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.
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Sunday, June 29, Sanctuary, 10am with livestream on YouTube. The Great Game of Red Rover: Shamanic Insights on Thriving through Today’s Upheaval Join Kristen Miller, FRSUU member, former FRSUU Youth Music Director, Shamanic Sound Healer, and cellist for a service that aims to leave you strong, grounded, and ready to face the world with hope and joy. |
2 events,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. |
4 events,All who love poetry, and who enjoy listening to poetry are invited to join the FRSUU Poetry Group. This poetry listening and appreciation group meets on Tuesday mornings for 45 minutes via Zoom. We read the same poem several times, respond to prompts, and share perspectives, wisdom, humor, and collegiality. There is no poetry writing in this group. Please join us and give your soul and psyche the gift of poetry on a Tuesday morning. This group is facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94623863916?pwd=ufFubM2s4b4YAjU2la9RPOy25lM6Hy.1 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/
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Tuesday, July 1, LMH Room A, 2-3:30pm. End of year wrap-up meeting. Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25. |
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Wednesdays, May 28 - July 9, LMH Room A, 10-11am. Led by Cynthia Tolbert. For almost 20 years Cynthia Tolbert has practiced Centering Prayer, a silent meditation of consent to the presence and action of the Divine within. In essence, contemplative prayer is simply a wordless, trusting opening of self to the Divine presence, however you name that presence, The Divine, the One Light, God, the Creator. It is not a guided meditation, you do not offer any words in prayer, you just listen and open yourself to the Divine. Centering Prayer will be on hiatus after July 9 until September. 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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349458812?pwd=dXdIUVBJb0F1MnVjL0ZDakErVlRIdz09 First and third Wednesdays of the month, Morse Conference Room (across from Gift Shop) at Anna Jaques Hospital, 12:30-2pm. This support group for patient family members and staff is facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy, interfaith minister and chaplain; Nancy Kidd, retired hospice trainer and bereavement support counselor; and Linda Harding. For information, email Rev. Jane at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org or Nancy Kidd at nankdd@gmail.com.
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Wednesday, July 2; Fridays, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29; Zoom |
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Sunday, July 6, Brown Square (across from City Hall), 10am. Come join in the annual community reading of Frederick Douglass's speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July" - an FRSUU tradition since 2018! We'll meet in Brown Square across from City Hall (rain location, FRS). No sign-up required - everyone is invited to read or listen. A discussion and light refreshments will follow. Co-hosted by the Friends of William Lloyd Garrison and Museum of Old Newbury, with support from Mass Humanities. Rain location: FRSUU, 26 Pleasant St - Sanctuary and Lower Meetinghouse (reserved 9am-1pm) |
3 events,First Mondays, LMH Room A, 11-12:30pm. Led by Nancy Kidd. 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. |
2 events,All who love poetry, and who enjoy listening to poetry are invited to join the FRSUU Poetry Group. This poetry listening and appreciation group meets on Tuesday mornings for 45 minutes via Zoom. We read the same poem several times, respond to prompts, and share perspectives, wisdom, humor, and collegiality. There is no poetry writing in this group. Please join us and give your soul and psyche the gift of poetry on a Tuesday morning. This group is facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94623863916?pwd=ufFubM2s4b4YAjU2la9RPOy25lM6Hy.1 Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25. |
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Wednesdays, May 28 - July 9, LMH Room A, 10-11am. Led by Cynthia Tolbert. For almost 20 years Cynthia Tolbert has practiced Centering Prayer, a silent meditation of consent to the presence and action of the Divine within. In essence, contemplative prayer is simply a wordless, trusting opening of self to the Divine presence, however you name that presence, The Divine, the One Light, God, the Creator. It is not a guided meditation, you do not offer any words in prayer, you just listen and open yourself to the Divine. Centering Prayer will be on hiatus after July 9 until September.
