Music is an integral part of Sunday services at the First Unitarian Society of Plainfield. This includes the FUSP choir led by our very able Music Director, Gail Slater. Come listen to us and you may be pleasantly surprised – you will hear music from classic to contemporary, occasionally secular, other times sprinkled with spirituals. And from time to time you will even hear a bell choir!

If you are interested in joining either choir, talk to Gail after a Sunday service.

ACT IV Productions is FUSP's community theatre group. It had its inception in 1992, when some members were trying to raise funds for some facility improvements. They decided on a dinner and music program, and Norm Krisburg was enlisted to direct the music part. The program was such a success that Norm suggested forming a theatre group, which he then directed for several years. Their first production was Studs Terkel's “Working”, which included a large cast of church members. Originally envisioned as an in-church group, ACT IV rapidly enlarged its scope to a point where they are now attracting members and audiences, as well as high quality actors, from many communities in the central New Jersey area. The quality of the productions has been improving continuously over the years, and ACT IV has become a true community theatre.

Some past productions include: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Baby; Arsenic and Old Lace; The Odd Couple (Female Version); Plaza Suite; How to Succeed in Business; Nunsense; Driving Miss Daisy; Lend Me a Tenor; Dracula; Morning's at Seven; The Fantasticks; and, most recently, Sylvia.

We welcome all -- both church members and members of the community to participate in ACT IV.

The fine arts are held in high esteem at FUSP, as are our stained glass windows. Visit the Our Facilites page for some photos, but the best way to see them is on a sunny Sunday morning!

Art in the Sanctuary:

Through March 9 we will be displaying the minimalist animal inspired sculptures of Dan Zucker and the more representational paintings of Maryann Ficker. Please come and enjoy the art.

Rebirth, Renewal, Reawakening - an artistic celebration of spring at FUSP.

From March 16 through April 20 we will be displaying a group show of artwork created by FUSP members, their friends and family, inspired by the themes of rebirth, renewal, reawakening. Its spring, renew your spirit with this visual feast!

FUSP wants to display your child's artwork

There will be a group display of children's artwork in the FUSP sanctuary from 4/27 thru 6/1. Kids feel so good when they see their work framed and presented for all to see and it brings out the child in us all to see it. If you would like us to display your child's work please contact Maryann Ficker. Work must be framed, ready to hang and brought to service on 4/20.

'Get Involved' opportunity:

The arts committee is seeking members and artists. If you would like to get involved or if you have art work that you would like to display please contact Maryann Ficker, Art Committee Chair.