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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
Sat, Dec 20 - 9am-12pm - Sanctuary
Saturday, December 20, Sanctuary, 1-3pm
Sunday, December 21, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, 1 Beach Rd, Salisbury, MA, 10:30am. A time by the ocean to connect us with the rhythms of nature. This gathering is in place of our regular Sunday worship. Take State Reservation Rd to the end and park in Lot 1 (last parking lot on the left). Beach Access R1. Look for the FRSUU greeter at the beach path head. Please note: the church building will be closed in the morning on December 21.
Sunday, December 21, Sanctuary, 7pm. Join us for our 100th Anniversary Candlelight service, a Newburyport tradition since 1925. Anthems and carols will be augmented by readings which celebrate the season. Music performed by the Portsmouth Brass Quintet, vocalist Abi Levis, and the Candlelight Chorale.
The meeting on December 22 has been cancelled due to illness. Our next meeting will be Monday, January 12 in LMH Room A from 11am-12:30pm. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays.
Friday, December 19, Monday, December 22, Tuesday, December 23, Sanctuary, noon. Peace can be found within. Join us for one-hour programs of poetry, guided meditation, silent meditation, and blessing. December 19: "Listen Inside" with Rev. Rebecca and Nick Place December 22: "Anticipating with Hope" with Rev. Laurel December 23: "Many Meanings of the Season" with Rev. Jane and Joanna Fernandes
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
Friday, December 19, Monday, December 22, Tuesday, December 23, Sanctuary, noon. Peace can be found within. Join us for one-hour programs of poetry, guided meditation, silent meditation, and blessing. December 19: "Listen Inside" with Rev. Rebecca and Nick Place December 22: "Anticipating with Hope" with Rev. Laurel December 23: "Many Meanings of the Season" with Rev. Jane and Joanna Fernandes
Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25.