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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20240614T153418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183714Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T091500
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20240917T134148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T134148Z
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SUMMARY:Facilities Committee (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Meets monthly in the LMH Main Room.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/facilities-committee-hybrid/2024-12-18/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241202T205603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T205603Z
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SUMMARY:Grants/ Green Team/ Facilities Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 18\, 9:30-10:30am\, LMH Room A.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/grants-green-team-facilities-meeting/
LOCATION:LMH Room A\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20240802T135026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T154235Z
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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-2/2024-12-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Recovery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20240904T200355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T205718Z
UID:40219-1734517800-1734523200@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meets in Lower Meetinghouse Main Room.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2024-12-18/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241205T155422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T155422Z
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SUMMARY:Caregivers Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Special date in December! Meets monthly on the fourth Wednesdays\, 12:30-1:30pm\, Lower Meetinghouse Room A \nFRS is offering a support group on the 4th Wednesday of each month for caregivers of cognitively-impaired folks (Alzheimer’s\, dementia\, etc.). All are welcome. \nFor more information\, contact Richard George at richardjgeorge@comcast.net or Nancy Kidd at nankdd@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/caregivers-support-group-2/
LOCATION:LMH Room A\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241211T213508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T213509Z
UID:43129-1734525000-1734528600@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:*Meets on December 18 this month due to the timing of Christmas*\, 12:30-1:30pm\, Lower Meetinghouse Room A \nFRS is offering a support group on the 4th Wednesday of each month for caregivers of cognitively-impaired folks (Alzheimer’s\, dementia\, etc.). All are welcome. \nFor more information\, contact Richard George at richardjgeorge@comcast.net or Nancy Kidd at nankdd@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/caregiver-support-group/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20240614T154042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T170853Z
UID:38872-1734544800-1734550200@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Big Book Step Study
DESCRIPTION:Meets in the Hayward Room
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/big-book-step-study-3/2024-12-18/
LOCATION:Hayward Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recovery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20240614T153800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T215013Z
UID:41233-1734544800-1734552000@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Parish Board Meeting (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Parish Board meets monthly on the third Wednesday in LMH Main Room.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/parish-board-meeting/2024-12-18/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241119T164223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T164359Z
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SUMMARY:Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO) Holiday Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 19\, The Poet’s Inn at Whittier Tech\, 115 Amesbury Line Rd\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01830 11:30am (SHARP – HARD cutoff). The starting time is one half hour earlier than usual to give us time to eat. The restaurant closes at 1pm. The Officer of the Day is Ken Kretsch\, 978-808-0812\, kpkretsch@hotmail.com. Reservations are required\, so let Ken know if you are going to attend. The holiday buffet is carefully planned for the number of guests expected. Reverend Rebecca is planning to attend. There is a guard at the gate to the school. Tell her or him you are attending a luncheon hosted by Ken Kretsch at The Poet’s Inn.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/retired-old-men-eating-out-romeo-holiday-meeting/
LOCATION:The Poets Inn\, 115 Amesbury Line Rd\, Haverhill\, MA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Budelmann":MAILTO:edbudelmann@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241126T190432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T214425Z
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SUMMARY:Serenity in the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for short programs of poetry\, guided meditation\, silent meditation\, and blessings. Take refuge in reflection\, centering practices\, and silence. Let’s remember what is important\, true\, and lasting and be in community. Join us for short programs of poetry\, guided meditation\, silent meditation\, and blessings. Take refuge in reflection\, centering practices\, and silence. Let’s remember what is important\, true\, and lasting and be in community. \nPeace Within\, Peace Without ;  When: Thursday\, December 19 – Tuesday\, December 24 (excluding 12/22) 12pm in the Sanctuary \nTHURSDAY 12/19: Nick Place Music Service: Be Where You Are \n“Letting go gives us freedom\, and freedom is the only condition for happiness.” Can we take this teaching of Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh and free ourselves