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Hayward Room 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United StatesMeets weekly on Friday
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.
Meets weekly on Friday
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.
Saturday, January 31, Parish Hall 1st Floor, 11:30am-1:30pm
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.
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 1, Sanctuary, 4pm. Streamed on YouTube. (Sanctuary and LMH Room A reserved from 2:30-6pm). Palaver Strings: Based out of Portland, Maine, the Grammy-nominated, musician-led and nonprofit organization Palaver Strings seeks to strengthen and inspire community through music. Committed to performance, education, and creative collaboration, Palaver specializes in programming underrepresented voices. The term “palaver” comes from the term “palaver hut,” a traditional place for discussion and conflict resolution in Liberia and other West African countries. Purchase advance tickets to all concerts here: https://bit.ly/2026WilsonSeriesTickets
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.
Mondays, LMH Room A, 3-4pm
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
Tuesday, February 3, LMH Room A, 10-11am