July Theme: Tending
Annual Ministry Theme: Unity
SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2022
“Musing about Death and Dying”
JOIN US AT 10AM IN THE SANCTUARY AND LIVESTREAM ON YOUTUBE
Sunday, July 10, 2022
“Musings about Death and Dying”
10am in the sanctuary and livestream on YouTube
“It’s not the length of life, but the depth of life.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
FRS member Nancy Kidd, LICSW, a social worker who worked in the field of hospice for over 25 years, will share her experience of working with patients and families at end of life. This will include their wishes, regrets, and joys as they reflected on their past and their hopes for the present and future.
To attend worship in person, you must be vaccinated. Those who are unvaccinated are welcome to attend services online. Masks are not required. Socially distant seating is available in designated areas of the sanctuary.
Summer Worship Services and Programming
July and August 2022
Sunday worship services will start at 10am in the sanctuary (unless otherwise noted) and will be livestreamed on YouTube.
Click here to download and print the FRS Schedule of Summer Worship and Programming.
Sunday, July 17: Resilience and Courage in the Face of Adversity
Guest speaker Judith Kamber will reflect on her experience with the power of relationships and community that have inspired her to new levels of appreciation, inquiry, and gratitude.
Sunday, July 24: Speaking of Gnats
Reverend Rebecca will be preaching about what happens when we ignore the gnats in our lives,
and the beautiful opportunities that open when we tend to them. Candace Temple is the guest
organist. Gnat: person or thing seen as tiny or insignificant, especially in comparison with
something larger or more important
Summer Office Hours
The following summer schedule for the church office will be in effect from July 4 – September 2:
Mondays – Closed
Tuesdays – 9am-1pm
Wednesdays – 9am-1pm
Thursdays – 9am-1pm
Fridays – Closed
We hope you’ll join us this summer for worship services starting at 10am!
See the full schedule of summer service and events HERE.
The Latest News & Events
Help Us Be Good Partners in Responding to Domestic Violence
“Stay home and be safe.” So many times we have read or heard this statement. Yet, for many women*, the threat of violence looms largest where they should be safe – in their homes. The situation we are living in with COVID-19 has increased the risk for the occurrence...
Emmaus Needs Help to Overcome Projected Shortfall Due to COVID-19
Emmaus in Haverhill needs our help to overcome a projected budet shortfall of $150,000, due to COVID-19 related expenses and lost revenues. Emmaus provides shelter and support to homeless families and adults. On any given night 300 different people of all ages call...
“Creations!”
You are invited to participate in a church- wide creative project! As we are no longer bound by the real - life space limitations of the Tiny Gallery under the stairs, lets abundantly share what we create in a virtual space. Here is how it works: Send us an image of...
RESCHEDULED! FRS Variety show rescheduled to June 12
RESCHEDULE TO JUNE 12 Variety Show, Friday June 12, 7pm on Zoom Share your amazing talent with the rest of us at the FRS Variety show! Can you juggle? Can you dance? Can you sing a song of sixpence Be a clown in baggy pants? Can you tell a corny joke or...
A Note from Rev. Rebecca on UUA’s Special Announcement
Dear Ones, As you may have already read, Rev. Susan Frederick Gray, our UUA President is suggesting congregations plan to not resume in-person gatherings until May, 2021. (See letter below.) Details of her thinking are in the message below. Obviously this...
Invest in peace this Mother’s Day -Virtual Walk for the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute
Join Rev. Rebecca and the Justice Action Ministry in supporting this year’s Mother’s Day Walk for Peace to benefit the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. The walk will be a “virtual walk” this year, so you can watch from the comfort of your home from 9-9:45am or take a...
Submit Your Suggestions for Shared Collection Distribution for 2020-2021 Church Year
The Community Human Service Committee has the responsibility of scheduling the organizations that will receive one half of the loose plate collected at Sunday service each month. Prior to establishing the schedule for next year, we would like to solicit...
April Jazz Vespers Goes Virtual – YouTube Premiere Scheduled!
The April Jazz Vespers is a YouTube premiere event where everyone will watch at the same time, Wednesday, April 1 at 8pm. Access will not be provided prior to this time, although the recording will be available afterward. Attendees will also be able to use the...
FaceBook Lives with Rev. Rebecca
Join Rev. Rebecca for a Daily Meditation via Facebook Live When: Tuesday-Friday, 1–1:10pm This week Rev. Rebecca encourages us to come to the first session with a particular challenge, problem or fear you are dealing with. Each day she will offer a new way to think...
