First Religious Society of Newburyport

Mild Cognitive Impairment Support Group
2026-06-08 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
2nd and 4th Mondays, LMH Room A, 11am-12:30pm.
This group is for those who have a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment of some type of dementia. The group offers members an opportunity to share with others who are facing this-life limiting diagnosis. Members are able to be vulnerable and open about the many challenges they face, as well as their adaptive coping mechanisms. This 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.

Mystic Circles
2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:00 | LMH Main Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, April 14 and 28, May 12 and 26, June 9, LMH Main Room, 6:30-8pm. The June 23 meeting has been moved to June 30.
Mystic Circles is a gathering of individuals who have interest in sharing and affirming their own experiences of the Divine, the holy, and the Sacred, and worshiping together. We are very diverse from the perspective of religious/spiritual backgrounds and orientations. We share a commitment to staying open to mystery. Mysticism is about an attitude of receptivity. Throughout the ages, mystics have sought union with the Divine—with God (however you define God)—through a variety of spiritual practices. Mysticism is not about a set of beliefs or dogma; rather it is about the felt experience of longing for union with the Holy and of belonging to something larger than yourself. Sometimes mystical moments can be about ordinary experiences of awe and wonder. In Mystic Circles we bear witness to one another’s experiences, share our questions, and create embodied worship practices.
No previous experience with mysticism is required. We practice non-judgmental listening and freedom of expression as we each listen to each other and our own deepest selves.
For more information, please email Rev. Jane Tuohy at Jane.tuohy@frsuu.org.

Shared Ministry Group (Zoom)
2026-06-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
2nd Tuesdays, Zoom only, 7-8pm. Join us to discuss readings from the UUA Shared Ministry website.
https://zoom.us/j/97370373954?pwd=[REDACTED]

Finance Committee Meeting
2026-06-10 09:00 - 11:00 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Second Wednesdays, LMH Room A, 9-11am

Reserved for Meeting
2026-06-10 09:30 - 10:00 | LMH Nursery/Conf Room
Wednesday, June 10, LMH Nursery/Conf Room, 9:30-10am

Wednesday Guided Meditation (Zoom)
2026-06-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-17 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.
Join Zoom Meeting:

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Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:30 | The Grog, 13 Middle St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Wednesday, June 10, The Grog, 13 Middle St, Newburyport, 12pm.
Our Officer of the Day is Rich Comeau who can be reached at glideride@verizon.net. Please feel free to contact Rich if you have any questions or concerns. No reservations are required, but $$$ to pay your share of the tab is needed.
Our monthly quote from Secretary Emeritus Ferlazzo: Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. –ANON

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-06-10 14:30 - 16:00 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Second Wednesdays, LMH Room A, 2:30-4pm

Exploring Elderhood Together Steering Committee
2026-06-10 15:00 - 16:30 | LMH Nursery/Conf Room
2nd Wednesdays, LMH Nursery/Conf Room, 3-4:30pm. Steering committee planning meeting.

Indivisible Democracy Defense Community Team
2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:30 | LMH Main Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Second Wednesdays beginning September 10, LMH Main Room, 7-8:30pm.
A newly forming Indivisible Democracy Defense Community Team is being organized to promote resistance to rising authoritarianism and threats to our democracy. Indivisible is the nationwide organization that has been a key organizer of the No Kings and Good Trouble resistance marches. This is an action-oriented group. Now, Indivisible leaders are encouraging the formation of community-based teams to engage in non-cooperation with the rise of authoritarianism in this country through non-violent resistance. Organizers for this community gathering are Barbara Dowd, Nicole Whelan, and Rev. Jane Tuohy. Individuals who are interested should contact Rev. Jane at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org.

FRSUU Poetry Group (Zoom)
2026-06-11 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.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/94623863916?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 946 2386 3916; Passcode: [REDACTED]

Capital Campaign Meeting (Hybrid)
2026-06-12 08:00 - 09:15 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Weekly on Friday, LMH Room A and Zoom, 8-9:15am

Reserved for Meeting
2026-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 | LMH Nursery/Conf Room
Friday, June 12, LMH Nursery/Conf Room, 12-1pm

SMART Recovery (Contact: 678-378-0786)
2026-06-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Hayward Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Meets weekly on Friday

Merrimack Valley Ship Model Club (MVSMC)
2026-06-13 08:00 - 11:00 | LMH Main Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Second Saturdays, Lower Meetinghouse Main Room, 8-11am.

Shoba Mirzayee Graduation Party
2026-06-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Parish Hall 1st Floor
Saturday, June 13, Parish Hall 1st Floor, 1-5pm.
NHS Graduation Party for Shoba Mirzayee: Join us for an afternoon with Afghan food, snacks, and fun. Celebrate her achievements with some cake! Contact is Peg Nicol.

Community Outreach Committee Monthly Meeting
2026-06-14 09:30 - 10:30 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Second Sundays starting September 14, LMH Room A, 9:30-10:30am

Pride Sunday Worship Service
2026-06-14 10:30 - 11:30 | FRS Sanctuary, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Sunday, June 14, Sanctuary, 10:30-11:30am with livestream on YouTube.
Our annual Pride worship service will be led by Rev. Laurel, with music by Nick Place.

Governance Committee Meeting
2026-06-14 11:45 - 12:45 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Second Sundays, September-June, LMH Room A, 11:45am. Hybrid.

Private Event
2026-06-14 16:00 - 17:00 | FRS Sanctuary, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Sunday, June 14, Sanctuary, 4-5pm

Centering Prayer Meditation
2026-06-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Robing Room (behind pulpit)
Change of day as of April 6, 2026: meeting weekly on Mondays, 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.

Afghan Support Group
2026-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
3rd Mondays, LMH Room A, 11am-12pm

Maker Monday
2026-06-15 11:00 - 13:00 | LMH Nursery/Conf Room
First and third Mondays, LMH Nursery/Conference Room, 11am-1pm. Join other makers from our FRSUU community for our Maker Monday offering on the first and third Monday of each month. Bring a creative project, or start a new one, and connect with others. All are welcome. Craft supplies available. Note: Although Rev. Laurel is no longer leading this group, we hope that our makers continue meeting!

Justice Action Council
2026-06-15 15:30 - 17:00 | LMH Main Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Monthly on the third Monday, LMH Main Room, 3:30-5pm

Short Story Group
2026-06-16 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/

Grief Support Group (offsite)
2026-06-17 12:30 - 14:00 | Anna Jaques Hospital, 25 Highland Ave, Newburyport, MA, United States
Third Wednesday of the month, Morse Conference Room (across from Gift Shop) at Anna Jaques Hospital, 12:30-2pm.
This support group provides members who are experiencing grief have the opportunity in a safe (confidential) space to share their feelings, thoughts, and coping skills during this challenging time in their life. The group is facilitated by Nancy Kidd, LICSW; Rev. Jane Tuohy; and Linda Harding. For information more information, contact Nancy Kidd at nankdd@gmail.com or 978-376-8687.

Anti-Racism Initiative Meeting
2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
May 20 and June 17, LMH Room A, 2-3pm

Pastoral Care Associates
2026-06-17 16:00 - 17:30 | LMH Room A, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Third Wednesdays, LMH Room A, 4-5:30pm.

Parish Board Meeting
2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | LMH Main Room, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Third Wednesdays, LMH Main Room, 6-8pm, hybrid
