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 WorshipFor the summer we will gather informally, either online or outside our building, every other Sunday. On the in-between dates, we suggest you log in to a neighboring congregation's online worship service. You'll find links on their websites.
Sunday, July 25, 10:30am Virtual Lay-Led Service on Zoom Details to come. Sunday, August 1 Virtually Visit a Neighboring Congregation Sunday, August 8, 10:30am Informal In-Person Service @ 4th UU Outdoor Gathering @ 4th UU ======= Our 4th UU online services and coffee hour may be joined 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 ======= Events4th UU Second Friday Meditation Group
Friday, August 13, 7:00 - 8:00pm Join us monthly for 20 minutes of silent meditation with discussion following. Happy to let everyone know we are allowed to meet inside the building as long as we wear masks. We plan to create a Zoom connection as well, so please let us know if you plan to join virtually. Contact hosts Susan Schefflein (susanschefflein@yahoo.com) or Bob Schavrien (schavrien@optonline.net). Click here to join our Monthly Meditation by computer/device or join by phone (audio only): 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 973 2471 2463, Passcode 529167 4th UU Book Club Online Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald TBD (Late July) Animals don't exist in order to teach us things, but that is what they have always done, and most of what they teach us is what we think we know about ourselves. Helen Macdonald is one of this century's most important and insightful nature writers, and her Vesper Flights is a captivating and foundational book about observation, fascination, time, memory, love and loss, and how we make sense of the world around us. Grab a copy and get started, then join us for our next conversation. Click here to join the Book Club by computer/device or join by phone (audio only): 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 922 824 2044, Passcode 529167 Journey Group Thursday, Sept 9, 7:00 - 8:30pm The Journey Group is taking a summer hiatus and will resume in September, with Susan Schefflein facilitating the first six weeks. When we get closer, we will announce the next topic, and decide whether sessions will resume online or in person. |
Message from the Minister
Greetings everyone.
If you haven’t heard by now, I will be leaving 4th UU at the end of my contract, which will be on July 31, 2021. I have accepted a full-time interim position at the Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church of Southfield, MI. I have valued our time together since last November and while I’m sad that I won’t be with you all as we begin our next phase of “getting back to normal,” I’m excited at the opportunities this brings to both 4th UU and myself. I’m excited that you all are on the path of not only moving toward reopening and having people worshipping in the sanctuary again, but also taking a step toward the new digital frontier with hybrid services that will go beyond the four walls of 4th UU to go out into the wider world. We have good news to spread, and my hope is that we’ve figured out a way to do that. As for me, I’ll be doing something I didn’t think I’d be doing this soon - working as a full time minister. The congregation that I’ve signed on to is 3 hours from my home in Indiana, so it means that I’ll be spending time away from my family, which I’m not looking forward to. What I am looking forward to is helping a congregation transition from a 20-year ministry toward future growth with their next full time called minister. My last service with you all will be on Sunday, June 13 for Flower Communion. Thank you for your time and patience with me and I wish you all continued success. Rev. Kevin DeBeck |
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Visit http://daviesjo.podbean.com or search for Fourth Unitarian Society of Westchester under Podcasts on your smart phone.
Visit http://daviesjo.podbean.com or search for Fourth Unitarian Society of Westchester under Podcasts on your smart phone.
