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Upcoming Events
Sunday, October 18, 11:00 AM – Indigenous People’s Sunday
This Sunday we will honor Indigenous People’s Day at both services, but at 11 AM we will welcome Fellowship member and registered member of the Oneida Nation, Debra Morningstar, to lead our service (and Debra will be with our Pluralism Practice group during Middle Hour).
Please direct questions to Rev. Christina (christina@fvuuf.org).
Sunday, October 25 – All-Ages Halloween Sunday
Wear your costume, it’s Halloween Sunday! We will celebrate the fun and spookiness at both services, but 11 AM will be an interactive all-ages service. No Middle Hour today.
Please direct questions to Rev. Christina (christina@fvuuf.org).
Saturday, November 7 – Thriving Together Fun Night & AUCTION
A fabulous night of fun for all ages including food trucks, desserts, carnival games and more. Plus, a chance to bid on amazing items to support the Fellowship.
Please direct questions to Angie Miller (auction@fvuuf.org).
To donate, buy tickets, or bid, find out all about the upcoming auction and event on our Auction Webpage.
November 14-15 – Stone Soup Weekend Camp
Join us for a weekend of fun, learning, and connection — Saturday November 14 from 9 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday November 15 from 10:30 AM to 3 PM — no sleepover, held at the Fellowship for everyone’s convenience!
This year we celebrate the story of Stone Soup, where we bring what we can and take what we need– the true story of beloved community. There is a kids camp (ages 4-10), youth leadership track (ages 11-14) and two adult tracks. Visit our Camp webpage for more details or CLICK HERE to register (deadline Oct. 26).
Please direct questions to Rev. Christina (christina@fvuuf.org).
Saturday, November 14, 5:00 PM – Soup Saturday
Join us for a low-key evening of fun, friends, conversation, and a potluck dinner. Soup is welcome! But feel free to bring whatever other potluck food you wish to share (including vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options), bread, sides, maybe dessert… and your appetite! Games to share are also welcome.
Please direct questions to Angie or Matt (angiebaby826@yahoo.com or matthew_demers@yahoo.com).
Sunday, November 29, 10:00 AM – Lay-Led Coffeehouse Service
To allow our ministers the holiday Sunday with their families, two of our wonderful Lay Worship Leaders will lead a single 10 AM Coffeehouse Service today!
Please direct questions to Mike (yonkersm50@gmail.com).
Sunday, November 29, 4:00-6:00 PM – Dream Catcher Workshop
A great way to culminate Native American Heritage month! You’re invited to join Debra Morningstar–Fellowship member and enrolled Citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin– as she guides you through the creation of your own traditional Dream Catcher using willow, grapevine, and cedar while learning Indigenous teachings surrounding it. If you have a special feather, bead, etc, you’re invited to bring it. This session is open to 25 people, ages 11+ (youth need to have at least one adult with them). Registration opens Oct. 18 (Indigenous People’s Sunday). Fee is $5 to offset the cost of snacks and supplies. Register HERE.
Questions? Contact Debra (mnstarcreates@gmail.com)
Saturday, December 12, 5:00 PM – Holiday FUN Soup Saturday
Join us for our monthly Soup Saturday, with December holiday cheer! We will have our usual potluck/ soup dinner, plus a hot cocoa bar and cookies to decorate.
Without additional members to help, our Fun Team cannot manage the level of holiday activity we had last year, but we will still make the most of our community time together!
Please direct questions to Seth Gillespie (seth@fvuuf.org).
Sunday, December 20, 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM – Special Services
Two special services on this early-winter Sunday!
Join us for a 10 AM Potluck Brunch and Holiday Singalong in the Fellowship Hall — bring a dish to share and your holiday spirit!
Then, at 4 PM, return for our annual all-ages Winter Solstice service, complete with story, interaction, and our fire ritual.
Questions? Contact Rev. Hannah (hannah@fvuuf.org)
Thursday, December 24 – Christmas Eve Services
We celebrate the magic of Christmas Eve with three services — each one concludes with candlelight and the singing of Silent Night.