of all that takes us away from our own spiritual centers? Letting go of expectations imposed by others or by ourselves\, can we settle into the peace and harmony that are always available in our own hearts? \nFRIDAY 12/20: Rev. Rebecca Bryan Blue Christmas Service \nThe holidays can be difficult times for many of us\, even as they are joyful. Join Rev. Rebecca in a simple and warm service for us to come together to find peace in challenging times. This gentle time will offer comfort to your heart and peace for your nostalgic or busy mind. \nSATURDAY 12/21 Rev. Stan Barrett What Are We Waiting for? \nWhat are we waiting for? And from where do we expect it to come? We’ll mediate on three “directions” toward the divine as we imagine and experience it\, toward ourselves/our own inwardness\, and toward a human face in which we somehow see eternity. “O Come\, O Come.” \nNo offering 12/22 \nMONDAY 12/23 Barbara Dowd and Carolyn Davis – local Buddhist practice leaders ‘Tis the Season…for Lovingkindness \nMetta\, or Lovingkindness\, in Buddhism describes a way of being in the world with a mind abiding in boundless kindness and all-inclusive friendliness. We will explore the traditional Buddhist practice of offering lovingkindness to ourselves and others. With the busyness and stress of the holidays\, this healing practice helps refocus our minds and hearts to befriend ourselves and others with gentleness\, ease\, and care. \nTUESDAY 12/24 Rev. Jane Tuohy Open to Receiving Spiritual Gifts? \nIs there an invitation for you this holiday season to shift from gift giver and “the one who prepares for the holiday” to being a receiver of spiritual gifts? What spiritual gifts are being offered to us should we open ourselves to making this inner shift?
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/serenity-in-the-sanctuary/2024-12-19/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241008T151729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T135141Z
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SUMMARY:Reserved for Piano Practice
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, Sanctuary\, 2-4pm\, Gay Pearson
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/reserved-for-piano-rehearsal/2024-12-19/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T173000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20240925T153249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T192204Z
UID:42360-1734622200-1734629400@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/2024-12-19/
LOCATION:Parish Hall 1st Floor
CATEGORIES:Private Rental
ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Walsh":MAILTO:cynthia.walsh@frsuu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20240830T152934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T194033Z
UID:40039-1734634800-1734640200@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Adult Choir
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, LMH Main Room\, 7-8:30pm
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/adult-choir/2024-12-19/
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:20241220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20240607T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T212302Z
UID:38333-1734688800-1734694200@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/2024-12-20/
LOCATION:LMH Room A\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241126T190432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T214426Z
UID:42942-1734696000-1734699600@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Serenity in the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for short programs of poetry\, guided meditation\, silent meditation\, and blessings. Take refuge in reflection\, centering practices\, and silence. Let’s remember what is important\, true\, and lasting and be in community. Join us for short programs of poetry\, guided meditation\, silent meditation\, and blessings. Take refuge in reflection\, centering practices\, and silence. Let’s remember what is important\, true\, and lasting and be in community. \nPeace Within\, Peace Without ;  When: Thursday\, December 19 – Tuesday\, December 24 (excluding 12/22) 12pm in the Sanctuary \nTHURSDAY 12/19: Nick Place Music Service: Be Where You Are \n“Letting go gives us freedom\, and freedom is the only condition for happiness.” Can we take this teaching of Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh and free ourselves of all that takes us away from our own spiritual centers? Letting go of expectations imposed by others or by ourselves\, can we settle into the peace and harmony that are always available in our own hearts? \nFRIDAY 12/20: Rev. Rebecca Bryan Blue Christmas Service \nThe holidays can be difficult times for many of us\, even as they are joyful. Join Rev. Rebecca in a simple and warm service for us to come together to find peace in challenging times. This gentle time will offer comfort to your heart and peace for your nostalgic or busy mind. \nSATURDAY 12/21 Rev. Stan Barrett What Are We Waiting for? \nWhat are we waiting for? And from where do we expect it to come? We’ll mediate on three “directions” toward the divine as we imagine and experience it\, toward ourselves/our own inwardness\, and toward a human face in which we somehow see eternity. “O Come\, O Come.” \nNo offering 12/22 \nMONDAY 12/23 Barbara Dowd and Carolyn Davis – local Buddhist practice leaders ‘Tis the Season…for Lovingkindness \nMetta\, or Lovingkindness\, in Buddhism describes a way of being in the world with a mind abiding in boundless kindness and all-inclusive friendliness. We will explore the traditional Buddhist practice of offering lovingkindness to ourselves and others. With the busyness and stress of the holidays\, this healing practice helps refocus our minds and hearts to befriend ourselves and others with gentleness\, ease\, and care. \nTUESDAY 12/24 Rev. Jane Tuohy Open to Receiving Spiritual Gifts? \nIs there an invitation for you this holiday season to shift from gift giver and “the one who prepares for the holiday” to being a receiver of spiritual gifts? What spiritual gifts are being offered to us should we open ourselves to making this inner shift?
