Interview with Rev. John Nichols
2024-03-09 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Chapel

Online Presentation of Article II of the UUA Bylaws
2024-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This year’s UUA General Assembly will include a special vote by delegates on new wording for our principles and purposes as stated in our UUA by-laws, known as “Article II.” This vote finalizes a multi-year process that includes considerable work by the Article II Study Commission and the UUA Board of Trustees. Article II has not been updated since the 1980s. Congregations are encouraged to be in rigorous conversation about Article II. It is important that we all engage with one another, ask questions, share thoughts and concerns, and prepare for the final vote to be held at the 2024 General Assembly.
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Creationdance
2024-03-07 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-02-29 16:30 - 19:00 | Headstart Room

Choir Practice
2024-03-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-02-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-02-21 19:30 - 21:00 | FUUSN Parish Hall, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States

Tai Chi Class
2024-03-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-28 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Headstart Room
Come and participate in this traditional form known as “Six Harmonies, Eight Methods” and experience for yourself this extraordinary gift from China’s rich cultural heritage. Joe Lyons, Instructor.

Bible Study for Unitarian Universalists
2024-03-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 | FUUSN Kitchen and Alliance Room, 1326 Washington ST, Newton, MA, 02465
In this six-session series led by Rev. Parisa and Devin Shmueli, we will explore especially the stories in Genesis that appear in the scriptures of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. We’ll begin with an conversation about what the Bible means for Unitarian Universalists, as well as how to engage the texts and translations, and then dive into the stories together. No previous experience with reading the Bible is necessary, just a curiosity and willingness to engage!
We will offer a simple supper with each session.

Living the Pledge to End Racism Workshop
2024-03-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
Barbara Deck and Christopher Krebs invite you to consider joining our next Living the Pledge to End Racism workshop series starting on February 27th. The Living the Pledge workshop involves six two-hour virtual sessions all on Zoom spread over 6 weeks. It is customized as an intimate small group experience for FUUSN folks and others who want to maximize their learning and personal transformation around racism and take the next step in building a Beloved Community at FUUSN or in their local community.
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All8 Arts Workshop Series
2024-03-03 17:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall and Kitchen
Once a month between October through May for two hours, youth in 7th grade and older together with adults are invited to participate in an exploration of all eight UU principles through photography, creative writing, fine art, collage, digital art, and sculpting. Members of our Racial Justice Ministry team will be facilitating this program.

4-6th OWL Sessions
2024-03-03 16:00 - 17:15 | Downstairs Classrooms

JourneySongs Hospice Choir Rehearsal
2024-03-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Chapel

Reparations Task Force
2024-03-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Chapel
The monthly meeting of the Reparations Task Force/RJM will be Sunday, March 3rd, after service in the Children’s Chapel. All welcome. We will be planning for Carl McCargo’s rescheduled reparations presentation on March 10th as well mapping out spring priorities. Contact Jean Smith or Linda Lancz.

All Together Sunday: Prayer Beads
2024-03-03 10:15 - 23:30 | MA
Today, our Children and Youth will think about prayer through a lens of gratitude and forgiveness, as well as their hopes for themselves and the world. They will learn about the spiritual practice of prayer beads from Pat Rohan and Stephanie St. Pierre (who both have Catholic roots) and make a UUified prayer bead bracelet for themselves.

Before it is Asked
2024-03-03 10:15 - 11:30 | Sanctuary and Zoom
Rev. Parisa Parsa

How are we transformed by generosity? What conditions need to be present in us and in our community to help us realize the potential future we have together? This morning we launch the annual budget drive with story, song and celebration. Join us!

Real Kids/Real Food
2024-03-02 11:30 - 15:30 | Parish Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online

UU Plant-Based Eating Club Potlucks
2024-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Location TBA, MA, United States
Requirements: attendees must be vaccinated and boosted for COVID.

All Potlucks:

Plan to bring a plant-based, whole foods dish to share (no animal products/ingredients including eggs, cheese, dairy). Especially welcome dishes prepared without salt, oil, and sugar.
Bring list of ingredients and/or recipe.
Join 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.

Small Groups: 2023/Sept 17, Oct 15, Dec 17 2024/Jan 21, Feb 25, March 17, May 19, June 23

Small group gatherings in homes, typically from 7 to 10 people.

Large Groups: 2023/Nov 19 (First Parish Waltham) 2024/April 21 (FUUSN), July 13 picnic (members’ home, July 14 rain date)

Typically 30 to 40 participants
Venues include FUUSN, First Parish of Waltham, and members’ home for picnic

4-6th OWL Sessions - at First Parish in Waltham
2024-02-25 16:00 - 17:15 | First Parish in Waltham, 50 Church St., Waltham, MA, 02452, United States

Over 60s Presentation
2024-02-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Alliance Room, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Marty Lowenthal speaking: Common Sense Mindfulness in Challenging Times – based in the Buddhist tradition which emphasizes how to be present, engaged and live in a challenging world with consciousness, love and compassion in everyday and spiritual life. Marty, formerly a Boston College faculty member and teacher at the Harvard Extension is currently a Senior Teacher with The Dedicated Life Institute. He is the author of twelve books related to the path of meditation, virtues, and respect that supports the development of well being, inclusion and democracy.
Marty Lowenthal’s books include: To Bless in Challenging Times; Avatars of Wisdom; Love and Service; Buddha and the Art of Intimacy; Blessings of the Creative Buddha; Opening the Heart of Compassion; Transform Suffering Through Buddhist Psychology and Practice; The Alchemy of the Soul.

The Shape of Justice
2024-02-25 10:15 - 11:30 | Sanctuary and Zoom
Rev. Parisa Parsa
As we conclude our monthly theme of Justice and Equity, we reflect on a line from one of our most beloved Unitarian Universalist hymns, Spirit of Life. What does it mean to give life the shape of justice?

Dinners for 7
2024-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | MA
Dinners for 7 is returning on February 24! This is a great opportunity to have dinner with 7-8 people in someone’s home. Host provides the main course and guests are assigned various side dishes. We especially need hosts to sign up, so that we have enough places for everyone!
Sign up to host here. Questions? Contact Lynne Karlson.

Cappella Clausara
2024-02-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Parish Hall
Rehearsal

Zoom Vespers 2023-2024
2024-02-23 18:00 - 18:30 | Online
Come to Vespers for music, readings and conversation. The service runs from 6 to 6:30 pm. Pre-service music begins around 5:47 pm
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https://zoom.us/j/95067560228
Meeting ID: 950 6756 0228

Choir Practice - Moved Offsite
2024-02-21 19:30 - 21:00 | FUUSN Parish Hall, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
