FUUSN Musicians Concert

Sanctuary and Parish Hall

Come and hear the wonderful musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in concert on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 2pm in the FUUSN Sanctuary. This concert is a fundraiser for the UU Urban Ministry. You’ll hear classical chamber music by renowned pianist Lois Shapiro, as well as performances by Paul Antonucci and Debra Minard. […]

Event Series Sunday Services

Ask Me (Almost) Anything – ZOOM ONLY

Online

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 […]

Event Series Sunday Services

The Shape of Justice

Sanctuary and Zoom

Rev. Parisa Parsa As we conclude our monthly theme of Justice and Equity, we reflect on a line from one of our most beloved Unitarian Universalist hymns, Spirit of Life. What does it mean to give life the shape of justice?

Event Series Sunday Services

Before it is Asked

Sanctuary and Zoom

Rev. Parisa Parsa How are we transformed by generosity? What conditions need to be present in us and in our community to help us realize the potential future we have together? This morning we launch the annual budget drive with story, song and celebration. Join us!  

Event Series Sunday Services

Surrender and Change

Sanctuary and Zoom

Rev. Parisa Parsa We often think of change as something we are responsible for initiating, controlling, and completing. Attending to transformation, however, requires an interesting relationship between active work and letting go. How can practices of surrender help us arrive at the transformation we seek?

Reparations Task Force Presentation: Carl McCargo

Alliance Room 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA, United States

You are invited by the FUUSN Racial Justice and Reparations Task Force to a presentation by CARL W. McCARGO, M.S. Carl has been a UU member in Springfield, MA for 38 years and is a long-time member of the Unitarian Universalist for A Just Economic Community (UUJEC). Carl’s UUJEC “Task Group for Reparations” in 2022 wrote […]

Event Series Sunday Services

MUSIC SUNDAY: Finally On My Way to Yes!

Sanctuary and Zoom

Anne Watson Born This morning we explore transformation and change through music. We'll dive into personal, healing transformation as well as being a force for change in the world. There will be  a wide variety of songs, including  Hejira, Swing Down, Chariot, The Times They Are A-Changin’ and a gorgeous setting of James Weldon Johnson’s […]

Event Series Sunday Services

Yasss Queen

Sanctuary and Zoom

Rev. Parisa Parsa Celebrate Purim with the tale of Queen Esther! Lift up the lives and gifts of our transgender siblings as we celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility! Join our worship celebration!

UUMass Action Advocacy Day (online)

Online

Do you care about racial justice but are looking for ways to put your values into action? Do you want to have an impact on critical social justice issues facing our communities in MA? Do your UU values ground you in your social justice work? Join UU Mass Action for our annual Virtual UU Advocacy […]

Event Series Sunday Services

Sacred Surprises

Sanctuary and Zoom

Rev. Parisa Parsa, Devin Shmueli, and Anne Watson Born Our Easter service for all ages will celebrate the miracle and wonder of life in story and song! Children of all ages are invited to join in our annual Easter Egg Hunt immediately following our 10:15 am intergenerational service. Please meet us in the Parish Hall […]

Event Series Sunday Services

Might We Sit at the Table of the Almighty?

Sanctuary and Zoom

Rev. Kevin Peterson Straddling the public domains of faith, public reason, and politics, the Rev. Kevin C. Peterson is a Boston-based activist committed to advancing justice and good works in the public square. Trained and educated as a community activist, a writer, an organizer, and a public speaker, Rev. Peterson, founder of the New Democracy […]