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/serenity-in-the-sanctuary/2024-12-20/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241008T151939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T180021Z
UID:41876-1734710400-1734714000@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-2/2024-12-20/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241011T123833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T214710Z
UID:42082-1734714000-1734726600@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Piano Recital
DESCRIPTION:To be rescheduled.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/piana-recital/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Private Rental
ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Walsh":MAILTO:cynthia.walsh@frsuu.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20240906T220128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T220128Z
UID:40823-1734717600-1734723000@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery (Contact: 678-378-0786)
DESCRIPTION:Meets weekly on Friday
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/smart-recovery-contact-678-378-0786-3/2024-12-20/
LOCATION:Hayward Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recovery
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241217T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T154432Z
UID:43155-1734775200-1734782400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Organ Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 21\, Sanctuary\, 10am-noon.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/organ-rehearsal-9/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241218T214611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T214737Z
UID:43327-1734782400-1734786000@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Serenity in the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for short programs of poetry\, guided meditation\, silent meditation\, and blessings. Take refuge in reflection\, centering practices\, and silence. Let’s remember what is important\, true\, and lasting and be in community. Join us for short programs of poetry\, guided meditation\, silent meditation\, and blessings. Take refuge in reflection\, centering practices\, and silence. Let’s remember what is important\, true\, and lasting and be in community. \nPeace Within\, Peace Without ;  When: Thursday\, December 19 – Tuesday\, December 24 (excluding 12/22) 12pm in the Sanctuary. Saturday\, December 21 program will meet in the Parish Hall 1st Floor. \nTHURSDAY 12/19: Nick Place Music Service: Be Where You Are \n“Letting go gives us freedom\, and freedom is the only condition for happiness.” Can we take this teaching of Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh and free ourselves of all that takes us away from our own spiritual centers? Letting go of expectations imposed by others or by ourselves\, can we settle into the peace and harmony that are always available in our own hearts? \nFRIDAY 12/20: Rev. Rebecca Bryan Blue Christmas Service \nThe holidays can be difficult times for many of us\, even as they are joyful. Join Rev. Rebecca in a simple and warm service for us to come together to find peace in challenging times. This gentle time will offer comfort to your heart and peace for your nostalgic or busy mind. \nSATURDAY 12/21 Rev. Stan Barrett What Are We Waiting for? – this service meets in the Parish Hall 1st Floor \nWhat are we waiting for? And from where do we expect it to come? We’ll mediate on three “directions” toward the divine as we imagine and experience it\, toward ourselves/our own inwardness\, and toward a human face in which we somehow see eternity. “O Come\, O Come.” \nNo offering 12/22 \nMONDAY 12/23 Barbara Dowd and Carolyn Davis – local Buddhist practice leaders ‘Tis the Season…for Lovingkindness \nMetta\, or Lovingkindness\, in Buddhism describes a way of being in the world with a mind abiding in boundless kindness and all-inclusive friendliness. We will explore the traditional Buddhist practice of offering lovingkindness to ourselves and others. With the busyness and stress of the holidays\, this healing practice helps refocus our minds and hearts to befriend ourselves and others with gentleness\, ease\, and care. \nTUESDAY 12/24 Rev. Jane Tuohy Open to Receiving Spiritual Gifts? \nIs there an invitation for you this holiday season to shift from gift giver and “the one who prepares for the holiday” to being a receiver of spiritual gifts? What spiritual gifts are being offered to us should we open ourselves to making this inner shift?
