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Online Worship, Sunday, November 22
“An Honorable Harvest”
Rev. Kristina Church
10:30am
Four hundred years after the events we commemorate with the holiday called Thanksgiving, it's time to come to terms with the legacy of Settler Colonialism in North America. Can we still enjoy the turkey and the stuffing, while examining the story of the First Thanksgiving with a critical lens? Can we find an honorable, truthful, and inclusive way to celebrate the harvest season, appreciate our complex history, and bring more gratitude into our lives throughout the year?
or call 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 600 398 863
Passcode: 230809
Find the order of service HERE
You are invited 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 during this time.
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, November 21, 11:00am, Meditation ~ Contact June Sidman (june_sidman@yahoo.com) for more information.
Upcoming Worship
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Sunday, November 29, 10:30am - “Festive Or Not, Here They Come!” ~ James Underberg Ready or not, the holidays are officially here. We’ll gather on the heels of a pandemic-edition Thanksgiving to explore how we might approach this holiday season with an intention to be real, giving ourselves and others full permission to feel festive, or not.
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Sunday, December 6, 10:30am - “’Tis the Season: Giving Happiness” ~ De Lise/Reynolds Program Group
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Game Night Tomorrow!
Monthly Online Game Night, Thursday, November 19, 7:00pm, login HERE, or call 646-558-8656 (audio only), Meeting ID: 940 9526 2290, Passcode: 037656
Come jump in to our first virtual game night. Laughs! Silliness! Friendly competition and a chance to embarrass yourself just a bit! (Just kidding, and don't worry, you'll be among friends.) No RSVP needed, just join in. Looking forward to a good time! Want to help host or have game ideas? Please share and help lead the evening. Contact Betsy Kates (bkates42@verizon.net).
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Deck the (Virtual) Halls
Share your holiday decor/celebrations with us! Since we will not be together in person this holiday season, we invite you to send in a picture or video of your holiday decorations and celebrations that we can share. Email photos or short videos to Rina (admin@fusw.org) by Monday, December 14, and she'll compile a montage we'll display during our Christmas Eve service.
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Honor our Winners by Nov. 25
Our very own Adelaide DiGiorgi and Susan Greenberg are among the recipients of this year's Westchester County Senior Citizen Hall of Fame - let's honor them by contributing to a program ad! Make checks out to First Unitarian Society of Westchester and mail to FUSW, 25 Old Jackson Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706. Or to contribute online, visit fusw.org, click DONATE, choose dropdown option "Other" and type in "Journal Ad" in the Notes section. Please submit by Wednesday, November 25. The virtual awards luncheon will be Friday, December 4, at 11:30am (login details to come), Contact Rina (admin@fusw.org) with any questions
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From the Treasurer
Among the many experiences we are missing without in-person services is the opportunity to pass the plate. We urge you to estimate what you would be putting in the plate each Sunday and every once in a while mail a check to FUSW or click on the Donate button at fusw.org and make that contribution. Remember, for November and December, half the amount collected in the plate (called "Weekly Collection Basket" on the Donate dropdown options) will be used for holiday gifts for our staff. Please be generous.
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Share Your Recommendations
Is there something you have enjoyed - an article, podcast, book, movie, or special trail to walk - that you would like to share with the congregation? We invite you to forward your recommendations to Rina (admin@fusw.org) so we may include them in future issues of the Scoop.
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Support While You Shop
Did you know that your Amazon purchases can benefit FUSW? When you purchase gifts at Amazon Smile and specify First Unitarian Society of Westchester as your charity, Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases! Amazon Smile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Start your Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com.
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Outdoor Opportunities
Although our building remains closed, FUSW committees and small groups may meet outdoors on our grounds with prior approval from the Board. For a list of the guidelines and for Board approval, contact Denise Woodin (dcw2@optonline.net) at least 3 days before your scheduled meeting.
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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).
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, 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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