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Sunday, May 11 10:30am Worship Service
"Nurture"
~Rev. Arlin Roy
Nurture this precious light.
Together, we turn this world from bleak to bright
one flame, one fire, one light at a time ~ Naomi King
Sunday, May 11, 2025, 210 North Central Ave, Hartsdale 10530
Click here to join us online, or call 646-558-8656.
Meeting ID 921 3956 4302, Passcode: 266397
Click here for the Sunday, May 11, Order of Service
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Please check our website fusw.org and Facebook page for the latest info and updates about our Sunday services and other events.
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Upcoming Events
- Saturday, May 24, 1:15pm – 2:45pm, Reading Black Lives, ~ 210 North Central Ave, Hartsdale; reading Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, see below for book description. Contact Claudia Gisolfi (cgisolfi8@gmail.com).
- Friday, June 6, 12:30pm, Daytime Women's Group ~ 210 North Central Ave, Hartsdale. Contact Theresa Reynolds
(ntdelise@optonline.net).
Upcoming Worship
- Sunday, May 18, 10:30am, "Home at Last! Now What? ~ Guernsey - Gross Program Group
- Sunday, May 25, 10:30am, "Pagan Lessons of Balance" ~ Joe Gonzalez
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Bread for the People
Sundays & Tuesdays, 8am-9am
Pick up day-old bread at Stop & Shop in Dobbs Ferry, and bring to the Sharing Community in Yonkers on Sunday mornings between 8 and 9.
Contact: Ken Perry for further details. (krperry@gmail.com).
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Reading Black Lives
Saturday, May 24, 1:15pm – 2:45pm
The Reading Black Lives Book Group will meet to discuss Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, and we'd love for you to join us!
"In 18th century Ghana, two half sisters are born into different villages, each unaware of the other. One will marry an Englishman and lead a life of comfort in the Cape Coast Castle. The other will be captured in a raid on her village and sold into slavery... click here to learn more.
Winner of the National Book Critics Circle’s John Leonard Award for best first book, the PEN/Hemingway Award for a first book of fiction, the American Book Award, NPR's Debut Novel of the Year, and a New York Times 2016 Notable Book.
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Save the Date!
Sunday, June 1 | Noon- 1:30pm
Congregational Annual Meeting
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Calling All Religious Educators--this means you!
We are putting together a list of adults to assist at RE lessons. You can sign up for occasional Sundays or more often, if you wish.
If you enjoy talking with delightful young people about
life and the finer points of UU, please contact Craig Butler (craigbutlerUU@gmail.com).
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NYUUJ Monthly Action Call
May 12, 2025 | 7PM
Want to learn more about the issues and legislation NYUUJ focuses on? Want to get information from our partner organizations and Issue Teams? Join us on our new Monthly Action Call!
For May, the call will be on May 12th at 7 PM with a focus on Congregational Study Action Issues. As we prepare for General Assembly, three CSAIs will be up for a vote. We invite you to register today to learn about these issues so that you can make an informed vote (if you're going to GA) or be prepared for what you might be soon studying.
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Sophia Fahs UU Camp on Lake George
August 10-16, 2025 | Silver Bay, Lake George, NY
Get ready for the 2025 Sophia Fahs Camp! We are returning to the idyllic Silver Bay on Lake George for a week of faith, connection, and FUN! Start planning now. This experience is
intergenerational.
Register before May 1 for BIG savings and "bring a friend" for $100 OFF!
Learn more about Sophia Fahs UU Camp by clicking here.
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Support FUSW!
If you are able, consider donating to FUSW's congregation. There's more information on the website, FUSW.org, or contact Susan Greenberg (fuswtreasurer@gmail.com) for details.
Every gift, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for being part of our mission. Click here to donate or use QR Code below.
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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. The Board of Trustees has implemented a policy to prevent and address sexual harassment and abuse. The goal of this policy is to ensure a respectful community and fulfill our legal duty to protect members, especially children, from harm and false accusations. Our aim is to minimize risk and foster spiritual well-being in a trusting atmosphere.
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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 7:45pm. 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, Karmesha Peake (admin@fusw.org). Office hours are T-Th, 10:00am-3:00pm. For Zoom meetings, please include the purpose and preferred date/time. Articles for The Scoop are due by Wednesday at 10:00am.
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We are a liberal religious community shaping the world in our image of love:
Deepening Spirituality · Nurturing Community · Advancing Justice
fusw.org / 914-478-2710
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