First Unitarian Society in Newton
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The First Unitarian Society in Newton, a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, is a spiritually nurturing and socially responsive community serving the people of Newton, Massachusetts, and nearby communities.  Learn more about this liberal faith and a community that values spiritual growth, social action, and camaraderie.

News & Notes

  • Feb. 12 Second Collection Earmarked for Counseling Group

    Donations collected through the Feb. 12 Second Collections are earmarked for Community Legal Services and Counseling Center (CLSACC). This group relies on 100 volunteer professionals to provide a wide range of free and low-cost services to over 1400 individuals and families in Greater Boston. Click on the headline to learn more about the group.

  • Learn and Grow through Adult RE

    Download the new FUSN Adult Religious Education catalog for January-June 2012 to learn about the many free sessions including new offerings on Immigration: A Moral Issue and on Surviving and Thriving With Social Media. Enjoy popular topics such as Thirsty Poets: A Continuing Seminar, Mindful Parenting of Adult Children, Bible Study, and Asking the Questions.

  • FUSN Art Calendar 2012

    Check the FUSN Arts Calendar for events through June 2012 and see how you can enjoy the arts right here at FUSN. Events include classical soloists, choir performances, vespers, art shows, and more.

  • Come to Anne Bancroft’s Ordination March 4

    You are invited to attend the ordination of Anne Bancroft, a longtime leader of FUSN’s religious education program. Click the headline for more about Anne and the ordination ceremony. FUSN will ordain Anne on March 4, 4 p.m.; all are invited to a reception in the Parish Hall from 5-7 p.m. Parking will be available up the Highland Street hill in the Second Church parking lots.

  • FUSNews Changes Begin in February

    Effective Jan. 31, the FUSNews will be transitioning to email delivery. PDFs of the newsletter will be delivered via the email addresses in the office database, so please make sure that is correct. If you want to continue receiving a paper copy, please let Fran know before Jan. 31 by emailing office [at] fusn [dot] org. N.B. The PDF emailed to members will contain contact information for event organizers. A version without the contact information will be posted online and available to the public. Please add your contact information to your online directory listing on the FUSN website so community members can find you.

  • Help Find the Next RE Director--Spread the Word

    FUSN is actively seeking a full-time religious educator to lead and inspire FUSN’s active, diverse Lifespan Religious Education program. Learn more from the DLREM search page that includes a job description, program description, plus congregational information and survey results. New deadline—Letters of interest are due Jan. 31.

  • Try Vespers--Second Sundays Each Month

    FUSN's Vespers, on the second Sunday of each month, are designed for diversity of spirit and thoughtful meditation. This is a unique monthly service of music led by the Vermilion Quartet and poetry—written or chosen—and read by FUSN's poets. Vespers wlll last just half an hour—a way to set aside the noise and stress of daily life and to spend some time in stillness and mystery. Come 7:30 p.m. to the sanctuary Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 11, April 8, and May 13.

  • Read FUSNews for Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2012

    Note from Erin: overcome the hue and cry of class warfare with thoughtful conversations Jan. 26 and 29; FUSNews goes electronic; member profile of Holly Zeeb; meet new members Maura and Andrew Morse; Vesper service Feb. 12; Connections includes Services Auction Feb. 4 and call for second collection nominations; Thank UUs; Adult RE on Social Class; Community Breakfast Feb. 12. Jump to the most recent issue.

  • Missed a Sermon? Hear It Online

    If you missed a FUSN sermon or want a second opportunity to hear it, go to the Sermons web page and listen to the audio file. You will find most (but perhaps not all) of the recent sermons.

  • Share Your Green Sanctuary Ideas; Join a Nature Walk

    Plans to make FUSN a Green Sanctuary-accredited congregation are developing! You are invited to participate in committee meetings the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. and other activities. The group is beginning periodic nature walks after church on Sundays to explore sometimes undiscovered natural parts of Newton.

  • Read the New Ethical Eating Statement of Conscience

    Get ready for the 2012 congregational vote by reading the Ethical Eating: Food & Environmental Justice statement of conscience and learn more about FUSN’s Food Matters group.

  • Interview with Rev. Erin Splaine

    What were FUSN Minister Erin Splaine's early religious influences? What value does Unitarian Universalism have in contemporary times? Read the answers to these and other questions in an interview with Rev. Splaine.

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We come together in an open community that honors freedom of belief, to encourage spiritual growth in ourselves and our children, to share the wisdom of the many religious traditions, with reverence for the earth and in service to humanity.

Upcoming Services

January 29, 2012 - 10:15am
"I Am Only One, But Still I Am One" - Teacher Appreciation
Rev. Erin Splaine
February 5, 2012 - 10:15am
"Space Between the Spaces"
Mr. Barb Greve
February 12, 2012 - 10:15am
Service for Feb 12, 2012
Rev. Erin Splaine
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