FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER

The Scoop Sunday, August 25, Whole Congregation Worship “A Sense of Place” Susan and Larry Greenberg 10:30am The term “sense of place” describes places that have a strong identity, which can be felt by inhabitants and visitors, giving them a sense of human attachment and belonging. What sounds, scents, scenes evoke your favorite place?

Here are the latest opportunities to deepen your faith and connect with our community.

Board Meeting FUSW Board of Trustees Meeting, Thu Aug 29, 7:00-9:00pm, at FUSW Our monthly Board of Trustees meetings are open to the congregation. If you would like to attend, please contact the Board President , or our administrator Rina Schunk. Future Board meeting dates are posted on the FUSW calendar HERE.

Suggestion Box Help keep us on the right track! Use our new Suggestion Box in the lobby to share with the Board your questions, ideas, concerns, and compliments. You may sign your note or remain anonymous. We will read each one! You can also talk directly to anyone on our Board. See current members HERE .

Connect With Us on Instagram Now you can follow us on Instagram! Use your smartphone or device to search for "FUSW" or our Instagram name "firstunitarianwestchesterny." New to Instagram? Learn more HERE .

We're Invited UU Fellowship Poughkeepsie Retreat, Fri Sep 27 - Sun Sep 29, Sharpe Reservation, 436 Van Wyck Lake Rd, Fishkill UUFP invites us to join their annual retreat, which includes a worship led by Viola Abbitt, our new shared minister. Come relax, share time together, and get acquainted. Learn more HERE . Register HERE. Want to offer a retreat activity? Check the time slots HERE and contact John Way or Kathy Duncan of UUFP to be added to the lineup .

♥ Gratitudes Thanks to Sue McAnanama for her hard work resolving our fire alarm issues. Sue spent many hours communicating with the fire department and our alarm company to ensure that we are safe and in compliance.

Thank You Last Sunday’s Breakfast Run was a success, thanks to 14 people who made the trip into the city, 5 others who helped with the prep, and many others who donated food, drink, toiletries, and clothing. We were able to meet and make life a little easier for some 100 people who live on the street. We are grateful to everyone who contributed time, effort, and resources to make our important work possible. Our next Breakfast Run is on Sun Sep 29. Please mark your calendars and plan to help in whatever way you can . ~ Art Lowenstein & Annie Patton.

Summer Worship Services Stay connected and engaged in the summer! Come to our lay-led whole-congregation worship services. Families are encouraged to attend together. Presenters and Board Members can find worship guidelines HERE

In the Denomination The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee advances human rights through grassroots collaborations. Toward Justice is the UUSC's newsletter, with information on current programs. Read the Aug-Sep edition HERE .

To Volunteer Religious Education: contact Nancy Eisenman Sunday Greeters: contact Sara Kelsey Sunday Coffee Hour Hosts & Helpers: contact Theresa De Lise . Sunday morning “Bread Run”: contact George McAnanama Midnight Run: contact Art Lowenstein

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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