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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240830T152934Z
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UID:40028-1727982000-1727987400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Adult Choir
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, LMH Main Room\, 7-8:30pm
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/adult-choir/2024-10-03/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240906T141641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T145425Z
UID:40286-1727960400-1727964000@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meets 1st Thursday\, 1-2pm\, LMH Room A.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/executive-committee-meeting/2024-10-03/
LOCATION:LMH Room A\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240614T154042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T170845Z
UID:38861-1727892000-1727897400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Big Book Step Study
DESCRIPTION:Meets in the Hayward Room
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/big-book-step-study-3/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:Hayward Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recovery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240802T134035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T222057Z
UID:39269-1727881200-1727884800@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Addictions Ministry Team
DESCRIPTION:The Addictions Ministry Team occurs monthly on the first Wednesday from 3:00pm-4:00pm in the LMH Nursery/Conference Room.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/addictions-team-meeting/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:LMH Nursery/Conf Room
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240904T195905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T134205Z
UID:40207-1727865000-1727870400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T103000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240802T135026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T154215Z
UID:39919-1727863200-1727865000@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Guided Meditation (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf you’d like to reach out to Woman\, email susanc0805@gmail.com. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349458812?pwd=dXdIUVBJb0F1MnVjL0ZDakErVlRIdz09
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/wednesday-guided-relaxation-2/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Recovery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240925T192826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T192826Z
UID:41664-1727857800-1727863200@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Meets in the Hayward Room with David Turner\, 8:30-10am. \nThree-week course on Mondays\, Wednesdays\, and Fridays\, September 30 – October 18. \nThis specially designed program integrates gentle yoga practices with mindfulness techniques. Whether you are new to yoga or have some experience\, this course offers a supportive environment to enhance physical\, mental\, and emotional well-being. David Turner is a Kripalu Certified Yoga Instructor and a Unified Mindfulness Certified Coach. No fee to attend\, but freewill donations to the church gratefully accepted. Questions? Contact David Turner: davidyturner@comcast.net\, 617-669-1950.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/mindful-yoga-2/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:Hayward Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240614T153418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183658Z
UID:38673-1727809200-1727814600@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Alcoholic Anonymous Step Sisters
DESCRIPTION:Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/alcoholic-anonymous-step-sisters/2024-10-01/
LOCATION:Parish Hall 1st Floor
CATEGORIES:Recovery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240913T142343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T213615Z
UID:41225-1727807400-1727812800@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Master Your Mind: Unlocking the Path to Spiritual Awakening and Personal Evolution
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. Future date TBD.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/master-your-mind/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Spiritual Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240802T132707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T201918Z
UID:39468-1727784000-1727787600@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Short Story Group
DESCRIPTION:The Tuesday Short Story Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month\, LMH Room A\, noon. \nFor more information please visit: https://www.frsuu.org/short-story-group/
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/tuesday-short-story-group-2/2024-10-01/
LOCATION:LMH Room A\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Himmel":MAILTO:thimmel43@mac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240820T132838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T133007Z
UID:39779-1727722800-1727728200@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to the Science and Practice of Mindfulness: A Four-Week Series with Effie Stavrulaki
