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SUMMARY:Worship Service: Singing Loudly and Walking Together
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Mary margaret Earle\nIn this time of intense challenge\, how do we build community and strength across differences? Rev. Earle is the Executive Director of the UU Urban Ministries. \nReligious Exploration: EPIC Exploring Congregational Stewardship
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/worship-service-singing-loudly-walking-together/
LOCATION:FUUSN\, 1326 Washington St.\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20250227T013328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T013328Z
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SUMMARY:Worship Service: Faulty Failures
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Joel Miller\nNothing is risk-free in life – which make avoiding all risk costly and impossible. I aim for risks that allow even my failures can have benefits. \nReligious Exploration: Spirit Play
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/worship-service-faulty-failures/
LOCATION:FUUSN\, 1326 Washington St.\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20250226T161054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T161109Z
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SUMMARY:Worship Service: Music Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Anne Watson Born\n“I will lift mine eyes to the hills” – for centuries\, humans have turned to the Biblical Psalms for comfort and guidance. We will sing various psalm settings along with other renewing songs of our faith. \nReligious Exploration: Soul Matters (Theme: Trust)
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/worship-service-music-sunday/
LOCATION:FUUSN\, 1326 Washington St.\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Music Meetings,Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20250226T160639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T013621Z
UID:10003773-1741515300-1741519800@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Worship Service: Justice
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner\nOne of the new UU core values is Justice. We’ll explore what a commitment to justice means in the light of attacks on our democracy as well as the efforts to dismantle DEIA programs (diversity\, equity\, inclusion and accessibility). \nReligious Exploration: EPIC Exploring Congregational Stewardship
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/worship-service-justice/
LOCATION:FUUSN\, 1326 Washington St.\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241125T140736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T005030Z
UID:10003584-1740855600-1740862800@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Mission Possible! Pledge Drive Music Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extravaganza of musical talent\,\norganized and produced by the intrepid Anne Watson Born!\nRumor has it that Rev. Joel will perform – don’t miss it!\nThis year\, rather than many small house parties\, we are gathering as one fantastic community at a large after-dinner party to kick off our Annual Pledge Drive and showcase the tremendous creativity and talent our community offers. Our music program is just one of the truly extraordinary features of FUUSN that deserve our support\, so sit back and enjoy the show as you snack on hors d’oeuvres and desserts created by your fellow FUUSNites. Beer\, wine\, and soft drinks will be served unshaken and unstirred. \nVisit the website for more information! \nWe need volunteers to make this event a success!\nSign up to volunteer. Bring dessert or help at the event! \nDo I need to RSVP?\nRSVP here. Suggested but not required. \nBecome part of possible as we reach our giving goal!
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/stewardship-kickoff/
LOCATION:Parish Hall
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20240929T124334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T204504Z
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SUMMARY:Musicians Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear the wonderful musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in concert on Sunday\, February 23\, 2025 at 2pm in the FUUSN Sanctuary. This concert is a fundraiser for the UU Urban Ministry. You’ll hear classical chamber music by pianist Paul Antonucci\, cellist Debra Minard\, and guitarist Bob MacWilliams. Of course\, the intrepid FUUSN Band will be rocking the house. Enjoy the fantastic array of musical styles and moods: a cappella singing\, classical works\, bluegrass tunes\, jazz and more. And we’ll continue our tradition of Cookies at Intermission! \nThe concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted for the UU Urban Ministry. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/musicians-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Parish Hall
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Front Page,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241210T200439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T154834Z
UID:10003597-1737892800-1737898200@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Over 60s Sponsored Presentation:  Philosophical Religion: FUUSN’s Heritage
