Welcome to the Fourth Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Westchester in Mohegan Lake, New York.
We are a liberal religious community where members and friends gather to support each other in spiritual journeys
and to give service to the wider world of which we are a part.
We are a liberal religious community where members and friends gather to support each other in spiritual journeys
and to give service to the wider world of which we are a part.
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Our Mission: We are a caring and inclusive spiritual community that honors differences and supports open-minded spiritual exploration and ethical development. We celebrate life, nurture each other, and provide support in loving and open-hearted acceptance. We commit ourselves to social justice through action in our local community and the larger world. |
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Online and In-Person WorshipWe hold hybrid services (in person and also livestreamed on Zoom to join from home) generally every two weeks, with virtual coffee hours between. Our services may be led by our minister, a guest speaker, or our members. On our weeks off, we invite you to virtually visit worship at another UU congregation, then join us for "coffee." Learn more in the weekly Fourth Word newsletter. To subscribe, contact Fourth Word newsletter.
Sunday, April 21, 11:30am
Zoom Coffee Hour We invite you to visit a neighboring congregation online, then log on to connect virtually with other 4th UUers. Sunday, April 28, 10:30am “My Dog is My Home: A Love that Transcends Boundaries” Guest Speaker: Christine Kim, MSW Hybrid Worship (In Person & On Zoom) What is home? Is it four walls and a roof? Or can it be built in the heart of a loved one? What if that loved one had four paws? Through the story of Yurimar and Simba, Christine Kim - the founder of the nonprofit organization My Dog is My Home - will discuss the bond between people and animals who find a home in each other despite having little else. Our love for animals can be universally understood, transcending geographic borders, languages, and cultures, opening the door to a more empathic response to people and families who come to our communities seeking safety. To learn more about why My Dog Is My Home exists, watch these short narrative videos made about people experiencing homelessness with companion animals: Brigitte, Greg, Anita About our Guest Speaker: Christine Kim is a macro social worker with a specialized interest in building programs and policies that recognize the power of the human-animal bond. During her time working in supportive housing, Christine became acutely aware of the barriers people experiencing homelessness with animal face when attempting to access shelter and housing services. Christine’s research and work with human-animal homeless families includes a publication in the pioneering book Animals in Social Work: Why and How They Matter (Palgrave Macmillan, 2014), an exhibition for The Animal Museum called My Dog Is My Home, and the founding of the non-profit organization by the same name. She served as the first director of the NYC Mayor's Office of Animal Welfare under Mayor Bill de Blasio, and she is the recipient of the ASPCA’s 2021 Public Service Humane Awards for her leadership at the NYC’s Mayor’s Office during the COVID-19 pandemic. Christine currently serves on the board of directors for Animal Care Centers of NYC, and lives with her partner and exceptionally beautiful cat in Queens, NY. Sunday, May 5, 11:30am Zoom Coffee Hour We invite you to visit a neighboring congregation online, then log on to connect virtually with other 4th UUers. ======= Our 4th UU worship services and virtual coffee hours may be joined online from your device (computer, iPad, smart phone), or landline phone. Click here to join by device: bit.ly/4thUU-Online. Phone (audio only): 646-558-8656. Meeting ID 922 824 2044, Passcode 529167. EventsOnline Fourth UU Bi-Weekly Fellowship with Rev. Cobb
Meeting every other Monday, 12:30-1:30pm, on Zoom Next meeting Monday, April 22 Rev. Cobb invites you to join her online every other Monday for an opportunity to share fellowship. Log in: us02web.zoom.us/j/84803477155 Online Fourth UU Journey Group Meet-up Thursday, April 18, 7:00 - 8:30pm, on Zoom We meet online to discuss a common topic as a way to help deepen our understanding and strengthen our connections. Ralph Wood will facilitate our next discussion on the subject of AMERICAN DREAM. Click here for the reading packet to review beforehand. In addition to the reading packet, please bring to the session a book that inspired you and select a passage from that book to share with the group. New participants are always welcome! Log in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93305159526. Or call (audio only) 646-558-8656. Meeting ID 933 0515 9526, Passcode 371728 Online Fourth UU Second Friday Meditation Group Friday, May 10, 7:00-8:30pm, on Zoom We begin with a check-in followed by 20 minutes of silent meditation, then open