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to the Science and Practice of Mindfulness: A Four-Week Series with Effie Stavrulaki \nOffered by North Shore Insight and Meditation Center \nWhen: Monday evenings\, 7-8:30 pm\, Sept. 30\, Oct. 7\, 21\, & 28 (no class Oct. 14) at the FRSUU \nMindfulness is the ability to be fully attentive to the present moment with the attitudes of nonjudgment\, kind acceptance\, and curiosity. A large body of scientific research suggests that formal mindfulness training reduces stress\, increases wellbeing\, and even increases the chance of acting in pro-social ways to help others. By reducing how much time we spend worrying about the future or fretting about the past\, our capacity to appreciate what is actually happening and to choose how to act with more clarity and compassion increases. The more we develop this capacity\, the less we feel overwhelmed by changes and challenges in our lives. \nDuring this four-week class series\, you will be introduced to the practice of embodied mindfulness and learn several skills for managing stress and enriching your life. We will discuss the latest science about the benefits of mindfulness\, but mostly we will practice together. And we will encourage each other to establish a meditation routine that you can integrate with your daily living. Like learning any new skill\, mindfulness meditation requires repetition and patience. Working in a group setting increases the chance of developing and sticking with this important skill. Beginners as well as anyone who would like to get back to regular meditation practice are very welcome. \nEffie Stavrulaki is a meditation teacher with NSIMC as well as a management professor at Bentley University. Read more about Effie at her teacher page. \nThe fee for this program is $85 ($80 cash or check). To register and pay online\, just click below; for alternate payment methods\, email northshoreimc@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/introduction-to-the-science-and-practice-of-mindfulness-a-four-week-series-with-effie-stavrulaki/2024-09-30/
LOCATION:Parish Hall – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240614T153123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T153532Z
UID:38651-1727721900-1727726400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Adult Children of Alcoholics
DESCRIPTION:Meets in the Hayward Room
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/adult-children-of-alcoholics-3/2024-09-30/
LOCATION:Hayward Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recovery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240605T195817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T185535Z
UID:38192-1727721000-1727724600@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Monday Evening Meditation (In Person)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact Joyce at 978-363-5457 or email joycehaydock@outlook.com to be added to our list and receive access information. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/monday-evening-meditation-in-person/2024-09-30/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Joyce Haydock":MAILTO:joycehaydock@outlook.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240925T180119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T192719Z
UID:41655-1727685000-1727690400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Meets in the Hayward Room with David Turner\, 8:30-10am. \nThree-week course on Mondays\, Wednesdays\, and Fridays\, September 30 – October 18. \nThis specially designed program integrates gentle yoga practices with mindfulness techniques. Whether you are new to yoga or have some experience\, this course offers a supportive environment to enhance physical\, mental\, and emotional well-being. David Turner is a Kripalu Certified Yoga Instructor and a Unified Mindfulness Certified Coach. No fee to attend\, but freewill donations to the church gratefully accepted. Questions? Contact David Turner: davidyturner@comcast.net\, 617-669-1950.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/mindful-yoga/2024-09-30/
LOCATION:Hayward Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240819T221327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T181330Z
UID:39774-1727609400-1727614800@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Justice Sunday - Banned Books
DESCRIPTION:Justice Sunday – Banned Books\, 11:30am-1pm\, Lower Meetinghouse \n\nPlease join us for our 1st Justice Sunday! Each month throughout most of the church year\, we will host a program focused on the justice work that takes place within and beyond our congregation. Programs take place after Sunday worship and start with a community soup & salad lunch\, followed by a justice program. \nBanned Books Week is an annual event that highlights the value of free and open access to information and that brings communities together in shared support of the freedom to seek and express ideas. \nReverend Laurel and Mara Flynn\, Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry will be leading a program with support from August Mead and Rebecca Lobb that will include information from the American Library Association about censorship\, book readings and calls to action. The FRS Youth Group will be hosting this event!\nPlease click below if you are able to provide a soup! \nJustice Sunday Soup Sign Up
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/justice-sunday-banned-books/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Justice Action MInistry
ORGANIZER;CN="Mara Flynn":MAILTO:mara.flynn@frsuu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240814T231615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T211941Z
UID:39586-1727605800-1727609400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Young Church
DESCRIPTION:Young Church is for children up through 8th grade. Children sit with their families for the beginning of worship service (about 15 minutes)\, and then head downstairs to the Lower Meetinghouse with volunteers and the Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry\, Mara Flynn. \nWe offer nursery care for children under age 5 – and “littles” are also welcome to join us in Young Church with a parent/guardian in attendance. \nOur Young Church programming engages and allows our K-8th grade children to experience and create meaningful connection through: \n\nRitual\, stories\, crafts\, games and joyful community building\nSpecial guests\, activities and projects that support curiosity and spiritual growth\nExplorations of the 7 UU Principles and social justice engagement\n\nIf your child will be attending\, please fill out our registration form HERE \nQuestions? Email Mara Flynn\, Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry at mara.flynn@frsuu.org.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/young-church-2/2024-09-29/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
