Upcoming Events

• Friday, November 25, 7:30pm, Evening Women’s Group ~ Contact Diane Guernsey (dianeguernsey.uu@gmail.com).

• Friday, November 25, 7:30pm, Men’s Group ~ Contact Paul Gross (pgross@pulsevoices.org) or Art Lowenstein (artlowenstein48@gmail.com).

• Friday, December 2, 12:30pm, First Friday Women’s Group ~ Contact Theresa Reynolds (ntdelise@optonline.net) or Marilee Scheuneman (marilee@scheuneman.com) for additional details.

• Saturday, December 3, 10:00am, Meditation ~ Contact June Sidman (junesey2010@yahoo.com).

• Sunday, January 8, 12:00pm, "Reading Black Lives" Book Group ~ (details below). Contact Denise Woodin (dcw2@optonline.net) for more info.

Upcoming Worship

• Sunday, December 4, 10:00am Worship “TBA” ~ Rev. Arlin Roy

• Sunday, December 11, 10:00am Worship “TBA” ~ Pat Lamanna

Sing in the FUSW Choir

FUSW Choir, Sunday, November 27, Rehearsal 9:15am, South Church

Come join the FUSW Choir! Under the direction of Richard Slade, we will be singing a simple and lovely piece at next Sunday's worship. We gather at South Church at 9:15 am that morning to rehearse for the service, which begin at 10:00am.

Senior Hall of Fame Awards

2022 Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Awards, Friday, December 2, 11:30am, Virtual, on Zoom

Join Westchester County Executive George Latimer in honoring the contributions and achievements of 51 exceptional senior citizens from throughout the county, including FUSW's own Connie Kehoe (one of four seniors receiving special recognition) and Diane Guernsey. The virtual induction celebration will be streamed on the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services website, www.westchesterpartnership.org. Click here to see the invitation.

Party at South Church

Advent Party, Sunday, December 4, 4:00pm, South Presbyterian Church, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry

Our friends at South Church invite us to join their celebration, with crafts, cocoa, and camaraderie, featuring carol singing and Christmas tree lighting, RSVP: South Church at 914-693-6473, office@southpres.org. Click here for the Advent Party flyer.

Illumination Volunteers Wanted

FUSW Hospitality at the Grand Holiday Illumination, Thursday, December 22, 4:00 - 8:00pm, Untermyer Gardens, 945 North Broadway, Yonkers

This year FUSW will again volunteer one evening to provide hospitality at this annual celebration of lights, by greeting and pouring hot chocolate for visitors. We have two shifts: 4:00-6:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm. Please join our team for one of the shifts — it’s lots of fun! Contact Marilee Scheuneman (marilee@scheuneman.com) and let her know which shift you’d like. Learn more at untermyergardens.org.

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.

UUA Invites Your Feedback

UUA Article II Study Commission, Proposed Changes to Article II, Google Feedback Link, available through Monday, November 28 

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 using their online Google form. For more information, read this message from our UUA Central East Region.

Reading Black Lives

"Reading Black Lives" Book Group, Sunday, January 8, 12:00pm, South Presbyterian Church, Dobbs Ferry

Our FUSW book group has a new name -- Reading Black Lives -- and a new selection for our next read: On Beauty, by Zadie Smith. Goodreads calls On Beauty a "brilliant analysis of family life, the institution of marriage, intersections of the personal and political, and an honest look at people's deceptions. It is also... very funny indeed." We will meet to discuss the novel in January at South Church. All are welcome. If you would like to participate or if you have any questions, contact Denise Woodin (dcw2@optonline.net).

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