First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton

Coffee with the Minister
2025-03-09 11:35 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Ministers’ Parlor
Are you new to FUUSN? Visiting for the first time? Come meet Rev. Debra in the Ministers’ Parlor during Coffee Hour.

Choir Rehearsal
2025-03-09 11:45 - 13:00 | Sanctuary

Social Justice Action Presentation
2025-03-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Alliance Room, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Speakers to be announced later.

UU Plant-Based Eating Club - Small Group Potlucks
2025-03-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Members’ Home TBA
Enjoy plant-based food and lively conversations in a relaxing setting in groups of 7 to 10 people!
See the photo section of the PBEC web page for pictures of past potlucks.
Sign-up to attend:

Register at our Signup Genius page! RSVP required.
Participants will be hosted in members’ homes in groups of 7 to 10 people.
Participants will received details about the event after registering.

Venue:

Members’ homes.

All Potlucks:

Plan to bring a plant-based, whole foods dish to share (no animal products/ingredients including eggs, cheese, dairy).
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.

POTLUCK SCHEDULE FOR THIS YEAR (Aug 2024 – July 2025)
Small Groups:

2024 – September 22, November 10, December 15
2025 – January 12, February 9, March 9, May 4, June 1
Small group gatherings in homes, typically from 7 to 10 people.

Large Groups:

2024 – Oct 20 at First Parish Waltham
2025 – April 6 at FUUSN, July 12 & 13 picnics at members’ homes
Typically 30 to 40 participants for gatherings in parish halls; 8 to 15 per home for July picnics
Venues include FUUSN, First Parish of Waltham, and members’ home for picnic

Eat'in with the Elders
2025-03-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Alliance Room, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Brown bag lunch sponsored by the Over 60s, with Reverends Joel and Debra. Come join us for this enjoyable time together with our ministers. Transportation to and from FUUSN can be arranged if needed through the Over 60s and/or our Care Crew.

Member Services Meeting
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Online

Choir Rehearsal
2025-03-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Parish Hall

Over 60s Walking Group
2025-03-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
First Friday of Month: Cutler Park
Meet at Parking Lot at 84 Kendrick St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
Second Friday of the month: Ware Cove/Flower Meadow, Auburndale
Meet at the parking lot at end of West Pine Street (104)
Third Friday of the month: Hammond Pond Reservation/Webster Woods
Meet at parking lot behind Chestnut Hill Shopping Center before Container Store. Hammond Pond Pkwy north from Rt 9. FIRST left after entering shopping center from Hammond Park Pkwy. Go to end of parking lot and entrance to the Reservation is straight ahead. The pond is on your right. Park anywhere.
Fourth Friday of Month: Kennard Park/Lost Pond
Meet at Kennard parking lot, 246 Dudley Road, Newton
If Fifth Friday of month: Cutler Park
From December- March- ALL walks are at the Newton Cemetery
For more information, contact Ruth Comstock 617-571-4945 .

Zoom Vespers
2025-03-14 18:00 - 18:30, 2025-03-28 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/97317681927

Plant-Based Eating Club Newcomers' Dinner
2025-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 | FUUSN Kitchen and Alliance Room, 1326 Washington ST, Newton, MA, 02465
If you are new to the Plant-Based Eating Club (PBEC), feel new, or would like to help welcome new members, you are welcome to join us in the Alliance Room for an informal gathering with PBEC leaders to discuss PBEC, get to know each other, and enjoy a plant-based meal together.
Everyone should bring their favorite plant-based takeout dish (or potluck dish if preferred). All food items should be entirely plant-based, i.e., free of all animal products including milk, cheese, and honey. Seltzer will be provided, and other beverages are BYOB.
This is a drop-in event, so no RSVPs are required. Feel free to bring friends or family members who may be interested. Existing PBEC members are welcome.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Coming of Age Writing Retreat
2025-03-15 10:00 - 20:00 | MA

Parents' Night Out
2025-03-15 16:00 - 20:00 | Chapel and Nursery
Member Services and the RE Committee have worked together to offer Parents free childcare for ages 6mo. through 5th grade (6th and 7th graders become helpers) at FUUSN once a month between December and May, starting on December 13. Reserve space for your kids today and plan that date night (RSVP required)!

Worship Service: Music Sunday
2025-03-16 10:15 - 11:30 | FUUSN, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Anne Watson Born
“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.
Religious Exploration: Soul Matters (Theme: Trust)

Alternative Coffee Hour
2025-03-16 11:40 - 12:15 | Alliance Room, Childrens’ Chapel, and Ministers’ Parlor

JourneySongs Rehearsal
2025-03-16 15:30 - 17:00 | Chapel

Soul Matters
2025-03-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Alliance Room, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States

Mission Vision
2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Downstairs Classrooms

Racial Justice Book Club
2025-03-23 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Alliance Room, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
There is still time to sign up. The Racial Justice Ministry is offering groups at FUUSN before and after Sunday services “On Repentance and Repair” is a guide to repairing harm affecting interpersonal relationships, communities such as FUUSN, and in the broader society. We will read the book in sections across five weeks to reflect, journal and discuss our reactions in small facilitated groups. You can sign up at coffee hour today or by emailing Meg Holland at meglynnholland@gmail.com.

High School Youth Group Breakfast Club
2025-03-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Downstairs Classrooms
The youth group will gather for breakfast to reconnect, brainstorm ideas for the remainder of the 2024-2025 program year, and think ahead to the 2025-2026 program year.

Worship Service: Faulty Failures
2025-03-23 10:15 - 11:30 | FUUSN, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Rev. Joel Miller
Nothing 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.
Religious Exploration: Spirit Play

Prepare a meal for the Community Day Center of Waltham
2025-03-23 14:00 - 18:00 | FUUSN Kitchen

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Chapel

Young Adults Gathering
2025-03-28 18:30 - 20:30 | FUUSN Kitchen and Alliance Room, 1326 Washington ST, Newton, MA, 02465
This is an opportunity for people in their 20s and 30s to get together and get to know one another over a shared meal and a relaxed environment with conversation and games. Email Nathan to RSVP.

Committee Chairs Meeting
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Chapel
