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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.

This Week in Worship

December 8 at 10:15am: Advent Lessons

Rev. Joel Miller

Now as our days in the Northern Hemisphere grow darker many spiritual traditions celebrate light. But I have learned that both light and dark have aspects of good and of harmfulness. Advent offers some insights into the journeys we make in this holiday season.

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Holiday Fair – December 7, 2024, 9:30am-2pm

The FUUSN Holiday Fair is a fun, festive event on Saturday December 7. Join us as the Parish Hall is transformed into a Holiday marketplace. Shop for gifts, toys, homemade baked goods, wreaths and swags. The Baked Goods table is overflowing with homemade cookies, cakes and sweets, Pick up a fresh green wreath, topped with a colorful bow. Buy a ticket for the Quilt Raffle. You might win a handmade quilt. There’s a holiday caroling session open to all who want to join.

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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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