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.
Enter, Rejoice, and Come In!
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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 WorshipWe 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. To subscribe, contact 4th Word newsletter.
Sunday, March 26, 10:30am Hybrid Service (In Person & On Zoom) Coming Home Again - Rev. Lane Cobb, guest worship leader “As you live deeper in the heart, the mirror gets cleaner and cleaner.” - Rumi Rev. Lane Cobb is an author, coach and ordained interfaith, inter-spiritual minister committed to educating and uplifting those seeking to live a more authentic, spirit-filled life. Her weekly video dialogue, Race Talk Revolution, offers people of diverse backgrounds an opportunity to engage in courageous conversations about race and cultivate partnerships for exploring antiracist activism. Sunday, April 2, 11:30am Virtual Coffee Hour on Zoom Visit a local worship virtually, then at 11:30am, join our 4thUU virtual coffee hour at our usual worship Zoom link. Sunday, April 9, 6:30am Annual Sunrise Gathering at Croton Point 10:30am, Hybrid Service (In Person & On Zoom) facilitated by 4th UU Worship Associaties Join our annual sunrise gathering at Croton Point (details to come), and celebrate the season at our morning hybrid worship. ======= 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, March 23, 7:00 - 8:30pm, on Zoom Ralph Wood will facilitate the next discussion on the subject of EPIC FAILS. 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. Online 4th UU Second Friday Meditation Group Friday, April 14, 7:30 - 8:45pm, at 4th UU Join us for 20 minutes of silent group meditation, followed by discussion. RSVP to: Janet Alona Catalina (914-548-8372, catalina.janet@gmail.com); David Thwaite (914-539-6521, dhthwaite@optonline.net); Bob Do Shin Schavrien (914-962-3737, schavrien@optonline.net). Click to join the Meditation Group by computer/device, or call 1-646-558-8656. Meeting ID 987 3715 8672. Password 529167. Online 4th UU Book Club Meeting Topic: Transcendentalists Sunday, March 19, 7:30 - 9:00pm The Fourth UU Book Club’s next book selection is Conflagration - How the Transcendentalists Sparked the American Struggle for Racial, Gender, and Social Justice, by John A. Buehrens. Pick up a copy, then join us for our next discussion (date TBD). All are welcome to join - even if you haven’t finished the book! Zoom information to come. Click to join the Book Club by computer/device, or call 1-646-558-8656. Meeting ID 919 5745 8331. Password 282599. ======= |
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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