Category: News

Announcing FUSF’s New Minister: Rev. Chris Scheller!

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The Board of Trustees is delighted to announce that FUSF has entered into a two-year contract-to-call agreement with the Rev. Chris Scheller.   Rev. Chris is currently the Minister of Community Life and Learning at the UU Church of Greater Lynn.  He has served their congregation in this role for the past five years. Rev. Chris brings a deep knowledge of adult faith formation and religious education overall, and extensive training in leading mindfulness and spiritual … Continue reading Announcing FUSF’s New Minister: Rev. Chris Scheller!

Contract-to-Call Minister Search Update

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This is an exciting time for FUSF. We are hopefully close to calling a new minister. Unlike a traditional search for a settled minister, as we pursued last year, this search is for a two-year Contract-to-Call minister. In this case, the Board enters into a contract with the Minister, with the ultimate goal for the congregation to formally call them as our settled Minister prior to the end of the two-year contract.    A RefresherAs you know, … Continue reading Contract-to-Call Minister Search Update

Lunch & Learn: “Common Ground” Film

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Watch the Film “Common Ground” and a Enjoy a Potluck Lunch Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:30 pm The First Universalist Food Justice Team will be screening the award-winning film “Common Ground,” starring, among others, Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, and  Danny Glover.   “Sobering yet hopeful, ‘Common Ground’ exposes the toxic interconnections of American farming policy, politics, and health, by sharing stories of destruction and healing across the United States and beyond, and how regenerative … Continue reading Lunch & Learn: “Common Ground” Film

Lunch and Learn: Guest Speaker Ali Coakley

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An Invitation to a Conversation with Ali Coakley, Proprietor of Night Owl Farm, Franklin, MA March 8, 2026, 12 pm Free Admission, Lunch Provided The First Universalist Society in Franklin’s Food Justice Team invites you to join us and Ali Coakley for a conversation about how she uses regenerative agriculture techniques at Night Owl Farm and its application for the home gardener. Lunch will be provided. Conversation starts at 12 pm. Please also bring seeds you would like … Continue reading Lunch and Learn: Guest Speaker Ali Coakley

New Membership Coordinator Hired!

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Meet Mary Dennis The Board of Trustees is thrilled to announce that we have hired Mary Dennis as our new Membership Coordinator. Mary brings many skills to the position with her warm and welcoming personality, and her depth of knowledge of FUSF. Mary has been a congregant and member since 2018. She is the chair of the Worship committee, a member of the Tech team, and a member of our wonderful Choir. She is also … Continue reading New Membership Coordinator Hired!