Upcoming Events

• Friday, March 14, 7:30pm, Evening Women’s Group ~ on Zoom. Contact Diane Guernsey (dianeguernsey.uu@gmail.com).

• Friday, March 14, 7:30pm, Men’s Group ~ on Zoom or in person at South Church. Contact Paul Gross (pgross@pulsevoices.org).

• Saturday, March 15, 1:15 - 2:45pm, Reading Black Lives ~ Barnes Room at Hastings Public Library, reading #1 New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Winner, James by Percival Everett (2024). See below for book description. Contact Claudia Gisolfi (cgisolfi8@gmail.com).

Upcoming Worship

• Sunday, March 23, 10:00am, “TBA” ~ Rev. Arlin Roy

• Sunday, March 30, 10:00am, "TBA" ~ Benjamin Van Dyne

About Our Guest Speaker

Pat Wictor makes his home in many musical worlds. Grounded in rural blues and gospel traditions, Wictor’s lean, poetic songs and expressive guitar playing are seasoned with jazz, pop, improvisational surprise, philosophy, and social commentary. Wictor currently tours solo and in a variety of duos. He is also a music educator of note, teaching workshops on guitar, songwriting, body percussion, and vocal and instrumental improvisation. "Soft-spoken and articulate, in the 1930's he could have been a dust bowl preacher. The sermons, accompanied by the choir of his slide guitar, would have brought comfort to many a soul." (Richard Cuccaro, Acoustic Live) (patwictor.com) 

The Countdown has Begun!

FUSW's new space at 210 N Central Avenue in Hartsdale will be move-in ready in a few weeks! This is only our third "place of our own" in our 170-year history, and we are eager to begin making it our spiritual home, that its sheltering walls may be strong to keep hate out and hold love in.

If you are able, please consider making a donation to the congregation in honor of this new chapter. There's more information on the website, FUSW.org, or contact Susan Greenberg (fuswtreasurer@gmail.com) for details.

Help Plan Our New Home Opening Celebration!

Our congregation will be moving into our new home in just a few weeks! Anyone who is interested in helping to plan an opening celebration is invited to a Zoom meeting on Sunday, March 16 at 5pm.

RSVP to receive a Zoom link on Saturday, March 15, contact Denise Woodin at (deniseuu23@gmail.com).

Scheduling Services at 210 North Central Avenue

Please click here to take a poll about the start time of services in our new home. We'll also ask about your preferred Sunday morning beverage, so that we can avoid disappointing people or wasting coffee!

If you run into problems, contact Lisa deMauro (lisa.demauro@gmail.com).

South Manse Use Committee

The committee must unfortunately cancel coffee hours in the Manse this March due to a water leak in the building.

We would very much love to hear your ideas for the Manse. Please use this feedback form.

If you have any questions or want to speak further, you can reach our committee chair George Epstein (gfepstein1993@gmail.com).

Looking for Updates About Our New Home?

Visit the Members page of fusw.org, and click on the New Home Updates button to see the latest progress on our new space. Information will be posted as it becomes available.

Seeking ways to make your voice heard on current issues? 

Or just want to learn more about specific programs being affected by government action? Check out any or all of these websites:

5 Calls ~ This group makes it easy for you to connect with your elected officials and it offers talking points on a wide range of issues.

Chop Wood, Carry Water ~ This is a great source of information on different legislation you might want to speak to your representatives about. Chop Wood Carry Water is available by subscription. There are paid tiers, but there is also a free level, so you can see what it's about before deciding if you want to contribute to the organization.

Robert Hubbell ~ A reflection on today's news through the lens of hope. Robert Hubbell offers reasoned and frequently calming insights into many of the stories behind the headlines.

Action Group Forming

In response to the distress many of us have expressed about recent news reports, we are forming an action group (tentatively called T.A.N. “Take Action Now”). This is an invitation to everyone who would like to "do something" -- something positive. Here is a chance to contribute your knowledge, your experience, and your creativity. If you would like to help mold this new group, please email Irene Kleinsinger (extra111@verizon.net). Our first meeting date will be announced later.

Reading Black Lives Book Group

Saturday, March 15, 1:15 - 2:45 pm, Barnes Room at Hastings Public Library

Reading James by Percival Everett. 

"A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view." In development as a feature film to be produced by Steven Spielberg. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • KIRKUS PRIZE WINNER • SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 

Contact Claudia Gisolfi (cgisolfi8@gmail.com).

PrideWorks 2025 Conference

Wednesday, March 19, 8:30 - 3:00pm, Goldstein Health & Fitness Center, Pace University - Pleasantville Campus, 861 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY

Registration is open for the PrideWorks Conference.

You can register as a volunteer, helping with registration or directing attendees to locations on campus. Volunteers can still attend some workshops. Or you can register as an attendee, paying the registration fee. FUSW is a sponsor and will be sending in a contribution in support of the conference overall.

Support FUSW

Your generosity sustains our programs and helps to develop our new space. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for being part of our mission. Click here to donate, or use the QR Code on the left.

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 7:45pm. Click here to join our 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 of fusw.org and click on Board Minutes Archive. 

Scheduling Zoom Meetings or Submitting Information for The Scoop and FUSW Calendar - Contact our Administrator, Rina Schunk (admin@fusw.org). For Zoom meetings, please include the purpose and preferred date/time. Articles for The Scoop are due by Wednesday at 10:00am.