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 WorshipWe hold hybrid services, in person and also livestreamed on Zoom to join from home, generally every two weeks, with virtual coffee hours between. Our services may be led by our minister, a guest speaker, or our members. On our weeks off, we invite you to visit worship at other UU congregations virtually, then join us for "coffee." Learn more in the weekly Fourth Word newsletter. To subscribe, contact Fourth Word newsletter.
Sunday, March 17, 10:30am
Pagpapalaya: Learning From Asian Liberation Theologies Guest Speaker: Erol Delos Santos Hybrid Worship (In Person & On Zoom) The mainstream definition of liberation theology is a Christian one that focuses on how society thinks about economic, social, and political oppression, set against the backdrop of the Americas. Asian liberation theologies explore these same ideas of freedom from different contexts, revealing an expansive approach to securing liberation for all people. Join guest speaker Erol Delos Santos as we explore the many facets of Asian Liberation Theologies. About our Guest Speaker: Born in the Philippines, Erol Delos Santos was baptized in the Roman Catholic faith. He now identifies as a Unitarian Universalist, someone who both sees the value of every enduring faith tradition, as well as the value of living a fully authentic spiritual life. Erol is an Aspirant with the UUA and continues to take steps toward Ministerial Fellowship. Sunday, March 24, 11:30am Zoom Coffee Hour Sunday, March 31, 10:30am Rev. Lane Cobb - Easter Service Hybrid Worship (In Person & On Zoom) Rev. Cobb is our minister at 4th UU. Sunday, April 7, 11:30am Zoom Coffee Hour ======= Our 4th UU worship services and virtual coffee hours may be joined online from your device (computer, iPad, smart phone), or landline phone. Click here to join by device: bit.ly/4thUU-Online. Phone (audio only): 646-558-8656. Meeting ID 922 824 2044, Passcode 529167. EventsOnline Fourth UU Bi-Weekly Fellowship with Rev. Cobb
Meeting every other Monday, 12:30-1:30pm, on Zoom Next meeting Monday, March 25 Rev. Cobb invites you to join her online every other Monday for an opportunity to share fellowship. Log in: us02web.zoom.us/j/84803477155 Online Fourth UU Journey Group Meet-up Thursday, March 14, 7:00 - 8:30pm, on Zoom Our Journey Group meets online each week to discuss a common topic as a way to help deepen our understanding and strengthen our connections. Marc Bernstein will facilitate our next discussion on the subject of ENVISIONING. Click here for this week's reading packet to review beforehand here. New participants are always welcome! Log in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93305159526. Or call (audio only) 646-558-8656. Meeting ID 933 0515 9526, Passcode 371728 Online Fourth UU Second Friday Meditation Group Friday, April 12, 7:00-8:30pm, on Zoom We begin with a check-in followed by 20 minutes of silent meditation, then open discusssion. RSVP to Janet Alona (catalina.janet@gmail.com), David Thwaite (dhthwaite@optonline.net) or Bob Do Shin Schavrien (schavrien@optonline.net). Log in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/98737158672, or phone (audio only) 646-558-8656. Meeting ID 987 3715 8672, Passcode 529167 Online Fourth UU Book Club: Giovanni’s Room Sunday, March 17, 7:30 - 9:00pm, on Zoom The Fourth UU Book Club is reading Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin. Pick up a copy from the library, or purchase at bookshop.org and support local independent booksellers. Then join us for our next discussion. All are welcome - even if you haven’t finished the book! Log in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9190957458331, or phone (audio only) 646-558-8656. Meeting ID 919 5745 8331, Passcode 282599 Fourth UU Tag Sale - Save the Date! Friday, June 21 - Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 Time : 9am-4pm Friday + Saturday, 9am-3pm Sunday Save the date for our annual tag sale this June! We will be seeking volunteers the weekend before through the end of the sale to help with the sale - thanks for setting aside a little time for us that week. - Your tag sale committee - Judy S, Carole E, Cindy A, Jen L, and Pam C ======= Social Action"Reclaim Our Vote" Postcard Campaigns
Reclaim Our Vote is a grassroots campaign that focuses on increasing election turnout of often overlooked and underrepresented voters through get-out-the-vote campaigns using postcards, texts, and phone banking. They have begun postcarding campaigns to reach out to Black voters and voters of color in Georgia and Virginia. If you'd like to participate, please contact Carole Ellis (carellis14@yahoo.com or 914-260-9182). Or see Carole in person at the fellowship. People generally commit to ten or multiples of ten postcards. If you can, we ask that you cover the cost own postcards, stamps, and markers - approximately $10 for each batch of ten. Thank you! Support Us & Our MissionIf you are not with us in person at a Sunday worship, the Fourth UU Board and Treasurer remind you that you can still contribute to the collection basket, or to Fred's Food Pantry (which we support each month), or to fulfill all or part of your annual pledge by mailing a check to:
Fourth UU Congregation, c/o Treasurer P.O. Box 17 Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 Please indicate on the check where you wish us to allocate your money. Thank you for your generosity! |
Epiphany by Rev. Malaena NahmiasToday, I freed a band of butterflies.
They flew out of my rounded belly. Up… Joyously Free What a surprise! Black and orange Other worldly, almost spirit beings. Close to God. And as they left, I knew, They had once been Deadened, cold and brittle things That had lain in me for years Hovering in fear, Only awaiting my signal to burst forth into Light. AnnouncementsFourth UU supports Open Arms for Refugees
The Fourth UU Board of Trustees passed a formal resolution in December declaring that we support Open Arms for Refugees and its goals. Fourth UU Congregation has joined the many organizations that formally sponsor Open Arms and theirs good work. Fourth UU members and friends may make tax deductible donations to Open Arms by mail to 142 Revolutionary Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510, or at the website: openarmsforrefugees.org/donate. 4th UU FundraiserThe Fourth Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Westchester is hosting a fundraiser to honor our beloved Susan Schefflein, past president, gifted speaker, and poet, who passed away in 2023. We will use the funds to purchase a wooden bench and plaque engraved with Susan's name, to be placed in our memorial garden. The fundraiser will be open throughout the month of March. Please help spread the word! (on Facebook, you can share our event - fb.me/e/5dODGKvv3) To contribute, visit: fundrazr.com/a2MRYb
Pastoral Care ReminderThe 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. The Pastoral Care Team invites you to grow our Caring and Sharing Initiative. Please contact us if you are willing and able to offer an occasional ride or other means of support. Even making a phone call makes a difference!
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 Fourth 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. First U Brooklyn Humanitarian Aid Benefit 2024: GAZA
Saturday, March 23, 7:00-9:30pm First Unitarian Congregational Society, 121 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn. Tickets start at $25: eventbrite.com/e/humanitarian-aid-benefit-gaza-tickets-801780475987 Learn, enjoy, commune, show support, and help fundraise for the people of Gaza. The evening features performances from musicians, poets, and video, followed by dessert, coffee, and tea. Performers include George Crotty, Ryan El Solh, Remix-Culture, Brooklyn Nomads, and more. 100% of Benefit proceeds go to Anera, a 60+ year-old apolitical organization that provides humanitarian aid to vulnerable communities in the Middle East. Event co-sponsored by the Community Church of New York, Anera, and others. |
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