FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER
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Sunday, December 8, Worship
"
What Are We?
"
Viola Abbitt, Minister
10:30am
“Where Do We Come From?” is number 1003 in the hymnal
Singing the Journey
. It is a very simple hymn, but it asks us to consider three important things. The first is “Where do we come from?” The second is “What are we?” So, what are we? Or more importantly, who are we?
Program for Children & Youth: Storytelling with John Scheuneman
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Here are the latest opportunities to deepen
your faith and connect with our community.
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Common Ground Coffeehouse
The Heather Pierson Jazz Trio perform "A Charlie Brown Christmas," Saturday, Dec 7, 7:30pm
The music for the 1965 TV special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is as hip and poignant as it was over fifty years ago. Heather Pierson and her trio perform Vince Guaraldi's score in this special holiday concert. Buy tickets
HERE
.
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Path to Membership
Path to Membership Meeting, Sunday, Dec 8, Minister’s Office, after worship
We invite new congregants to an informal conversation with our minister and lay leaders so we can get to know one another, share our personal journeys, and answer any questions about congregational life and membership. Lunch and childcare provided. Contact Sara Kelsey (
saraakelsey@gmail.com
) to attend, or to arrange a talk at a different time. Read our full invitation letter
HERE
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Spread the Warmth
Mittens & More Collection, Sunday, Dec 8 - Sunday, Dec 15; Tree Trimming, Sunday, Dec 15, after worship
Help us decorate our tree with the gift of warmth! Between now and Sunday, Dec 15, please bring in new hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves, in adult and children sizes. On Dec 15, stay with us after service to use these items to decorate our tree. After the holidays we will donate our collection to spread warmth to those in need.
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Share the Plate for December: Hour Children
Our Share the Plate recipient for December is the
Hour Children Center
at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, whose mission is to nurture happy, healthy, and caring relationships between incarcerated mothers and their children.
Learn more
HERE
. We collect throughout the month. Visit
fusw.org
and click "
Donate
," or bring a check on Sunday.
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Upcoming Services
Sunday, Dec 15
, 10:30am
: "
Bound Together
" ~
Benjamin Van Dyne
Sunday, Dec 22,
10:30am
: "
Where Are We Going?
" ~
Viola Abbitt, Minister
Tuesday, Dec 24, 5:00pm:
Christmas Eve Service
~
Viola Abbitt, Minister
Sunday, Dec 29,
10:30am
:
"
Poetry: Food for the New Year
" ~
Michael Carman
Sunday, Jan 5, 10:30am: "
Prejudice and 2020 Vision for Change
" ~
Roy Program Group
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Reading on Gmail? Be sure to click "View entire message" at the bottom!
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In the Community
Margaret Eberle Fair Trade & Crafts Festival, Saturday, Dec 7, 10:00am - 4:00pm, Memorial United Methodist Church, 250 Bryant Ave, White Plains
Make a difference - support Fair Trade as you shop for the holidays. Learn more
HERE
. Contact:
memorial4all.org
, 914-949-2146. Organized by MLK Jr. Institute for Nonviolence and others.
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First Friday Lunch - New Date
First Friday Women's Group Lunch, Friday, Dec 13, 12:30pm
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Volunteers Wanted
Hospitality at the Grand Holiday Illumination, Saturday, Dec 14, 4:00 - 8:00pm, Untermyer Garden, 945 North Broadway, Yonkers
FUSW will be providing hospitality during this annual celebration of lights. Volunteer to help us spread refreshment and cheer! Contact Rina Schunk (
admin@fusw.org
) to sign up. Learn more:
untermyergardens.org.
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Xmas Sweetness
Cookies for Christmas Eve Service
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♥
Gratitudes
Our thanks to everyone who donated to the November Share the Plate organization, Neighbors Link (
neighborslink.org
). Thanks to your generosity we made a $448 donation from our congregation.
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We Need You
Worship Associates Wanted
Join the group that works with our minister, our guest speakers, and the Worship and Guest Speakers Committees, to make each service special. Contact Viola Abbitt at
minister@fusw.org
or 518-290-0820.
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Neighboring Congregations
Winter Choral Concert: Schubert's
Mass in G Major
& Songs of the Season, Sun Dec 15, 12:30pm, Community UU Congregation at White Plains, 468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains
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Weather Alerts
If bad weather is in the forecast, be sure to check the homepage at
fusw.org
for notifications, and check your email for scheduling updates before leaving the house!
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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
Tuesday at noon. To schedule events on the FUSW Calendar, contact
Rina Schunk at
admin@fusw.org
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