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SUMMARY:Reserved for Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 2\, Sanctuary and Lower Meetinghouse\, 10am-2pm. Service starts at 11am.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/reserved-for-memorial-service-6/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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SUMMARY:LMH - projector test
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 12 – 4pm-5pm – Lower Meetinghouse
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/lmh-projector-test/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Frederick Douglass Together
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 6\, Brown Square (across from City Hall)\, 10am. \nCome join in the annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’s speech\, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July” – an FRSUU tradition since 2018! We’ll meet in Brown Square across from City Hall (rain location\, FRS). No sign-up required – everyone is invited to read or listen. A discussion and light refreshments will follow. Co-hosted by the Friends of William Lloyd Garrison and Museum of Old Newbury\, with support from Mass Humanities. \nRain location: FRSUU\, 26 Pleasant St – Sanctuary and Lower Meetinghouse (reserved 9am-1pm)
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/reading-frederick-douglass-together/
LOCATION:Brown Square\, Brown Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T173000
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SUMMARY:Wedding
DESCRIPTION:Ryan & Emma Wedding\, Saturday\, May 17\, Sanctuary\, Lower Meetinghouse\, LMH Room A\, Parish Hall\, 1-5:30pm reserved.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/wedding/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Rental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T080000
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SUMMARY:Reserved for Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 5\, Sanctuary and Lower Meetinghouse\, 4pm.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/reserved-for-youth-group/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mara Flynn":MAILTO:mara.flynn@frsuu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T210000
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CREATED:20241201T210339Z
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SUMMARY:FRS Green Team - Potluck and Discussion on Reducing Household Use of Plastics
DESCRIPTION:January 29\, Lower Meetinghouse\, 5:30-9pm\, Annie Madden \nWe invite all 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 Ettenborough\, of the Newburyport Department of Recycling\, Energy and Sustainability will speak\, and we hope to have a few vendors to share ideas for various non-plastic housewares and practices. There will be plenty of time to share participants own practices for reducing plastics at home.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/frs-green-team-potluck-and-discussion-on-reducing-household-use-of-plastics/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Team
ORGANIZER;CN="Annie Madden":MAILTO:madden.anne.b@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T103000
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CREATED:20241121T222442Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 8\, Lower Meetinghouse\, 9-10:30am (special time for this date only).
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/staff-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T122336
CREATED:20240911T192917Z
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SUMMARY:Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services with Rev. Jane Tuohy
DESCRIPTION:The Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services is a program designed to create opportunities to explore pathways for opening to Spirit and sharing in sacred circles. \nThese gatherings are intended to be opportunities to share with others open to exploring Mystical experiences and cultivating Mystical hearts. We will explore different forms of contemplation\, meditation as ways of accessing our own deepest selves\, connecting with others\, and inviting Spirit. \nThis series will be facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy and different sessions will be led by people who participated last church year in the Interfaith Exploration of Mysticism program\, and by guests. No previous experience is required. A willingness to be open to mystery\, to be in the unknown\, and to invite experiences and perspectives of other participants is required. \nAll sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8pm in the Lower Meetinghouse\, First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist of Newburyport. \nRegistration is required. Please submit name\, contact information to Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org. \nDates: \nSession One Sept. 22.  Mystical Hope                         Rev. Jane Tuohy \n“ Mystical hope would simply be what happens when we touch this innermost ground and it floods forth into our being as strength and joy.  Hope would be the Mercy -the divine love itself coursing through our being like lightning finding a clear path to the ground”.  Cynthia Bourgeault \nSession two Oct. 8                                                     Johnathon Pape \nThe Spiritualist Movement began in the U.S. in the 1840s\, but spread widely\, particularly in English-speaking countries.  