4 PM – Joyful Family Service – We welcome the wiggles and noises of kids in this multi-generational service which includes scripture, reflections, carols, and interactive movement. (hybrid/ Sanctuary)
7 PM – Magic & Metaphor Service – This service celebrates Christmas without scripture, focusing instead on the humanity and underlying meanings of the story. There is poetry, reflection, humor, and carols. (hybrid/ Sanctuary)
9 PM – Contemplative Communion Service – Our late service is more intimate and quiet. It includes scripture, reflection, carols, and Christian communion in the Transylvanian Unitarian tradition (in-person only/ Fellowship Hall).
Please direct questions to Rev. Hannah (hannah@fvuuf.org).
Sunday, December 27, 10:00 AM – Lay-Led Coffeehouse Service
To allow our ministers the holiday Sunday with their families, two of our wonderful Lay Worship Leaders will lead a single 10 AM Coffeehouse Service today!
Please direct questions to Mike (yonkersm50@gmail.com).
Saturday, January 9, 5:00 PM – Soup Saturday
Join us for a low-key evening of fun, friends, conversation, and a potluck dinner. Soup is welcome! But feel free to bring whatever other potluck food you wish to share (including vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options), bread, sides, maybe dessert… and your appetite! Games to share are also welcome.
Please direct questions to Angie or Matt (angiebaby826@yahoo.com or matthew_demers@yahoo.com).
Saturday, February 13, 5:00 PM – Soup Saturday
Join us for a low-key evening of fun, friends, conversation, and a potluck dinner. Soup is welcome! But feel free to bring whatever other potluck food you wish to share (including vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options), bread, sides, maybe dessert… and your appetite! Games to share are also welcome.
Please direct questions to Angie or Matt (angiebaby826@yahoo.com or matthew_demers@yahoo.com).
Saturday, March 13, 5:00 PM – Soup Saturday
Join us for a low-key evening of fun, friends, conversation, and a potluck dinner. Soup is welcome! But feel free to bring whatever other potluck food you wish to share (including vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options), bread, sides, maybe dessert… and your appetite! Games to share are also welcome.
Please direct questions to Angie or Matt (angiebaby826@yahoo.com or matthew_demers@yahoo.com).
Saturday, April 10, 5:00 PM – Soup Saturday
Join us for a low-key evening of fun, friends, conversation, and a potluck dinner. Soup is welcome! But feel free to bring whatever other potluck food you wish to share (including vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options), bread, sides, maybe dessert… and your appetite! Games to share are also welcome.
Please direct questions to Angie or Matt (angiebaby826@yahoo.com or matthew_demers@yahoo.com).
April 17-18 – Raising the Roof! Weekend Camp
Join us for a weekend of fun, learning, and connection — Saturday April 17 from 9 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday April 18, from 10:30 AM to 3 PM — no sleepover, held at the Fellowship for everyone’s convenience!
There is a kids camp (ages 4-10), youth leadership track (ages 11-14) and two adult tracks. Visit our Camp webpage for more details. Registration will open in February and close March 29).
More details coming soon… Please direct questions to Rev. Christina (christina@fvuuf.org).
Saturday, May 8, 5:00 PM – Soup Saturday (last one ’til fall!)
Join us for a low-key evening of fun, friends, conversation, and a potluck dinner. Soup is welcome! But feel free to bring whatever other potluck food you wish to share (including vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options), bread, sides, maybe dessert… and your appetite! Games to share are also welcome.
Please direct questions to Angie or Matt (angiebaby826@yahoo.com or matthew_demers@yahoo.com).
Sunday, June 6, 10:00 AM – Flower Celebration Service
We celebrate the beginning of summer with a powerful Unitarian Universalist ritual of beauty in diversity. Bring a flower with you to share, and leave with something different– remembering the ways we never leave our community the same as we entered.
Questions? Contact Rev. Christina (christina@fvuuf.org).
Sunday, June 6, 11:15 AM – Annual Meeting
All Fellowship Members (anyone who signed the membership book prior to April 5, 2027) are needed to accomplish the business of our congregation– electing our governing board and leadership development committee members, approving our budget, and more. We will also hear from various leaders about our progress this year on our strategic plan, and celebrate our Faithful Steward– a member who has made a long-lasting commitment to our community.
Questions? Contact Rev. Hannah (hannah@fvuuf.org).