First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton

Zoom Vespers
2025-04-04 18:00 - 18:30, 2025-03-28 18:00 - 18:30, 2025-03-14 18:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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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Over 60s Walking Group
2025-04-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-14 11:00 - 12:00
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 .

Over 60s Zoom Meetup
2025-04-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Online

Choir Rehearsal
2025-04-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Parish Hall

Over 60s Storytelling Event
2025-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Alliance Room, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States

Bylaws Committee Meeting
2025-03-30 11:45 - 13:00 | Chapel
Meeting to discuss proposed bylaw amendments.

Band Rehearsal
2025-03-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Sanctuary

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

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

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

Racial Justice Book Club
2025-03-23 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-23 08:00 - 10:00 | 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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)

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)!

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

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!
