Visual Arts
2024-02-11 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Alliance Room, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Drawings, paintings, watercolors, collages, mosaics, stain glass work, pottery, etc.

FUUSN Musicians Concert
2024-02-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Sanctuary and Parish Hall
Come and hear the wonderful musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in concert on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 2pm in the FUUSN Sanctuary. This concert is a fundraiser for the UU Urban Ministry. You’ll hear classical chamber music by renowned pianist Lois Shapiro, as well as performances by Paul Antonucci and Debra Minard. Of course our intrepid FUUSN Band will be rocking the house. Come and enjoy the fantastic array of musical styles and moods: classical works, bluegrass tunes, jazz and more. And we’ll continue our tradition of Cookies at Intermission!
The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted for the UU Urban Ministry (www.uuum.org).

4-6th OWL Sessions
2024-02-11 16:00 - 17:15 | Chapel

Soul Matters Group Meeting
2024-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Chapel

Soul Matters Group Meeting - NOW ONLINE (this week only)
2024-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Alliance Room, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States

Tai Chi Class
2024-02-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-28 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.

Choir Practice
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-02-21 19:30 - 21:00 | FUUSN Parish Hall, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States

Choir Practice - ON ZOOM THIS WEEK
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 | FUUSN Parish Hall, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States

Creationdance
2024-02-15 16:30 - 19:00 | Headstart Room

Zoom Vespers 2023-2024
2024-02-16 18:00 - 18:30, 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
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95067560228
Meeting ID: 950 6756 0228

February Break - No Religious Exploration
2024-02-18 10:15 - 11:30

Ask Me (Almost) Anything - ZOOM ONLY
2024-02-18 10:15 - 11:30 | Online
Curiosity fuels our growth in mind and spirit. This Sunday, join us on Zoom to explore the joy of questions: in this case, questions for your interim minister. If you’ve had something you’ve been dying to ask but haven’t found the right moment, send it ahead of time to parisa@fuusn.org. We’ll also take questions during the service via the Zoom chat.
Postponed until May 12, 2024:

Due to the closure of all FUUSN buildings for necessary repairs, we have rescheduled guest preacher, Rev. Kevin Peterson. Rev. Peterson is a founder and director of the New Democracy Coalition which focuses on the issues of civic literacy, civic policy and electoral justice. He is a democracy activist who realizes the connection between addressing racial division as a precondition toward strengthening our democracy on the local and national level. He is an organizer, writer and public speaker. He enjoys talking to youth about civic engagement. He delights in his children, Nigel, Marcus and Farrell, and the regular consumption of the delicacies transmitted by his parents, including sweet potato pie, and oxtail soup. The Newport Jazz Festival, West Africa and the Smithsonian National Museum of Black History and Culture in Washington D.C.

Reparations Task Force Reception
2024-02-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Alliance Room, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States

JourneySongs Hospice Choir Rehearsal - New Location
2024-02-18 15:30 - 17:00
Due to FUUSN’s closure Feb 18th, JourneySongs has moved its rehearsal to Adelaide of Newton Center Memory Care from 3:30-5:00 PM.
Adelaide is located at 157 Herrick Road, Newton Center. Please meet us in the lobby no later than 3:30 PM and we will go to the rehearsal space together.

All8 Arts Facilitators Meeting
2024-02-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
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All8 Arts Facilitator Meeting on the 3rd Monday of each month, now through May

Operations Council Meeting
2024-02-20 19:00 - 21:00
Meeting minutes may be found here.

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

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

Dinners for 7
2024-02-24 18:00 - 20:00
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.

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?

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.

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

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

Living the Pledge to End Racism Workshop
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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Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online

Bible Study for Unitarian Universalists
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.