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/serenity-in-the-sanctuary-2/
LOCATION:Parish Hall 1st Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241001T172343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T172343Z
UID:41777-1734784200-1734793200@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Candlelight Chorale Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/candlelight-chorale-dress-rehearsal/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20240819T154433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T190641Z
UID:40407-1734861600-1734867000@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Reserved for Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Reserved from 10:00am-11:30am
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/reserved-for-nursery/2024-12-22/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Room Reservations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20240814T231615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T211951Z
UID:39599-1734863400-1734867000@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-2/2024-12-22/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241008T185131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T232849Z
UID:41983-1734863400-1734867000@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Solstice Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Parker River National Wildlife Refuge\, Parking Lot 1\, 10:30am. Join Reverend Rebecca and FRS friends as we celebrate Winter Solstice on the beaches of Plum Island. A not-to-be-missed time by the ocean that will help connect us to the rhythms of nature and to a place of peace. This service is in place of a 10:30am worship service in the Sanctuary. Join us for Candlelight in the evening!
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/outdoor-solstice-worship-service/
LOCATION:Parker River National Wildlife Refuge\, Refuge Rd Lot 1\, Newbury
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241126T190432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T190432Z
UID:43326-1734868800-1734872400@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Serenity in the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for short programs of poetry\, guided meditation\, silent meditation\, and blessings. Take refuge in reflection\, centering practices\, and silence. Let’s remember what is important\, true\, and lasting and be in community. Join us for short programs of poetry\, guided meditation\, silent meditation\, and blessings. Take refuge in reflection\, centering practices\, and silence. Let’s remember what is important\, true\, and lasting and be in community. \nPeace Within\, Peace Without ;  When: Thursday\, December 19 – Tuesday\, December 24 (excluding 12/22) 12pm in the Sanctuary \nTHURSDAY 12/19: Nick Place Music Service: Be Where You Are \n“Letting go gives us freedom\, and freedom is the only condition for happiness.” Can we take this teaching of Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh and free ourselves of all that takes us away from our own spiritual centers? Letting go of expectations imposed by others or by ourselves\, can we settle into the peace and harmony that are always available in our own hearts? \nFRIDAY 12/20: Rev. Rebecca Bryan Blue Christmas Service \nThe holidays can be difficult times for many of us\, even as they are joyful. Join Rev. Rebecca in a simple and warm service for us to come together to find peace in challenging times. This gentle time will offer comfort to your heart and peace for your nostalgic or busy mind. \nSATURDAY 12/21 Rev. Stan Barrett What Are We Waiting for? \nWhat are we waiting for? And from where do we expect it to come? We’ll mediate on three “directions” toward the divine as we imagine and experience it\, toward ourselves/our own inwardness\, and toward a human face in which we somehow see eternity. “O Come\, O Come.” \nNo offering 12/22 \nMONDAY 12/23 Barbara Dowd and Carolyn Davis – local Buddhist practice leaders ‘Tis the Season…for Lovingkindness \nMetta\, or Lovingkindness\, in Buddhism describes a way of being in the world with a mind abiding in boundless kindness and all-inclusive friendliness. We will explore the traditional Buddhist practice of offering lovingkindness to ourselves and others. With the busyness and stress of the holidays\, this healing practice helps refocus our minds and hearts to befriend ourselves and others with gentleness\, ease\, and care. \nTUESDAY 12/24 Rev. Jane Tuohy Open to Receiving Spiritual Gifts? \nIs there an invitation for you this holiday season to shift from gift giver and “the one who prepares for the holiday” to being a receiver of spiritual gifts? What spiritual gifts are being offered to us should we open ourselves to making this inner shift?
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/serenity-in-the-sanctuary/2024-12-22/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195132
CREATED:20241003T204018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T204018Z
UID:41794-1734868800-1734874200@www.frsuu.org
SUMMARY:Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:Meets in Youth Room in Parish Hall. Led by Mara Flynn on 10/27\, 11/24\, 12/8\, 1/12/25. Led by Rev. Laurel on 11/10\, 12/22\, 1/26/25.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/youth-group/2024-12-22/
LOCATION:Youth Room (Parish Hall)\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Church
ORGANIZER;CN="Mara Flynn":MAILTO:mara.flynn@frsuu.org
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