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Thursday, October 1, Parish Hall 1st Floor, 6-8pm
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.
Thursday, October 1, Parish Hall 1st Floor, 6-8pm
Thursdays starting September 3, LMH Main Room, 7-8:30pm
Friday, October 2, LMH Nursery/Conf Room, 9-10am
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.
Meets weekly on Friday
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!
First Saturdays, LMH Room A, 8-9:30am
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!
Sundays starting September 20, Lower Meetinghouse, 10:30-11:30am
Sundays, Sanctuary, 10:30-11:30am with livestream on YouTube
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.