Music

FUUSN deeply appreciates our exceptional collection of singers, artists, and performers.

The Music Program reinforces the themes of the worship services, and our musicians actively help to lead worship. The Sanctuary Choir members sing almost every Sunday; the FUUSN Band plays regularly; our organist and pianist, Linnea Bardarson, provides a variety of music for the Prelude and the Postlude each week. There is a group of chimers who play before and after the services in the Tower. The liturgical dance troupe, CreationDance, dances in several services each year. In addition, the Music Program presents special events every year:

We invite you to get involved! The FUUSN Music Program include membership in various groups, all of which are open to everyone regardless of experience. Scroll down this page to see descriptions of the various groups. For more information about participating in all aspects of the Music program, please contact: Anne Watson Born, Director of Music Ministry at 617-527-3203 or music@fuusn.org.

Music Programs

Summer Chime Concert Series

Free outdoor tower chime concert, rain or shine. Bring your family, law chairs, blankets, and refreshments to enjoy the music outdoors. In case of rain, seating in the Narthex will be provided.

Music Sundays

Twice each year, usually in November and March, our worship service is given over to music. Highlighting the incredible talents of our congregation’s singers, musicians, and dancers under the leadership of out Director of Music Ministry, Anne Watson Born, our service invite contemplation, elevate the spirit, and celebrate the richness and diversity of our musical traditions. Music Sunday for 2026-2027 will be held on November 15, 2026 and March 21, 2027. Folk Music Sunday will be held on May 16, 2027.

Zoom Vespers

FUUSN’s Zoom Vespers services are offered on selected Friday evenings, beginning at 5:45 pm (pre-service music) with the service from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Each service includes poetry and music centered around a theme. After the service participants have a chance to converse and connect with each other. Email Anne Watson Born for information. The Zoom link for the Winter/Spring 2026.

Sanctuary Choir

The Sanctuary Choir sings in the morning service most Sundays; they rehearse on Wednesday nights, 7:30-9pm in the Chapel. The Choir is open to all singers regardless of experience. The Choir presents two Music Sundays each year.

Family Choir

The FUUSN Family Choir is made up of children and their families and friends, singing and having fun together. The Family Choir meets on occasional Sundays at 9:45am to learn a song which they will sing in that morning’s service. Easy-peasy! All ages are welcome.

FUUSN Band

The FUUSN Band welcomes any and all pop/rock/folk players, on banjo, mando, guitar, sax, flute, keyboards, drums, bass, etc. They rehearse as needed. And sometimes they wing it.

CreationDance

Since 2005, FUUSN has had its own sacred dance company in residence, CreationDance, which creates meaningful dances contributing to several services, community celebrations, and performances throughout the year. CreationDance is a graceful ambassador of FUUSN by bringing people to the FUUSN services, and by dancing in other churches and venues in New England and in France as well. They rehearse on Saturday afternoons.

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JourneySongs Hospice Choir

JourneySongs is a hospice choir founded at FUUSN; they rehearse on Sunday afternoons at 3:30pm. Jonathan Kessler is the music director.

f you want general information or have specific questions, please email info@journeysongs.org.
If you want to arrange a sing at someone’s bedside, please email visit@journeysongs.org.

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FUUSN Chimers

Have you heard the church bells ringing? That’s our chime (not to be confused with our newsletter, the FUUSN Chime), and it’s rung by a dedicated band of volunteer Chimers. If you’re interested in learning to play one of the largest, loudest acoustic instruments you’ll ever encounter, contact music@fuusn.org.