DESCRIPTION:January 26\, 2025\, 12-1:30 pm\nAlliance Room and Zoom\nLunch bites provided\nPresenter: Arthur Anderson\, JD\, author of The Transcendentalists and the Death and Rebirth of Western Philosophical Religion: Part 1\, Ancient Philosophy as a Religious Way of Life; Part 2\, Abrahamic Religion against Freedom of Thought\nIndependent Researcher\, Teacher \nIn a radical departure from Abrahamic faiths\, the Transcendentalist movement in 19th century Unitarianism saw the locus of religious authority as residing within the individual rather than a religious organization or sacred text. Transcendentalists were greatly influenced by ancient philosophy as a religious way of life which was based on the locus of religious authority within the individual. Arthur will discuss how the freedom of religious thought found at FUUSN and in contemporary UU is rooted in classical philosophical religion or ancient philosophy as a religious way of life. \nThis will be a wonderful opportunity to discuss and learn from Arthur who has an historical perspective providing an illuminating look at history\, our Concord/Boston inspiring figures/FUUSN founders in 1848 and our Unitarian roots. Do join us Sunday\, January 26\, 2025 for this Stimulating Presentation! \nSmall bites for lunch.\nZoom link sent out close to the event. \nInformation re: A. Anderson’ research and work can be found at https://arthur-anderson.com/
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/over-60s-sponsored-presentation-philosophical-religion-fuusns-heritage/
LOCATION:Alliance Room and Zoom
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Over 60s,Public Events,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241205T204034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T152408Z
UID:10003589-1737363600-1737370800@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:City of Newton's 57th Annual Community Celebration of Martin Luther King\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Newton’s 57th Annual Celebration of Martin Luther King\, Jr. is right around the corner\, and this year\, FUUSN was selected to host the event. \nJoin FUUSN\, the Harmony Board and the City of Newton\, dedicated event partners\, and fellow community members on Monday\, January 20th\, starting at 9am\, for reflection\, music\, student voices\, children’s programming with Story Starters\, and a community reception. \nThis year’s theme will be “Only When It Is Dark Enough Can You See the Stars“. \n  \nLearn more here about the event and program and our annual food drive (Jan. 13-18) organized by the Rotary Club of Newton and Village Bank. \nPlease note that registration is requested to help with our planning and to ensure we are able to communicate with you in case of a weather emergency (or as needed). \nKindly register using this link: bit.ly/NEWTONMLK25. \nIf you have any questions at all\, please send an email to harmonyfoundationnewton@gmail.com.
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/city-of-newtons-57th-annual-community-celebration-of-martin-luther-king-jr/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Front Page,Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20250103T175641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T175641Z
UID:10003738-1737281700-1737286200@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Worship Service: Pluralism and Equity
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Joel Miller\nPluralism and Equity are two of the newly adopted shared values of the UUA.  Rev. Joel will explore them in the context of honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/worship-service-pluralism-and-equity/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20250109T151348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T151348Z
UID:10003741-1737192600-1737201600@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:New to Unitarian Universalism Class
DESCRIPTION:The New to Unitarian Universalism class from 9:30 AM to Noon in the Children’s Chapel is an opportunity to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and FUUSN and to find out more about becoming a member of our congregation. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about us\, and we strongly urge you to attend.  Please RSVP.
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/new-to-unitarian-universalism-class/
LOCATION:Chapel
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Classes,Front Page,Religious Exploration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20240412T154820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T154126Z
UID:10001873-1736681400-1736685000@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Community Lunch
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, Jan 12  immediately after the service (~11:30) we will offer all-you-can-eat soup (vegan and gluten free Portuguese kale soup and vegetarian cold cream of butternut squash soup)\, salad\, bread\, and fruit for the congregation for $5 each (kids under 12 are free).\n\nTo make this happen we need volunteers!  Please sign up to help:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ABA729ABFAC07-54047888-fuusn
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/community-lunch-4/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, Alliance\, Chapel
CATEGORIES:Front Page
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20250103T175530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T175530Z
UID:10003737-1736676900-1736681400@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Worship Service: For Such a Time as This
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner\nThe 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.
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/worship-service-for-such-a-time-as-this/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Sunday Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241225T032707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T175810Z
UID:10003718-1736078400-1736080200@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Ministers' Coffee with Newcomers and Visitors
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to FUUSN? Visiting for the first time? Come meet Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner in the Children’s Chapel during Coffee Hour.
