Journeying Together
Staying safe and connected through COVID-19
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Thank you for being with
Journeying Together
. This is the final edition of the
Journeying Together
newsletter for this church year. Please see the write up below on the transition to a weekly summer publication, the
Summer Steeple
.
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"A Wish for You"
Rev. Rebecca's sermon and update on the possibilities for continued operations during the COVID-19 pandemic next church year. Go to time mark 47:30 for her sermon.
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Missed the June 21 Live Stream Worship Service?
Watch it here:
https://bit.ly/FRS6-21
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June Ministry Theme: Celebration
"No matter how bad it may seem,
there's always something beautiful that you can find."
- Mattie Stepanek
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Summer Services
Held online through Zoom starting at 10am
unless noted otherwise
June 28 – General Assembly
Live Stream Worship
The worship service will be streamed and does not require registration.
July 5 -
"Reading Frederick Douglass Together"
FRS
Black Lives Matter
Initiative
Join FRS for the third annual public reading Douglass' Fourth of July address. This year, the reading will take place on the anniversary of the speech, delivered July 5, 1852. You can participate by helping to read the speech or just listen. Prof. Eddie Carson will lead a discussion after the reading. The event is co-sponsored by the Museum of Old Newbury and supported by a grant from Mass. Humanities. Free but pre-registration required - Register online:
https://www.newburyhistory.org/calendar
. Zoom access information provided with registration.
July 12
Rev. Rebecca Bryan
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Building Closure Update
Please view Rev. Rebecca's sermon from this Sunday's worship service for her update on how the church will address continued operations during the COVID-19 pandemic:
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SHARED COLLECTION
Half of June’s unpledged cash collection will go to The LGBT Asylum Task Force, in Worcester, which supports the basic human needs of LGBTQI people seeking asylum in the US. They depend on donations and volunteers to help asylum seekers. It takes approximately $1,100 per month to provide the basic necessities of shelter, food, and support for each asylum seeker. This past year they supported 45 people fleeing persecution and maintained their 100% success rate of folks granted asylum.
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Black Lives Matter
FRS working together to end systemic racism
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UPDATE
MORE FRS Black Lives Matter Yard Signs Are Available
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The FRS Black Lives Matter yard signs are in. If you would like one, email Vern Ellis,
vellis@ellisdesign.net
. This is a contactless pick up: your sign will be left on the side door porch. Pick up at 5 Fruit Street, Newburyport. The signs are free, but if you would like to donate to
M4BL.org
there is a container next to the signs. We will be donating for FRS.
-Vern Ellis and Susan Stone
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Reading Fredrick Douglas Together
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A July 5 service. please see details above.
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Final Edition of
Journeying Together
- Weekly
Summer Steeple
Begins Publishing June 24
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This is our final edition of the three times a week newsletter
Journeying Together.
We hope this special newsletter has kept you better connected through the pandemic and this church year.
Starting Wednesday, June 24 we will begin to publish a weekly summer newsletter -
Summer Steeple
. You will find the summer worship schedule and summer programming listed in this weekly newsletter along with other news.
There is no need to sign up. If you have been receiving
Journeying Together
you will automatically receive the
Summer Steeple
.
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Please Complete Annual Pledges in June
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Pledge statements were sent out on June 11. If you haven’t yet completed your 2019-2020 pledge, please do so before June 30, the end of the church’s fiscal year. If you have a question, need more time or need your pledge adjusted, please reach out to Kristen Fehlhaber, Director of Finance and Operations,
business@frsuu.org,
978-465-0602 x404. Checks can be mailed to 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport MA 01950. Thank you!
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Imagine
A weekly contemplation from Rev. Rebecca
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Join Rev. Rebecca for a ten-week series this summer exploring the concepts of imagination and paradox. Each Tuesday you will receive an email that includes a short reflection written by Rev. Rebecca, writing prompts, and other practices to consider. Over the series of ten weeks we will consider:
- Imagination as part of resilience, hope, and happiness.
- The theology and philosophy of paradox, and how we can learn to embrace it.
- What it means to imagine life during and after the pandemic, and
- Other exciting and thought provoking ways paradox is part of life.
Emails begin Tuesday, June 30 and run through Tuesday, September 8.
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There is much happening at FRS this summer and new programs continue to be added. Peruse the new additions below and view previous published listings on our web site:
www.frsuu.org/summer-happenings
Summer Services Start July 12th at 10am
Please note: previously announced summer coffee hours will not be happening. Please be sure to join us for summer worship starting July 12 at 10am. All summer worships will be held at 10am:
www.frsuu.org/summer-worship
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Watch Parties: View Music-related Documentaries with Justin!
