FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER
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Online Worship, Sunday, June 7
“
Flower Communion”
Viola Abbitt, Minister
10:30am
Join us for the last service when our minister, Viola Abbitt, will be in the pulpit. (She will continue to work with us through July).
or call
646-558-8656
, Meet
ing
ID
600 398 863
Password:
230809
Find the order of service
HERE
You are welcome to log in early to greet one another. Gathering Music begins 10:25am.
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To protect ourselves and our neighbors, we are holding gatherings and Sunday services online. Check our website at
fusw.org
and our
Facebook page
to find
information and updates on opportunities for remote spiritual connection during this time.
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Message from Our Minister
It is with great sadness that I realize the last homily I will deliver at FUSW will be at the Flower Communion on June 7. I am sorry that physical distancing has made it impossible to have the "goodbye" I would have loved, one that would have included lots of hugs and laughter, and plenty of those great snacks some of you make! As I prepare to leave you, I am reminded that departures in ministry are difficult for everyone. My contract ends on July 31, 2020, and as is standard practice among UU ministers, there will be a period of time after that in which I will have no contact with any of you. This is usually for two years, but could be more or less depending upon the length of the contract of your next minister. In spite of this, know that you will always be a part of my ministry and that I love you all. ~ Viola Abbitt
See Viola's complete message
HERE
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Looking Ahead
Online Worship
- Sunday, June 14, 10:30am “The Signpost Up Ahead: Rod Serling & Unitarian Universalism” ~ Craig Butler
Online Meetings & Events
- Friday, June 5, 12:00pm First Friday Women’s Group Luncheon ~ Learn more below.
- Tuesday, June 9, 7:00pm Annual Meeting ~ Learn more below.
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UUs of Color Virtual Gathering
UUA Central East Region People of Color Virtual Gathering, Thursday, June 4, 6:30pm
The deaths and protests this past week have been hard for all people of conscience and especially our UUs of Color. Please let the folx of color in your community know about the gathering this Thursday. Any POC who would like to join, email Hope Johnson (
HJohnson@uua.org
) or Paula Cole Jones (
pcolejones@uua.org
). We're hoping people can minister to one another and feel the embrace of UU POC community.
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Zoom Update
If you didn't log in to the Sunday, May 31 worship or any meetings since then, please update your Zoom app by clicking
HERE
. You can learn more about Zoom's new version 5.0
HERE.
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Planning for Summer Services
Our summer worship season begins Sunday, June 14. Connie Kehoe and Kevin Weber will be organizing these lay-led online services.
You will have a technical helper as well as a Board Member of the Week!
Reach out to Rina (
admin@fusw.org
) if you’d like to volunteer to lead one Sunday.
See our current lineup
HERE.
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Annual Meeting
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Update
FUSW Annual Corporate Meeting, Tuesday, June 9, 7:00pm
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First Friday Women's Group
First Friday Women’s Group Luncheon, Friday, June 5, 12:00pm
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Save the Date
UUA General Assembly Virtual Worship, Sunday June 28, 10:00am EDT, livestream on
uua.org/ga
Our summer service on June 28 will be to join this year's virtual UUA General Assembly at the largest annual gathering of UUs in worship. This powerful, communal experience is available to the public - registration is not required. The worship will be repeated again at 10:00am PDT (1:00pm EDT). Learn more
HERE.
You can register for GA
HERE.
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Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
All people with spinal cord injuries or any kind of paralysis, as well as family, friends, aides, and other caregivers are invited to join the group. Zoom meetings are alternating Wednesdays, from 3:30-5:00pm. Contact Lenore Lupie (
lenorel@aris-comm.com
) for more information.
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Reading on Gmail? Be sure to click "View entire message" at the bottom!
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Got News?
Have something to include in the Scoop? Remember to send to Rina (
admin@fusw.org
) by Tuesdays at 12:00 noon to be included in the week’s edition.
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From the Treasurer
As we find new virtual ways to maintain spiritual connection, please remember to go to the "Donate" button on our website,
fusw.org
, to make a very real show of support. Our expenses are ongoing. If you are one who usually puts cash in the plate, please contribute financially in this way at this unusual time.
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District Happenings - June
CER reminds us that the
The Living Legacy Project
(that Reggie Harris spoke about during his worship service) offers free virtual programs focused on voting rights, past, present, and future, on the last Tuesday of every month until Election Day. Register
HERE
. To see the monthly
Opportunities for Connection
newsletter for our region, with articles and the calendar of Central East Region events and webinars, click
HERE.
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Need a Mask?
Barbara Caplan is making washable fabric masks with elastic ear loops, a pipe cleaner over the nose bridge, and a pocket for adding filter material. Available to members of the congregation. Contact Barbara (
caplansail@verizon.net
or 914-261-2842).
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Zoom Etiquette
We are happy to see so many faces at our Sunday services! Please keep in mind:
- Mute your microphone whenever you are not talking. (Folks calling in can press *6 on their phones.)
- Unmute your microphone when doing a reading or expressing a joy or concern. (Phone callers press *6 again to unmute.)
- Use the “Raise Hand” icon when you want to be called on. (Phone callers press *9.)
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Reflection and Meditation
- Last Week
Thursday June 4 and Friday June 5, 2:30-3:30pm
Our minister, Viola Abbitt, hosts a quiet and reflective space where we can gather to offer a prayer, share a reading, or just be together in silence.
Please remain muted until you are moved to speak. If you wish to participate in conversation, visit the “Check-In and Chat” gatherings.
To join, click
uuma.zoom.us/j/142121152
. Or call 646 876 9923 and enter Meeting ID: 142 121 152.
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FUSW Contacts & Information
Personal & Pastoral Support
Questions or Concerns about FUSW?
Feel free to reach out to any member of our Board for information. Find current Board members at
fusw.org/board-of-trustees.html
. (Hover your 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 any information you want included in the Scoop. Rina will check availability
,
schedule the meeting on our 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
Tuesday at noon. To schedule events on the FUSW Calendar, contact
Rina Schunk at
admin@fusw.org
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