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Online Worship, Sunday, April 18
“Savoring and Serving Life”
Rev. Mariela Perez-Simons
Gathering Music 10:25am - Service 10:30am
Savoring and Serving is a framework to help us find a healing balance in life. Savoring and Serving as a way of healing ourselves and the planet; as a spiritual practice; as a social responsibility; as a way of honoring the life-force that moves through us; and as a way of giving back generously to the whole web of life.
or call 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 600 398 863
Passcode: 230809
You are invited to log in early to greet one another.
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We are holding gatherings and Sunday services online. Check our website fusw.org and Facebook page to find information and updates.
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, April 17, 10:00am, FUSW Book Club, on Zoom and in person. RSVP, contact Denise Woodin (dcw2@optonline.net) (see details below)
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Saturday, April 17, 7:00pm, FUSW Virtual Play Reading ~ Contact: Betsy Kates (bkates42@verizon.net) (see details below)
Upcoming Worship
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Sunday, April 25, 10:30am - “Sanctuary” ~ Rev. Kristina Church
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Sunday, May 2, 10:30am - “The Spiritual Rewards of Working Together” ~ De Lise/Reynolds Program Group
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To be sure you see all the news, go to the top of the newsletter and click “Don't Get Clipped...” to open the full Scoop in your browser.
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Our Guest Worship Leader
Rev. Mariela Pérez-Simons (she/her) is a Cuban-American UU minister who teaches about wonder, soul, social change, and emotional intelligence. Rev. Mariela was born and grew up in Cuba under a dictatorship at a time when religion was forbidden, which instilled in her a commitment to the freedom of individuals to seek truth and meaning on their own terms and create change in the world. She and her family became political refugees in the U.S. in 1995. Rev. Mariela earned a Masters of Divinity from Meadville Lombard where she received the Charles Billings Prize in Preaching (given to a graduating student for excellence in preaching) and the Faculty Prize for Religious Leadership (given to a graduating student who embodies the values of liberal religious ministry). Find her online at @RevMariela and www.revmariela.com.
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FUSW Book Group
FUSW Book Group, Saturday, April 17, 10:00am, in person and on Zoom
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The World's a (Zoom) Stage – This Saturday!
FUSW Virtual Play Reading, Saturday, April 17, 7:00pm, on Zoom
The FUSW Players proudly present a live reading of the fun and fantastical “Visit To A Small Planet” by Gore Vidal. Our cast is rehearsed and ready, so now we need YOU to be our audience! Log in to see familiar faces in not-so-familiar roles. Click here to join our virtual play reading, or call 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 910 4861 0676, Passcode: 883928. Questions? Contact Betsy Kates (bkates42@verizon.net).
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Pledge Campaign – Last Week
It’s that time of the year when we take stock of where we stand as we plan for next year and beyond. If you have already responded to our pledge campaign, thank you! If you are among the many we still have not heard from, please use this form to make your pledge now, or call or send an email to the office (admin@fusw.org) telling us your pledge amount and any changes to your contact information. We plan to wrap up our campaign this Sunday, April 18. For those who do not respond, know that we will be patient and understanding when we follow up with you. Our goal is 100% participation in support of FUSW so we can have clarity as we journey forward together.
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From Rev. Kristina Church
Warm greetings, FUSW folks!
Thanks to all who participated in our weekend cleanup last Saturday – I hear there was a great turnout and people enjoyed getting together to care for the building and grounds. We're grateful to all who spent part of their Saturday getting FUSW ready for the warmer months!
This weekend offers another opportunity to see friends and enjoy some community time: our spring play reading is finally here! As a last-minute cast replacement, I'm looking forward to reading my part, and my son Rafael has taken several roles (showoff!). All the other resident hams promise to be in fine form as well, and we welcome additional audience members to join us. You won't want to miss the event of the season! Rafa and I are looking forward to seeing you Saturday night.
Meanwhile, stay safe and stay well,
~ Kristina
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Spring Cleanup – Thank You!
We had a wonderful Grounds Day on Saturday, April 10. We raked gravel back onto the driveway, picked up countless sticks to clear the lawn for mowing, and demolished and carted away the old, rotting picnic table! Many of us turned out, and it was wonderful to see folks in person again. There was time to chat, get chores done, and enjoy the blooming daffodils and trees. Our great thanks to: Bill Reynolds, Therese De Lise, Michael Carman, Kevin Weber, Nancy Ulrich, Denise Woodin, Gary Trosclair, Susan Greenberg, Rochelle Paris, and Bobby Routch.
The daffodils and trees are at their peak now, so visit FUSW and enjoy the beautiful springtime. Make sure you go around back to see the flowers in the Memorial Garden area!
~ Nancy Eisenman, Grounds Chair
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Attention Gardeners
The FUSW community garden is open for the season! Whether you want a box to grow your own vegetables or just want to help with the community boxes (our produce is given to local food pantries), we'd love to have you! To learn more, contact Kevin Weber (kevweb50@yahoo.com).
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Service Archive
We have added an archive page to our website with favorite past sermons, songs, or written pieces that inspired and moved us. Now when you want to enjoy or share a reading, poem, or piece of music from our worship, you'll know where to find it! To view, visit the Members page at fusw.org and click on "Service Archive." Contact Rina (admin@fusw.org) if you need the password or have a file to contribute to the collection.
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Share the Plate for April: Neighbors Link and Yonkers Sanctuary Movement
The mission of Neighbors Link is to strengthen the whole community through the healthy integration of immigrants. The Yonkers Sanctuary Movement is a grassroots organization that educates and mobilizes immigrants and allies in Yonkers to keep immigrant families safe from detention and deportation. 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).
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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shaping the world in our image of love
Deepening Spirituality · Nurturing Community · Advancing Justice
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