Stewards Kick-off Party
Saturday, February 21, Parish Hall 1st Floor, 4-6pm
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.
Saturday, February 21, Parish Hall 1st Floor, 4-6pm
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.
Sundays, from September 14, 2025 until May 17, 2026, LMH Main Room and Nursery/Conf Room, 10:30-11:30am
Sunday, February 22, Parish Hall, 12pm. Join the FRSUU Shelter Team for an informative session on homelessness in Massachusetts and local initiatives supporting unhoused individuals. Featured speakers include Al Hansom, CEO, and Leslie Lawrence, Executive VP, of Emmaus, Inc., a leading housing resource for the North Shore. Major Jessica Berkhouldt and volunteers from the newly established Emergency Overnight Shelter at the Salvation Army in Newburyport will also share insights on collaborative efforts with area congregations and agencies. To bring bring soup or salad to support this event, sign up HERE!
NEW EPISODE DROPS TODAY
2nd and 4th Mondays, LMH Room A, 11am-12:30pm. This group, for those who have a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment of some type of dementia, offers members an opportunity to share with others who are facing this-life limiting diagnosis. Members can be vulnerable and open about the many challenges they face, as well as their adaptive coping mechanisms. The group 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.
Mondays, LMH Room A, 3-4pm
Monday, February 23, LMH Main Room, 3:30-5pm
Mondays, February 16 and 23 (LMH Nursery/Conf Room), March 2 (Sanctuary), 6-7:30pm. Open to all, this three-part class is intended to give participants a broad understanding of what it means to be a UU. Maybe you're considering becoming a member, or maybe you've been here a while and just want to know more. --February 16 (LMH Nursery/Conf Room): Roots and Values: What do UUs believe? Where did it come from? --February 23 (LMH Nursery/Conf Room): Nuts and Bolts: How does a UU congregation run? Who's in charge? --March 2 (Sanctuary): Community at FRSUU: How do we engage at FRS? What is this church's history? Sign up HERE!
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. Contact Joyce at 978-363-5457 or email joycehaydock@outlook.com to be added to our list and receive access information.
Meets in the Hayward Room
Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25.