December Theme: Spaciousness
Annual Ministry Theme: Truth
SUNDAY, December 15, 2024
Annual Christmas Pageant
SERVICE STARTS at 10:30am
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Annual Christmas Pageant
Sunday worship service starts at 10:30am, in person and on YouTube
Join us for this lively multigenerational service, as we playfully retell the nativity story and enjoy our choir singing cherished carols and hymns! After the service, you are invited to join us for “Coffee and Cocoa Hour” next door in Parish Hall!
“May the night sky find us all warm, fed, sheltered, and loved.” –Leslie Dwyer
Sunday, December 22: Annual Candlelight Service
Sanctuary, 7:15pm; brass prelude begins at 7pm. In person and on YouTube.
Join us for the annual Candlelight Service, a nearly 100-year-old Newburyport tradition. Anthems and carols for the season will be sung by the Candlelight Chorale, augmented by readings that celebrate the magic of Christmas. Join in on familiar congregational songs for Christmas, accompanied by brass and organ.
Serenity in the Sanctuary
Sanctuary, Thursday, December19 – Tuesday, December 24, noon
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. No program on Sunday, December 22.
Rev. Rebecca’s Faithful Response After the Election
The Latest News & Events
Men’s Group Breakfast: Celebrating Women
On Saturday, January 11 from 8–10am The FRS Men’s Group will be cooking a deluxe breakfast honoring women as an FRSUU auction item. We hope to sell 100 tickets to this event. All women are welcome regardless of payment. The suggested donation is $20/person and...
NAAM Artisan’s Holiday Pop Up Market
FRSUU is excited to host the 2nd Annual Holiday Pop Up Market with NAAM Artisans on Friday, November 29 from 11am-5pm and Saturday, November 30 from 10am-4pm. You can learn more about NAAM here.
Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address Service
We will have a community read of the Thanksgiving Prayer followed by a reflection from Rev. Rebecca on Tuesday, November 26 at 4pm in the Sanctuary. The Thanksgiving Prayer is traditionally used to welcome a new day. We hold this reading at a time near sunset to...
Breath Work with Sally Cote
Join Kundalini Yoga teacher Sally Cote on Wednesday, January 22 from 7-8:15pm from Roots to Wings Yoga Studio in Newbury, MA for a beginner-friendly breath work class design to soothe your nervous system and reduce stress.
FRS Green Team – Potluck and Discussion on Reducing Household Use of Plastics
The Green Team invites you to join them on January 29 in the Lower Meetinghouse from 5:30-9pm to share a potluck supper at 6 pm, followed by a talk and discussion on the risk of plastics and the associated plastic waste in our lives and for our environment. Molly...
Truths About Being Trans Remarks and Presentation
We are excited to share with you HERE the refelction that August Mead shared during worship on Sunday, November 17th in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance. You can access also access his presentation HERE.
Call for Newbury Food Pantry Donations
The Community Outreach Team of FRS is sponsoring a Food Drive to benefit the Newbury Food Pantry during the month of November. Donations can be left on the right shelf at the back of the church as you exit. The Newbury Food Pantry serves approximately 300 guests...
How to Have Family Conversations About End-of-Life Issues
Talking about end-of-life care can be anxiety-provoking for both elders and their families. You are invited to a conversation with FRSUU members Nancy Kidd, LICSW and Marijane Helbick, LISW, who both have 30 years of experience guiding these conversations. They will...
Fall Rummage Sale
The Rummage Sale will be held on November 22nd and November 23rd. Folks can drop off their all- seasons clothing, shoes and accessories in Parish Hall on Sundays starting the 3rd, 10th and 17th of November, from 9am until noon. Plus, drop off can continue on Thursday...
