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Online Summer Worship, Sunday, September 5
“Coming Home”
Michael Carman, with Craig Butler, Rob Carroll, Jane Lawrence, Pedro Maymi, and Arlin Roy
10:00am
Our first in-person service in the church—a hybrid service, in person and online on ZOOM—feels like coming home after more than a year of being apart. We celebrate being together again in this closer way, thinking about what home means to us, in poetry, song, and thoughtful conversation.
Everyone coming in person must follow the guidelines recently emailed, including wearing a mask at all times when in the building, and maintaining social distance. Capacity in the meeting room will be capped at 32. Additional attendees will be invited to sit in the foyer or porch and watch on monitors. Coffee hour will be held outdoors.
This summer FUSW is sharing worship services with the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley (UUCHV), Croton
LINK FOR THIS SUNDAY'S SERVICE
We invite you 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 for information and updates.
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, September 4, 2:00pm, Gathering of Friends ~ In-person social event in Garrison, NY. See details below.
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Sunday, September 12, 10:30am - “Ingathering and Water Communion” ~ Rev. Arlin Roy
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Sunday, September 19, 10:30am - “TBA” ~ Rev. Arlin Roy
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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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First Friday Women's Group
First Friday Women’s Group Luncheon, Friday, September 3, 12:30pm
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A Gathering of Friends - Please RSVP
Outdoor Social Gathering, Saturday, Sept 4, 2:00pm, at Annie and Art's, 18 Normandy Grange, Garrison, NY
Art Lowenstein and Annie Patton welcome you to their home at 18 Normandy Grange, Garrison, NY, to enjoy some much-needed community at a safe, socially distanced gathering by the pool and gardens. Bring food or drink to share; come with suit and towel if you'd like to take a dip; and musicians bring your instruments! We will all wear masks whenever we are indoors (e.g., to get food, use the bathroom, or change into your suit). Come only if you are fully vaccinated, please, and do not attend if you feel sick or are showing Covid symptoms. Please RSVP to let us know how many are coming and what you will be bringing to share: Art (artlowenstein48@gmail.com), Annie (annie.k.patton@gmail.com).
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Reopening News
Beginning this Sunday, September 5, FUSW will reopen for congregants who want to worship inside the building, and will stream services on Zoom for those who will participate remotely. Everyone coming in person must follow the guidelines recently emailed, including wearing a mask at all times when in the building, and maintaining social distance. Capacity in the meeting room will be capped at 32. Additional attendees will be invited to sit in the foyer or porch and watch the service on monitors. Coffee hour will be held outdoors.
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Book Group
The FUSW Book group is now 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 Summer: Inter-Group Association of Alcoholics Anonymous of New York
The Inter-Group Association of Alcoholics Anonymous of New York, Inc, known as New York Inter-Group (“NYIG”), was formed in 1946 by NY area A.A. groups to help fulfill their primary purpose — carrying the A.A. message to still-suffering alcoholics. 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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