Spiritualism holds a firm conviction in the existence of spirits “from the other side” who maintain ongoing communication with the living world.  Spiritualist Churches usually offer a fairly traditional Christian service\, but in addition to standard elements of worship\, spirit messages are delivered to those in attendance.  This often comes from church leaders who are mediums and regularly connected to and in communication with spirits. The spiritualist movement was very popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries and many churches sprang up\, as well as some spiritualist communities.  One of the most famous of the spiritualist communities is Lily Dale\, NY\, a Victoria-era community located in Western\, NY.  The Lily Dale Assembly has sponsored many speakers on spiritual matters (including such well known figures as Deepak Chopra\, Wayne Dyer\, and James van Praagh\, among many others) and there are also numerous mediums who live there full time and are available for spirit readings and consultations.  There are Spiritualist Churches in various communities across the U.S.\, including the Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism\, located in Arlington\, MA. \nSession three: Oct. 22 Shamanism as an Introduction to Mysticism         Rev. Rebecca Bryan \nRev. Rebecca will share her early and personal experiences with shamanism  that were integral to  her mystical understanding and theology. This will include a guided shamanic journey. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or a blanket to lay on the floor during meditation\, if that is available to you. \nSpirit Strong: Election Time Services: On Nov. 4\, 5 and 6 FRS will host services designed to provide perspective\, build community and offer vision and hope for the future. \nMore information will be forthcoming in The Steeple. \nSession four: Nov. 19    Music as a path to transcendence        Susan Swan \n“Mysticism is the encounter with the presence of God. It is unity in the sacred.” \nNot everyone listens to classical music. However\, for me\, this genre leads to the sacred. I have selected very brief excerpts- some choral\, some instrumental\, some old. a few contemporary\, some religious\, some secular. We’ll listen to each one\, and I’ll ask you to write down one or two words that might express the feeling of the piece for you; i.e.\, more than I like or dislike it. Please note that I’ve heard these pieces many times and I rarely listen to other genres. I’ll give my own reactions and then play the excerpt once more. You’ll then have time to record your feelings again. Members who wish can then share these reactions with the group. \nSession five: Dec. 03   The remarkable mystical faith of Etty Hillesum                                                                                             Carolyn Coman \nEtty Hillsum ( 1914-1943) was a Dutch Jewish writer and mystic whose diaries chronicle an extraordinary spiritual evolution forged during the Nazi occupation  of her country and the devastation of the Holocaust. Before she died at the ae of 29\, Hillesum committed herself to being a dwelling place for God and to seeking God in everyone she encountered. Carolyn Coman is the author of For Sad Girls\, a book based on Hillesum’s diaries and letters. \nSession six. Dec. 17       Closing session                      All \n  \n 
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/mystic-and-contemplative-circles-and-services-with-rev-jane-tuohy/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Development
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T200000
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SUMMARY:Cookie Walk
DESCRIPTION:Stop by FRS during Newburyport’s Holiday Invitation Nights on December 13th to enjoy the cookie walk and historic church tours! Activities will run from 4pm – 8pm. \nShoppers can choose from a large assortment of holiday cookies\, which are $3 for a bag of three cookies. Buy four bags and get a fifth one for free. \nVisitors can take tours of the church built in 1801 and praised as a fine example of New England’s Federalist-style churches. The 20-minute tours will start every 15 minutes\, with the last tour at 7:30pm. Donations are welcome.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/cookie-walk/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T122336
CREATED:20240911T192917Z
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SUMMARY:Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services with Rev. Jane Tuohy
