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Sunday, April 19 | 10:30 am
Worship Service
"Being Hopeful and Loving in Difficult Times"
Ted Glick
210 North Central Ave.
Hartsdale, 10530
Click Here to Join Us on Zoom.
To Join Zoom via Phone:
Dial: 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 921 3956 4302
Passcode: 266397
For the Order of Service, please see the website, fusw.org
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About Our Guest
Ted Glick has been a peace, justice, climate and independent politics activist and organizer since the Vietnam War. He spent 11 months in prison for nonviolent draft resistance actions to stop that war. He was a founder and coordinator of the National Campaign to Impeach Nixon. He has been a community organizer, coalition builder and youth leadership supporter since the 1970s.
Since 2003 his main work has been focused on the climate crisis. He is currently a leader of the climate group Beyond Extreme Energy and is President of 350NJ-Rockland. In 2020 and 2021 he published two books, Burglar for Peace: Lessons Learned in the Catholic Left’s Resistance to the Vietnam War, and 21st Century Revolution: Through Higher Love, Racial Justice and Democratic Cooperation.
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Worship
- Sunday, April 26, 10:30 am, Benjamin Van Dyne
- Sunday, May 3, 10:30 am, Pat Lamana
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Pro Democracy Actions
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
Show up for democracy, in keeping with our 5th principle!
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Attend a local protest:
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(New!!) Sundays, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Richard Presser Park, 218 N Central Ave, Hartsdale
- Tuesdays, 12:30 pm -1:30 pm | 250 Tarrytown Road, White Plains
- Saturdays, 9:30 am -10:30 am | Corner of Huguenot & North Aves., New Rochelle
- Saturdays, 4:00 pm, Harbor Island, Mamaroneck
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Check out NYCD16-INDIVISIBLE.ORG for many pro-democracy actions.
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Message from the Treasurer
FUSW's fiscal year hit the three-quarter mark on March 31st. Statements of annual contributions through that date will be mailed to you, if you didn't get one at last week's service. through that point are now available. Please review the statement and take note of your current year pledge for reference as we move into Pledge Season 2026-27.
Contact Susan Greenberg for further information.
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Reading Black Lives Book Group
Saturday, April 18 | 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm at FUSW
Now Reading: Passing by Nella Larsen
Learn more about this book and author by visiting our website.
Contact admin@fusw.org for further information.
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Save the Date!
Saturday, April 25 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm at FUSW
FUSW will be kicking off this year's Pledge Drive with a celebration and we need YOUR help! Please sign up to let us know what you'd like to contribute. We need finger foods, both savory and sweet. And beverages, too. Plus one more thing... read on!"
Do you have one or more small, folding tables? (The kind that were invented for eating TV dinners?) Please lend it/them to us for the party! Contact Lisa d. if you have one or a few to share.
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Toast 250! Tavern Nights
Sunday, April 26 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Peter Pratt's Inn, 673 Croton Heights Road, Yorktown Heights, NY
Calling ye citizens near and far! RW250 invites you to raise a glass to 2026 as we celebrate the 250th year of these United States!
2:00 - 4:00 pm Mingle with George Washington, Revolutionary soldiers, heroes, and civilians. Tavern music with The Liberty Three, fife, fiddlers and more. Military drills and musket firing with the 5th NY. Colonial cocktails, tavern fare and games. Special tribute to the 1st Rhode Island Regiment at the Battle of Pines Bridge.
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Revolutionary War Trivia - Westchester Edition. Compete alone or bring a team!
All are welcome! Learn more at rw250.org.
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Songwriters and Performers Circle
Wednesday, May 13 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at FUSW
Join Paul Gross for a Songwriters and Performers Circle at FUSW--a chance for musicians to get to know one another, workshop new material, and check out FUSW. Non-musicians are welcome to come and listen in. Homemade cookies and lemonade will be served. Contact Paul Gross for more information.
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Meditation Group with Mashuq Deen
May 2026
Our meditation group will take a brief pause in May. Until we gather again, may your days be filled with moments of peace and gentle joy.
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Share Your Thoughts on Aging
Longtime member Joyce Hamm Sontag is collecting reflections on aging — any perspective, any tone, any length (up to three pages). Submissions may remain anonymous, if preferred.
Topics might include:
- Humor
- Research Studies
- Health: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
- Loss and Loneliness
- Caring for loved ones
- Retirement and Hobbies
- Financial Concerns
- Anything thats sparks joy
The goal: a compilation that we can use to support one another, provoke reflection, and build community through a personal story. To contribute or learn more, contact Joyce Hamm Sontag.
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We Have a Great Space - Let's Use It!
The Events Committee invites FUSW members to take advantage of our wonderful home to hold social events for FUSW members and friends. We can use the space for many things:
- Game Night
- Movie Night
- Discussion & Debate Afternoon
- Pot Luck Social Lunch
- Talent Show
- Murder Mystery Dinner
- Or just about any kind of social event
If you're interested in planning an FUSW social event, contact Craig Butler and get the fun started!
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Safe & Sacred: Creating Safe Spaces for Everyone
The First Unitarian Society of Westchester strives to provide a safe environment for all. Our aim is to minimize risk and foster spiritual well-being in a trusting atmosphere. Click here to view our Congregational Policies.
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FUSW Contacts & Information
Questions, Concerns, or Compliments for FUSW? Reach out to any member of our Board of Trustees.
Board of Trustees - The board usually meets on the third Monday of each month via Zoom at 7:45 pm. If you wish to attend, please check with a board member or the administrator, because the schedule sometimes shifts. Click here to join the board meeting on Zoom.
Meetings are open to any member of FUSW. For confidential matters, non-board members will be asked to leave temporarily. At the end of the meeting, there will be an open forum, during which non-board members can speak about topics of concern, limiting remarks to two minutes. To access the minutes from previous meetings, visit the Members page on our website.
Scheduling Zoom Meetings or Submitting Information for The Scoop and FUSW Calendar - Contact our Administrator, Karmesha Peake. For Zoom meetings, please include the purpose and preferred date/time. Items for The Scoop are due by 10:00 am on Wednesday. Submissions may be edited for space or style. If you want to discuss your submission, contact Lisa deMauro.
Administrative Office Hours:
Office Hours: Mon. (Remotely) 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Tues.-Thurs. 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Fri. 10:00 am-1:00 pm (Remotely). Please call ahead or schedule an appointment by clicking here, should you need to connect with Karmesha, our Office Administrator, in person at 210 North Central Ave.
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We are a liberal religious community shaping the world in our image of love:
Deepening Spirituality · Nurturing Community · Advancing Justice
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