We pray for реасе and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for аІІ those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or реасе,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above аІІ, we pray for аІІ your precious children, at-risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Реасе. Amen.
Join Us - All Welcome
This Sunday's schedule
CHOIR REHEARSAL: 8:30 am in the Sanctuary AND after church, in preparation for Easter Sunday
CHURCH: 10 am in the Sanctuary
CHURCH SCHOOL: Please arrive at 9:45 in the Sanctuary this Sunday only
COFFEE HOUR: Following church in Fellowship Hall. Sign up to host here.
FIND THE FULL CALENDAR HERE
Sunday worship is also streamed on South Church's Facebook page at 10 am. Services are archived in the video section of our Facebook page.
Giving & Receiving
Your support sustains our worship and service opportunities, music and arts programs, and more.
Honor loved ones with an Easter Lily
Reserve yours! Email office@southpres.org by Monday, April 11, 3 pm.

Celebrate the season of renewal at South by helping to fill our Sanctuary with the bright beauty of these meaningful flowers. Your contribution can celebrate the lives of those we love and admire; commemorate those who have gone before us, never to be forgotten; and mark the many wishes and intentions of our community.

Lilies are $30 for a 10 inch lily pot that can be taken home and planted, or donated after the Easter Season. Your commemoration name and note will be published in the Bulletin and Miscellany as an important part of our Easter celebration and prayer.

Donations in lieu of flowers are also welcome and will go toward the One Great Hour of Prayer 2022 appeal.
Faith, Justice & the Arts
Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop April 9, 1 - 3 pm
There are still a few spots open in this beautiful Easter workshop. Contact office@southpres.org to sign up. There is no charge for the workshop. Donations will be accepted towards Ukrainian war relief efforts. 
Gretchen Beckhorn, our workshop teacher, first learned how to create pysanky - Ukrainian Easter eggs - from her grandma, whose parents arrived in the US from a town just west of the Ukrainian border. She is especially excited to bring this creative expression to South Church and is donating her time to share her experiences and art with us.
Chelsea Michaelis at the Donald Gallery
The space between the South's Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall is filled with the vibrant dreamscapes of Hastings artist Chelsea Michaelis! This photo, taken at last weekend's opening, is of Curator Donna Thompson with Michaelis.
Roots & Wings provides seed money for new garden in Mount Vernon
Roots & Wings, the sustainable initiative of South Church, has provided $2,500 in seed monies for a new garden at First Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon. The collaboration, which includes Resilient Survivors, D.I.G. Farm and Westchester Local Food Network, will be celebrated at a Garden Work Day and BBQ at First Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon this Saturday, April 9, 10 am – 2 pm. All welcome! MORE
Roots & Wings CSA
It's time to reserve your CSA share! Our partner, FABLE, is a farm and food hub, offering our members 18 weeks of local produce from organic farms in the area. Members pick up shares in the parking lot behind South on Sundays, 8:30 - 9:30 am. MORE
Are you composting yet?
Make composting your Earth Day resolution. Susan DeGeorge will speak about her backyard composting routines, Els van den Bosch will share how Roots & Wings community composting works., plus hear from a new curbside food scraps pick-up service. Find the way that works best for you. MORE
Teen Scholarships for Service Trips / Projects
$500 scholarships available to teens in the Rivertowns to be used for service trips / projects. These funds were raised by South Church's teens at the 2019 Teen Benefit. MORE
"Writing Our Stories"
A Saturday writing group sponsored by the First Unitarian Society of Westchester, starting April 9 and held every other Saturday through June 18.
In person, noon to 2 pm at South Church.
Reserve your place in the group with leader Michael Carman.
Messages from Session
Serving as a Deacon or Session Member
The Nominating Committee is starting work to seek new Session and Deacon members for the next church year. If you are interested in serving on either of these boards, please contact Session Clerk John Gunther Mohr.

Tax Letters
Letters detailing contributions for calendar year 2021 were sent to the emails on file. Please contact Robin Larkins, our Church Office Administrator, in the event you are unable to locate the email in your inbox or spam folder.

Presbytery Per Capita - $38 per person
The Presbytery of Hudson River has advised a per capita contribution of $38.83 per member for calendar year 2022. Per capita contributions help support the Presbytery governance provided by the General Assembly ($8.98), the Synod ($4.10), and the local Presbytery ($25.75). The per capita contribution is in addition to congregant pledges/contributions and forms part of South’s budget. Please help support the work of the Presbytery today by submitting a check or digital payment of $38.83 per member referencing “Per Capita.” Thank you!
Benediction
Go forth with the compassion of Jesus, the companionship of the Holy Spirit and the creative love and justice of God.
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