DESCRIPTION:The Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services is a program designed to create opportunities to explore pathways for opening to Spirit and sharing in sacred circles. \nThese gatherings are intended to be opportunities to share with others open to exploring Mystical experiences and cultivating Mystical hearts. We will explore different forms of contemplation\, meditation as ways of accessing our own deepest selves\, connecting with others\, and inviting Spirit. \nThis series will be facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy and different sessions will be led by people who participated last church year in the Interfaith Exploration of Mysticism program\, and by guests. No previous experience is required. A willingness to be open to mystery\, to be in the unknown\, and to invite experiences and perspectives of other participants is required. \nAll sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8pm in the Lower Meetinghouse\, First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist of Newburyport. \nRegistration is required. Please submit name\, contact information to Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org. \nDates: \nSession One Sept. 22.  Mystical Hope                         Rev. Jane Tuohy \n“ Mystical hope would simply be what happens when we touch this innermost ground and it floods forth into our being as strength and joy.  Hope would be the Mercy -the divine love itself coursing through our being like lightning finding a clear path to the ground”.  Cynthia Bourgeault \nSession two Oct. 8                                                     Johnathon Pape \nThe Spiritualist Movement began in the U.S. in the 1840s\, but spread widely\, particularly in English-speaking countries.  Spiritualism holds a firm conviction in the existence of spirits “from the other side” who maintain ongoing communication with the living world.  Spiritualist Churches usually offer a fairly traditional Christian service\, but in addition to standard elements of worship\, spirit messages are delivered to those in attendance.  This often comes from church leaders who are mediums and regularly connected to and in communication with spirits. The spiritualist movement was very popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries and many churches sprang up\, as well as some spiritualist communities.  One of the most famous of the spiritualist communities is Lily Dale\, NY\, a Victoria-era community located in Western\, NY.  The Lily Dale Assembly has sponsored many speakers on spiritual matters (including such well known figures as Deepak Chopra\, Wayne Dyer\, and James van Praagh\, among many others) and there are also numerous mediums who live there full time and are available for spirit readings and consultations.  There are Spiritualist Churches in various communities across the U.S.\, including the Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism\, located in Arlington\, MA. \nSession three: Oct. 22 Shamanism as an Introduction to Mysticism         Rev. Rebecca Bryan \nRev. Rebecca will share her early and personal experiences with shamanism  that were integral to  her mystical understanding and theology. This will include a guided shamanic journey. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or a blanket to lay on the floor during meditation\, if that is available to you. \nSpirit Strong: Election Time Services: On Nov. 4\, 5 and 6 FRS will host services designed to provide perspective\, build community and offer vision and hope for the future. \nMore information will be forthcoming in The Steeple. \nSession four: Nov. 19    Music as a path to transcendence        Susan Swan \n“Mysticism is the encounter with the presence of God. It is unity in the sacred.” \nNot everyone listens to classical music. However\, for me\, this genre leads to the sacred. I have selected very brief excerpts- some choral\, some instrumental\, some old. a few contemporary\, some religious\, some secular. We’ll listen to each one\, and I’ll ask you to write down one or two words that might express the feeling of the piece for you; i.e.\, more than I like or dislike it. Please note that I’ve heard these pieces many times and I rarely listen to other genres. I’ll give my own reactions and then play the excerpt once more. You’ll then have time to record your feelings again. Members who wish can then share these reactions with the group. \nSession five: Dec. 03   The remarkable mystical faith of Etty Hillesum                                                                                             Carolyn Coman \nEtty Hillsum ( 1914-1943) was a Dutch Jewish writer and mystic whose diaries chronicle an extraordinary spiritual evolution forged during the Nazi occupation  of her country and the devastation of the Holocaust. Before she died at the ae of 29\, Hillesum committed herself to being a dwelling place for God and to seeking God in everyone she encountered. Carolyn Coman is the author of For Sad Girls\, a book based on Hillesum’s diaries and letters. \nSession six. Dec. 17       Closing session                      All \n  \n 
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/mystic-and-contemplative-circles-and-services-with-rev-jane-tuohy/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T122336
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SUMMARY:Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services with Rev. Jane Tuohy
