FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER
THE SCOOP
Sunday, December 16 - Worship Service
"Winter Solstice"
Rev. Michael Tino
10:30 am
Rev. Michael Tino is visiting us again as part of a forward-looking pulpit exchange grounded in partnership and shared faith.
Here are the latest opportunities to deepen
your faith and connect with our community.
This Week in RE

Grades K-2nd and 3rd-5th Our Whole Lives (OWL) classes continue this Sunday, Dec 16, at 10:30am . We need Helping Hands in these winter classes. Contact Tracy Breneman to volunteer. The next RE Ministry Team meeting is Thursday, Dec 13, 8:00pm via Zoom teleconferencing. We welcome your participation! Contact RE Chair, Carolyn Hanson . To see our Religious Exploration for All Ages calendar through January, click here .
Memorial Service

Memorial Service in Celebration of Lina DeMauro, Sunday, Dec 16, 2:00pm
We will honor the life of Lisa DeMauro's mother. Donations in Lina's honor may be made to Second Chance Animal Rescue of Puerto Rico, www.scarpr.org ..
From the Committee on Ministry

The role of the Committee on Ministry is to help strengthen the quality of ministry for our congregation. We are reaching out to the leaders of committees, boards, program groups, etc., within the congregation to ask you and the people in your group to share with us how you see your work as supporting our mission. Please click here to read our letter and learn more.

Rock and Soul Revue Holiday Dance Party , Saturday Dec 22, 7:00pm
You won’t want to miss the First U Rock and Soul Revue Holiday Spectacular, featuring Christmas and Hanukkah favorites old and new, along with rock and soul dance favorites! Tickets HERE .
Gratitudes

A warm note of thanks to everyone who donated holidays gifts for children at Neighbors Link in Mt. Kisco and the Children's Center at the Bedford women's facility. Tracy Breneman dropped off several big bags on Tuesday. These donations will brighten many holidays this year!
Pie Fundraiser

Art's famous pies, from his own organic orchard, apple or mixed berry. Give as a special gift or treat yourself! $25 a pie. All proceeds support FUSW. Two delivery dates: Monday, Dec 24 or Sunday, Dec 30 . Limited to only 20 pies! Click HERE to order. Contact Liz Loglisci
Goods & Services Auction

Call for Donations
Share your skills, care, and time to build community and support our mission. Click HERE to donate. Submit by Monday, Dec 31. Contact Irene Jong
Social Justice Opportunities

Holiday Party & Fundraiser , Friday, Dec 14, 6:30pm, South Presbyterian Church, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry
See the News12 story HERE . There are four children in Westchester from two families whose fathers are being held by ICE in Alabama. We can help get these kids, including 8-year-old Jozelyn Zhinin, to their dads for a Christmas visit. Please consider attending the party this Friday and/or making a donation to reunite these families, even briefly. We are a quarter of the way there - help us reach our fundraising goal! Learn more HERE . Donate HERE . To volunteer for the party (bring food, set up, etc.) contact: Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Westchester .

You will find many great opportunities to learn about important issues and support worthy causes HERE
Support While You Shop...

When you purchase gifts at Amazon Smile and specify First Unitarian Society of Westchester, Amazon makes a donation to FUSW! Shop smile.amazon.com
...and Support While You Cook

Cooking for the holidays? Buy our Stop and Shop gift cards and raise money for FUSW - 5% of your total purchase - with no additional cost to you! Contact: Marin Shunick
To Volunteer

Sunday Hospitality, contact Denise Dunn
Sunday Greeters, contact Sara Kelsey
Midnight Run, contact Arthur Lowenstein
Sunday morning “Bread Run,” contact George McAnanama
Have news to share? The Scoop e-newsletter is sent out each Wednesday. Submit articles to pam.fusw@gmail.com by Tuesday at noon. Subscribe to the Religious Education Ministry Newsletter by contacting DRETracyB@gmail.com . Send updates to the FUSW Calendar to admin@fusw.org
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