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In-Person and Online Worship, Sunday, September 19
“New Beginnings”
Rev. Arlin Roy, minister
10:30am
We invite you to join us for an in-person worship service at the home of Alan and Amada Murray, 41 Hollywood Drive, Hastings-on-Hudson. Attendance is limited to 25 people. Click here to sign up.
Parking is limited, so please carpool if you can. We will observe Covid safety precautions, with everyone wearing a mask and keeping socially distant from those not in your household.
We will also stream the service online on Zoom.
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We are holding Sunday services in person and online. Check our website fusw.org and Facebook page for information and updates.
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, September 18, 11:00am, Meditation ~ Outdoors at FUSW (please bring your own chair; no bathroom facilities), or via Zoom. Contact June Sidman (junesey2010@yahoo.com) for details.
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Saturday, September 18, 2:00pm, Memorial Service for Pat Calahan, via Zoom. Details below.
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Sunday, October 3, 4:00pm, Memorial Service for Cynthia Reynolds via Zoom. Details in the coming weeks.
Upcoming Worship
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Sunday, September 26, 10:30am - “I Know What You Mean” ~ John Freund
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Sunday, October 3, 10:30am - “TBA” ~ Thomas Brown
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Our Faith Family
Celebration of Life for Pat Calahan, Saturday, September 18, 2:00 pm, on Zoom
While we regret we cannot be together physically, we hope you will all gather with us virtually as we share memories and celebrate the life of beloved FUSW member Pat Calahan. Click here to join the memorial service online or call 646-558 8656, Meeting ID: 920 5487 5512, Passcode: 730464. Click here for the Order of Service. Check fusw.org for additional info.
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Message from the Minister
“Minister” is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it describes someone who performs religious rites and duties. As a verb, it means “to serve, care, or attend to.” Generally, a congregation of this size has, at most, one minister. And yet the needs of even a congregation this size are so beyond the scope of one minister — and especially one hired for half-time — that one is not enough. Of course, that means that we minister to each other, through refurbishing the building, visiting each other in hospital and in distress, or simply empathizing with hurt or joy. I am not pushing you toward extra effort. There is too much of that in the world and in the back of most people’s minds. The Board and I have created a Ministerial Relations Committee to be my eyes and ears where I cannot be present. Craig Butler (craigbutleruu@gmail.com), Adelaide DiGeorgi (adigiorgi@optonline.net), and Jane Lawrence (janelawr52@gmail.com) agreed to listen to your needs and hopes and discuss with me how those might be answered. As both noun and verb, “minister” is taken as something we do; I think it is something we are. Ministry is more about being present in ways that attend to our human yearning than doing things. That is why the Ministerial Relations Committee has been composed through collaboration. Tell us what you think is going on here. ~ Rev. Arlin Roy
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Service Archive
Rev. Arlin Roy has shared an audio recording of his sermon for the Sunday, August 12 service, “Standing on Principle.” If you missed the service or would just like to hear the sermon again, visit the Members page of fusw.org, click on Service Archive, and then select Sermons.
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Room for Two More?
Lois Perrier passed away in April, and her daughter is looking for someone who can provide a loving home for Lois’s two cats. The 10-year-olds are siblings, polydactyl (extra-toed), affectionate, and great with kids. Please contact Rina (admin@fusw.org) to be connected with Catherine Perrier.
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Flood Recovery
To help with the recovery ahead, we have set up a GoFundMe site for online donations. Please visit to make a contribution, and share on your Facebook page and other social media: gofund.me/8d16de99. You may also mail a check with the memo "FUSW Recovery" to First Unitarian Society of Westchester, 25 Old Jackson Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10708. For the latest updates, visit fusw.org and click the button "Updates about FUSW's Flood Recovery." We will post new information at least once a week.
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Book Group
The FUSW Book group is reading If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin. Join us in reading and discussing this classic novel. All are welcome! Please contact Denise Woodin (dcw2@optonline.net) to be notified of the discussion date.
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Share the Plate for September: Neighbors Link
Neighbors Link supports new immigrant families with empowerment, education, and opportunities. We are especially grateful for the many Neighbors Link members who have helped us in our time of need, volunteering for our cleanup and building recovery efforts. 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 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 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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