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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T103000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
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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-2/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Recovery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20240904T201404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T172634Z
UID:40230-1733913000-1733918400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Worship Planning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/worship-planning/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20241119T163047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T163143Z
UID:42813-1733920200-1733925600@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Bereavement Support Group (offsite)
DESCRIPTION:Second Wednesdays\, December 11 and January 8\, 2025\, Anna Jaques Hospital\, 12:30-2pm. The Reverend Jane Tuohy and Nancy Kidd\, retired Social Worker and Grief Counselor\, are offering a monthly Bereavement Support Group. The group meets in the conference room of the Administrative unit\, first floor of main building at Anna Jaques Hospital. This group is open to members of the community. For more information contact Rev. Jane at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org or Nancy Kidd at nankdd@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/bereavement-support-group/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:Anna Jaques Hospital\, 25 Highland Ave\, Newburyport\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20241205T214853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T214853Z
UID:43073-1733925600-1733940000@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:CPR Training for Staff
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 11\, Lower Meetinghouse\, 2-6pm.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/cpr-training-for-staff/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20240614T154042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T170852Z
UID:38871-1733940000-1733945400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Big Book Step Study
DESCRIPTION:Meets in the Hayward Room
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/big-book-step-study-3/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:Hayward Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recovery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20241126T204533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T164908Z
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SUMMARY:Green Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 11\, LMH Main Room\, 6-7:30pm. The FRS Green Team focuses on education and advocacy for care of the environment and the many measures we can take to address climate change and its unequal impacts on various communities. Please join us. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month\, often on Zoom\, occasionally in person. Be in touch with Annie Madden at madden.anne.b@gmail.com to find out more and/or get on our distribution list for notice of meetings.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/green-team-meeting/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Annie Madden":MAILTO:madden.anne.b@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20241111T175137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T174716Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 11\, Sanctuary\, 7:30pm. FRS welcomes poet Alfred Nicol of West Newbury for readings and Mark Earley (Room full of Blues) on saxophone\, Chris Plante on piano\, and Josh Schultz on bass. \nAlfred Nicol lives in West Newbury and is an award winning poet who worked in the printing industry for 20 years after graduating from Dartmouth College where he received the Academy of American Poets Prize. A long-time member of the Powwow Poets\, he edited the Powwow River Anthology. He was a recipient of the Richard Wilbur Award in 2004 for his first book of poems\, Winter Light.  His poems have appeared in Poetry\, The New England Review\, Dark Horse\, Commonweal\, The Fromalist\, The Hopkins Review\,and the Best American Poetry in 2018.  \nMark Earley is a two time Grammy nominated and W.C. Handy Award winning saxophonist who knows how to channel the spiritual magic of music to make the flow of a party groove in just the right way. In venues from NYC’s Lincoln Center to the San Francisco Blues Festival\, the Moscow International Performing Arts Centre to Le Meridien Etoile’s Jazz Club in Paris\, he has collaborated with scores of world-class musicians. Jay McShann\, Albert Collins\, Louis Bellson\, Joe Williams\, James Cotton\, Billy Boy Arnold\, Otis Clay\, Gerald Levert\, Joey McIntyre\, Bobby Brown\, Taj Mahal\, The Fabulous Thunderbirds\, Victor Wainwright\, and Roomful of Blues are but a handful of world-renowned artists who have recognized his extraordinary talent. Equally at home as a featured performer or setting the mood for an intimate gathering of friends\, Mark will share the notes from his lifelong musical journey. \nChris Plante\, a.k.a Modslee\, is a composer and producer based in Newburyport\, MA. Chris was studying classical piano and became a member of National Piano Guild from ages 5-15 before being taken under the wing of legendary jazz musician and theorist Les Harris Sr. at the age of 13. As lead singer and songwriter\, Chris helped form nationally touring indie rock band The Brew and performed alongside The Black Keys\, Michael McDonald\, Bruce Hornsby\, The Allman Brothers and many more. In 2015 Chris formed his company CP Pro Audio Inc. to pursue film scoring which was his major during his time at Berklee College of Music. Chris’s produced material has accrued over 50 million streams on Spotify and landed on dozens of editorial Spotify playlists. His work with local lyricist /artist Betsy Woodman has seen over 6 albums released and the duo have written for NBC Sports coverage of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. \nJoshua Schultz is a bassist and educator living in Groveland MA. After starting his musical journey on the cello\, Joshua found his passion on the upright bass at age 13\, starting his professional career on the instrument by 15. After a recommendation by Chris Plante\, Joshua studied with Les Harris Sr. and expanded his musical horizon.  Under the mentorship of bassist Keala Kaumeheiwa\, Joshua is studying classical & jazz music on the upright bass; with pianist Rusty Scott\, Joshua is learning jazz piano; with guitarist Al Whitney\, Joshua is studying guitar. Combined with Les’ teachings\, Joshua continues to widen his understanding of small ensemble music. \nPlease come and join us at 730 PM In the Sanctuary for jazz and poetry and a chance to unwind midweek with a stellar ensemble. \nVespers is free – bring some friends!
