Mild Cognitive Impairment Support Group
2026-01-12 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
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.

Chalice Circle
2026-01-12 14:00 - 16:00 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Mondays, October 27 – January 19, LMH Room A, 2-4pm. Led by Ted Stedman. In person only. No meeting on 11/24, 12/22, and 12/29.

Annual Campaign Meeting
2026-01-12 15:00 - 16:00 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Mondays, LMH Room A, 3-4pm

Chalice Circle
2026-01-12 18:00 - 20:00 | LMH Nursery/Conf Room
Mondays, October 27 – January 19, LMH Nursery/Conf Room, 6-8pm. Led by Jim Lacey. In person only. No meeting on 11/24, 12/22, and 12/29.

Shared Ministry Group (Zoom)
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
2nd Tuesdays, Zoom only, 7-8pm. Join us to discuss readings from the UUA Shared Ministry website.
https://zoom.us/j/97370373954?pwd=[REDACTED]

Finance Committee Meeting
2026-01-14 09:00 - 11:00 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Second Wednesdays, LMH Room A, 9-11am

Wednesday Guided Meditation (Zoom)
2026-01-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Zoom
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:

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Centering Prayer Meditation
2026-01-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Robing Room (behind pulpit)
Weekly on Wednesdays, 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.

Worship Planning Meeting
2026-01-14 10:30 - 12:00 | LMH Main Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, LMH Main Room, 10:30am-noon

Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Loretta, 15 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Wednesday, January 14, Loretta, 15 Pleasant St, Newburyport, 12pm.
Join us at the next meeting of ROMEO at Loretta Restaurant. Reverend Rebecca plans to participate! Our Officer of the Day is Ray Wilson who can be reached at skypastures@gmail.com. Please feel free to contact Ray if you have any questions or concerns. No reservations are required, but $$$ to pay your share of the tab is needed.

Exploring Elderhood Together Steering Committee
2026-01-14 15:00 - 16:30 | LMH Nursery/Conf Room
2nd Wednesdays, LMH Nursery/Conf Room, 3-4:30pm. Steering committee planning meeting.

Journey of Faith Workshop
2026-01-14 18:00 - 19:30 | LMH Main Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Wednesdays, January 14 and 28, February 11, LMH Main Room, 6-7:30pm. The nursery/conference room and Room A will be used as breakout rooms.
Are you interested in exploring your spiritual journey through writing and reflection? Reverend Rebecca and the Worship Associates are leading a three-session Journey of Faith workshop. We will guide participants through a process of exploring your spiritual journey from childhood until today. Each session will offer time for creative exploration and optional sharing. There will be writing prompts to work on between sessions. This is a wonderful way to begin the new year by focusing on your spiritual journey and deepening your connection with FRS members.
The class series will be limited to 20 participants. Contact Rev. Rebecca Bryan at revrebecca.bryan@frsuu.org if you would like to sign up.
We will be looking for a few participants who are willing to share their Journey of Faith with the congregation this spring. (Sharing with congregation is wonderful, but optional.)

Democracy Strong
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Parish Hall 1st Floor
Second Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm. The January 14 and February 11 meetings will be in the Parish Hall.
A newly forming Indivisible Democracy Defense Community Team is being organized to promote resistance to rising authoritarianism and threats to our democracy. Indivisible is the nationwide organization that has been a key organizer of the No Kings and Good Trouble resistance marches. This is an action-oriented group. Now, Indivisible leaders are encouraging the formation of community-based teams to engage in non-cooperation with the rise of authoritarianism in this country through non-violent resistance. Organizers for this community gathering are Barbara Dowd, Nicole Whelan, and Rev. Jane Tuohy. Individuals who are interested should contact Rev. Jane at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org.

Parish Friends Third Thursdays
2026-01-15 09:30 - 10:30 | LMH Nursery/Conf Room
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.

FRSUU Poetry Group (Zoom)
2026-01-15 11:00 - 11:45 | Zoom
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:
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Exploring Elderhood Together: Aging Well Spiritually
2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:30 | LMH Main Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Thursday, January 15, LMH Main Room, 1-2:30pm.
Aging Well Spiritually
Focusing on lessons learned through their hospice and chaplaincy work, Rev. Jane Tuohy and Nancy Kidd invite you to consider ways to strengthen your spiritual capacities. These capacities are what support us as we face our own mortality and that of our beloveds. The program will explore the concepts of intention and resilience, and specific practices we can develop through “spiritual training,” including letting go, acceptance, attitude, and resting in presence and the present. There will be time for reflection as well as dialogue with one another. Please bring a notebook to write in.
Rev. Jane Tuohy is a FRSUU member who offers interfaith programming here at church and has focused on interfaith exploration of mysticism and contemplative practices. Nancy Kidd is a FRSUU member and licensed independent clinical social worker.

Adult Choir
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:30 | LMH Main Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Thursdays, LMH Main Room, 7-8:30pm.

Capital Campaign Meeting (Hybrid)
2026-01-16 08:00 - 09:15 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Weekly on Friday, LMH Room A and Zoom, 8-9:15am

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-01-16 12:00 - 13:30 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Friday, January 16, LMH Room A, 12-1:30pm

Women's Breakfast Setup
2026-01-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Parish Hall 1st Floor
Friday, January 16, Parish Hall 1st Floor, 5-8pm

SMART Recovery (Contact: 678-378-0786)
2026-01-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Hayward Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Meets weekly on Friday

Women's Breakfast
2026-01-17 08:00 - 14:00 | Parish Hall 1st Floor
Saturday, January 17, Parish Hall 1st Floor, reserved 8am-2pm.

Beginning Hatha Yoga
2026-01-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Hayward Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Saturdays, January 10 – February 14, Hayward Room, 9-10am. (Setup from 8:30-9am)
This is a beginning class focused on turning stress into resilience, offered by Pamela Erickson, RYT 200, and a lifelong educator. The classes are free, however, 50% of any donations (optional) will go to the church. Participants should bring a yoga mat, towel or small blanket, and water with them. No advanced signup is necessary. Questions? Contact Pamela: designcollaboration2@gmail.com.

Reserved for Baby Blessing
2026-01-17 14:00 - 15:30 | FRS Sanctuary, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Sunday, January 17, Sanctuary, reserved 2-3:30pm

Bluebird Concert
2026-01-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Parish Hall 1st Floor
Saturday – PH1 – Jan 17 – 6-9pm (7pm Concert)

Sunday Worship Service
2026-01-18 10:30 - 11:30 | FRS Sanctuary, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Sundays, Sanctuary, 10:30-11:30am with livestream on YouTube.
Join us for worship 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, or hold a coming-of-age ceremony. Services are usually followed by a 30-minute fellowship gathering or a monthly Justice Sunday program.

Justice Sunday: Anti-Racism Team
2026-01-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Parish Hall 1st Floor
Sunday, 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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19

Afghan Support Group
2026-01-19 11:00 - 12:00 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
3rd Mondays, LMH Room A, 11am-12pm

Maker Monday w/Rev. Laurel
2026-01-19 11:00 - 13:00 | LMH Nursery/Conf Room
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, or start a new one, and connect with other makers in our FRS community. All are welcome. Craft supplies available.
