March Theme: Discernment
Annual Ministry Theme: Peace
SUNDAY, April 2, 2023
Blessing of Water
SERVICE STARTS 10:30am
In the Sanctuary and on YouTube
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Blessing of Water
10:30am in the Sanctuary and on YouTube
Join us on this Palm Sunday as we celebrate spring with a baby blessing and begin our month-long exploration of water. Reverend Rebecca will be preaching.
“Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.”
-Nelson Mandela
Justice Sundays
On Justice Sundays we gather in fellowship for soup, salad, and discussion! This is a great way to learn more about our social justice work at FRS, connect with people, and enjoy a lovely meal. Join us at our next Justice Sunday on April 30th.
Reverend Rebecca’s sermon on March 5, 2023: “Flowers, Vegetables, and Herbs – Gaining Clarity and Discernment in a Full and Busy World”
Meet Our 2023-2024 Annual Giving Campaign Co-Chairs:
Mary McDonald and Jim Supple
The Latest News & Events
Tuesday Spiritual Practice at 11am (weekly event)
Lectio divina is the practice of listening to a poem or reading multiple times to understand what it is saying to you in that moment. What word is speaking to you? What images feel meaningful? What questions are arising as you listen? What invitation do you sense?...
Wednesday Guided Relaxation at 10am (weekly event)
Join FRS member and LICSW Susan 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...
Join Us for Fellowship Following Sunday Worship Services
Following Sunday worship services, we host in-person (weather permitting) 30-minute socials. This a great way to engage in fellowship and meet people! In-person socials will have coffee, tea, and juice served.
BLM Banner at FRS Vandalized
We are saddened, but not moved to retaliation, with the recent vandalism of our Black Lives Matter sign on our church building. We will not react with hate or vitriol; however, we will not accept this either. I ask that whoever did this think of its impact,...
Seeing White: An Online Discussion – Look for More Sessions Coming
Upcoming “Seeing White” Sessions in 2021 When and why did the concept of race begin? What does it mean to be white in the United States? Where do we, as “good white people” fit into the national reckoning on race? Join us for a discussion of the podcast series "Seeing...
December 16, 2020 – The Steeple
Today's Steeple newsletter is out. Find information on fall worship schedule and weekday programming and other important announcements in today's edition. December 16 Edition: https://conta.cc/3akragH Questions or submissions or requests to add your email to the list,...
Wednesday Night Fellowship
When: Wednesday, December 16, 7pm on Zoom Join us online for fellowship, a brief alternative worship experience, and a reflective exercise led by Bettina Turner on giving and receiving. A perfect way to celebrate and honor the season! Join Zoom Meeting...
A Call to Action
The "Hate Has No Port Here" anti-racism video produced by FRS has completed filming and now it is time to share this incredible work with the greater Newburyport community. This video is a call to action. It is a statement to all that racism will not be tolerated in...
Virtual Exhibit in the Tiny Gallery
Please be sure to check out our exhibit of creations by FRS members and friends, inspired by Bettina Turner's spring worship service on creating. Click here: https://www.frsuu.org/music-concerts/ and scroll to the bottom of the page. Click "Next" at the bottom of each...