A liberal, spiritually nurturing faith community

You are Welcome Here

You are always welcome at FUUSN! Whether you’ve just heard of Unitarian Universalism or you’re a lifelong UU, FUUSN is committed to offering a home to all and being a welcoming congregation. Serving the people of Newton, Massachusetts and nearby communities, we are embracing of many beliefs, welcoming of all genders and sexual orientations, and increasingly accessible to people of all abilities.

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 10:15am

Worship Service: For a Time Such As This

Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner

The inauguration is January 20th. How can we prepare ourselves for the changes to come? Rev. Debra will offer lessons from two books – On Tyranny and Strongmen – to consider how Unitarian Universalists might need to respond. She will share why she believes that our social justice efforts must be directed to protecting democracy and our neighbors.

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Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. at FUUSN

January 20, 2024, 9-11am

FUUSN is delighted to announce that we will be hosting the City of Newton’s 57th Annual Community Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 20th at 9am in the Sanctuary. This event will be widely publicized and televised! Revs. Debra and Joel will participate, and FUUSN’s choir will join the Myrtle Baptist Church’s choir in song. Please join us for this historic event.

Our Co-Ministry Team

Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner (she/her) and Rev. Joel Miller (he/him) are co-ministers who share one full-time position: Rev. Joel works two-thirds time (between 35 and 40 hours a week) and Rev. Debra works one-third time (between 15 and 20 hours a week). They share worship responsibilities and pastoral care as well as working with the Board of Trustees. Rev. Joel serves the chief of staff and the ministers’ representative on the Operations Council, and has primary responsibility for governance, religious education, operations, building, governance and supporting FUUSN’s Lay Ministers. Rev. Debra has primary responsibility for community relationships, social justice, communications, and membership outreach.

Learn more about our co-ministers