DESCRIPTION:The Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services is a program designed to create opportunities to explore pathways for opening to Spirit and sharing in sacred circles. \nThese gatherings are intended to be opportunities to share with others open to exploring Mystical experiences and cultivating Mystical hearts. We will explore different forms of contemplation\, meditation as ways of accessing our own deepest selves\, connecting with others\, and inviting Spirit. \nThis series will be facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy and different sessions will be led by people who participated last church year in the Interfaith Exploration of Mysticism program\, and by guests. No previous experience is required. A willingness to be open to mystery\, to be in the unknown\, and to invite experiences and perspectives of other participants is required. \nAll sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8pm in the Lower Meetinghouse\, First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist of Newburyport. \nRegistration is required. Please submit name\, contact information to Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org. \nDates: \nSession One Sept. 22.  Mystical Hope                         Rev. Jane Tuohy \n“ Mystical hope would simply be what happens when we touch this innermost ground and it floods forth into our being as strength and joy.  Hope would be the Mercy -the divine love itself coursing through our being like lightning finding a clear path to the ground”.  Cynthia Bourgeault \nSession two Oct. 8                                                     Johnathon Pape \nThe Spiritualist Movement began in the U.S. in the 1840s\, but spread widely\, particularly in English-speaking countries.  Spiritualism holds a firm conviction in the existence of spirits “from the other side” who maintain ongoing communication with the living world.  Spiritualist Churches usually offer a fairly traditional Christian service\, but in addition to standard elements of worship\, spirit messages are delivered to those in attendance.  This often comes from church leaders who are mediums and regularly connected to and in communication with spirits. The spiritualist movement was very popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries and many churches sprang up\, as well as some spiritualist communities.  One of the most famous of the spiritualist communities is Lily Dale\, NY\, a Victoria-era community located in Western\, NY.  The Lily Dale Assembly has sponsored many speakers on spiritual matters (including such well known figures as Deepak Chopra\, Wayne Dyer\, and James van Praagh\, among many others) and there are also numerous mediums who live there full time and are available for spirit readings and consultations.  There are Spiritualist Churches in various communities across the U.S.\, including the Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism\, located in Arlington\, MA. \nSession three: Oct. 22 Shamanism as an Introduction to Mysticism         Rev. Rebecca Bryan \nRev. Rebecca will share her early and personal experiences with shamanism  that were integral to  her mystical understanding and theology. This will include a guided shamanic journey. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or a blanket to lay on the floor during meditation\, if that is available to you. \nSpirit Strong: Election Time Services: On Nov. 4\, 5 and 6 FRS will host services designed to provide perspective\, build community and offer vision and hope for the future. \nMore information will be forthcoming in The Steeple. \nSession four: Nov. 19    Music as a path to transcendence        Susan Swan \n“Mysticism is the encounter with the presence of God. It is unity in the sacred.” \nNot everyone listens to classical music. However\, for me\, this genre leads to the sacred. I have selected very brief excerpts- some choral\, some instrumental\, some old. a few contemporary\, some religious\, some secular. We’ll listen to each one\, and I’ll ask you to write down one or two words that might express the feeling of the piece for you; i.e.\, more than I like or dislike it. Please note that I’ve heard these pieces many times and I rarely listen to other genres. I’ll give my own reactions and then play the excerpt once more. You’ll then have time to record your feelings again. Members who wish can then share these reactions with the group. \nSession five: Dec. 03   The remarkable mystical faith of Etty Hillesum                                                                                             Carolyn Coman \nEtty Hillsum ( 1914-1943) was a Dutch Jewish writer and mystic whose diaries chronicle an extraordinary spiritual evolution forged during the Nazi occupation  of her country and the devastation of the Holocaust. Before she died at the ae of 29\, Hillesum committed herself to being a dwelling place for God and to seeking God in everyone she encountered. Carolyn Coman is the author of For Sad Girls\, a book based on Hillesum’s diaries and letters. \nSession six. Dec. 17       Closing session                      All \n  \n 
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/mystic-and-contemplative-circles-and-services-with-rev-jane-tuohy/2024-11-19/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Development
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T122336
CREATED:20240911T192917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T165750Z
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SUMMARY:Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services with Rev. Jane Tuohy
