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Sunday Reminder
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton
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Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 10:15am
Worship Service: Pluralism and Equity
Rev. Joel Miller
Pluralism and Equity are two of the newly adopted shared values of the UUA. Rev. Joel will explore them in the context of honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join Us On Zoom: https://bit.ly/fuusn-worship-2024-2025
View the Order of Service
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Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 20, 2025 at 9am
Newton's 57th Annual Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. is right around the corner, and this year, FUUSN was selected to host the event.
Join FUUSN, the Harmony Board and the City of Newton, dedicated event partners, and fellow community members on Monday, January 20th, starting at 9am, for reflection, music, student voices, children's programming with Story Starters, and a community reception.
This year's theme will be "Only When It Is Dark Enough Can You See the Stars".
Learn more here about the event and program and our annual food drive (Jan. 13-18) organized by the Rotary Club of Newton and Village Bank.
Please note that registration is requested to help with our planning and to ensure we are able to communicate with you in case of a weather emergency (or as needed).
Kindly register using this link: bit.ly/NEWTONMLK25.
If you have any questions at all, please send an email to harmonyfoundationnewton@gmail.com.
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Split the Plate: JFS of MetroWest
In January, the Board and Ops Council have approved an experiment with a new way to do the offering called “Split the Plate.” Each month, except for our Stewardship month, a new task force will choose one local, national, or international organization to share our collection. Half of the funds we raise during worship or that are contributed to the collection online during the month will go to that organization and half will go to FUUSN’s annual budget. If you are interested in becoming part of that task force or if you have ideas for organizations to support, please email Rev. Debra.
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January's recipient is JFS of MetroWest, which is working diligently to settle as many refugees and asylees as they can before the next administration takes office. Rev. Debra had the opportunity to meet and listen to their executive director at a meeting on immigration convened by the Massachusetts Council of Churches in December, and an urgent appeal was made for funds. Learn more... | |
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Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice Virtual Vigil
Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 7pm
UUSJ proudly co-sponsors “Together, We Light the Way” hosted by the Workers Circle and the Center for Common Ground on January 19th, at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT.
Join us for 30 minutes via Zoom on Sunday, January 19, for a special evening of inspiration, connection, and power.
Learn more...
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New to Unitarian Universalism Class
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 9:30am-noon, Children's Chapel
The New to Unitarian Universalism class from 9:30am to Noon in the Children's Chapel is an opportunity to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and FUUSN and to find out more about becoming a member of our congregation. It's a great opportunity to learn more about us, and we strongly urge you to attend. Please RSVP.
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Alternative Coffee Hour
Sunday, January 19, 2025, 11:40am
Are you looking for a different way to experience coffee hour? After you grab your coffee, feel free to join a small group (7 or 8) of fellow FUUSNites to discuss topics arising from the service. Just come to the Member Services table and you will be assigned to a group and meeting room at random.
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Sunday, January 19
11:40am-12pm: Alternative Coffee Hour, Alliance Room, Children's Chapel, and Ministers' Parlor
11:45am-1pm: Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary
2-4pm: Set-up for Martin Luther King event, Sanctuary and Parish Hall
3:30-5pm: JourneySongs Rehearsal, Children's Chapel
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Have a news item you want to share? Want to schedule a FUUSN Event? Please use our web forms! Note that any event using physical space at FUUSN must be approved by Agatha, and until you receive confirmation from her, that event will not be scheduled or added to our Events calendar.
Submissions for each newsletter must be sent in by the preceding Tuesday at 9am.
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FUUSN Contacts
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Anne Watson Born, Director of Music Ministry, (617) 286-2622
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Agatha Clancy, Office Administrator, (617) 286-4105 (9am-3pm or emergencies only)
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Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner, Co-minister, (617) 286-4668
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Rev. Joel Miller, Co-minister, (617) 286-4226
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Devin Shmueli, Director of Family and Community Ministries, (617) 286-6257
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Lay Minister On Call for January: Christine Lookner, 617-340-9299
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Care Crew contact, 617-564-1769
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First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton www.fuusn.org | 617-527-3203 | | |
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