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/jazz-vespers/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20240905T155626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T213521Z
UID:40256-1733999400-1734003000@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Second Thursdays\, LMH Room A\, 10:30-11:30am.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/finance-committee-meeting-3/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:LMH Room A\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20241112T145614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T145614Z
UID:42747-1734004800-1734008400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Afghan Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 11/14\, 11/21\, 12/5\, 12/12\, LMH Nursery/Conf Room\, noon.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/afghan-group-meeting/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:LMH Nursery/Conf Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20241008T151729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T135140Z
UID:41836-1734012000-1734019200@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Reserved for Piano Practice
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, Sanctuary\, 2-4pm\, Gay Pearson
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/reserved-for-piano-rehearsal/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20241106T145815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T232420Z
UID:42633-1734015600-1734022800@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Tea
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 12\, LMH Main Room\, 3-5pm. \nMembers of the Community Outreach Committee invite you to join us in celebrating the holidays with a “High Tea” on Thursday\, December 12\, in the Lower Meetinghouse\, from 3– 5pm. Enjoy tea sandwiches\, scones\, and desserts while sharing with others your holiday memories past and present. We hope to see you there! \nSetup from 1-3pm; cleanup from 5-6pm.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/holiday-tea/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20240925T153249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T192204Z
UID:42358-1734017400-1734024600@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Private Rental
DESCRIPTION:TITO Afterschool Program from 3:30-5:30pm\, Parish Hall 1st floor. \nOct. 24\nNov.7\, 14 & 21\nDec. 5\, 12 & 19
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/private-rental/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:Parish Hall 1st Floor
CATEGORIES:Private Rental
ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Walsh":MAILTO:cynthia.walsh@frsuu.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20241018T165116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T164550Z
UID:42194-1734026400-1734030000@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Mt. Pemigewassett Hikers
DESCRIPTION:Hayward Room
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/tentative-mt-pemigewassett-hikers/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:Hayward Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20240830T152934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T194031Z
UID:40038-1734030000-1734035400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Adult Choir
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, LMH Main Room\, 7-8:30pm
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/adult-choir/2024-12-12/
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:20241213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20240607T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T212302Z
UID:38332-1734084000-1734089400@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/2024-12-13/
LOCATION:LMH Room A\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20241008T151939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T180021Z
UID:41875-1734105600-1734109200@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Reserved for Piano Practice
DESCRIPTION:Gay Pearson piano practice\, every Friday\, 4-5pm\, Sanctuary
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/reserved-for-piano-rehearsal-2/2024-12-13/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20241011T183539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T183540Z
UID:42089-1734105600-1734120000@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Cookie Walk
DESCRIPTION:Stop by FRS during Newburyport’s Holiday Invitation Nights on December 13th to enjoy the cookie walk and historic church tours! Activities will run from 4pm – 8pm. \nShoppers can choose from a large assortment of holiday cookies\, which are $3 for a bag of three cookies. Buy four bags and get a fifth one for free. \nVisitors can take tours of the church built in 1801 and praised as a fine example of New England’s Federalist-style churches. The 20-minute tours will start every 15 minutes\, with the last tour at 7:30pm. Donations are welcome.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/cookie-walk/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20240906T220128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T220128Z
UID:40822-1734112800-1734118200@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery (Contact: 678-378-0786)
DESCRIPTION:Meets weekly on Friday
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/smart-recovery-contact-678-378-0786-3/2024-12-13/
LOCATION:Hayward Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recovery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20240814T231956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T194133Z
UID:39791-1734163200-1734174000@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Merrimack Valley Ship Model Club (MVSMC)
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturdays\, Lower Meetinghouse Main Room\, 8-11am.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/merrimack-valley-ship-model-club-mvsmc/2024-12-14/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20240814T232151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T152253Z
UID:39649-1734192000-1734202800@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Renaissance New England
DESCRIPTION:Meets Saturdays every other month\, Lower Meetinghouse Main Room\, 4pm.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/renaissance-new-england/2024-12-14/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20240819T154433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T190640Z
UID:40406-1734256800-1734262200@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Reserved for Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Reserved from 10:00am-11:30am
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/reserved-for-nursery/2024-12-15/
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:20241215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20240814T231615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T211951Z
UID:39598-1734258600-1734262200@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-2/2024-12-15/
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:20241215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20241121T232959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T233021Z
UID:42884-1734258600-1734262200@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Pageant for All Ages
DESCRIPTION:We hope you’ll join us for this special multigenerational service\, as we playfully retell the nativity story and enjoy our choir singing cherished carols and hymns! After the service\, you are invited to join us for “Coffee and Cocoa Hour” next door in Parish Hall!
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/pageant-for-all-ages/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mara Flynn":MAILTO:mara.flynn@frsuu.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20241106T191505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T191544Z
UID:42671-1734267600-1734274800@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Candlelight Chorale Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Sundays until December 15\, LMH Main Room\, 1-3pm.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/candlelight-chorale-rehearsal-3/2024-12-15/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20241104T185459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T182626Z
UID:43820-1734346800-1734354000@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Maker Mondays: Craft Circle with Rev. Laurel
DESCRIPTION:First and third Mondays\, LMH Nursery/Conference Room\, 11am-1pm. Join Rev. Laurel for our Maker Monday offering during lunch hour on the first and third Monday of each month. Bring a creative project\, start a new hobby and connect with other makers in our FRS community. Invite a friend if you feel called\, and bring a lunch if you prefer. All are welcome. \n 
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/maker-monday-craft-circle-with-rev-laurel/2024-12-16/
LOCATION:LMH Nursery/Conf Room
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20240605T195817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T185545Z
UID:38203-1734373800-1734377400@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/2024-12-16/
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:20241216T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20240614T153123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T153535Z
UID:38684-1734374700-1734379200@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Adult Children of Alcoholics
DESCRIPTION:Meets in the Hayward Room
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/adult-children-of-alcoholics-3/2024-12-16/
LOCATION:Hayward Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recovery
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T024228
CREATED:20240802T132707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T201922Z
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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-2/2024-12-17/
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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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/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Development
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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/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:Parish Hall 1st Floor
CATEGORIES:Recovery
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