DESCRIPTION:The Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services is a program designed to create opportunities to explore pathways for opening to Spirit and sharing in sacred circles. \nThese gatherings are intended to be opportunities to share with others open to exploring Mystical experiences and cultivating Mystical hearts. We will explore different forms of contemplation\, meditation as ways of accessing our own deepest selves\, connecting with others\, and inviting Spirit. \nThis series will be facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy and different sessions will be led by people who participated last church year in the Interfaith Exploration of Mysticism program\, and by guests. No previous experience is required. A willingness to be open to mystery\, to be in the unknown\, and to invite experiences and perspectives of other participants is required. \nAll sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8pm in the Lower Meetinghouse\, First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist of Newburyport. \nRegistration is required. Please submit name\, contact information to Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org. \nDates: \nSession One Sept. 22.  Mystical Hope                         Rev. Jane Tuohy \n“ Mystical hope would simply be what happens when we touch this innermost ground and it floods forth into our being as strength and joy.  Hope would be the Mercy -the divine love itself coursing through our being like lightning finding a clear path to the ground”.  Cynthia Bourgeault \nSession two Oct. 8                                                     Johnathon Pape \nThe Spiritualist Movement began in the U.S. in the 1840s\, but spread widely\, particularly in English-speaking countries.  Spiritualism holds a firm conviction in the existence of spirits “from the other side” who maintain ongoing communication with the living world.  Spiritualist Churches usually offer a fairly traditional Christian service\, but in addition to standard elements of worship\, spirit messages are delivered to those in attendance.  This often comes from church leaders who are mediums and regularly connected to and in communication with spirits. The spiritualist movement was very popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries and many churches sprang up\, as well as some spiritualist communities.  One of the most famous of the spiritualist communities is Lily Dale\, NY\, a Victoria-era community located in Western\, NY.  The Lily Dale Assembly has sponsored many speakers on spiritual matters (including such well known figures as Deepak Chopra\, Wayne Dyer\, and James van Praagh\, among many others) and there are also numerous mediums who live there full time and are available for spirit readings and consultations.  There are Spiritualist Churches in various communities across the U.S.\, including the Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism\, located in Arlington\, MA. \nSession three: Oct. 22 Shamanism as an Introduction to Mysticism         Rev. Rebecca Bryan \nRev. Rebecca will share her early and personal experiences with shamanism  that were integral to  her mystical understanding and theology. This will include a guided shamanic journey. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or a blanket to lay on the floor during meditation\, if that is available to you. \nSpirit Strong: Election Time Services: On Nov. 4\, 5 and 6 FRS will host services designed to provide perspective\, build community and offer vision and hope for the future. \nMore information will be forthcoming in The Steeple. \nSession four: Nov. 19    Music as a path to transcendence        Susan Swan \n“Mysticism is the encounter with the presence of God. It is unity in the sacred.” \nNot everyone listens to classical music. However\, for me\, this genre leads to the sacred. I have selected very brief excerpts- some choral\, some instrumental\, some old. a few contemporary\, some religious\, some secular. We’ll listen to each one\, and I’ll ask you to write down one or two words that might express the feeling of the piece for you; i.e.\, more than I like or dislike it. Please note that I’ve heard these pieces many times and I rarely listen to other genres. I’ll give my own reactions and then play the excerpt once more. You’ll then have time to record your feelings again. Members who wish can then share these reactions with the group. \nSession five: Dec. 03   The remarkable mystical faith of Etty Hillesum                                                                                             Carolyn Coman \nEtty Hillsum ( 1914-1943) was a Dutch Jewish writer and mystic whose diaries chronicle an extraordinary spiritual evolution forged during the Nazi occupation  of her country and the devastation of the Holocaust. Before she died at the ae of 29\, Hillesum committed herself to being a dwelling place for God and to seeking God in everyone she encountered. Carolyn Coman is the author of For Sad Girls\, a book based on Hillesum’s diaries and letters. \nSession six. Dec. 17       Closing session                      All \n  \n 
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/mystic-and-contemplative-circles-and-services-with-rev-jane-tuohy/2024-10-22/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Development
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SUMMARY:Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services with Rev. Jane Tuohy