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Wednesday, July 9, Barking Dog Grill, noon. The next meeting of ROMEO is at the Barking Dog Grill, 21 Friend St, Amesbury, MA 01913, https://www.barkingdoggrill.com. Our Officer of the Day is Chuck Kennedy who can be reached at chuckanzie@gmail.com. Please feel free to contact Chuck if you have any questions or concerns. No reservations are required, but $$$ to pay your share of the tab is needed. 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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349458812?pwd=dXdIUVBJb0F1MnVjL0ZDakErVlRIdz09 |
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2 events,Fridays, LMH Room A, 10-11:30am. We 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. |
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Sunday, July 13, Sanctuary, 10am with livestream on YouTube. One More Step – Sue Creed The inspiration for Sue's topic, “One More Step,” comes from the writings of the late Maxine Steeves, wife of the late Rev. Bertrand Steeves, FRSUU minister from 1956-1994. Having been a personal witness to the times during which Maxine and Bert lived and ministered, Sue hopes to draw a through line of real activism here at the FRSUU for all of us. Via Maxine's stories, may we hear a call to action and do all that we are able to meet today’s challenges. |
2 events,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. |
3 events,All who love poetry, and who enjoy listening to poetry are invited to join the FRSUU Poetry Group. This poetry listening and appreciation group meets on Tuesday mornings for 45 minutes via Zoom. We read the same poem several times, respond to prompts, and share perspectives, wisdom, humor, and collegiality. There is no poetry writing in this group. Please join us and give your soul and psyche the gift of poetry on a Tuesday morning. This group is facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94623863916?pwd=ufFubM2s4b4YAjU2la9RPOy25lM6Hy.1 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/ Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25. |
2 events,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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349458812?pwd=dXdIUVBJb0F1MnVjL0ZDakErVlRIdz09 First and third Wednesdays of the month, Morse Conference Room (across from Gift Shop) at Anna Jaques Hospital, 12:30-2pm. This support group for patient family members and staff is facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy, interfaith minister and chaplain; Nancy Kidd, retired hospice trainer and bereavement support counselor; and Linda Harding. For information, email Rev. Jane at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org or Nancy Kidd at nankdd@gmail.com. |
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Friday, July 18, Sanctuary & LMH Main Room, 9:30-noon. (Service starts at 10:30am; reception offsite). Fridays, LMH Room A, 10-11:30am. We 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. |
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Sunday, July 20, Sanctuary, 10am with livestream on YouTube. Faith as Longing - led by Rev. Jane Tuohy. What if faith is not about a set of beliefs? What if faith is about longing--longing for union with the Divine/the Sacred/the Holy? What if faith is about assenting to “a motion of the soul” towards the Source of Our Being, the Great Mystery? Rev. Jane Tuohy will lead us through an exploration of these understandings of faith as written by David Brooks and published in The New York Times on December 22, 2024. |
3 events,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. |
2 events,All who love poetry, and who enjoy listening to poetry are invited to join the FRSUU Poetry Group. This poetry listening and appreciation group meets on Tuesday mornings for 45 minutes via Zoom. We read the same poem several times, respond to prompts, and share perspectives, wisdom, humor, and collegiality. There is no poetry writing in this group. Please join us and give your soul and psyche the gift of poetry on a Tuesday morning. This group is facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94623863916?pwd=ufFubM2s4b4YAjU2la9RPOy25lM6Hy.1 Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25. |
3 events,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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349458812?pwd=dXdIUVBJb0F1MnVjL0ZDakErVlRIdz09 Meets monthly on the 4th Wednesdays, LMH Room A, 12:30-2pm This group supports those caregivers who care for loved ones with some type of dementia. Members share their coping strategies, suggestions about supportive agencies, medical references, etc. 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.
