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Field Education HandbookFirst Religious Society in Newburyport, Unitarian Universalist
26 Pleasant St. Contact Person: Rev. Harold E. Babcock Project: The First Religious Society in Newburyport, founded in 1725 as the Third Parish in Newbury, is an active, urban/suburban Unitarian Universalist church with 385 adult members and 160 children and youth and a staff of seven. The historic meeting house was built in 1801. The congregation maintains a partner church relationship with the Unitarian Church of Ujzsekely, Transylvania (Romania). The church has many active programs for adults and youth, including an excellent teen choir and small group ministry. We are diverse in age, theology, and orientation with a growing population of young families. Newburyport, which is situated at the mouth of the Merrimack River, is the smallest city in Massachusetts. Located about 45 minutes north of Boston via route 95, it has a rich maritime history, lovely federal architecture, and a beautifully restored downtown area. Members come from several communities; many commute to work in Boston. We are mostly white, mostly middle and upper middle class. The First Religious Society and its members are engaged in the community both socially and ecumenically. We are constantly looking to increase those activities. We aim to be a theologically liberal presence in our community. Student Involvement: As the Student Minister, the student will engage in many of the tasks of parish ministry. The specifics will be negotiated depending on the student's needs and the needs of the church. Arts of Ministry Competencies: Preaching and Worship. Pastoral Care and Counseling. Religious Education and Spiritual Development. Administration and Program Development. Denominational Polity. Supervision: A weekly meeting with the supervisor and occasional meetings with the Committee on Ministry. Number of Students: 1 Total Stipend: $4,000.00 Type of Stipend: direct pay from site (sc 4000) Notes: Newburyport is accessible by train and bus. However, a car is probably a necessity.
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