DESCRIPTION:The Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services is a program designed to create opportunities to explore pathways for opening to Spirit and sharing in sacred circles. \nThese gatherings are intended to be opportunities to share with others open to exploring Mystical experiences and cultivating Mystical hearts. We will explore different forms of contemplation\, meditation as ways of accessing our own deepest selves\, connecting with others\, and inviting Spirit. \nThis series will be facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy and different sessions will be led by people who participated last church year in the Interfaith Exploration of Mysticism program\, and by guests. No previous experience is required. A willingness to be open to mystery\, to be in the unknown\, and to invite experiences and perspectives of other participants is required. \nAll sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8pm in the Lower Meetinghouse\, First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist of Newburyport. \nRegistration is required. Please submit name\, contact information to Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org. \nDates: \nSession One Sept. 22.  Mystical Hope                         Rev. Jane Tuohy \n“ Mystical hope would simply be what happens when we touch this innermost ground and it floods forth into our being as strength and joy.  Hope would be the Mercy -the divine love itself coursing through our being like lightning finding a clear path to the ground”.  Cynthia Bourgeault \nSession two Oct. 8                                                     Johnathon Pape \nThe Spiritualist Movement began in the U.S. in the 1840s\, but spread widely\, particularly in English-speaking countries.  Spiritualism holds a firm conviction in the existence of spirits “from the other side” who maintain ongoing communication with the living world.  Spiritualist Churches usually offer a fairly traditional Christian service\, but in addition to standard elements of worship\, spirit messages are delivered to those in attendance.  This often comes from church leaders who are mediums and regularly connected to and in communication with spirits. The spiritualist movement was very popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries and many churches sprang up\, as well as some spiritualist communities.  One of the most famous of the spiritualist communities is Lily Dale\, NY\, a Victoria-era community located in Western\, NY.  The Lily Dale Assembly has sponsored many speakers on spiritual matters (including such well known figures as Deepak Chopra\, Wayne Dyer\, and James van Praagh\, among many others) and there are also numerous mediums who live there full time and are available for spirit readings and consultations.  There are Spiritualist Churches in various communities across the U.S.\, including the Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism\, located in Arlington\, MA. \nSession three: Oct. 22 Shamanism as an Introduction to Mysticism         Rev. Rebecca Bryan \nRev. Rebecca will share her early and personal experiences with shamanism  that were integral to  her mystical understanding and theology. This will include a guided shamanic journey. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or a blanket to lay on the floor during meditation\, if that is available to you. \nSpirit Strong: Election Time Services: On Nov. 4\, 5 and 6 FRS will host services designed to provide perspective\, build community and offer vision and hope for the future. \nMore information will be forthcoming in The Steeple. \nSession four: Nov. 19    Music as a path to transcendence        Susan Swan \n“Mysticism is the encounter with the presence of God. It is unity in the sacred.” \nNot everyone listens to classical music. However\, for me\, this genre leads to the sacred. I have selected very brief excerpts- some choral\, some instrumental\, some old. a few contemporary\, some religious\, some secular. We’ll listen to each one\, and I’ll ask you to write down one or two words that might express the feeling of the piece for you; i.e.\, more than I like or dislike it. Please note that I’ve heard these pieces many times and I rarely listen to other genres. I’ll give my own reactions and then play the excerpt once more. You’ll then have time to record your feelings again. Members who wish can then share these reactions with the group. \nSession five: Dec. 03   The remarkable mystical faith of Etty Hillesum                                                                                             Carolyn Coman \nEtty Hillsum ( 1914-1943) was a Dutch Jewish writer and mystic whose diaries chronicle an extraordinary spiritual evolution forged during the Nazi occupation  of her country and the devastation of the Holocaust. Before she died at the ae of 29\, Hillesum committed herself to being a dwelling place for God and to seeking God in everyone she encountered. Carolyn Coman is the author of For Sad Girls\, a book based on Hillesum’s diaries and letters. \nSession six. Dec. 17       Closing session                      All \n  \n 
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/mystic-and-contemplative-circles-and-services-with-rev-jane-tuohy/2024-10-08/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Development
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SUMMARY:Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services with Rev. Jane Tuohy
