First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton

Spirit Circle: Covenant Focus
2023-09-17 10:15 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Location TBA, MA

Touched and Changed
2023-09-17 10:15 - 11:30 | Sanctuary and Zoom
Rev. Parisa Parsa, Anne Watson Born & Devin Shmueli
We honor our ancient heritage from Judaism with reflections on Rosh Hashanah, and the ways we are called to live and renew our commitments to justice, to one another, and to the divine. We invite you to consider how the practice of offering and receiving welcome might be renewed in your life and in our community life in the weeks to come.

Private Event
2023-09-17 11:45 - 13:00 | Children’s Chapel and Parlor

Band Practice
2023-09-17 11:45 - 23:45 | Sanctuary

Palliative Care and Hospice - Valuable Resources
2023-09-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Alliance Room and Zoom
Over 60s Sponsored September Presentation:
Palliative Care and Hospice – Valuable Resources
Sunday, September 17th – 12 noon to 1:30 pm
Alliance Room and on Zoom
Presenter: Joanna Stull, LMHC

Joanna reminds us as we age, we will be faced with making critical health care choices. We are best served if we have an understanding of what Hospice and Palliative Care are before we find ourselves or our loved ones in crisis. This presentation will help clear up confusion as well as clarify some common myths surrounding these kinds of care.
Joanna, our own FUUSN member, is intimately acquainted both personally and professionally with these services. For over 20 years, she has ushered families and patients through end of life. As a retired L.M.H.C. she currently provides valuable grief support.
Small bites for lunch provided.
Come join us!!
Please RSVP (haskellwendy@gmail.com)

UU Plant-Based Eating Club Potlucks
2023-09-17 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 2024/April 21, July 13 picnic (July 14 rain date)

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

Over 60s Meeting
2023-09-19 13:30 - 15:30 | Ministers’ Parlor

JourneySongs
2023-09-20 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Chapel

Tai Chi Class
2023-09-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-09-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-04 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
2023-09-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-09-27 19:30 - 21:00 | FUUSN Parish Hall, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States

Creationdance
2023-09-21 16:30 - 19:00, 2023-09-28 16:30 - 19:00 | Headstart Room

Zoom Vespers 2023-2024
2023-09-22 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

Religious Exploration Classes Begin
2023-09-24 10:15 - 11:30 | Location TBA, MA

What Makes You Come Back?
2023-09-24 10:15 - 11:30 | Sanctuary
Rev. Parisa Parsa
Diving deep into the Christian Testament parable of the Prodigal Son, this morning we explore the spiritual invitation to return. What does welcome look like and how do we open our arms and our hearts when we have been hurt? How can we learn to see and understand one another anew?

Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-09-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Online

Search Committee Meeting with Youth
2023-09-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Alliance Room, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States

Youth Group S'mores Night
2023-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Location TBA, MA
On Friday, September 29th, 2023, our Youth Group (9th-12th Grades) will have a S’mores Night from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at FUUSN. In case of rain, we will reschedule to a later date.

Newcomer Potluck
2023-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Alliance Room, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
If you are new or still feel new, you are invited to a potluck dinner in the Alliance Room at FUUSN on Saturday, September 30 at 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Children are welcome.
Come talk with other newcomers who are interested in Unitarian Universalism and FUUSN. There will be time to discuss our congregation’s services and activities and to ask questions, as well as time just to get to know one another.
Please RSVP to Alta Hodges at paalta@yahoo.com or 617-965-5012 (if by phone after September 7) to tell us if you can come and what you would like to bring (suggestions: an appetizer, main dish, side dish, salad, or dessert that serves 6-‐8 people). We will provide beverages.
For years these friendly, informal potluck suppers have been a favorite way for new people and current members to get to know each other better. We look forward to having this opportunity to be with you!

Blessing of the Animals - Multigenerational Service (No Religious Exploration)
2023-10-01 10:15 - 11:30 | Location TBA, MA
You are invited to bring your favorite furry, hairy, feathered, scaly, or shelled pet to the Sunday morning service at FUUSN. We will celebrate our kinship with all living creatures in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi and share one of his iconic stories of compassion. This will be a service for all generations, and we encourage you to invite pet-loving friends to join us!
You can bring your beloved creatures along or bring a photo of them; we will also offer a memorial for pets who are no longer with us (who can also be represented with a photo).
Deciding whether to bring your pet or bring a photo? If you can say yes to these things, please bring ‘em:

I can keep my pet in my physical control (via leash, carrier, box etc.) indoors for 45 minutes
My pet won’t be overly stressed by the presence of other animals or humans

If you are someone who is allergic to animals but would like to be present for the service, we recommend that you wear a mask and sit in the pews near the rear of the sanctuary to limit your exposure.

New UU Class
2023-10-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Alliance Room, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States

Journey Songs Singing Group
2023-10-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Chapel

All8 Arts Workshop Series
2023-10-01 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.

UU Plant-Based Eating Club Movie Nights
2023-10-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Location TBA, MA, United States
UPCOMING MOVIE NIGHT

Oct 1 or Oct 2 – Discuss Netflix Blue Zone Series 7:30 to 9 pm, via Zoom (register below)
The Plant Based Eating Club is hosting a Zoom based discussion to be held on two nights (pick one or join both!) where we can discuss a new Netflix documentary about areas of the globe where people live much longer than average (referred to as Blue Zones). This series covers more than diet; there are lots of variables that fall into place in these seemingly very different communities. If you want some insight on how people are living meaningful, active, happy lives into their 90s and even 100s, this series is packed with this type of information.

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Links for information about this series:
https://www.netflix.com/title/81214929
https://www.bluezones.com/documentary/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/blue-zone-expert-longevity-lessons-netflix-series/

Links to Register:
Sunday October 1st 7:30 – 9:00 PM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpceqhqDguHdzvrZD5txG086NhS5Xg33Fo
Monday October 2nd 7:30 – 9:00 PM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf-murTstGdLUOalCqCVnZxGnMxOFyhLP
Please reach out with any questions at dundon.john@gmail.com – thanks!

GENERAL INFO ABOUT MOVIE NIGHTS
Logistics:

Virtual via Zoom unless otherwise noted
Usually 7 to 8:30 pm or 7:30 to 9 pm
Details to follow via e-mail to group list.
Join our Club’s e-mail list at uu-plant-based-contact-us@googlegroups.com to sign up for an event.
Format – Attendees watch movies on their own (individually or in small groups at Watch Parties hosted in members’ homes) and then meet (usually Zoom, sometimes in person) for facilitated discussion.
Links to movies provided via monthly newsletter to the group. Also check resource section of UUPBEC webpage for links.

Months for movie nights:

October 1 & 2, 2023 (choose one of the dates) Netflix Blue Zones series
February 15, 2024 Movie/Game Changers, Watch Party dates TBD
April 27, 2024 Movie/Food, Inc. Earth Day theme.

All Newton Music School
2023-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Chapel

Over 60s
2023-10-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Ministers’ Parlor
