Upcoming Sunday Services

10:30am

in-person in the Sanctuary

and on Zoom (link below)

March 17th

Growing Together: Stewardship Sunday

Rev. Caro Barschow, Minister

Stewardship means the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care. In a Unitarian Universalist congregation like ours, the care of our people, our mission and our church building arises through the dedication of our volunteer time and our financial resources. The act of stewardship often leads to both our church community’s growth and our personal growth. Today marks a “kick-off” for NSUU’s annual pledge campaign. Let’s reflect together on how we will grow together into the next chapter of thriving at NSUU. A pledge season kick-off brunch will follow the service.  

March 24th

Return to Life

Spring Equinox: Music Sunday

NSUU Singing Group and Ethan Hackett, Music Director

Bring your voice, spirit, and joyful being for a music-filled celebration of the changing season! Musical offerings will be made by the singing group and bell choir, with a special four-hands piano performance! Together we will mark the beginnings of new life and the incoming of fresh energy in a spirited spring equinox service. Not one to be missed! 

March 31st

Easter Sunday

Rev. Caro Barschow, Minister 

To attend services via Zoom,

please go to the Northshore Church website nsuu.org

& click on "Join Service."

 Religious Services Notes

 Diversity and Inclusion in the Arts

Sunday Guest Artist Series

April 7 - Priscilla Odinmah

Priscilla Odinmah is a gifted educator and vocalist. Raised in New York City, she earned her master's degree in education and received a Fulbright Scholarship to work in Brazil for several years, where she had the opportunity to become fluent in Portuguese and expand her love of American Jazz to include the vibrant rhythms of Brazil. She is fluent in Spanish as well and uses her language skills in her classroom in Waltham. She will present a program of well-known Brazilian composers. 

June 2 - Treveni Dance Company

Triveni School of Dance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and performance of Indian Classical dance, social awareness, and the celebration of cultural diversity. It was founded in 1971 by Neena Gulati, an accomplished dancer from New Delhi, India. The curriculum includes three forms of dance: Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Odissi. Attendees will also get to see the elaborate costuming and makeup that is integrated into the performance. Ms. Gulati will present dancers from the various companies that perform in the community.

Church Announcements

From the Pledge Drive Team

NSUU has a lot to celebrate! The Pledge Drive Team along with the Social Action Committee is pleased to announce our Pledge Season Kick Off – Welcome Renewal celebration on March 17, immediately after the service. We are serving brunch with quiche and a cake to mark this occasion.

Please come and join us in fellowship as we share a meal and each other’s company. 

A Day Apart,Together - Silent Retreat

Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10:00am - 3:00pm

Would you like a chance to step away from your busy-ness and obligations, and spend a few hours in silence, rest, and restoration? Inspired by NSUU's historical silent retreats, this retreat will NOT actually be held at the church. This year, it will be hosted at the home of Jennifer Revill in Middleton.

There will be spaces designated for meditation, hands-on projects, reading/writing, and resting. If the weather is good, there will also be outdoor accommodations. A silent lunch will be served.  

Given space limitations, attendance will be limited to 8 participants. If many more are interested, this retreat may be repeated later in the year. More information will be provided once all attendees are confirmed.

Please contact Jennifer directly to reserve your space: jenrevill@aol.com or 978-335-7335.

Ramadan Mubarak to all of our Muslim neighbors. The American Muslim Society will hold prayers at NSUU each evening during the holy month of Ramadan, which began on Monday, March 10th and continues through April 11th. Check the NSUU calendar for more information. 

From the Board of Directors

Minutes from February 14, 2024

Board of Directors Meeting -

click link below

From the Social Action Committee

Danvers Food Pantry and Operation Troop Support



We continue to collect items for these important causes. Place your donations in the baskets located in the Fellowship Hall. Thanks for your on-going support.

Any questions: Please call Barbara at 978-729-5422.

 SHARE THE PLATE

The Social Action Committee will be re-instituting the Share the Plate program. If you have ideas about non-profits (prefer local ones) that can benefit by the program, please fill out a Share the plate form found on the Social Action table in the fellowship hall and give to a committee member. Thank you.

