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Our Sunday worship is hybrid: in person and online via Zoom | |
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Sunday, November 13, 10:00am Worship,
In Person at the Chapel at South Church, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, and online via Zoom
“One Is the Start of It All: Applying the Sixth Unitarian Universalist Principle of World Community”
John Freund
We are in community with each other and all people and things whether we like it or not. And the only way to keep our community from running off the rails, is for each of us to keep ourselves on a path that utilizes the liberty we have, while respecting the need to treat each other justly. In this service John not only has the audacity to rewrite a principle of Unitarian Universalism, but he takes on the foundational principle of ALL religions and ethical systems - The Golden Rule; and reduces it to four words. This service features the hymn, “One Is The Start of It All,” which John wrote for the Sixth UU Principle of World Community.
Our Sunday worship service will be in person at the Chapel at South Church and also online via Zoom. Everyone attending in the chapel will show proof of vaccination plus at least one booster in advance or at the door. Contact Rina (admin@fusw.org) to provide or update your proof. If you or anyone you live with has Covid or Covid symptoms, please do not attend in-person services. Masks are required for all attendees. In-person attendance is limited to 30 people. Click here to sign up to attend in person
Click here to join the worship online via Zoom, or call 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 921 3956 4302, Passcode: 266397
Click here for the Order of Service
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Please check our website fusw.org and Facebook page for the latest info and updates about our Sunday services and other events.
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Upcoming Events
- Sunday, November 13, 12:00pm, South Church, FUSW Book Group ~ Contact Denise Woodin (dcw2@optonline.net). Details below.
Upcoming Worship
- Sunday, November 20, 10:00am Worship “Radiant Twilight” ~ Rev. Dr. Barbara Wells ten Hove
- Sunday, November 27, 10:00am Worship “Living in the Storm: Sailing Toward the Dawn” ~ Gross/Guernsey Program Group
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About Our Guest Worship Leader
John Freund is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who came to Unitarian Universalism in the way that many do: from somewhere else, realizing that he’d been a UU long before he realized it. He’s been involved in all aspects of congregational life, beginning as a facilitator of Small-Group Ministry, then in worship as part of Music Ministry, and then from the pulpit as part of the Worship Team. He has written hymns based on the Seven Principles and penned many songs and spoken word pieces in support of worship services. As a lay preacher, he has presented comprehensive worship services (words, music, images) at his home congregation of Central Unitarian Church as well as other UU congregations, focusing on his passion for themes of connection and community. John has performed in and helped organize benefit concerts, and created and presented a 6-hour anti-racism workshop. He is a gigging musician with several bands, and also performs solo, giving concerts in public venues and living rooms. He is finding his path to ministry and is currently in training to be a Clinical Chaplain.
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FUSW Book Group
Book Group Discussion, Sunday, November 13, 12:00pm, South Church (upstairs), Dobbs Ferry
Join the FUSW book group for our next read: the Booker Prize-winning Girl, Woman, Other: A Novel by Bernadine Evaristo. Evaristo, the first Black woman to win the Booker, weaves together interconnected stories of a group of Black British women, while raising timeless questions about feminism and race. For more information, contact Denise Woodin (dcw2@optonline.net).
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It's a Small World...
If you are at South Presbyterian Church this month, take a moment to walk the Donald Gallery in the hallway between the sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. The Rivertowns artist whose work is featured is Charles Green - brother of FUSW bookkeeper Rita Ruotolo! Charles (or Chuck, as his little sister calls him) is a self-taught painter and native of Ardsley, who exclusively depicts seascapes. His work will be on display through Sunday, November 27.
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Is There Room at Your Thanksgiving Table?
Make a place for an international student! Discover new topics for the family dinner conversation, expand cultural understanding, and help promote world peace one student and host at a time. A wonderful experience for children and youth! Members of Community UU Congregation at White Plains have been participating in this program since 2015, and have found it a fun and inspiring experience. Call, text, or email Jane Dixon and she'll be happy to answer any questions you might have (lilrhodie@gmail.com, 914-370-0760). All participating students will be fully vaccinated.
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Neighboring Congregations: Concerts
Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse presents Joe Jenks in Concert, Saturday, November 12, 7:30pm, Community UU Congregation, 468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains
Award-winning singer/songwriter Joe Jencks is a 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit, known for performances of musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration. Many UUs were introduced to his lyric baritone as part of the harmony trio Brother Sun, which performed at past UUA General Assemblies. Questions? Call 914-946-1625 or visit walkaboutchorus.org/coffeehouse-2022-2023. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Music at CUUC presents Adam Kent in Concert: “Music from the Jewish Diaspora,” Sunday, November 13, 2:30pm, Sanctuary and Livestream, Community UU Congregation, 468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains
Concert pianist and CUUC Music Director Adam Kent presents a program of works by composers of Jewish descent, including Ernst Bloch, Felix Mendelssohn, George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Darius Milhaud, and Moriz Moszkowski. Donations gratefully accepted at the door or click to donate to the music series online.
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UUA Invites Your Feedback
UUA Article II Study Commission, Proposed Changes to Article II, Zoom Feedback Sessions, through Monday, November 14
Significant changes are being proposed to Article II of the UUA by-laws, which includes our 7 principles and 6 sources. So that we can live into the Unitarian Universalism of the future, an Article II Study Commission was created, and they are excited to share their draft of a new Article II. They invite you to read it, reread it, and offer your feedback by registering for a Zoom session or by using their online Google form. For more information and links, read this message from our UUA Central East Region.
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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).
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.
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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 | | |
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