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

October 20: Love and the JETPIG Values
Rev. Joel and Rev. Debra co-leading worship
In June, the General Assembly of the UUA overwhelmingly passed a revised statement of our values and principles.  Come and learn more in this introduction to these changes in how we center our faith.  Future services this year will cover each of these themes in depth.
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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.

 

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