From the Green Sanctuary

Danvers Styrofoam Ban - One Step Closer

The Danvers Select Board has voted 5-0 in support of a ban on the use of styrofoam for restaurant take-out cartons. The Town Manager, Steve Bartha, will prepare a warrant on the styrofoam ban to put before the Town Meeting this spring for a vote.

The Select Board heard a compelling presentation by Bob Gamer and Linda Leonard, members of the UU Church environmental action group, Green Sanctuary. Bob and Linda had canvassed the Danvers eateries last summer, going door to door, polling them on the use of styrofoam takeout cartons. They found that most don’t use styrofoam any more, or would be happy to change to combustible cartons. Bob and Linda documented the results of their survey and gave them to the Select Board members in advance of the meeting. 

The presentation to the Select Board highlighted the health risks of the use of styrofoam and the damages to the environment. This Danvers Select Board vote has to be seen as a big victory for environmentalists who are acting in the interests of health and the protection of our habitat.

Read more about the decision in the Danvers Patch article here

From the Art Committee

Artist Exhibit - Feb/Mar 2024

Geoffrey by Beverly Cook (above) and Before the Storm by Dan Abenaim (below)

The Lynnfield Art Guild, a vibrant and diverse community of artists, artisans and art explorers, is exhibiting during the months of Feb & March. The exhibit features 40 pieces of fine art and photography by 13 Guild members, representing a variety of styles, mediums and themes.

The following artists will be exhibiting with examples of their art:

Beth Aaronson - watercolor

Dan Abenaim - oil on canvas

John Abisrama - photography

Anne Bowen - watercolor, pastel, acrylic

Mary Connor - pastel

Beverly Cook - fabric

Sheila Falco - watercolor, mixed media

Catherine Grassello - photography

Kendall Inglese - acrylic with pen + ink

Mary Lynch - watercolor

Greg Pronevitz - photography, acrylic on canvas

Frank Tomasello - acrylic

Community Partner Events

ECCO Organizing Hub

Announcing Essex County Community Organization's new Organizing Hub program. The Organizing Hub will gather people from all around the North Shore on the first Tuesday of each month to learn together from seasoned coaches how to organize for change from start to finish. 

All are welcome, whether you’ve been involved with ECCO for many years or have never attended an event. For more information, email Colette Lima (colette@eccoaction.org). 

When: Tuesday, April 2nd, 6-8:30pm, and the first Tuesday of each month through May

Where: First Church in Swampscott. 40 Monument Ave. Swampscott, MA 01907

What: Join us to connect, eat delicious food, and learn how to make your team bigger and more powerful. Dinner and childcare provided. Stipends available for low-income attendees!

Local Announcements

Come join the next "Living Room Conversation Series: Seeing and Living as White" at the Beverly Public Library on Thursday, March 21st from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Click the link to view more information and to register.

Minister’s Schedule

Rev. Caro Barschow weekly schedule:

Sunday-Thursday and occasional Saturdays

Monday is a writing/study day

Friday is a Sabbath day 

Minister’s Office Hours:

Tuesdays and Thursdays, by appointment (in-person or Zoom) 

Please call or email Rev. Caro directly to make an appointment.

Rev. Caro’s March week off is March Tues 3/19 - Mon 3/25.



Rev. Caro works full-time 3 weeks a month and takes 1 week off, to fulfill NSUU’s 3/4 time contract. During this time, Rev. Caro is available for pastoral emergencies - please call them directly by cell phone.

How to be in touch:

Email: rev.barschow@gmail.com

Cell phone: 978-473-7980

Church Administrator’s Schedule

Ariana LaMey-Colon works in the office Tuesday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm (sometimes earlier, sometimes later). Please call or email to schedule a meeting beforehand as office hours can vary from time to time.

How to be in touch

Email: nsuu@verizon.net

Office phone: 978-774-7582

Online Calendar

The NSUU website features an up-to-date calendar of church activities. Follow the link to view the calendar. On the calendar page, hover your mouse over the title of the event to find out the time and location.

Good Things Are Happening

Please contribute announcements by Wednesday at noon for NSUU's weekly e-newsletter "Good Things Are Happening." You can do so by sending an email with the announcement to nsuu@verizon.net. Please put in the subject line "For Good Things Are Happening." Please indicate how long you would like the announcement to appear and a contact email or phone number for readers to get more information.

Deadline: Wednesday at noon