ORGANIZER;CN="Mara Flynn":MAILTO:mara.flynn@frsuu.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240814T231136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T191726Z
UID:39548-1727605800-1727609400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for services at 10:30am on Sundays\, from the Sunday after Labor Day through late spring. Experience elements of the world religions\, including our Christian roots and humanism. Find inspiration in choral and instrumental music (including organ)\, congregational singing\, a time for children\, readings\, an offering\, and meditative silence. Hear a sermon on social justice\, spirituality\, dealing with life’s challenges\, or other issues. We may celebrate a holiday\, act out a skit\, hold a coming-of-age ceremony\, or hear a member’s Journeys of Faith. Services end around 11:30am and are usually followed by a 30-minute fellowship gathering. \nFor a relaxed service with music from the jazz tradition\, come to a Jazz Vespers. Our Christmas Eve service and Christmas Candlelight service are community traditions.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/sunday-worship-service/2024-09-29/
LOCATION:FRS Church\, 10 Main Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240819T154433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T190632Z
UID:40395-1727604000-1727609400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Reserved for Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Reserved from 10:00am-11:30am
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/reserved-for-nursery/2024-09-29/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Room Reservations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240925T153305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T153305Z
UID:41628-1727600400-1727609400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Crossing Paths Meeting
DESCRIPTION:LMH Room A
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/crossing-paths-meeting/
LOCATION:LMH Room A\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Church
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240906T220128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T220128Z
UID:40810-1727460000-1727465400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery (Contact: 678-378-0786)
DESCRIPTION:Meets weekly on Friday
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/smart-recovery-contact-678-378-0786-3/2024-09-27/
LOCATION:Hayward Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recovery
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240607T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T212252Z
UID:38321-1727431200-1727436600@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Friday Book Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, LMH Room A\, 10-11:30am. \nWe 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.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/friday-book-group/2024-09-27/
LOCATION:LMH Room A\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240830T152934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T194022Z
UID:40027-1727377200-1727382600@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Adult Choir
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, LMH Main Room\, 7-8:30pm
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/adult-choir/2024-09-26/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240906T183616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T151241Z
UID:40340-1727355600-1727361000@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Elderhood Together
DESCRIPTION:Lower Meetinghouse Main Room
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/exploring-elderhood-together-3/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240614T154501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T155453Z
UID:39706-1727352900-1727357400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Afghan Working Group
DESCRIPTION:Meets on the 4th Thursday of the month in LMH Nursery/Conference Room.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/afghan-working-group/2024-09-26/
LOCATION:LMH Nursery/Conf Room
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240614T154042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T170844Z
UID:38860-1727287200-1727292600@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Big Book Step Study
DESCRIPTION:Meets in the Hayward Room
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/big-book-step-study-3/2024-09-25/
LOCATION:Hayward Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recovery
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240906T183347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T145909Z
UID:40329-1727267400-1727272800@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Caregivers Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Meets monthly on the 4th Wednesdays\, LMH Room A\, 12:30-2pm \nThis 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. \nFor more information\, contact Nancy Kidd at nankdd@gmail.com or 978-376-8687.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/caregivers-support-group/2024-09-25/
LOCATION:LMH Room A\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240904T201517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T183654Z
UID:40238-1727260200-1727265600@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Worship Planning
DESCRIPTION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 10:30am-noon.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/worship-planning-2/2024-09-25/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T103000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072823
CREATED:20240802T135026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T154214Z
UID:39918-1727258400-1727260200@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Guided Meditation (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf you’d like to reach out to Woman\, email susanc0805@gmail.com. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349458812?pwd=dXdIUVBJb0F1MnVjL0ZDakErVlRIdz09
