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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  • Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services with Rev. Jane Tuohy

    Featured Recurring
    Lower Meetinghouse 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United States

    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. These 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. This 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. All sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8pm in the Lower Meetinghouse, First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist of Newburyport. Registration is required. Please submit name, contact information to Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org. Dates: Session One Sept. 22.  Mystical Hope                         Rev. Jane Tuohy “ 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 Session two Oct. 8                                                     Johnathon Pape The 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

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  • Serenity in the Sanctuary

    Featured Recurring
    FRS Sanctuary 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United States

    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. Peace Within, Peace Without ;  When: Thursday, December 19 - Tuesday, December 24 (excluding 12/22) 12pm in the Sanctuary THURSDAY 12/19: Nick Place Music Service: Be Where You Are “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? FRIDAY 12/20: Rev. Rebecca Bryan Blue Christmas Service The 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. SATURDAY 12/21 Rev. Stan Barrett What Are We Waiting for? What 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.” No offering 12/22 MONDAY 12/23 Barbara Dowd and Carolyn Davis - local Buddhist practice leaders 'Tis the Season...for Lovingkindness Metta, or Lovingkindness, in Buddhism

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  • Serenity in the Sanctuary

    Featured Recurring
    FRS Sanctuary 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United States

    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. Peace Within, Peace Without ;  When: Thursday, December 19 - Tuesday, December 24 (excluding 12/22) 12pm in the Sanctuary THURSDAY 12/19: Nick Place Music Service: Be Where You Are “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? FRIDAY 12/20: Rev. Rebecca Bryan Blue Christmas Service The 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. SATURDAY 12/21 Rev. Stan Barrett What Are We Waiting for? What 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.” No offering 12/22 MONDAY 12/23 Barbara Dowd and Carolyn Davis - local Buddhist practice leaders 'Tis the Season...for Lovingkindness Metta, or Lovingkindness, in Buddhism

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  • Serenity in the Sanctuary

    Parish Hall 1st Floor

    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. Peace 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. THURSDAY 12/19: Nick Place Music Service: Be Where You Are “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? FRIDAY 12/20: Rev. Rebecca Bryan Blue Christmas Service The 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. SATURDAY 12/21 Rev. Stan Barrett What Are We Waiting for? - this service meets in the Parish Hall 1st Floor What 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.” No offering

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  • Serenity in the Sanctuary

    Featured Recurring
    FRS Sanctuary 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United States

    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. Peace Within, Peace Without ;  When: Thursday, December 19 - Tuesday, December 24 (excluding 12/22) 12pm in the Sanctuary THURSDAY 12/19: Nick Place Music Service: Be Where You Are “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? FRIDAY 12/20: Rev. Rebecca Bryan Blue Christmas Service The 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. SATURDAY 12/21 Rev. Stan Barrett What Are We Waiting for? What 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.” No offering 12/22 MONDAY 12/23 Barbara Dowd and Carolyn Davis - local Buddhist practice leaders 'Tis the Season...for Lovingkindness Metta, or Lovingkindness, in Buddhism

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  • Serenity in the Sanctuary

    Featured Recurring
    FRS Sanctuary 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United States

    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. Peace Within, Peace Without ;  When: Thursday, December 19 - Tuesday, December 24 (excluding 12/22) 12pm in the Sanctuary THURSDAY 12/19: Nick Place Music Service: Be Where You Are “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? FRIDAY 12/20: Rev. Rebecca Bryan Blue Christmas Service The 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. SATURDAY 12/21 Rev. Stan Barrett What Are We Waiting for? What 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.” No offering 12/22 MONDAY 12/23 Barbara Dowd and Carolyn Davis - local Buddhist practice leaders 'Tis the Season...for Lovingkindness Metta, or Lovingkindness, in Buddhism

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  • Serenity in the Sanctuary

    Featured Recurring
    FRS Sanctuary 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United States

    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. Peace Within, Peace Without ;  When: Thursday, December 19 - Tuesday, December 24 (excluding 12/22) 12pm in the Sanctuary THURSDAY 12/19: Nick Place Music Service: Be Where You Are “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? FRIDAY 12/20: Rev. Rebecca Bryan Blue Christmas Service The 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. SATURDAY 12/21 Rev. Stan Barrett What Are We Waiting for? What 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.” No offering 12/22 MONDAY 12/23 Barbara Dowd and Carolyn Davis - local Buddhist practice leaders 'Tis the Season...for Lovingkindness Metta, or Lovingkindness, in Buddhism

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  • Mystic Circles Group

    Recurring
    LMH Main Room 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United States

    Tuesdays, February 25, March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, May 6, May 20, June 3, Lower Meetinghouse Main Room, 6:30-8pm.

  • Mystic Circles Group

    Recurring
    LMH Main Room 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United States

    Tuesdays, February 25, March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, May 6, May 20, June 3, Lower Meetinghouse Main Room, 6:30-8pm.

  • FRSUU Poetry Group (Zoom)

    Recurring
    Zoom

    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

  • Mystic Circles Group

    Recurring
    LMH Main Room 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA, United States

    Tuesdays, February 25, March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, May 6, May 20, June 3, Lower Meetinghouse Main Room, 6:30-8pm.

  • FRSUU Poetry Group (Zoom)

    Recurring
    Zoom

    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