundays, Sanctuary, 10:30-11:30am with livestream on YouTube Second Sundays, October 11 - July 11, LMH Room A, 11:45am-12:45pm |
3 events,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. Mondays, LMH Main Room, 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 FRS UU 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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Wednesday, October 14, Loretta Restaurant, 12-1:30pm . Please join us at our next ROMEO meeting. Our Officer of the Day is Peter Wyatt who can be reached at peterwyatt530@hotmail.com. Please feel free to contact Peter if you have any questions or concerns. No reservations are required, but $$$ to pay your share of the tab is needed. Our monthly quote from Secretary Emeritus Ferlazzo: "In three words, I can sum up everything I've learned about life. It goes on." --Robert Frost 
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Wednesday, October 14, Sanctuary, 6-7pm. Led by Melissa Lugo of Music in Action, this community singing event will feature three protest songs which will ground us together in civil movement, justice, and hope. Join us! $5 at the door. Internal: reserve from 5-7pm.
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Join FRSUU member and LICSW Woman Cooper on Wednesdays at 9am 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're interested in joining the group, contact Woman at susanc0805@gmail.com or 781-710-3123. |
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Third Thursdays, LMH Nursery/Conf Room, 9:30-11am. 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. Yes, we are meeting through the summer months.
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Thursday, October 15, LMH Main Room, 1-2:30pm. Balance! Balance changes as we age. Stable balance is important in avoiding falls, protecting independence, boosting confidence, and maintaining mobility, which improves our overall health. Learn how balance is assessed and strategies to improve yours. Brooke Knickles, a physical therapist assistant at Holmes Physical Therapy, will address these topics and more. In addition to her current work, Brooke has worked in rehab and skilled nursing facilities. 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 Thursdays, October 15-December 10, LMH Main Room, 6-6:45pm. This class is for all for all voice types and skill levels and will cover the basics of making vocal sounds in a group setting. Think of it as a group voice lesson. We will cover breathing techniques for the singer, basic music notation reading, and we'll sing songs to unite our voices together. Class will be led by Nick Place, Director of Church Music. |
2 events,Fridays, LMH Room A and Zoom, 10-11:30am. (Zoom setup at 9:45) 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, October 18, Sanctuary, 10:30am with livestream on YouTube. Join us for our annual all-ages animal blessing service. There will no Young Church today. |
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Starts September 21, LMH Nursery/Conference Room, 10am-12pm. Meets first and third Mondays. Join other makers from our FRSUU community. Bring a creative project, or start a new one, and connect with others. All are welcome. Mondays, LMH Main Room, 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 FRS UU 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, October 20, Sanctuary, 7-8pm, with livestream on YouTube. Embracing the Life We're Given This contemplative service will feature inspiring music and poetry to help center us and propel us toward living our lives authentically and fully. Nick Place and Woman Cooper will lead the service along with special guest poetry readers. If you would like to be a reader in future Music & Poetry services, please email nick.place@frsuu.org. 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/ |
4 events,Join FRSUU member and LICSW Woman Cooper on Wednesdays at 9am 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're interested in joining the group, contact Woman at susanc0805@gmail.com or 781-710-3123. |
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 Thursdays, October 15-December 10, LMH Main Room, 6-6:45pm. This class is for all for all voice types and skill levels and will cover the basics of making vocal sounds in a group setting. Think of it as a group voice lesson. We will cover breathing techniques for the singer, basic music notation reading, and we'll sing songs to unite our voices together. Class will be led by Nick Place, Director of Church Music. |
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Fridays, LMH Room A and Zoom, 10-11:30am. (Zoom setup at 9:45) 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, October 24, LMH Room A, 9:30-11am. This 90-minute interactive workshop introduces worldviews—the values and assumptions that shape how we understand and respond to the world. Participants will explore traditional, modern, and progressive perspectives, take a short worldview assessment, and consider why people with different worldviews often talk past one another. This is the first in a series exploring worldview development, evolutionary philosophy and spirituality, and how these frameworks relate to FRSUU’s covenants, doxology, and unison benediction. |
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Sunday, October 25, Parish Hall 1st Floor, 9:30am-1pm. The purpose of this fair is for FRSUU groups to present information about their group to the congregation.
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Sundays, Sanctuary, 10:30-11:30am with livestream on YouTube Sunday, October 25, LMH Main Room, 1-3pm. Every Sunday through December 13. |
2 events,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. Mondays, LMH Main Room, 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 FRS UU 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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Wednesday, October 28, Sanctuary, 7-8pm. FRSUU Jazz Vespers returns! Featuring Mark Earley, sax player from Room Full of Blues, jazz pianist Chris Plante, and bassist Josh Shapiro. Alfred Nicol, accomplished poet, will read a recently written poem of his in its debut. Vespers is free - bring some friends!! Internal: reserve from 6-9pm Join FRSUU member and LICSW Woman Cooper on Wednesdays at 9am 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're interested in joining the group, contact Woman at susanc0805@gmail.com or 781-710-3123. 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. |
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 Thursdays, October 15-December 10, LMH Main Room, 6-6:45pm. This class is for all for all voice types and skill levels and will cover the basics of making vocal sounds in a group setting. Think of it as a group voice lesson. We will cover breathing techniques for the singer, basic music notation reading, and we'll sing songs to unite our voices together. Class will be led by Nick Place, Director of Church Music. |
2 events,Fridays, LMH Room A and Zoom, 10-11:30am. (Zoom setup at 9:45) 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, October 31, LMH Room A, 9:30-11am. This 90-minute interactive workshop introduces worldviews—the values and assumptions that shape how we understand and respond to the world. Participants will explore traditional, modern, and progressive perspectives, take a short worldview assessment, and consider why people with different worldviews often talk past one another. This is the first in a series exploring worldview development, evolutionary philosophy and spirituality, and how these frameworks relate to FRSUU’s covenants, doxology, and unison benediction. |
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