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, January 29, 10:30am Hybrid Service (In Person & On Zoom) Worship: “Blessing the World” - Rev. Terri Pahucki, guest minister In the midst of difficult choices and challenges, how can we use our gifts to serve life and nurture wholeness in the world? Our guest minister, Rev. Terri Pahucki (she/her), is minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Stamford, CT. Terri earned her Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School and Hartford Seminary, and was ordained at the UU Fellowship of Northern Westchester, Mt. Kisco (her internship congregation) in fall 2021. In her downtime, Terri enjoys hiking, writing poetry, reading, and spending time with her two teenage daughters. Sunday, February 5, 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, February 12, 10:30am Hybrid Service (In Person & On Zoom) Love Service - Worship Associates Our annual worship service where we honor the people (or creatures) whose love has graced our lives. If you would like to share a story, please be in touch with Josh Davies (josh.davies@fourthuu.org). Sunday, February 19, 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, February 26, 10:30am Hybrid Service (In Person & On Zoom) Prose and Poetry of Hermann Hesse - David Thwaite, guest worship leader David Thwaite is a member of 4th UU. Sunday, March 12, 10:30am Hybrid Service (In Person & On Zoom) Favorite Zen Stories - Rev. Paul Tesshin Silverman, guest worship leader Rev. Paul Tesshin Silverman is an ordained Zen Buddhist Priest, and teacher at Yorktown Zen. Sunday, March 26, 10:30am Hybrid Service (In Person & On Zoom) TBD - Rev. Lane Cobb, guest worship leader 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. ======= 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, January 26, 7:00 - 8:30pm, on Zoom Judy Schavrien will facilitate the next discussion on the subject of AFTER DEATH. 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, February 10, 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 Schavrien (914-962-3737, schavrien@optonline.net). Online 4th UU Book Club Meeting Topic: Transcendentalists Date: TBD, Time: 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. ======= |
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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