Upcoming Events

• Friday, September 30, 7:30pm, Evening Women’s Group ~ Contact Diane Guernsey (dianeguernsey.uu@gmail.com).

• Friday, September 30, 7:30pm, Men’s Group ~ Contact Paul Gross (pgross@pulsevoices.org) or Art Lowenstein (artlowenstein48@gmail.com).

• Friday, October 2, 12:00pm, FUSW Book Group ~ Contact Denise Woodin (dcw2@optonline.net). Details below.

• Friday, October 7, 12:30pm, First Friday Daytime Women’s Group ~ Contact Marilee Scheuneman (marilee@scheuneman.com) for details.

• Saturday, October 8, 10:00am Meditation ~ Contact June Sidman (junesey2010@yahoo.com).

Upcoming Worship

• Sunday, October 2, 10:00am, “Friendship” ~ Rev. Arlin Roy

• Sunday, October 9, 10:00am, “TBA” ~ Robin Reichert

About Our Guest Worship Leader

Rev. Jane Thickstun grew up in Potsdam, NY, has degrees in Linguistics and Philosophy from Georgetown University, and prepared for the UU ministry at Meadville Lombard Theological School. She previously served congregations in Pittsburgh, Michigan, New Hampshire, Atlanta, and Ithaca, as well as UUCHV Croton. Rev Jane’s passions outside of Sunday mornings include religious education and youth programs, the UUA Green Sanctuary program, social justice surrounding marginalized communities, and music.

Proof of Vaccination Update

In the spirit of love and concern for the safety of all, the FUSW Board is requiring that everyone who attends an FUSW event in person be fully vaccinated, and must provide proof of that vaccination. Our administrator, Rina, keeps a list of congregants who have shown proof of Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters. If you have not shared your proof, or would like to update the information we have, please email a picture of your vaccination card to admin@fusw.org (yes, it's ok to cover up your birthdate). Or contact Rina to arrange a time to show her your card via Zoom or FaceTime. We do not need to keep a physical copy of your proof.

FUSW Book Group

Book Group Discussion, Sunday, October 2, 12:00pm, Hudson Social Restaurant, Dobbs Ferry

Our next Book Group meeting will be to discuss Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley. After the Sunday service at South Church, we will convene for lunch and a book discussion at Hudson Social, the restaurant in the old train station at the Dobbs Ferry waterfront. Contact Denise Woodin (dcw2@optonline.net) for details.

Support Our Worship

Worship Associates and Tech Volunteers are so important to our FUSW services, especially now when we are offering hybrid worship, in person and online. There are a lots of roles to fill, and many hands will make lighter work for our core volunteers. Ready to step up? Contact Rina (admin@fusw.org) to learn more.

Service Archive

Rev. Arlin Roy has shared with us his sermon from the September 11 service, “Connecting.” Visit the fusw.org, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Recent Sermons. You will find the most recent information at top.

UU Wellspring

UU Wellspring Online Course, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm, Nov 2, 16 & 30; Dec 14; Jan 4 & 16, Facilitator: Rev. Kristina Church - on Zoom

"UU Wellspring Reads: Sacred Earth" is a 6-session spiritual deepening course to feed the Unitarian Universalist soul. Participants read Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, and The Sustainable Soul by Rebecca James Hecking, and respond to assignments focused on spiritual topics, climate justice, and UU theologies. Click here for a short video with some testimonials from UUs who have participated in UU Wellspring, including our own former minister, Rev. Viola Abbitt! The congregation is paying the fee, so there is no cost to you. To learn more and register, contact Rev. Kristina Church (kristinachurch@hotmail.com).

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).

The Board of Trustees usually meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings begin at 7:30pm. We are currently meeting online. Meetings are open to any member of FUSW. If the Board enters into executive session to discuss personnel or confidential matters, non-Board members will be asked to leave for that portion of the meeting. At the end of the meeting there will be an open forum, moderated by the President, during which non-Board members can speak about topics of concern. We ask that you limit your remarks to two minutes. This forum will last from five to ten minutes, depending on the Board agenda. Please contact any Board member if you have questions or comments. To access the minutes from previous meetings, visit the Members page of fusw.org and click on Board Minutes Archive. Click here to join our meeting on Zoom.

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.

The Scoop e-newsletter is sent out each week. Have news to share? Submit articles to our administrator, Rina Schunk (admin@fusw.org), by Wednesday at 10:00am. To schedule events on the FUSW Calendar, contact Rina Schunk at admin@fusw.org