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Wednesday, July 23 - 6-8:15pm - LMH Join Manny Muros & Alise Ashby for a transformative experience that nurtures your body, mind, and soul. We begin with a gentle yoga class to create alignment and integrity in your physical, mental, and emotional self. This practice opens the body and prepares you for deeper stillness. Manny will then guide a serene meditation, inviting you to connect with your Divine Self, beautifully accompanied by Alise’s soulful piano music. The powerful combination of yoga, meditation, and live music creates a space for profound peace, harmony, and inner connection. We look forward to sharing this inspiring journey with you! EMAIL Manny to register: mannymuros@gmail.com First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport MA Event takes place in The Lower Meeting Room - Main church basement DATE: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 TIME: 6:00pm - 8:15pm ENERGY EXCHANGE: $45:00 |
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Fridays, LMH Room A, 10-11:30am. We 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. |
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Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27; Wednesday-Saturday, July 30-August 2, Parish Hall, 10am-4pm. Come check out our annual book sale! We have hundreds of quality used books, games, and puzzles for adults and children!
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Saturday, July 26 - Saturday, August 2, LMH Main Room, 10am-5pm |
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Sunday, July 27, Sanctuary, 10am with livestream on YouTube. Surveying the Oversoul – led by Rev. Marcus Lisle, Interfaith Minister The Unitarian Universalist Historical Society proclaims Ralph Waldo Emerson as “the most recognized and revered figure in the Unitarian movement.” This service will offer a poetic exploration of the life, ideas, and lasting legacy of Emerson.
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Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27; Wednesday-Saturday, July 30-August 2, Parish Hall, 10am-4pm. Come check out our annual book sale! We have hundreds of quality used books, games, and puzzles for adults and children!
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Saturday, July 26 - Saturday, August 2, LMH Main Room, 10am-5pm |
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Saturday, July 26 - Saturday, August 2, LMH Main Room, 10am-5pm 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. |
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Saturday, July 26 - Saturday, August 2, LMH Main Room, 10am-5pm All who love poetry, and who enjoy listening to poetry are invited to join the FRSUU Poetry Group. This poetry listening and appreciation group meets on Tuesday mornings for 45 minutes via Zoom. We read the same poem several times, respond to prompts, and share perspectives, wisdom, humor, and collegiality. There is no poetry writing in this group. Please join us and give your soul and psyche the gift of poetry on a Tuesday morning. This group is facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94623863916?pwd=ufFubM2s4b4YAjU2la9RPOy25lM6Hy.1 Contact 508-215-9469; meets in the Parish Hall as of 10/7/25. |
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Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27; Wednesday-Saturday, July 30-August 2, Parish Hall, 10am-4pm. Come check out our annual book sale! We have hundreds of quality used books, games, and puzzles for adults and children!
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Wednesday, July 30, Sanctuary, 5:30-7:00pm Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac ONE song, ONE hour to learn, ONE performance. This community music making event invites people of all abilities to come together and sing. Participants are also encouraged to film and post to their social media platforms to spread the message of togetherness and community. $5 cash or Venmo payment at the door. Please register HERE! 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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349458812?pwd=dXdIUVBJb0F1MnVjL0ZDakErVlRIdz09 |
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Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27; Wednesday-Saturday, July 30-August 2, Parish Hall, 10am-4pm. Come check out our annual book sale! We have hundreds of quality used books, games, and puzzles for adults and children!
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Saturday, July 26 - Saturday, August 2, LMH Main Room, 10am-5pm |
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Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27; Wednesday-Saturday, July 30-August 2, Parish Hall, 10am-4pm. Come check out our annual book sale! We have hundreds of quality used books, games, and puzzles for adults and children!
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Saturday, July 26 - Saturday, August 2, LMH Main Room, 10am-5pm Fridays, LMH Room A, 10-11:30am. We 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. |
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Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27; Wednesday-Saturday, July 30-August 2, Parish Hall, 10am-4pm. Come check out our annual book sale! We have hundreds of quality used books, games, and puzzles for adults and children!
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Saturday, July 26 - Saturday, August 2, LMH Main Room, 10am-5pm |