February Theme: Relationships
Annual Ministry Theme: Truth
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Remembering Caroline C. Cottrell & an Electrifying Moment in Our Congregation’s History
SERVICE STARTS AT 10:30AM
ZOOM ONLY
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Remembering Caroline C. Cottrell & an Electrifying Moment in Our Congregation’s History
10:30am on ZOOM ONLY
Sunday worship will be on Zoom only. Church buildings will be closed.
In the early 20th century, hundreds of Black and immigrant women lived and worked as domestic servants in the homes of Newburyport’s wealthy families, yet their stories were rarely preserved or told. On Sunday, we will recognize Newburyport resident and FRSUU attendee Caroline C. Cottrell. We will also be treated to a unique view of the FRSUU campus and an interesting story of the 1754 Lightning Strike of the Third Parish Meeting House. Immediately following worship is a Q&A with Cyd Raschke about the soon-to-be-unveiled sign honoring Caroline Cottrell.
“Struggle for the memory of your ancestors. Struggle for wisdom…
Struggle for your grandmother and grandfather, for your name.” –Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Caste Congregational-Wide Read and Discussion
7pm on Zoom – see last Wednesday’s Steeple newsletter for details and Zoom link.
The Caste Congregational read continues for its second week (on Zoom). In each session we will have discussion questions that address specific sections of the book and help us better understand how we as a community can live into the 8th Principle we adopted in 2024.
DATE CHANGE: Congregational Board Discussion
The Congregational Board Discussion has been rescheduled to February 23 when it will be part of the worship service. More details to come soon.
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