Tashlich is a traditional Jewish ceremony that takes place on the afternoon of Rosh Hashanah to symbolically cast off the negativity of the previous year. The word Tashlich translates to "casting off." The ceremony is traditionally performed by throwing breadcrumbs or pebbles into a flowing body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean. […]
Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner The Jewish Days of Awe, known as the High Holidays, begin on October 2nd at sunset with Rosh Hashanah and close at sunset on Yom Kippur on October 12th. Come explore what the rituals and lessons from these holidays might mean to us as Unitarian Universalists. Join us on Zoom
Come hear Hiawatha Jon Brown and Dr. Darlene Flores, two key organizers of the annual Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremonial Celebration. View the Flyer - Join us on Zoom The Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremonial Celebration takes place in Newton, MA on Monday October 14th, a free, family-friendly, day event with a Sacred Pipe Ceremony with the […]
UPCOMING MOVIE DISCUSSION Oct 6, 2024 - Discuss Eating for Tomorrow 1:45 to 4 pm (at member's home) ***** Please contact us at uu-plant-based-contact-us@googlegroup to rsvp. The Plant Based Eating Club is hosting a gathering to watch and discuss the moving Eating for Tomorrow at a member's home. The movie is a thought-provoking documentary addressing […]
Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is defined as “an asset-based approach to organizational and social engagement that utilizes questions and dialogue to help participants uncover existing strengths, advantages, or opportunities” in their organizations, including congregations. We will create questions to help identify FUUSN’s strengths and opportunities. We want to hear what works well, when was FUUSN at […]
Rev. Joel Miller I've found a journey into the heat and loneliness of the desert might become a pilgrimage into the spirituality of hospitality. And that can be an experience of being a host, a guest, or sometimes both of these simultaneously. You may also join us on Zoom. Submit your Joys and Sorrows here.
Everyone is invited for our monthly free lunch after coffee hour in the Alliance Room. UU Rev. Kathleen McTigue will speak about her experiences with short-term hosting of small immigrant families who are desperate for privacy and support. The state’s 7,500-person cap on sheltering homeless families and immigrants has left 750 people with small children […]
Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is defined as “an asset-based approach to organizational and social engagement that utilizes questions and dialogue to help participants uncover existing strengths, advantages, or opportunities” in their organizations, including congregations. We will create questions to help identify FUUSN’s strengths and opportunities. We want to hear what works well, when was FUUSN at […]
Rev. Joel and Rev. Debra co-leading worship In June, the General Assembly of the UUA overwhelmingly passed a revised statement of our values and principles. Come and learn more in this introduction to these changes in how we center our faith. Future services this year will cover each of these themes in depth. Please join […]
Presenter: Marty Lowenthal, author of twelve books, senior teacher at the Dedicated Life Institute, practitioner. Alliance Room: 12 – 1 pm. Finger food lunch.
The First UU Society in Newton will be partnering with Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA) to offer loved ones and other trusted adults an opportunity to learn about teen mental wellness and how to support the teens in their lives. Families for Depression Awareness helps families recognize and cope with depression and bipolar disorder to get people […]
Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is defined as “an asset-based approach to organizational and social engagement that utilizes questions and dialogue to help participants uncover existing strengths, advantages, or opportunities” in their organizations, including congregations. We will create questions to help identify FUUSN’s strengths and opportunities. We want to hear what works well, when was FUUSN at […]
Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is defined as “an asset-based approach to organizational and social engagement that utilizes questions and dialogue to help participants uncover existing strengths, advantages, or opportunities” in their organizations, including congregations. We will create questions to help identify FUUSN’s strengths and opportunities. We want to hear what works well, when was FUUSN at […]
Find it at the FUUSN Yard Sale! Toys and games, household items, art, collectibles, kitchen gadgets, pet items, tools, office supplies, crafts, luggage, frames, baskets, and more! Low prices! Please invite your friends and neighbors! Volunteer to make the Yard Sale and Holiday Fair a success. Your participation matters. These events have been so successful […]
Lay Ministry This Sunday your lay ministers will offer our annual Wheel of Life service. This service is where we recognize our collective transitions of the past year - growing our families through births and adoptions; moving on in our lives through graduations, new jobs, retirements, and geographic relocations; coming into our own truer selves […]
This Sunday, the Member Services Committee will facilitate an opportunity for people of different generations to practice intergenerational deep listening. Come to the Alliance Room for this incredible opportunity to ask deep questions and answer questions deeply.
Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is defined as “an asset-based approach to organizational and social engagement that utilizes questions and dialogue to help participants uncover existing strengths, advantages, or opportunities” in their organizations, including congregations. We will create questions to help identify FUUSN’s strengths and opportunities. We want to hear what works well, when was FUUSN at […]
Come in costume or your pajamas! Bring food or drink for 6 people. Please volunteer to help make our Halloween Fun and Games Night spooktacular! Sign up here.
Everyone is invited for our monthly free lunch after coffee hour in the Alliance Room. Arthur Bembury, Executive Director - Partakers, will speak about his experiences supporting hundreds of prisoners to get a college education to improve their opportunities of success after leaving prison. Partakers has helped people get B.U. degrees while they are behind […]