FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER
THE SCOOP
Sunday Worship - February 25
“Stewardship: From Freedom to Fortune”
Rev. Peggy Clarke
10:30 am
Here are the latest opportunities to deepen
your faith and connect with our community.
Pledge Drive 2018

For this year’s pledge, we are trying out something new in an effort to streamline the process. We are calling it "EZ Pledge." Check your inbox Monday for more info! Contact: Amy Jo Neill
Quiet Morning Practice

Quiet Morning, Tuesday February 27, 9:30 - 10:00 am

The last Tuesday of every month, we offer a time for silence. A practice of silence may be difficult to maintain on your own, so we are doing it together. Bring a sketch pad or journal or just sit and think. All are welcome. Contact: Rev. Peggy Clarke
The Shared Pulpit
Sermon Writing Workshop

Wednesdays, February 28, March 14 & 28 (+ April date TBD), 7:00 pm

Tell your story, articulate your theology, and find your voice. RSVP necessary. Contact Rev. Peggy Clarke
Community Drum & Dance Circle

Fridays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

$10. Bring your own percussion or borrow ours!
Contact: Andie Kimerling

♥ Gratitudes

A big thank you to Tony Ierulli for securing the children's bookcase in the sanctuary!
Religious Education
Visit the RE pages for the calendar of classes and youth group, information for families, and resources for volunteers.
No Community Coffee
Tuesday, Feb 27

 Stay tuned for the next date to meet Rev. Peggy Clarke at a local venue for coffee and a chat!
Spread the Word!

FUSW Tag Sale, Saturday, March 10, 10:00 - 2:00 pm
Post our flyer on your social media, or share our Facebook Event . Then gather up your treasures to drop off on Friday March 9 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, and/or sign up to volunteer. Contact: Denise Woodin
Out of the Office

Our Director of Religious Education, Tracy Breneman, is in Chicago February 22 – 28 as one of five UU religious professionals invited to participate on the first Guiding Team for the Fahs Collaborative of the Meadville Lombard Theological School . We are honored to have Tracy serve our denomination as part of this first Guiding Team.
Call for FUSW Women Portraits

Let's celebrate Women's History Month this March with an art exhibit featuring pictures of the women in our congregation. Let's cover our walls with women, past and present, doing the beautiful, powerful, necessary things they do. Contact: Marilee Scheuneman and Kathleen Fay
Legacy Giving Challenge
10% Matching Opportunity

For a limited time, if you name FUSW as a beneficiary in your will, your IRA, or other legacy gift, we will receive a 10% matching donation from the UUA up to $10,000. Find details at Wake Now Our Vision Legacy Challenge . Questions? Contact our Planned Giving Committee: Rob Carroll , Bob Kinney , Diane Guernsey , and Bill Reynolds
Eco-Tip from GreenFaith

Water Conservation Tips: Have your kids (or grandkids) do a scavenger hunt in the home to find water conservation opportunities. See 20 Ways Kids Can Help Save Water
Have News to Share?

The Scoop e-newsletter is distributed each Wednesday. Submit articles to pam.fusw@gmail.com by Tuesday at noon. Send updates to the FUSW Calendar to pam.fusw@gmail.com
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