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Weekly Newsletter of the
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton
January 24, 2023
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Worship Service
Being BeLoved
Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 10:15am
Rev. Parisa Parsa
We round out our month of exploring the Gift of Liberating Love with a meditation on belonging: giving and receiving the gift of connection in community. How do we renew our belonging after we’ve been at odds? What deepens and enriches our connections, and what can threaten them?
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PUTTING THE FUN IN FUUSN
The FUUSN Services Auction is fast approaching - Saturday, February 3rd at 5:30pm. This is an enjoyable annual social event which also raises funds for FUUSN. There is a lively Voice Auction for great offerings such as weekends at vacation homes and seats at dinners prepared by some of FUUSN's best cooks. There is also a simultaneous Silent Auction for other wonderful offerings. Nearly all of the services offered for bid are donated by FUUSN folks.
Dinner will be served buffet style and will include plant based and gluten free options. There will be wine, beer and assorted soft drinks.
A great feature is that there will be a separate party for kids with adult childcare so that parents are free to relax.
There is an entry fee of $10 for adults, and there is no obligation to bid. So you can just enjoy the food, beverages, and friendly companionship if you like.
Over the years, this has proven to be one of the most treasured events at FUUSN and is a great way for new folks to make connections.
Also as part of the Services Auction, tickets to a Red Sox game and three gift cards to local restaurants and specialty food shops will be raffled. You can buy raffle tickets at the Services Auction table or at the auction itself. The winning tickets will be drawn at the auction, but you do not need to be present to win.
No need to RSVP. Just show up. We look forward to seeing you.
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Donate to the Services Auction
We are always looking for donations of services, particularly from folks who have not donated services in the past. You can view last year’s Silent Auction and Voice Auction offerings for some idea of what will be offered this year. But feel free to be creative in thinking about what service you can donate.
Questions or if you want to discuss offering a service: Please contact Pat Rohan.
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Your Ops Council continues to monitor the Covid wastewater levels and public health recommendations. As cases rise with a new variant again, and we also are seeing increases in hospitalizations due to RSV and flu, we are encouraged by the fact that our current practices and recommendations align with current public health guidance. We especially encourage anyone eligible to be up to date on Covid boosters!
As a reminder, here are our guidelines for FUUSN gatherings:
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Stay home if you feel unwell and definitely if you have tested positive for a communicable illness.
- Wear a mask if you feel well but may have been exposed.
- Remember that the last few rows of pews in the sanctuary are reserved for folks masking due to increased vulnerability to illness, and respect that space appropriately.
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Upcoming Events This Week | |
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Calendar
Jan 28, 11:30am: Band Rehearsal
Jan. 28, 12pm: Racial Justice Book Club
Jan. 28, 12pm: Board Retreat
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Recurring Events
Wed., 6:30pm: Tai Chi Class
Wed., 7:30pm: Choir Practice
Thurs., 4:30pm: CreationDance
Fri., 11am: Over 60s Walking Group
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RE This Week
Are you in need of childcare during the Teachers' Strike? Register your child here.
Jan. 28, 6pm: Parent and Child Meetings, 4th-6th grade
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Racial Justice Book Clubs
Groups at FUUSN will discuss the book Nice Racism by Robin DiAngelo. One group will meet in person at FUUSN on Sundays from 12-2 PM (January 21st, 28th, and February 11th), and another will meet on Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 PM (January 23rd and 30th, and February 6th). To join, email Meg Holland.
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Realm Help at Coffee Hour
Are you a FUUSN member? Are you on Realm? Forgot your password or how to login? Come to the Realm table at Coffee Hour, and we will help you login and update your profile so that you are ready to vote for our next minister!
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Ongoing Signups Reminder
For ALL volunteer opportunities, visit the Volunteer page on our website.
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Thanks to everyone who has been helping out during the Newton Teachers' Strike, from letting teachers into the church to use the bathroom and warm up, to volunteers providing childcare to Newton families in need. This is FUUSN at its finest, pulling together to support our community in need. THANK YOU. | |
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Racial Justice and Reparations Task Force
Please join us for our next monthly meeting on Sunday, February 4th, in one of the basement classrooms. And please mark your calendars:
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Rev Kevin Peterson of the New Democracy Coalition and the Faneuil Hall renaming project will be in the pulpit at FUUSN Sunday Feb. 18th for our weekly worship service. We are planning a reception and discussion with him after the service in the Alliance Room at 11:30.
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The Carl McCargo reparations presentation that was cancelled due to the January storm will take place after service in the Alliance Room on Sunday, March 10th.
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Alternative Coffee Hour
Feb. 4
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. The groups will start at 11:40 and end at 12:15. All are welcome.
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ANNUAL FUUSN MUSICIANS CONCERT
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.
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Over 60s Presentation - Feb. 25th
Marty Lowenthal, Common Sense Mindfulness in Challenging Times - based in the Buddhist tradition which emphasizes how to be present, engaged and live in a challenging world with consciousness, love and compassion in everyday and spiritual life.
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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 Fran, and until you receive confirmation from her, that event will not be scheduled or added to our Events calendar.
Submissions to the newsletter must be sent in by the previous Tuesday at 9am. Submissions to the Order of Service must be sent in by the previous Thursday at 9am.
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FUUSN Contacts
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Rev. Parisa Parsa, Interim Minister, parisa@fusn.org
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Fran Clancy, Office Administrator, office@fusn.org
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Devin Shmueli, Director of Family and Community Ministries, devin@fusn.org
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Anne Watson Born, Director of Music Ministry, music@fusn.org
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Jenise Aminoff, Communications and Technology Coordinator, jenise@fusn.org
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Lay Minister On Call for January: Jay Flynn, jaywflynn@gmail.com, 617-340-9299
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Care Crew contact, Sheila Ardery, sardery@gmail.com, 617-564-1769
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