MAY MINISTRY THEME: PROMISE
Annual Ministry Theme: Life
SUNDAY, MAY 17
YOUNG CHURCH SUNDAY
SERVICE STARTS
AT 10:30AM
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Young Church Sunday
10:30am with livestream on YouTube
Join us for Young Church Sunday Service in the sanctuary. This annual service lifts up our FRSUU children and families and honors all the gifts, talents, and blessings they contribute to our beloved faith community and beyond. Come connect with our FRSUU families!
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela
Attend on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FRSUUYouTube
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Poetry and Music Service
Sanctuary and YouTube, 7pm
The theme of this service is gratitude. It is the last service in this very special collaborative monthly series featuring rejuvenating music and poetry and led by Rev. Rebecca and Nick Place.
The Latest News & Events
Breakfast Celebrating Women
The FRSUU Men՚s Group is pleased to announce the second annual Breakfast Celebrating Women on Saturday, January 17 from 8-10am in Parish Hall. This is a payment-optional event with a suggested donation of $20, but all women are welcome regardless of payment. Children...
Christmas Eve Service
Merry Christmas! Join us in the FRSUU Sanctuary at 5:30pm on December 24 for our traditional Christmas Eve service. This all-ages service will include the Christmas Story, carols, and “Silent Night” sung by candlelight. Rev. Rebecca will lead worship, with Danny...
Serenity in the Sanctuary
Do you sometimes get overwhelmed by the commercialism and materialism of the season? Or feel tired just thinking about family expectations around the holidays? Give yourself a present in these busy days! FRSUU opens our Sanctuary on Friday 12/19, Monday 12/22, and...
100th Annual Candlelight Service
Join us on Sunday, December 21 at 7pm in the FRSUU Sanctuary for this annual service, a Newburyport tradition since 1925. 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...
Winter Solstice on the Beach
Join Rev. Rebecca and FRS friends on Sunday, December 21 at 10:30am as we celebrate the Winter Solstice at Salisbury Beach State Reservation. A not-to-be-missed time by the ocean that will help connect us to the rhythms of nature and to a place of peace. This...
Holiday Tea
On Tuesday, December 9 from 2-4 pm, the Community Outreach Committee invites you to join us in the Parish Hall for our 2nd Annual Holiday Tea! As you enjoy your tea and desserts, share with others your favorite holiday memories. RSVP here.
Justice Sunday with Rev. Liz Walker
Rev. Liz Walker is a former WBZ news anchor and Pastor Emerita of the Roxbury Presbyterian Church, where the "Can We Talk..." program was developed in response to gun violence that directly and deeply affected families in the church. "Can We Talk ..." is the focus of...
Let’s Talk about Aging – Honestly
Exploring Elderhood Together invites you to bring your honest thoughts and questions about aging to our meeting on November 20 at 1pm in the Lower Meetinghouse. There is wisdom, resilience, and fulfillment that come with age, while acknowledging the physical,...
FRSUU 2025 Auction
On Friday, November 7, 5:30-9:30pm at the Newburyport Community Center (331 High Street), FRSUU will host our 2025 Auction: "Celebrating 300 years of Beloved Community." To view all the auction items go to: frsuu.org/2025-auction. Tickets are $50 per person ($60 at...
Tour the FRS Campus and Buildings
Follow our drone footage as we fly to the top of FRS’s steeple featuring a glass-eyed gilded weathercock which overlooks downtown Newburyport and Merrimack River. From there, you’ll get a first-hand look at our campus grounds and the interior of our meetinghouse and Sanctuary which dates back to 1801. Rev. Rebecca, our Senior Minister, welcomes you and ALL who seek a place of spiritual community and faith here. Organ music provided by former Director of Church Music Justin Murphy-Mancini on our 1834 Joseph Alley organ. Piano music provided by Director of Church Music Nick Place. We close with a view of the bell from the foundry of Paul Revere and Sons bell.