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/ministers-coffee-with-newcomers-and-visitors/
LOCATION:Chapel
CATEGORIES:Coffee Hour,Front Page,Social Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20250103T175410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T175722Z
UID:10003736-1736072100-1736076600@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Worship Service: Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner\nTransformation is one of the newly adopted shared values of the UUA\, also known as Article 2. As we enter this new year\, join Rev. Debra in exploring what transformation means in our own lives and in the lives of our institutions and society.
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/worship-service-transformation/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Sunday Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241218T202744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T183634Z
UID:10003599-1736013600-1736020800@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Junior Youth Group New Year's Party
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, January 4th\, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM\, our Junior Youth Group (6th-8th Grade) will ring in the new year with new and old friends from First Parish in Waltham held at First Parish in Waltham. There will be a pizza dinner\, build your own ice cream sundae bar\, and games! Please RSVP to Devin if your youth would like to attend.
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/junior-youth-group-new-years-party/
LOCATION:First Parish in Waltham\, 50 Church St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Religious Exploration,Social Events,Youth Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241229T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241229T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241121T192127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T185840Z
UID:10003580-1735467300-1735471800@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Worship Service: Quaker Service (no Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Anne Watson Born\, Director of Music Ministry\nOur annual Quaker-style service will be held on Sunday December 31\, 2023 at 10:15am in the Sanctuary. “…group silence is a type of communion\, using both the religious and secular meaning of the word. We are taking sustenance and solace from each other\, receiving a blessing of the spirit. We are also communing together\, experiencing community\, in silence with each other. We are all focused on becoming present to ourselves so that we can become present to others.” (Heather McRae-Wolf)
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/worship-service-quaker-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Special Services,Sunday Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241121T191946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T144700Z
UID:10003579-1735077600-1735081200@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Worship Service: Christmas Eve Music and Candles (no Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner and Rev. Joel Miller\nThis cherished service brings readings to celebrate Christmas\, winter\, and new birth alongside musical offerings spanning many genres. Join us for quiet beauty\, contemplation and spiritual grounding to ring in Christmas. \nPlease join us in the parish hall after the 10:00 pm service to enjoy cookies and cider and greet friends returning from college and other far away places. \nThis service will not be available on Zoom.
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/worship-service-christmas-eve-music-and-candles/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Special Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241121T191659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T192314Z
UID:10003578-1735066800-1735072200@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Worship Service: Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner and Rev. Joel Miller\nJoin us for a beautiful service of lessons and carols to recall the timeless Christmas story and let it enter our hearts anew. Our Sanctuary Choir will sing\, and we will end the service with candlelight and “Silent Night.” Come early to hear our Chime ring out holiday cheer (starts at 6:40).
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/worship-service-christmas-eve-lessons-and-carols/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Special Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241121T191101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T191512Z
UID:10003577-1734862500-1734867000@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Worship Service: Christmas Pageant and Carol Sing
DESCRIPTION:Devin Shmueli\, Director of Family and Community Ministries\nAnne Watson Born\, Director of Music Ministry\nJoin us for this festive\, all-ages celebration of the Christmas Story in word and song\, followed by an enthusiastic singing of carols! Bring your Christmas cheer or find it here!
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/worship-service-christmas-pageant-and-carol-sing/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Online Services,Sunday Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241114T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T185619Z
UID:10003573-1734804000-1734807600@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Service (no Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:On the eve of the winter solstice\, we gather to reflect on the ways that the darkness nourishes us and the light beckons us. After readings and music from many traditions’ observances of this longest night\, we process outside and offer our hopes for the light to come. \nThis service will not be available on Zoom.
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/winter-solstice-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Special Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Joel Miller":MAILTO:rev.joel@fusn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20240727T205307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T191740Z
UID:10003065-1734717600-1734719400@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Zoom Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Come to Zoom Vespers on Fridays for music\, readings\, and conversation. The service runs from 6 to 6:30pm. Pre-service music begins around 5:47pm. Vespers dates: August 30\, Sept. 6\, 13\, 27\, Oct. 4\, 18\, 25\, Nov. 1\, 8\, 29\, Dec. 20. Info: music@fuusn.org.