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Documentary Watch Party: Jacqueline Du Pré
When: Thursday, July 16, 7:30 pm
Join Director of Church Music Justin Murphy-Mancini and the FRS Choir for a documentary viewing! This installment will feature the British cellist Jacqueline Du Pré, a superstar of the 1970s before her career was ended by multiple sclerosis. This film features interviews with her collaborators and friends as well as significant archival footage of her breathtaking performances.
Documentary Watch Party: The Opera House
When: Thursday, August 20, 7:30pm
Join Director of Church Music Justin Murphy-Mancini and the FRS Choir for a documentary viewing! This installment will feature the recent PBS documentary "The Opera House," telling the story of the construction of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. This film features the great Black soprano Leontyne Price, who starred in many productions at the Met. It also discusses the destruction of San Juan Hill, a predominantly Black community that was bulldozed to make room for Lincoln Center.
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Coming This Summer!
Guided Relaxation with Susan Cooper
A program from our members and friends
Wednesdays 10am, beginning June 24
Join FRS member and LICSW Susan Cooper for a brief period of mid-week relaxation and renewal. Each 30-minute session will include a guided visualization and reflection on questions around where we hold stress and how we can release it. You’ll also learn some relaxation techniques to use on your own. This is a drop-in program; come one time or many.
Access Information:
Online
Meeting ID:
873 4945 8812
Dial by phone
+1 646 558 8656
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Parish Friends Always Ready to Help
Need assistance or support? Parish Friends are ready to help. Email Susan Ricker,
ParishFriendsFRS@gmail.com
, or leave a phone message with the church office, 978-465-0602, x 401.
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ACCESS FOR WEEKDAY PROGRAMMING
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IMPORTANT UPDATE:
in an effort to keep Zoom meetings secure, the previous universal ID used to access all Zoom programming has been removed and separate IDs have been assigned. Starting today, please find access information within the program listing.
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How to Join a Zoom Meeting From Your Computer
For those who are unfamiliar with Zoom, here’s a brief (less than one minute) tutorial:
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Julie Parker Amery, “Spiritual Practice”
When: 11am
Access information:
Online
Meeting ID:
944 4098 2749
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,94440982749#
Dial by phone
+1 646 558 8656
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Guided Relaxation with Susan Cooper
A programs from our members and friends
When: Wednesdays at 10am, beginning June 24
see write up and access info above
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Young Church Summer Session
When: Wednesday evenings at 7pm
Join us for a weekly Chalice Lighting, Story Time and check-in. It is good to be together!
For more information please contact Director of Children’s Ministry Mara Flynn,
mara.flynn@frsuu.org
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Online Friday Book Group
When: 10-11:30am
The Friday Book Group will begin reading
The Overstory
by Richard Powers. Consider supporting Jabberwocky, a local book store, when ordering your copy. Order by email,
Jabberwockybooks@gmail.com
, or phone, 978-465-9359.
Access information:
Online
Meeting ID:
431 133 161
Dial by phone
+1 646 558 8656
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Julie Parker Amery, “Let’s Do Lunch”
When: Noon
A virtual potluck – bring your lunch and join the discussion.
Access information:
Online
Meeting ID:
992 0153 0426
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,99201530426#
Dial by phone
+1 646 558 8656
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July meeting of Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO).
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Minister
–The Reverend Rebecca Bryan;
Affiliate Minister-Stan Barrett
;
Affiliate Minister
-Helen Murgida;
Minister Emeritus
-The Reverend Harold Babcock;
Minister Emeritus
-The Reverend Bert Steeves.
Staff: Religious Education Assistant
–Sharon Broll;
Office Administrator
-Diane Carroll;
Youth Group Coordinator
-Becky Dill;
Director of Finance and Operations
–Kristen Fehlhaber;
Director of Children's Ministry
-Mara Flynn;
Director of Church Music
-Justin Murphy-Mancini;
Youth Music Director
–Kristen Miller;
Director of Faith Formation and Spiritual Exploration
–Julie Parker Amery;
Sexton
-Don Rogers;
Director of Community Engagement
–Nicole Salemi.
Parish Board: Chair
–Karen Young;
Vice Chair-
;
Clerk
–Ann Haaser;
Treasurer
–Rich Johnson;
Finance Chair
–Kim Kenly; Maureen Adams, Juliana Beauvais, Rebecca Brodish, Micah Donahue, Vern Ellis, Judy Fayre, Art Henshaw, Jason McLin, Forrest Speck.
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The deadline for submissions is 3pm Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
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First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist | 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport MA 01950
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