FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER
THE SCOOP

Sunday Worship - March 18
Lay Led Sunday Service
Castoldi/Ulrich/Dowling Program Group
10:30 am

Here are the latest opportunities to deepen
your faith and connect with our community.
Sound of Music Sing-a-Long

Saturday, March 17, 6:30 pm, at FUSW
Just a $5 minimum donation puts you in the audience of our Sing-a-Long FUNdraiser, featuring a cast of UU friends & family. You may bring snacks (no brownies, please) for us to sell at intermission to raise extra funds! Contact Gina Piazza
Pledge Drive 2018

We’ve made it “E-Z” for you to pledge this year, so be sure to send us your email confirmation ! Learn more HERE . Contact: Amy Jo Neill
From the Board of Trustees

Your Board is actively working to create a comprehensive plan in light of the results of the Listening Conversations. We are consistently in conversation and have met outside our regular schedule as we continue to address needs related to both finances and membership. We are planning to put more in next week’s Scoop about the ways we are moving forward.
Tag Sale Congrats

Our Tag Sale fundraiser on Saturday, March 10, was a huge success! A special thank you to Denise Woodin, whose time and effort organizing this event is greatly appreciated by all. Thanks also to everyone who participated and had fun sharing their stuff.
Religious Education
Visit the RE pages for the calendar of classes and youth group, info for families, and resources for volunteers.
Community Coffee
Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30 pm
On Tuesday, March 20 (weather permitting), meet Rev. Peggy Clarke at Starbucks, 718 Saw Mill River Rd, Ardsley , for coffee and a chat.
Clothing Donations Needed for Midnight Run

Please bring in your gently used clothing donations for our next Midnight Run, Friday, March 23: Pants (especially jeans sizes 34-40); • Caps; • Shoes (especially sneakers); • Shirts (long and short sleeves); • Warm layers (sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, fleeces); • Spring jackets; • New socks and underwear (dark color briefs sizes M-XL). Contact: Art Lowenstein
Call for Portraits of FUSW Women

Our Women's History Month exhibit features pictures of the women of our congregation, past and present, doing the beautiful, powerful, necessary things they do. The show is a work in progress, so please bring in your pictures of FUSW women and drop them off in the congregation office. Contact: Marilee Scheuneman and Kathleen Fay
Stone Soup Recipe

Our Stone Soup brunch on Sunday, March 11, was a delicious community feast. Thank you to our creative Hospitality Committee and to all who contributed. For those who requested Sue McAnanama’s recipe for African Sweet Potato Soup with Peanut Butter, you can find it on the FUSW.org Members Page or HERE . (If you are a member and need the password, ask anyone on the Board. If you are not a member yet and would like to be, speak to Rev. Clarke!)
♥ Gratitudes

Have you seen our new comfy sofa and loveseat in room 2? Not only was this donated by Geri Ferrara and Ken Perry, but they even rented a van and delivered it. Thanks for your generosity!

Get Well Wishes

to Margaret Utzinger and Emma Lou Louis both recovering at Burke Rehab in White Plains.

Condolences

We send our condolences to the Rohr family. Prasad’s father died peacefully on Sunday night. We send them our love during this difficult time.
Puppy Sitter Wanted

Our adorable four-month-old golden doodle, Chipper, needs a home from June 8-29 while we are traveling. Preferably with someone who is retired or stays home. Chipper is crate-trained, potty-trained, vaccinated, well-mannered, and loves to be around people. He is low-maintenance, doesn’t bark, shed, or annoy. He just needs three meals and a few walks outside each day. We’ll pay you (rate TBD) and provide all food and accessories. This could be a recurring arrangement. Chipper hopes to hear from you soon! Contact Yanina Pokorski
Social Justice Opportunities
Sunday, March 18, 2:00–3:30 pm, The Church in the Highlands, 35 Bryant Ave, White Plains
The Poor People’s Campaign takes up Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s call to unite the poor and dispossessed from across the US and across the world in a fight for dignity for everyone. Join us for an informational gathering to learn more about PPC and how to get involved. Childcare provided. Contact: Rev. Joya Colon-Berezin (joya@scc-ucc.org).
March for Our Lives - Westchester, Saturday, March 24, 1:00 pm, Post Road Elementary School to White Plains Library (MLK Statue)
Created, inspired, and led by students, the March For Our Lives movement is calling for nationwide demonstrations against gun violence. More info HERE . Register HERE . To meet and march with other UUs, contact Betty Gilmore or Sue McAnanama
Undoing Racism® Community Organizing Workshop, Thursday, April 19 - Saturday April 21, Ethical Culture Society, White Plains
This intensive workshop by the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond is designed to educate, challenge, and empower people to undo the racist structures that hinder effective social change. Training info and registration HERE . The cost is $350 per person. FUSW can cover the cost of any member who wants to attend . Contact: Sue McAnanama
You'll find more great opportunities to learn about important issues and support worthy causes HERE . C ontact: Betty Gilmore
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