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Online Worship, Sunday, April 11
“Darkness Is Your Candle: Ramadan, Reflection, and Repentance”
Rev. Kristina Church
Gathering Music 10:25am - Service 10:30am
Let's learn more about the holy month of Ramadan in Muslim traditions. How can an intentional quieting of our busy outer lives bring us closer to the core of being? How do the practices associated with Ramadan help humans reorient to the Eternal?
or call 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 600 398 863
Passcode: 230809
You are invited to log in early to greet one another.
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We are holding gatherings and Sunday services online. Check our website fusw.org and Facebook page to find information and updates.
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, April 10, 12:00-2:00pm, Spring Grounds Day ~ Contact: Nancy Eisenman (nbeisenman@aol.com) (see details below)
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Saturday, April 17 (New date!), 7:00pm, FUSW Virtual Play Reading ~ Contact: Betsy Kates (bkates42@verizon.net) (see details below)
Upcoming Worship
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Sunday, April 18, 10:30am - “Savoring and Serving Life” ~ Rev. Mariela Perez-Simons
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Sunday, April 25, 10:30am - “Sanctuary” ~ Rev. Kristina Church
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To be sure you see all the news, go to the top of the newsletter and click “Don't Get Clipped...” to open the full Scoop in your browser.
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From Rev. Kristina Church
Hello, FUSW folks,
Thanks to so many of you who have taken the time to write a kind note in response to the news I shared last week about my future plans.
Goodbyes are always hard, and being in the middle of a pandemic certainly doesn't make this process any easier. I also appreciate that this congregation has had to say a great many farewells in the past few years. If there is anything I can do to facilitate this transition for FUSW, I hope you will let me know.
I hope that you are as excited as I am about the warmer, sunnier weather we've been having across the state! As spring continues to usher in pleasant temperatures, it's a great time to spruce things up a bit. So our congregation is hosting a cleanup day in and around our building this weekend. Details are elsewhere in the Scoop. Please join in if you're able to make it!
In addition, there are other exciting events up ahead in April, like a virtual FUSW play reading on April 17th. And later in the month, we'll hold a service on the topic of Sanctuary, that will include a fundraiser for organizations in Westchester County that work to provide sanctuary for immigrants in danger of deportation.
I'll be with you this Sunday, for our service considering the holy month of Ramadan in the Muslim calendar. I'm looking forward to it!
~ Kristina
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Continuing Our Journey
It’s that time of the year when we take stock of where we stand as we plan for next year and beyond. If you have already responded to our pledge campaign, thank you! If you are among the many we still have not heard from, please use this form to make your pledge this week, or call or send an email to the office (admin@fusw.org) telling us your pledge amount and any changes to your contact information. We plan to wrap up our campaign by Sunday, April 18. For those who do not get around to responding, know that we will be patient and understanding when we follow up with you. Our goal is 100% participation in support of FUSW so we can have more clarity as we journey together on our path forward.
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Spring Cleanup
Spring Grounds Day, Saturday, April 10, 12:00-2:00pm, FUSW Grounds (rain date: April 11)
Come join us as we (safely) ready our beautiful land for spring! We need many hands to clean up fallen sticks and branches, shovel gravel back onto our driveway, and weed the gardens. Come pitch in and see old friends. We’ll work outdoors, maintain physical distance, and wear our masks. Contact: Nancy Eisenman (nbeisenman@aol.com)
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The World's a (Zoom) Stage!
FUSW Virtual Play Reading, Saturday, April 17 - NEW DATE!, 7:00pm
We have a full-length short play for our play reading! We'll be doing "A Visit To A Small Planet" by Gore Vidal. We also have our cast (but if anyone would still like to take part, we'll find a place for you). Now we need an audience - log in and join the fun! Contact Betsy Kates (bkates42@verizon.net). Click here to join our virtual play reading, or call 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 910 4861 0676, Passcode: 883928.
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Outdoor Opportunities
Although our building remains closed, FUSW committees and small groups may meet outdoors on our grounds with prior approval from the Board. For a list of the guidelines and for Board approval, contact Denise Woodin (dcw2@optonline.net) at least 3 days before your scheduled meeting.
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Service Archive
You loved a reading, poem, or piece of music from our worship - and you'd like to enjoy it again or share it with others. Now you'll know where to find it! We have added an archive page to our website with favorite past sermons, songs, or written pieces that inspired and moved us. To view, visit the Members page at fusw.org and click on "Service Archive." Contact Rina (admin@fusw.org) if you need the password or would like to contribute files to add to the collection.
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Share the Plate for April: Neighbors Link and Yonkers Sanctuary Movement
The mission of Neighbors Link is to strengthen the whole community through the healthy integration of immigrants.They achieve this by filling a service gap for new immigrant families, offering education and empowerment programs, involving longer-term residents in volunteer opportunities, and creating substantive partnerships with other local organizations. The Yonkers Sanctuary Movement is a grassroots organization that educates and mobilizes immigrants and allies in Yonkers to keep immigrant families safe from detention and deportation, and to fight for justice for the undocumented community of Yonkers. We collect for our Share-the-Plate partner throughout the month. Visit fusw.org, click “Donate,” and select “Share the Plate.”
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FUSW Contacts & Information
Questions, Concerns, or Compliments for FUSW?
Reach out to any member of our Board of Trustees, fusw.org/board-of-trustees (place cursor over picture, then right-mouse click to copy email).
Scheduling Online Meetings
To schedule a Zoom online meeting for your committee or program group, contact Rina Schunk (admin@fusw.org) with the purpose, date, and time you need, as well as information you want included in the Scoop. Rina will check availability, schedule the calendar, and send you the invitation link.
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The Scoop e-newsletter is sent out each week. Have news to share? Submit articles to our administrator, Rina Schunk, at admin@fusw.org by Wednesday at 10:00am. To schedule events on the FUSW Calendar, contact Rina Schunk at admin@fusw.org
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