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/zoom-vespers-2/2024-12-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Music Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241205T194950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T204146Z
UID:10003588-1734447600-1734454800@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Caroling Events 2024
DESCRIPTION:Looking to do some caroling? We have 3 FUUSN caroling events scheduled:\n\nSaturday\, Dec.7\, at the amazing Holiday Fair – 10:30am: Gather around the piano.\n\nSunday Dec. 15\, 12-2pm in Newton Centre: we’ll meet near the big parking lot (more info closer to the day). Let me know you’re coming so I can have a caroling book for you (music@fusn.org)\n\nTuesday Dec. 17\, 3pm at Evans Park (430 Centre St.): Let me know you’re coming so I can have a caroling book for you (music@fusn.org)\n\nAll are welcome! Bring your family!
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/caroling-events-2024/2024-12-17/
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Music Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241205T194950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T204146Z
UID:10003587-1734264000-1734271200@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Caroling Events 2024
DESCRIPTION:Looking to do some caroling? We have 3 FUUSN caroling events scheduled:\n\nSaturday\, Dec.7\, at the amazing Holiday Fair – 10:30am: Gather around the piano.\n\nSunday Dec. 15\, 12-2pm in Newton Centre: we’ll meet near the big parking lot (more info closer to the day). Let me know you’re coming so I can have a caroling book for you (music@fusn.org)\n\nTuesday Dec. 17\, 3pm at Evans Park (430 Centre St.): Let me know you’re coming so I can have a caroling book for you (music@fusn.org)\n\nAll are welcome! Bring your family!
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/caroling-events-2024/2024-12-15/
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Music Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241205T194950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T204146Z
UID:10003586-1733567400-1733571000@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Caroling Events 2024
DESCRIPTION:Looking to do some caroling? We have 3 FUUSN caroling events scheduled:\n\nSaturday\, Dec.7\, at the amazing Holiday Fair – 10:30am: Gather around the piano.\n\nSunday Dec. 15\, 12-2pm in Newton Centre: we’ll meet near the big parking lot (more info closer to the day). Let me know you’re coming so I can have a caroling book for you (music@fusn.org)\n\nTuesday Dec. 17\, 3pm at Evans Park (430 Centre St.): Let me know you’re coming so I can have a caroling book for you (music@fusn.org)\n\nAll are welcome! Bring your family!
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/caroling-events-2024/2024-12-07/
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Music Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241115T182204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T185005Z
UID:10003154-1733054400-1733061600@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Action Presentation: Leadership Development in the Wake of the Recent Election Results
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited for our monthly free lunch at noon after coffee hour in the Alliance Room (RSVP required). UU Rev. Jo Murphy will speak about her work as executive director of the UU Mass Action organization coordinating with all the UU congregations in Massachusetts. She will emphasize leadership development in the wake of the recent election\nresults. \nUU Mass Action was founded by Lynn Holbein\, former Co-Chair of the FUUSN Social Action Council before she moved to North Carolina. Their mission is to organize and mobilize UUs in Massachusetts to confront oppression. They provide pathways towards justice and identify opportunities in which we can live our shared values. They build relationships with congregational leaders and work to develop their leadership and engage them in our statewide campaigns. These are campaigns on climate and economic justice\, immigrant justice\, housing justice\, youth engagement and more. Every year in April they lead all congregational teams to lobby their state representatives and senators about pending legislation that need sponsorships and support. Rev. Jo worked as a chaplain at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston for the past two years\, in addition to being a case manager supporting people living with brain injuries. She is a volunteer organizer with the Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network and with the Boston chapter of Standing Up for Racial Justice. \nPlease RSVP (required).
