First Religious Society of Newburyport

Adult Choir
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | LMH Main Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Thursdays, LMH Main Room, 7-8:30pm.

Big Questions Discussion Group w/ Rev Laurel
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:30 | LMH Nursery/Conf Room
First Thursdays beginning October 2, LMH Nursery/Conf Room, 6-7:30pm. January 1 session moved to January 8.
Join Rev. Laurel for an informal monthly conversation in which we ponder the mysteries of life’s big questions. What is evil? Is goodness inherent? What happens when we die? Bring your questions and your curiosity.

FRSUU Poetry Group (Zoom)
2026-01-08 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.
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Addictions Ministry Meeting
2026-01-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Robing Room (behind pulpit)
First Wednesdays, Robing Room, 3-4pm.

Staff Meeting
2026-01-07 10:30 - 12:00 | LMH Main Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, LMH Main Room, 10:30am-noon

Centering Prayer Meditation
2026-01-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-31 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.

Wednesday Guided Meditation (Zoom)
2026-01-07 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-31 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.
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Facilities Team Meeting
2026-01-07 08:15 - 09:15 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
First Wednesdays beginning October 1, LMH Room A, 8:15-9:15am

Contemplative Service
2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:00 | FRS Sanctuary, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
First Tuesdays, starting January 6, Sanctuary, 7-8pm.
Led by the community of FRSUU.

FUNraising Team Meeting (Zoom)
2026-01-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
First Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Zoom

Short Story Group
2026-01-06 12:00 - 13:00 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The Tuesday Short Story Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, noon, Lower Meeting House (with a Zoom option available).
For more information please visit: https://www.frsuu.org/short-story-group/

Chalice Circle
2026-01-05 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.

Annual Campaign Meeting
2026-01-05 15:00 - 16:00 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Mondays, LMH Room A, 3-4pm

Chalice Circle
2026-01-05 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.

Maker Monday w/ Rev. Laurel
2026-01-05 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.

Sunday Worship Service
2026-01-04 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.

Immigration Justice Meeting
2026-01-04 09:30 - 10:30 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
1st Sundays, beginning November 2, LMH Room A, 9:30-10:30am.
This is a monthly meeting to discuss and plan actions in support of the immigrant and refugee communities.

FRSUU Men's Group
2026-01-03 08:00 - 09:30 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
First Saturdays, LMH Room A, 8-9:30am

SMART Recovery (Contact: 678-378-0786)
2026-01-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Hayward Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Meets weekly on Friday

Friday Peace Vigil (offsite)
2026-01-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Market Square Bullnose, Newburyport, 01950, United States
Every Friday, Market Square Bullnose, 11am.
Rev. Rebecca leads this weekly gathering to reflect on and remember our commitment to peace, love, and compassion as we navigate the turbulence and daily horrors of our troubled world.

Church Office Closed
2026-01-02, 2026-01-01, 2025-12-31, 2025-12-30, 2025-12-29 | MA

Sunday Worship Service
2025-12-28 10:30 - 11:30 | FRS Sanctuary, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Sunday, December 28, Sanctuary, 10:30-11:30am with livestream on YouTube
