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 fall, we will gather for hybrid worship every other Sunday. On the in-between dates, we suggest you log in to an online worship service at a neighboring UU congregation, then join us at 11:30 for a virtual coffee hour.
Sunday, September 19 Virtually Visit Worship at a Neighboring Congregation 11:30am - Join us for 4th UU Virtual Coffee Hour Sunday, September 26 Hybrid Service: in person at 4th UU + on Zoom Guest speaker Rev. Paul Tesshin Silverman will speak on "Resiliance." Come join us in person or virtually. Sunday, October 3 Virtually Visit Worship at a Neighboring Congregation 11:30am - Join us for 4th UU Virtual Coffee Hour ======= Our 4th UU hybrid services and virtual coffee hours 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 Journey Group
Thursday, Sept 23, 7:00 - 8:30pm The Journey Group resumes, with Susan Schefflein and Ralph Wood co-leading the discussion. Our next topic will be Aging. Click here to join the Journey Group by computer/device or join by phone (audio only) 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 933 0515 9526, Passcode 371728 4th UU Book Club Online Queer Virtue by Rev. Elizabeth M. Edman Date TBD (late Sept) As an openly lesbian Episcopal priest and professional advocate for LGBTQ justice, Rev. Elizabeth Edman has spent her career grappling with the core tenets of her faith. After deep reflection on her tradition, Edman is struck by the realization that her queer identity has taught her more about how to be a good Christian than the church. Pick up a copy (available at the UU Bookstore, Bookshop.org, and local booksellers), 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 990 6620 2210, Passcode 135225 4th UU Second Friday Meditation Group Friday, October 8, 7:00 - 8:00pm Join us monthly for 20 minutes of silent meditation with discussion following. We will meet inside the building and remain masks. We will try to create a Zoom connection as well, if needed, 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 |
From Worship Associates
During our recent outdoor worship service, we discussed the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative launched by the New York State Education Department this year, and the debates that are occurring throughout our local community.
The Board of Regents launched the initiative to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools across New York State. The Board expects that all school districts will develop policies that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion - and that they will implement such policies with fidelity and urgency. The DEI initiative aligns closely with our Unitarian Universalist First Principle, “We affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person.” As UUs, we should all make ourselves aware of the debate occurring in our local community. Here are links to the NYS Education Department website and to local reporting on school board meetings in our area. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) | New York State Education Department (nysed.gov) News about DEI in our area: Tempers Flare at Lakeland BOE Meeting | TAPinto Lakeland School Board Responds to Town Hall Petition | TAPinto Yorktown Argues Over School District's Diversity Initiative | Yorktown, NY Patch Two Westchester Superintendents: We Do Not Teach Critical Race Theory, (CRT) | Yonkers Times |
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