The Ministers are HERE!!!

Rev. Debra Haffner and Rev. Joel Miller, our Candidates for Co-Ministery, finally got to meet many in our FUUSN community this past weekend at Sandy Island. They were greeted at their cabin by decorations lovingly done by members of our community. It was all the Ministerial Search Committee could do to get the Ministers to their worship rehearsal on time. These are a couple of extroverts that were eager to meet and greet as many as they could as soon as they arrived on the island. It was a lovely start to their Candidating Week at FUUSN!

The rest of the time at Sandy Island was filled with a thoughtful and touching Memorial Day Remembrance (thank you, Nancy Mattei and Bob MacWilliams!), lots of conversation with the Ministers, snacks, meals and, of course, a talent show.  

As we are now in Candidating Week at FUUSN, we encourage all who are able to attend the Candidating Week events. There are great opportunities to get to know Rev. Debra and Rev. Joel. Make sure to check the schedule of events. We will also send along daily reminders for upcoming events. We are so excited that our beloved FUUSN community finally gets to meet these special Ministers. 

Our Special Meeting, the Vote to Call, will occur in the Sanctuary on June 2nd immediately after the morning worship service ends, and the search committee strongly recommends members attend in person. While people attending by Zoom will be given the opportunity to vote by email during the meeting, it is preferable that we be together as a community for this important decision and likely subsequent celebration (there will be cake). If you need a ride to the service/ meeting, please reach out to the Ministerial Search Committee at ministersearch@fusn.org as soon as possible. 

Warrants for Upcoming Congregational Meetings

Warrants for the upcoming congregational meetings can be found here:

• June 2, 2024 - Minister Vote Meeting
• June 9, 2024 - Annual Meeting
• View our Hybrid Voting Policy here

Over 60s Zoom Group Forming

As the Over 60s, we have long been trying to figure out a way to make it easier for those members who have a difficult time getting to church - whether it’s transportation, health and mobility issues, or distance - to get together. Age not a requirement!! 

The time, date, frequency and content to be determined by members, with set-up and on-going help by the Over 60s. We see this potential group as a way to stay connected with others at FUUSN and keep up with what’s going on, bring inquiries, maybe have staff as guests, whatever! when attending church is not so easy.

Would you have interest in such a group? If so, please email Ruth at ruthcomstock1@gmail.com. If we have enough interest, we will get back to you and begin planning! 

Congregational Meeting and Vote - 11:30am

We will vote to call Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner and Rev. Joel Miller as settled co-ministers of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton.

In the Sanctuary and on Zoom

Serve Scoops and Meet the Co-Ministers at our Family-Friendly Ice Cream Social - June 1, 2024, 3-5pm

Ice Cream sundaes provided by FUUSN. Vegan option available. Enjoy an ice cream sundae as you mingle with Fuusnites and talk with the co-ministerial candidates in the Parish Hall. Volunteers needed for light set up and ice cream scooping.

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What about you, Dragonfly?

A Haiku Retreat: Thursday, June 20, 10:00AM-2:00 PM. In the Alliance Rm. 

Facilitator: Jeannie Martin, haiku poet, teacher and retreat leader

Haiku: a short poem that connects nature and human nature. A poem of the immediate, present moment that opens our awareness of the everyday. We will learn about haiku: its origins, form and structure, and read many spring and summer haiku. The special focus of our day together is how we can more directly relate to the living things that share our spaces, from plants to animals, to seashells, sand dollars and geese overhead. We will learn to better use our five senses to write haiku that help us overcome the sense of species loneliness we often feel. All you have to do is walk out your front door to be inspired by haiku awareness that brings you closer to the other living things of this earth. 

We will be using Jeannie's latest book, the length of one breath: haiku now, as our reference throughout the day. Each participant will receive a copy of the book, for which there is no charge, but donations will be gratefully accepted.

Jeannie Martin's haiku appears regularly in a number of poetry journals and anthologies. The author of 14 books of haiku, Jeannie teaches at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education as well as other venues. She is a Newton resident and member of our 0ver-60's group.

Registration is required as numbers are limited. Please contact Jeannie to register. Jeanniejeanne@gmail.com.

Summer Services Schedule is Now Available!

Trying to plan your summer but don't want to miss that fantastic service? Check out our Summer Services schedule! View on our website or download the flyer.