Justice Action Council Retreat
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LMH Main Room
26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United States
Wednesday, September 3, LMH Main Room, 4-6pm
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FRSUU Events Calendar
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Justice Action MInistry
Events
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Program & Activities Fair
FeaturedLawn in Front of Parish HallSunday, September 21, Lawn in Front of Parish Hall, 12pm. Join us after worship to learn more about the many ways that members and friends can engage, connect, and take action here at FRSUU!
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Justice Sunday: Justice & Relational Repair
FeaturedParish Hall 1st FloorSunday, October 5, Parish Hall, noon. Rev. Laurel and Rev. Rebecca will lead this Justice Sunday program on strategies for understanding and addressing relational repair. We'll talk through the stages of repair that Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg covers in her book On Repentance and Repair. Join us for soup and conversation!
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On Tyranny Read
Featured RecurringLMH Main Room 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United StatesSundays, October 19, October 26, November 2, LMH Main Room, 5-6:30pm. How do modern democracies fight tyranny? Join fellow members as we read, reflect, and discuss On Tyranny, by historian Timothy Snyder. Sign up at https://bit.ly/FRSUUOnTyrannyRead. This initiative is sponsored by the FRSUU Justice Action Council.
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On Tyranny Read
Featured RecurringLMH Main Room 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United StatesSundays, October 19, October 26, November 2, LMH Main Room, 5-6:30pm. How do modern democracies fight tyranny? Join fellow members as we read, reflect, and discuss On Tyranny, by historian Timothy Snyder. Sign up at https://bit.ly/FRSUUOnTyrannyRead. This initiative is sponsored by the FRSUU Justice Action Council.
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Justice Sunday
Parish Hall 1st FloorSunday, November 2, Parish Hall, noon
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On Tyranny Read
Featured RecurringLMH Main Room 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United StatesSundays, October 19, October 26, November 2, LMH Main Room, 5-6:30pm. How do modern democracies fight tyranny? Join fellow members as we read, reflect, and discuss On Tyranny, by historian Timothy Snyder. Sign up at https://bit.ly/FRSUUOnTyrannyRead. This initiative is sponsored by the FRSUU Justice Action Council.
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Rev. Liz Walker Book Talk & Signing
FeaturedFRS Sanctuary 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United StatesSunday, December 7, Sanctuary, 12-1pm. Rev. Walker is a former WBZ news anchor and Pastor Emerita of the Roxbury Presbyterian Church, where the "Can We Talk..." program was developed in response to gun violence that directly and deeply affected families in the church. "Can We Talk ..." is the focus of Rev. Walker's book, No One Left Alone. Copies of the book will be available for sale at the event, courtesy of Jabberwocky Bookshop. Rev. Liz will also be our guest preacher for FRSUU Sunday worship on December 7 at 10:30am.
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Justice Sunday: Anti-Racism Team
FeaturedParish Hall 1st FloorSunday, January 18, Parish Hall, noon Join the Anti-Racism Initiative Team for Justice Sunday for a fun, interactive activity titled American Legacy – Know Your History focused on Black history in the U.S. Enjoy this opportunity to learn together while enjoying delicious soups and salads! We also encourage you to attend the YWCA Greater Newburyport Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration & Day of Service on Monday, January 19. Tickets are selling fast at $20 each, and must be purchased in advance! The link to purchase tickets can be found here. If cost is a barrier to attending this event, complimentary tickets are available from Rev. Rebecca, RevRebecca.Bryan@frsuu.org.
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Anti-Racism Initiative Meeting
LMH Room A 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United StatesThird Tuesdays, LMH Main Room, 2-3pm. The Anti-Racism Initiative team decided to change our meeting day from the third Monday of each month to the third Tuesday from 2-3 pm. The purpose of the meetings is to establish goals for the church year, discuss and implement initiatives related to the UUA's 8th Principle, and to assist with MLK service and Justice Sunday events (in conjunction with other FRS groups).
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Justice Sunday: FRSUU Shelter Team
FeaturedParish Hall 1st FloorSunday, February 22, Parish Hall, 12pm. Join the FRSUU Shelter Team for an informative session on homelessness in Massachusetts and local initiatives supporting unhoused individuals. Featured speakers include Al Hansom, CEO, and Leslie Lawrence, Executive VP, of Emmaus, Inc., a leading housing resource for the North Shore. Major Jessica Berkhouldt and volunteers from the newly established Emergency Overnight Shelter at the Salvation Army in Newburyport will also share insights on collaborative efforts with area congregations and agencies. To bring bring soup or salad to support this event, sign up HERE!
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Building the Beloved Community: Unpacking Whiteness Together
FeaturedLMH Main Room 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United StatesSunday, March 15, LMH Main Room, 12-2pm. Join the Anti-Racism Initiative and Immigration Justice Team for a screening of Hello, Privilege. It’s Me, Chelsea, a documentary where comedian Chelsea Handler explores how white privilege has shaped her life and career. Grounded in our commitment to dismantle white supremacy, we will use this film as a catalyst to examine the "unearned advantages" that are often invisible to those who hold them. Join us for pizza and a conversation on how we can move from awareness to accountability in our pursuit of racial justice. Please note that the documentary is for "mature audiences." Child care will be available.