DESCRIPTION:The Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services is a program designed to create opportunities to explore pathways for opening to Spirit and sharing in sacred circles. \nThese gatherings are intended to be opportunities to share with others open to exploring Mystical experiences and cultivating Mystical hearts. We will explore different forms of contemplation\, meditation as ways of accessing our own deepest selves\, connecting with others\, and inviting Spirit. \nThis series will be facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy and different sessions will be led by people who participated last church year in the Interfaith Exploration of Mysticism program\, and by guests. No previous experience is required. A willingness to be open to mystery\, to be in the unknown\, and to invite experiences and perspectives of other participants is required. \nAll sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8pm in the Lower Meetinghouse\, First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist of Newburyport. \nRegistration is required. Please submit name\, contact information to Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org. \nDates: \nSession One Sept. 22.  Mystical Hope                         Rev. Jane Tuohy \n“ Mystical hope would simply be what happens when we touch this innermost ground and it floods forth into our being as strength and joy.  Hope would be the Mercy -the divine love itself coursing through our being like lightning finding a clear path to the ground”.  Cynthia Bourgeault \nSession two Oct. 8                                                     Johnathon Pape \nThe Spiritualist Movement began in the U.S. in the 1840s\, but spread widely\, particularly in English-speaking countries.  Spiritualism holds a firm conviction in the existence of spirits “from the other side” who maintain ongoing communication with the living world.  Spiritualist Churches usually offer a fairly traditional Christian service\, but in addition to standard elements of worship\, spirit messages are delivered to those in attendance.  This often comes from church leaders who are mediums and regularly connected to and in communication with spirits. The spiritualist movement was very popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries and many churches sprang up\, as well as some spiritualist communities.  One of the most famous of the spiritualist communities is Lily Dale\, NY\, a Victoria-era community located in Western\, NY.  The Lily Dale Assembly has sponsored many speakers on spiritual matters (including such well known figures as Deepak Chopra\, Wayne Dyer\, and James van Praagh\, among many others) and there are also numerous mediums who live there full time and are available for spirit readings and consultations.  There are Spiritualist Churches in various communities across the U.S.\, including the Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism\, located in Arlington\, MA. \nSession three: Oct. 22 Shamanism as an Introduction to Mysticism         Rev. Rebecca Bryan \nRev. Rebecca will share her early and personal experiences with shamanism  that were integral to  her mystical understanding and theology. This will include a guided shamanic journey. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or a blanket to lay on the floor during meditation\, if that is available to you. \nSpirit Strong: Election Time Services: On Nov. 4\, 5 and 6 FRS will host services designed to provide perspective\, build community and offer vision and hope for the future. \nMore information will be forthcoming in The Steeple. \nSession four: Nov. 19    Music as a path to transcendence        Susan Swan \n“Mysticism is the encounter with the presence of God. It is unity in the sacred.” \nNot everyone listens to classical music. However\, for me\, this genre leads to the sacred. I have selected very brief excerpts- some choral\, some instrumental\, some old. a few contemporary\, some religious\, some secular. We’ll listen to each one\, and I’ll ask you to write down one or two words that might express the feeling of the piece for you; i.e.\, more than I like or dislike it. Please note that I’ve heard these pieces many times and I rarely listen to other genres. I’ll give my own reactions and then play the excerpt once more. You’ll then have time to record your feelings again. Members who wish can then share these reactions with the group. \nSession five: Dec. 03   The remarkable mystical faith of Etty Hillesum                                                                                             Carolyn Coman \nEtty Hillsum ( 1914-1943) was a Dutch Jewish writer and mystic whose diaries chronicle an extraordinary spiritual evolution forged during the Nazi occupation  of her country and the devastation of the Holocaust. Before she died at the ae of 29\, Hillesum committed herself to being a dwelling place for God and to seeking God in everyone she encountered. Carolyn Coman is the author of For Sad Girls\, a book based on Hillesum’s diaries and letters. \nSession six. Dec. 17       Closing session                      All \n  \n 
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/mystic-and-contemplative-circles-and-services-with-rev-jane-tuohy/2024-09-24/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Development
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SUMMARY:Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Community Meeting starts at 4pm in the Lower Meetinghouse.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/community-meetings/
LOCATION:Lower Meetinghouse\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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