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 of children, youth, and adults who honor differences and support 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 Worship We are holding guest speaker or lay-led hybrid services, in person and also livestreamed on Zoom to join from home. Services are generally every two weeks, with virtual coffee hours between. On our weeks off, we invite you to visit other UU congregations virtually. Learn more in the weekly 4th Word newsletter.
Sunday, December 4, 10:30am - Hybrid Service “Breaking the Cycle of Wasted Food and Food Insecurity” - Martha Elder, Exec. Dir. of Second Chance Foods Energy used to grow, harvest, and transport food is responsible for some 1/3 of greenhouse gas emissions globally, and an estimated 30% of that food is wasted. Our guest speaker Martha Elder is Executive Director of Second Chance Foods, which recovers good quality food that would otherwise be landfilled, and redirects it to local populations in need. These critical actions not only address food insecurity but also reduce the heavy carbon footprint of food production and distribution. Elder will share with us ways to help reduce food waste and greenhouse gases at home, and opportunities to work toward eliminating food insecurity in our communities. Sunday, December 11 Visit a local worship virtually Then at 11:30am, we invite you to join our 4thUU virtual coffee hour at our usual worship Zoom link. Sunday, December 18, 10:30am - Hybrid Service “You Say What?” - Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner Social intelligence makes groups more competent with greater results in ambiguous situations, which is certainly our society today. How do we get more intelligent when we think our neighbors are misinformed or grievously mistaken? How do we grow in community effectiveness if each of us has a subconscious that motivates and directs much of our behavior? Our time together will be like a primer, “Social Intelligence for Dummies,” which isn't just for “them” but for all of us. Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner is the Community UU Congregation at White Plains's community minister in Multi-Species Ministry and Compassionate Communication. She is the Co-Director of One Earth Conservation, where she works as a wildlife veterinarian and human dimension consultant in Latin American avian conservation. Currently she has projects in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guyana, Suriname, and Paraguay. She is the author of several books, which will be available after the service. ======= Our 4th UU services and virtual coffee hours may be joined online by phone or computer. Click here to join by computer. Or join by phone (audio only): 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 922 824 2044, Passcode 529167 ======= EventsOnline 4th UU Journey Group Meetup
Thursday, December 8, 7:00 - 8:30pm, on Zoom Marc Bernstein will facilitate the discussion on the subject of FOOD. Click here to download the packet to read beforehand. New participants are always welcome! Click to join the Journey Group by computer/device, or call 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 933 0515 9526, Password 371728. 4th UU Second Friday Meditation Group Friday, December 9, 7:30 - 8:45pm, at 4th UU Join us for 20 minutes of silent group meditation, followed by discussion. Meditation on Pete Seeger - During the pandemic, Gretchen Grimm collected information about Pete Seeger's life, his songs, and how he affected the environment around the Hudson River, including bald eagles. Because of the "Pete Seeger and the Eight Principles" hybrid service given by Pat Lamanna at 4th UU on Sun Nov 20, the meditation group is using Gretchen's notes, digging out our favorite songs, and discussing our fellow UU, Pete. RSVP to: Janet Alona Catalina (914-548-8372, catalina.janet@gmail.com); David Thwaite (914-539-6521, dhthwaite@optonline.net); Bob Schavrien (914-962-3737, schavrien@optonline.net). ======= |
UUs Remain Committed to Reproductive JusticeThe Fourth Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Mohegan Lake is a part of the Unitarian Universalist Association (“UUA”). Unitarian Universalists (“UUs”) have a long history of supporting a broad spectrum of women’s rights including making one’s own decision about a pregnancy.
We and the UUA strongly object to the recent decision by the Supreme Court since it infringes on our deeply held religious beliefs. We do not promote abortions but an overwhelming majority of UUs support a women’s right to choose. This is rooted in our core religious beliefs that affirm gender equity. Through reason and compassion, we believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every human being. Our objection to this decision also reflects a moral commitment to the idea that reproductive care is healthcare and is essential to the well-being of individuals and families. Access to abortion and the right to choose is an issue of gender equality, bodily autonomy, and religious liberty. Guided by our moral values, we are prepared to participate in this ongoing struggle, and we welcome those who would join our ranks. Marc Bernstein President, Fourth Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Westchester From the Pastoral Care TeamThe 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.
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 CommunityYorktown Zen Meditation
Saturday mornings, 9:00 - 11:30am 4th 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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