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/social-justice-action-presentation-4/
LOCATION:Alliance Room\, 1326 Washington St.\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20241121T190754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T190754Z
UID:10003576-1733048100-1733052600@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Worship Service: Feel\, Deal\, Heal
DESCRIPTION:Devin Shmueli\, Director of Family and Community Ministries\nWhile recovery is not one-size-fits-all\, one thing we can learn from people in recovery – living with behavioral or substance addiction – is that it is necessary for one to lean into complex feelings rather than find unhealthy ways to cope. What does feel\, deal\, heal mean? Healing starts with feeling. \nYou may also join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/fuusn-worship-2024-2025 \nSubmit your Joys and Sorrows here.
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/worship-service-feel-deal-heal/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Online Services,Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061618
CREATED:20240727T205307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T191740Z
UID:10003064-1732903200-1732905000@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Zoom Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Come to Zoom Vespers on Fridays for music\, readings\, and conversation. The service runs from 6 to 6:30pm. Pre-service music begins around 5:47pm. Vespers dates: August 30\, Sept. 6\, 13\, 27\, Oct. 4\, 18\, 25\, Nov. 1\, 8\, 29\, Dec. 20. Info: music@fuusn.org.
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/zoom-vespers-2/2024-11-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Music Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061619
CREATED:20241112T031916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T031916Z
UID:10003571-1731517200-1731520800@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Member Services Investigation into Hearing Technology
DESCRIPTION:There is a subcommittee of Member Services investigating improvements in the hearing technology in the sanctuary. We have invited internationally recognized audiologist Juliette Sterkens\, who brings expertise that encompasses an understanding of a full range of assistive listening systems\, advantages and disadvantages of each\, and the ways in which people with hearing loss and the public spaces that serve them can adopt best practices. \nOn Nov. 13 at 5PM\, she will be making a presentation on Zoom for anyone who is interested in this topic. Here is the updated link. The meeting will be recorded for those who cannot attend at that time.
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/member-services-investigation-into-hearing-technology/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meetings,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061619
CREATED:20240805T231128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T171433Z
UID:10003072-1731261600-1731268800@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:UU Plant-Based Eating Club - Small Group Potlucks
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy plant-based food and lively conversations in a relaxing setting in groups of 7 to 10 people! \nSee the photo section of the PBEC web page for pictures of past potlucks. \nRequirements:  attendees must be vaccinated and boosted for COVID. \nSign-up to attend: \n\nSign-up available three weeks before the event!  RSVP required.\nParticipants will be hosted in members’ homes in groups of 7 to 10 people.\nParticipants will received details about the event after registering.\n\nVenue:   \n\nMembers’ homes.\n\nAll Potlucks:  \n\nPlan to bring a plant-based\, whole foods dish to share (no animal products/ingredients including eggs\, cheese\, dairy).\nBring list of ingredients and/or recipe.\nJoin our Club’s e-mail list at uu-plant-based-contact-us@googlegroups.com to sign up for an event.    After sign-up\, registrants will receive info about locations\, menu themes\, potluck contact info\, and other topics.\n\nPOTLUCK SCHEDULE FOR THIS YEAR (Aug 2024 – July 2025) \nSmall Groups:   \n\n2024 – September 22\, November 10\, December 15    \n2025 – January 12\, February 9\, March 9\, May 4\, June 1\nSmall group gatherings in homes\, typically from 7 to 10 people.\n\nLarge Groups:   \n\n2024 – Oct 20 at First Parish Waltham\n2025 – April 6 at FUUSN\, July 12 & 13 picnics at members’ homes\nTypically 30 to 40 participants for gatherings in parish halls; 8 to 15 per home for July picnics\nVenues include FUUSN\, First Parish of Waltham\, and members’ home for picnic\n\n  \n 
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/uu-plant-based-eating-club-small-group-potlucks-2/
LOCATION:Members’ Home TBA
CATEGORIES:Front Page,Plant-Based Eating Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T061619
CREATED:20241024T173735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T171319Z
UID:10003551-1731238200-1731241800@fuusn.org
SUMMARY:Post-Election Conversation with Ministers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fuusn.org/event/conversation-with-ministers/
LOCATION:Alliance Room\, 1326 Washington St.\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Front Page
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