Welcome

Welcome to the First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist, a place where you will be welcomed regardless of your age, religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. A place where you can grow spiritually, morally and intellectually. Join us!

Welcome

Welcome to the First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist, a place where you will be welcomed regardless of your age, religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. A place where you can grow spiritually, morally and intellectually. Join us!

Welcome

Welcome to the First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist, a place where you will be welcomed regardless of your age, religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. A place where you can grow spiritually, morally and intellectually. Join us!

AUGUST MINISTRY THEME: CHANGE

Annual Ministry Theme: Life

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

BEHOLD AND BELONG

 

SERVICE AT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETY UNITARIAN
HAMPTON FALLS, NH

AT 10:15AM

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Behold and Belong
First Congregational Society Unitarian Church
143 Exeter Rd., Hampton Falls, NH
10:15am, with livestream YouTube

From Emerson to Mary Oliver, naturalists, philosophers, theologians, and poets have written about experiencing moments of exhilaration when knowing in a felt way that we are one with all Being. Rev. Jane Tuohy will explore how, through focusing our intentions and attention, the world of nature makes available to us a door to access our unity and belonging with all of creation and Spirit. Service will be held at 10:15am at First Congregational Society Unitarian Church, 143 Exeter Rd., Hampton Falls, NH.

Click here for the August schedule of summer services and events.

FRSUU Welcomes New Interim Minister!

The FRSUU Board of Trustees and the Interim Minister Search Team are excited and proud to announce the selection of Rev. Connie Simon as our new interim minister. Rev. Connie, who is completing her interim ministry at the River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Bethesda, MD, will start her two-year ministry at FRSUU on August 1. Her first official Sunday in the pulpit will be September 13, Opening Sunday for the 2026-27 church year.

Rev. Connie explains her approach to interim ministry on her website: “I’ve chosen to focus my ministry on transitional work because I genuinely love it. There’s something deeply meaningful about accompanying congregations through periods of change—helping them reflect on their history, clarify their identity, strengthen their leadership, and step intentionally into their future. Transitions are challenging, but they’re also extraordinary opportunities for growth, healing, and renewal.”

Read the full announcement HERE.

The Latest News & Events

Friday Peace Vigil

Friday Peace Vigil

Rev. Rebecca leads this gathering to reflect on and remember our commitment to peace, love, and compassion as we navigate the turbulence and daily horrors of our troubled world. Every Friday, 11 am, at the Market Square Bullnose.

Join the Candlelight Chorale!

Join the Candlelight Chorale!

We welcome singers to join the Candlelight Chorale which will rehearse on Sundays, beginning October 26, from 1-3pm, at FRSUU. Our annual Candlelight Service will be held on Sunday, December 21.

Yankee Homecoming Book Sale

Yankee Homecoming Book Sale

Clean out your bookshelves and donate your books for the annual FRSUU Book Sale! Adult and children’s books, games, and puzzles are welcome. Drop off your items on June 29, before and after worship, or in the Parish Hall on Thursdays from 9:30-11:30am. The Book Sale...

On Tyranny Read & Discussion

On Tyranny Read & Discussion

Sundays, October 26, November 2, November 11, LMH Main Room, 4-6:30pm. How do modern democracies fight tyranny? On Tyranny, by historian Timothy Snyder, presents "Twenty Lessons" of provocative modern history essential for American citizens to understand this process...

Centering Prayer Group

Centering Prayer Group

Wednesdays, May 28 - July 9 Centering Prayer Group LMH Room A, 10-11am Join Rev. Jane Tuohy and Cynthia Tolbert for a Centering Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10am in Lower Meetinghouse Room A through July 9. Centering Prayer will be on hiatus after July 9 for the...

29th Annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace

29th Annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace

Sunday, May 11 Town Field Park, Dorchester, 8am Join our FRS Walk Team and be home in time for your own Mother's Day celebration! Great exercise, great fellowship! The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute offers healing programs to prevent cycles of retaliatory violence....

Exploring Elderhood Together: Have a SEAT!

Exploring Elderhood Together: Have a SEAT!

Thursday, May 15, 2025 Exploring Elderhood Together: Have a SEAT! LMH Main Room, 1-2:30pm Exploring Elderhood Together invites you to our last program of this church year. FRS’s Nancy McCarthy will lead us in a set of functional fitness moves. Functional fitness...

Rev. Rebecca’s Book Launch

Rev. Rebecca’s Book Launch

Sunday, May 4, 12-2pm, Sanctuary and Lower Meetinghouse Join us for the launch of Rev. Rebecca's new sermon book, Guided by Love: A Minister's Thoughts on Love, Hope, and Justice! Rev. Rebecca will read from her book and host a Q&A in the Sanctuary. A reception...

Tour the FRS Campus and Buildings

Follow our drone footage as we fly to the top of FRS’s steeple featuring a glass-eyed gilded weathercock which overlooks downtown Newburyport and Merrimack River. From there, you’ll get a first-hand look at our campus grounds and the interior of our meetinghouse and Sanctuary which dates back to 1801. Rev. Rebecca, our Senior Minister, welcomes you and ALL who seek a place of spiritual community and faith here. Organ music provided by former Director of Church Music Justin Murphy-Mancini on our 1834 Joseph Alley organ. Piano music provided by Director of Church Music Nick Place. We close with a view of the bell from the foundry of Paul Revere and Sons bell.