discussion. RSVP to Janet Alona (catalina.janet@gmail.com), David Thwaite (dhthwaite@optonline.net) or Bob Do Shin Schavrien (schavrien@optonline.net). Log in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/98737158672, or phone (audio only) 646-558-8656. Meeting ID 987 3715 8672, Passcode 529167 Online Fourth UU Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry Sunday, April 14, 7:30 - 9:00pm, on Zoom The Fourth UU Book Club is reading Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Pick up a copy from the library, or purchase at bookshop.org and support local independent booksellers. Then join us for our next discussion. All are welcome - even if you haven’t finished the book! Log in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9190957458331, or phone (audio only) 646-558-8656. Meeting ID 919 5745 8331, Passcode 282599 Support Us & Our MissionEven if you are not with us in person at a Sunday worship, the Fourth UU Board and Treasurer remind you that you can still contribute to the collection basket, or to Fred's Food Pantry (which we support each month), or to fulfill all or part of your annual pledge by mailing a check to:
Fourth UU Congregation, c/o Treasurer P.O. Box 17 Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 Please indicate on the check where you wish us to allocate your money. Thank you for your generosity! Fourth UU is a UUA Honor Congregation |
Social Action Fourth UU supports Open Arms for Refugees
The Fourth UU Board of Trustees passed a formal resolution in December declaring that we support Open Arms for Refugees and its goals. Fourth UU Congregation has joined the many organizations that formally sponsor Open Arms and theirs good work. Fourth UU members and friends may make tax deductible donations to Open Arms by mail to 142 Revolutionary Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510, or at the website: openarmsforrefugees.org/donate. Tag Sale ComingFourth UU Tag Sale - Save the Date!
Friday, June 21 - Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 Time : 9am-4pm Friday + Saturday, 9am-3pm Sunday Save the date for our annual tag sale this June! We will be seeking volunteers the weekend before through the end of the sale to help - thanks for setting aside a little time for us that week. - Your tag sale committee - Judy S, Carole E, Cindy A, Jen L, and Pam C Pastoral Care ReminderThe 4th UU Pastoral Care Team is here to help and support members of the congregation, reaching out during times of hardship, illness, or bereavement. We can arrange food deliveries, transportation, make a phone call, send a card, offer a candle lighting, and more. If you need assistance or know of of another member who does, please let us know. Details can be kept confidential. The Pastoral Care Team invites you to grow our Caring and Sharing Initiative. Please contact us if you are willing and able to offer an occasional ride or other means of support. Even making a phone call makes a difference!
Judy Schavrien (914-962-3737, schavrien@optonline.net) Carole Ellis (914-260-9182, carole.ellis14@gmail.com) Rev. Paul Tesshin Silverman is a resource for the 4th UU Pastoral Care Team and our congregation. Members can reach out to him directly at pjsilverman@gmail.com. In the Community13th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep
Peekskill: Annsville Preserve Park Cleanup Saturday, May 4, 10:00am - 1:00pm Meet at 10 Old Pemart Ave, Peekskill NY Join 4th UU's Vincent Arcery and Rev Lane Cobb, along with other local clean water advocates, to clean up scenic Peekskill Annsville Preserve Park on the Hudson River. Please click here to register. Or contact Vincent Arcery (H: 914-519-6151, C: 516-547-0330, vandiebabies@yahoo.com) Pete Seeger Festival, Sunday, May 5, 2:00-5:00pm, Tompkins Corners Cultural Center, 729 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley
Free, family-friendly event (outdoors if the weather permits, or indoors if it rains). Donations gratefully accepted and shared with local organizations that Pete created, including the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, the Beacon Sloop Club, and the River Pool at Beacon. The musicians were all Pete’s friends, who performed with him, sailed with him on the sloops Clearwater and Woody Guthrie, and worked with him at the Beacon Sloop Club. In addition to singing Pete’s songs and their own, they will reminisce about the man who inspired so many people so many people in the course of his 94 years. www.tompkinscorners.org/music.html Yorktown Zen Meditation
Saturday mornings, 9:00 - 11:30am Fourth UU Congregation Building, and via Zoom Join us in creating a community of Zen practitioners in Northern Westchester and Putnam County, NY. We meet every Saturday at 9am for authentic Zen training including two meditation sessions, Dharma talk, and tea ceremony. All meetings are free and open to everyone. We also offer a 30-minute Zoom-only practice session every Wednesday at 8pm. More information can be found on the Yorktown Zen website. |
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