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.
This Week in Worship
November 24 at 10:15am: Gratitude – Multigenerational Thanksgiving Service
Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner
Join Rev. Debra for a multigenerational service on gratitude. Children and youth especially welcome. We will look at what it means to be deeply thankful, even in difficult times. We will celebrate the season with a juice and cornbread sharing ritual.
Join us on ZoomWorship Services
Our worship services are an opportunity to connect with our deepest selves, with one another, and with our visions for a world of justice and peace. We gather at 10:15am each Sunday in person or on Zoom, and welcome people of all ages and identities to join us!
View this month's servicesOur 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