Membership Notes

FUUSN’s Emerging Membership Vision

With the help of crayons, paper, pens and large index cards, the member services committee brainstormed together about FUUSN’s membership future at a four-hour retreat on September 18. FUUSN’s interim minister, Rev.Parisa Parsa, and DRE Devin Shmueli joined us for a while: … read more.

Legacy Circle

In December, FUUSN’s Legacy Circle Matching Fund Appeal: BUILDING FUUSN’S FUTURE will be ending.

The purpose of the Legacy Circle is to strengthen the financial foundation of FUUSN, so that the Society will continue to serve future generations in the Newton region and throughout the world.

Every … read more.

Musing, September 21, 2022

It was wonderful to see folx join in the Instant Choir last Sunday – it’s always an important, fun, and kind of wild way to participate in worship. Our next IC venture will be on October 23, and there’ll be an Instant Choir celebration of … read more.

Racial Justice Ministry Steering Committee

The Racial Justice Ministry Steering Committee is excited to announce the dates for our next Living the Pledge to End Racism workshop. If you haven’t done the workshop yet, please consider joining with fellow FUUSNites for this transformative program. Repeaters are also welcome.

Uncovering the history, … read more.

Ferry Beach

Hello FUUSN,

Welcome back! It was great seeing everyone back at church. Many of you have inquired about whether we will be having Ferry Beach this year. The short answer is YES we will!
Bill Dusett and I have been working on coordinating with various groups … read more.

Coffee Hour Needs You

Coffee and tea will return to FUUSN Coffee Hours but not before October at the earliest. Also, coffee and tea will only return if enough adults (volunteer) and teenage Beadles (paid) help. Pre-pandemic I supervised one Beadle who made the coffee and handled the set-up … read more.

Racial Justice Actions Table at Coffee Hour

Watch for the table the last Sunday of each month, beginning again Sunday the 25th. Please stop by and check out activities to decenter whiteness, educational materials, possible actions to address systemic racism, or to bring your own ideas!

Chancel Decorations

Commemorate an Event or Loved One

With parts of the service returning to our sanctuary, you can help make the space even more beautiful by offering flowers for the chancel. Flowers may be professionally arranged, hand-gathered, or anything in between. Whether in celebration, in honor, or … read more.

Meanwhile… from Rev. Parisa Parsa

You are about to learn that I love corny jokes with a fervor they rarely deserve. Here is one of my favorites:

What did the Buddhist monk order at the hot dog stand?

Make me one with everything!

When his hot dog is presented, he pays with a … read more.

From the Board of Trustees & Operations Council

Dear FUUSN community,

We are excited and looking forward to seeing you and being together as we begin our new church year on September 11th!

Over the summer, the Operations Council, Board of Trustees, and FUUSN staff have continued to monitor the Covid-19 metrics and the recommendations … read more.