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Online Worship, Sunday, November 28
“Thanking the Divine in Our Selves, Each Other, and Each Day”
Lauren Jacobs
10:00am - ONLINE ONLY
Our worship service will be ONLINE ONLY this week
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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
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Sunday, December 5, 4:30pm, Advent Party, South Church ~ Our friends at South Church invite us to join their celebration. Details below.
Upcoming Worship
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Sunday, December 5, 10:00am - “The Unlearning of the Growth Process” ~ Tara Bedeau
- Sunday, December 12, 10:00am - “TBA” ~ Rev. Lane Cobb
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From the Board President
Dear all,
At this time of Thanksgiving, I want to express my gratitude to each of you for all that you've done for FUSW in these past challenging months.
There simply aren't words to say how thankful I am to you for giving so generously of your time, toil and dedication on behalf of FUSW – and, just as important, for the patience, good humor, kindness and compassion you've shown me, and one another. Thanks to you, our beloved FUSW community truly is a place of open minds, helping hands and loving hearts.
I wish you a wonderful, restful, and restorative Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones.
Warm regards, Diane Guernsey
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About Our Guest Speaker
Lauren Jacobs is an Interfaith spiritual teacher-leader, weaving Judeo-Christian, Yogic, and Buddhist practices into a multilayered fabric that welcomes the soul home. An Initiate in One Spirit Interfaith Seminary, certified teacher of Meditation, Mindfulness & Yoga, and longtime Bible Educator, Lauren has led Meditation and Mindfulness workshops at World Yoga Center, Moishe House, WJOA, and in her ongoing course, “Mindfulness in Action: Taking the Next Right Step toward Healing the World.” Lauren is an activist, teacher, writer/performer, and spiritual seeker. She is honored to co-chair the Social Action Committee and to have co-founded the Interfaith Community Kitchen at Romemu, and she has taught nature-based/ environmental education, theater/ improvisation, creative writing, and early childhood and special education in all boroughs of NYC as well as upstate New York. Lauren believes in the power of spirit to expand our soul and uplift our sacred community. Contact: lauren.aj@gmail.com
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Congregational Update - Follow-Up
Thank you to those who were able to join us for our congregational update this past Sunday, November 21. Quite a bit of information was shared, including some brand-new info that emerged during the meeting. Diane Guernsey has shared her notes for members to review, on the Members page of fusw.org.
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Party Invitation
Advent Party, Sunday, December 5, 4:30pm, Front Lawn of South Church, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry
Our friends at South Church invite us to join their outdoor celebration, with crafts, cocoa, and camaraderie, featuring carol singing and Christmas tree lighting, Questions? Contact South Church at 914-693-6473, office@southpres.org
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FUSW in the News
On Friday, November 19, the Rivertowns Enterprise printed a story with an update about FUSW, and our agreement with South Church. Click here to read the story.
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In Search Of...
The folks at South Church have generously made space in their office for us to put a two-drawer file cabinet where we can securely store important files. Now we just need the cabinet! If you have one to donate, please contact Rina (admin@fusw.org) to make arrangements. Thank you!
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Help Our Neighbors in Need
The Yonkers Sanctuary Movement is collecting donations for families who are undocumented and were recently displaced by a fire in Nodine Hill, Yonkers. The list includes: Personal Hygiene Items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, deodorant, lotion, baby wipes, menstrual pads, etc.); Diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6; Jackets and coats; Flipflops (adult and kids' sizes); Laundry soap; Undershirts (adult size); Towels; Thick blankets and baby blankets; Sheets; Visa gift cards, or gift cards for stores where the families can replace household items. Bring donations to the PowerLab, 45 Ludlow Street, Suite 310, Yonkers. Contact: Diana Sanchez (914-562-4022).
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Proof of Vaccination Required
In the spirit of love and concern for everyone's safety, the FUSW Board has approved a policy requiring that everyone who attends an FUSW event in person must be fully vaccinated, and provide proof of that vaccination. If you would like to attend in-person worship, please email a photo of your vaccination card to Rina (admin@fusw.org) by the Thursday before the service.
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Neighboring Congregations: Webinar
Webinar: Habitat Gardening for Birds, Butterflies, and Wildlife, Tuesday, November 30, 7:00pm via Zoom
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The Unitarian Universalist Association will host a national virtual event that includes workshops, networking, worship, and more. The schedule includes worship leaders Rev. Ranwa Hammany, Karishma Gottfried, and Rev. Bill Sinkford; music from the trio Rising Appalachia; thought-provoking conversations with poet Alexis Pauline Gumbs; and a special presentation from the UUA Article II Study Commission. Join fellow UUs to find our collective “compass” as we explore interdependence as a path to wholeness. Click here to register for Compass.
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Share the Plate for November: Hour Children
The mission of Hour Children is to help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children successfully rejoin the community, reunify with their families, and build healthy, independent, and secure lives. Incorporated in 1992, Hour Children has become a leading provider of prison- and community-based family services to support women and children as they reunite, stabilize, and transform their lives. We collect for our Share-the-Plate partner throughout the month. Visit fusw.org, click “Donate,” and select “Share the Plate.”
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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. Note: Our December meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 14. 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 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, at 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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