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/wednesday-guided-relaxation-2/2024-09-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Recovery
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SUMMARY:Alcoholic Anonymous Step Sisters
DESCRIPTION:Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/alcoholic-anonymous-step-sisters/2024-09-24/
LOCATION:Parish Hall 1st Floor
CATEGORIES:Recovery
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SUMMARY:Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services with Rev. Jane Tuohy
DESCRIPTION:The Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services is a program designed to create opportunities to explore pathways for opening to Spirit and sharing in sacred circles. \nThese gatherings are intended to be opportunities to share with others open to exploring Mystical experiences and cultivating Mystical hearts. We will explore different forms of contemplation\, meditation as ways of accessing our own deepest selves\, connecting with others\, and inviting Spirit. \nThis series will be facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy and different sessions will be led by people who participated last church year in the Interfaith Exploration of Mysticism program\, and by guests. No previous experience is required. A willingness to be open to mystery\, to be in the unknown\, and to invite experiences and perspectives of other participants is required. \nAll sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8pm in the Lower Meetinghouse\, First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist of Newburyport. \nRegistration is required. Please submit name\, contact information to Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org. \nDates: \nSession One Sept. 22.  Mystical Hope                         Rev. Jane Tuohy \n“ Mystical hope would simply be what happens when we touch this innermost ground and it floods forth into our being as strength and joy.  Hope would be the Mercy -the divine love itself coursing through our being like lightning finding a clear path to the ground”.  Cynthia Bourgeault \nSession two Oct. 8                                                     Johnathon Pape \nThe Spiritualist Movement began in the U.S. in the 1840s\, but spread widely\, particularly in English-speaking countries.  Spiritualism holds a firm conviction in the existence of spirits “from the other side” who maintain ongoing communication with the living world.  Spiritualist Churches usually offer a fairly traditional Christian service\, but in addition to standard elements of worship\, spirit messages are delivered to those in attendance.  This often comes from church leaders who are mediums and regularly connected to and in communication with spirits. The spiritualist movement was very popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries and many churches sprang up\, as well as some spiritualist communities.  One of the most famous of the spiritualist communities is Lily Dale\, NY\, a Victoria-era community located in Western\, NY.  The Lily Dale Assembly has sponsored many speakers on spiritual matters (including such well known figures as Deepak Chopra\, Wayne Dyer\, and James van Praagh\, among many others) and there are also numerous mediums who live there full time and are available for spirit readings and consultations.  There are Spiritualist Churches in various communities across the U.S.\, including the Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism\, located in Arlington\, MA. \nSession three: Oct. 22 Shamanism as an Introduction to Mysticism         Rev. Rebecca Bryan \nRev. Rebecca will share her early and personal experiences with shamanism  that were integral to  her mystical understanding and theology. This will include a guided shamanic journey. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or a blanket to lay on the floor during meditation\, if that is available to you. \nSpirit Strong: Election Time Services: On Nov. 4\, 5 and 6 FRS will host services designed to provide perspective\, build community and offer vision and hope for the future. \nMore information will be forthcoming in The Steeple. \nSession four: Nov. 19    Music as a path to transcendence        Susan Swan \n“Mysticism is the encounter with the presence of God. It is unity in the sacred.” \nNot everyone listens to classical music. However\, for me\, this genre leads to the sacred. I have selected very brief excerpts- some choral\, some instrumental\, some old. a few contemporary\, some religious\, some secular. We’ll listen to each one\, and I’ll ask you to write down one or two words that might express the feeling of the piece for you; i.e.\, more than I like or dislike it. Please note that I’ve heard these pieces many times and I rarely listen to other genres. I’ll give my own reactions and then play the excerpt once more. You’ll then have time to record your feelings again. Members who wish can then share these reactions with the group. \nSession five: Dec. 03   The remarkable mystical faith of Etty Hillesum                                                                                             Carolyn Coman \nEtty Hillsum ( 1914-1943) was a Dutch Jewish writer and mystic whose diaries chronicle an extraordinary spiritual evolution forged during the Nazi occupation  of her country and the devastation of the Holocaust. Before she died at the ae of 29\, Hillesum committed herself to being a dwelling place for God and to seeking God in everyone she encountered. Carolyn Coman is the author of For Sad Girls\, a book based on Hillesum’s diaries and letters. \nSession six. Dec. 17       Closing session                      All \n  \n 
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/mystic-and-contemplative-circles-and-services-with-rev-jane-tuohy/2024-09-24/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Development
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