All FUUSN Buildings Closed Through at least Friday, February 23, 2024

Due to a clog in our sewer line, all FUUSN buildings will remain closed until at least Friday, Feb. 23rd, and we should assume they will remain closed over the following weekend. We are updating event information as they are moved online, to different locations, postponed, or cancelled. See below for an updated calendar. Please keep checking our website for the most up-to-date information.

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Share Joys and Sorrows

Worship Service - ZOOM ONLY

Ask Me (Almost) Anything

Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 10:15am

Rev. Parisa Parsa

Curiosity fuels our growth in mind and spirit. This Sunday, join us on Zoom to explore the joy of questions: in this case, questions for your interim minister. If you've had something you've been dying to ask but haven't found the right moment, send it ahead of time to parisa@fuusn.org. We'll also take questions during the service via the Zoom chat.

See you virtually on Sunday!

Rescheduled for May 12, 2024:

Black to the Future: Repair and Transformation

Rev. Kevin Peterson

While we were greatly anticipating the guest sermon by Rev. Kevin Peterson this Sunday, we will instead welcome him in person on May 12, 2024. Our thanks to Rev. Peterson for his flexibility.

Nominating Committee Now Seeking Candidates

The 2024 Nominating Committee is now preparing a slate of nominees for open leadership positions at FUUSN for 2024-2025. Nominees must be FUUSN members. The election will be held at our Annual Meeting on June 9, 2024. All positions that need to be filled for the coming year are described below. Serving in one of these roles is a great way to contribute to FUUSN and learn about our Society. We welcome all candidates.

If you are interested in serving (or continuing to serve) in one of these open positions, or know someone who you feel would be a good candidate, please send those names to the Nominating Committee at NomCom@fuusn.org. The formal period for suggesting candidates is February 15 to April 1, 2024.

View all open positions here

Changes to Upcoming Events

Calendar

Feb. 18, 11:30am: Reparations Task Force Reception - CANCELLED

Feb. 18, 11:30am: Minister of the Month Presentation - To Be Rescheduled

Feb. 18, 3:30pm: JourneySongs Hospice Choir Rehearsal - MOVED OFFSITE

Feb. 19, 5:30pm: All8 Arts Facilitators Meeting - online

Feb. 20, 7pm: Ops Council Meeting - online

Feb. 21, 6:30pm: Tai Chi Class - CANCELLED

Feb. 21, 7:30pm: Choir Practice - MOVED OFFSITE

Feb. 23, 6pm: Zoom Vespers - online

Feb. 25, 10:15am: Worship Service - The Shape of Justice - ZOOM ONLY

Feb. 25, 11:30am: Over 60s Marty Lowenthal Presentation - To Be Rescheduled

Bible Study for Unitarian Universalists

Now Begins Feb. 28 - Register Now!

Join Rev. Parisa and Devin Shmueli for this this six-session series. We will explore especially the stories in Genesis that appear in the scriptures of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We'll begin with an conversation about what the Bible means for Unitarian Universalists, as well as how to engage the texts and translations, and then dive into the stories together. No previous experience with reading the Bible is necessary, just a curiosity and willingness to engage!

Meets every Wednesday at 6pm, Feb. 28 - April 3. We will offer a simple supper with each session. Register here.

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FUUSN Contacts

Rev. Parisa Parsa, Interim Minister, parisa@fusn.org
Fran Clancy, Office Administrator, office@fusn.org
Devin Shmueli, Director of Family and Community Ministries, devin@fusn.org
Anne Watson Born, Director of Music Ministry, music@fusn.org
Jenise Aminoff, Communications and Technology Coordinator, jenise@fusn.org
Lay Minister On Call for February: Gordon Moriarty, moriartygordon@gmail.com, 617-340-9299
Care Crew contact, Sheila Ardery, sardery@gmail.com, 617-564-1769

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