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 WorshipAs we navigate reopening, we are alternating between guest speaker or lay-led services (held every two weeks), and virtual coffee hours. Some of our services may be virtual, and some a hybrid of in-person and online. We invite members and friends to visit other UU congregations virtually during our weeks off. The 4th Word newsletter will have links to suggested services. When 4th UU meets in person, we will also livestream on Zoom so people can watch and listen from home.
Sunday, December 5 “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” - Beth Woogen 10:30am - Hybrid Service Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races and ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures and sexual orientations. While DEI is aligned with our seven UU principles, it has turned our local school Board of Education meetings into hostile shouting matches and led a popular Lakeland Central School District Superintendent to resign. Beth Woogen will lead a discussion on DEI in our community. Sunday, December 12 Virtually Visit Worship at a Neighboring Congregation 11:30am - Join us for 4th UU Virtual Coffee Hour Sunday, December 19 “The UU Service Committee: Guest at your Table, Outreach, Disaster Relief” - Al Weger 10:30am - Type of Service TBD The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) is a non-profit, nonsectarian associate member organization of the UUA that works to provide disaster relief and promote human rights and social justice around the world. Al Weger will share stories about the UUSC, what it does, and how we can help. Friday, December 24 Christmas Eve Service - Rev. Kimberley Debus, guest minister 6:00pm - Type of Service TBD Sunday, December 26 Virtually Visit Worship at a Neighboring Congregation We will not be holding our Virtual Coffee Hour - have a restful holiday weekend ======= 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 ======= EventsOnline 4th UU Journey Group
Thursday, December 2, 7:00 - 8:30pm Ellen Monten will facilitate our discussion on the topic “Food.” Ellen adds, “There is a suggestion of sharing recipes in the packet. This is certainly not “required,” but I would welcome a sharing of recipes within the group for all who would like to do that, just some food that has special appeal or meaning.” New participants are always welcome! Click here to join the Journey Group by computer/device or call in by phone (audio only) 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 933 0515 9526, Passcode 371728 In-Person 4th UU Second Friday Meditation Group Friday, December 10, 7:00 - 8:00pm Join us for 20 minutes of silent meditation followed by discussion. At our Dec 10 meeting, Sharon Bouman will be present on Pema Chodron, the Buddhist nun and bestselling author, and her book Comfortable with Uncertainty, with discussion afterward. We meet inside the 4th UU building and wear masks. Contact Bob Schavrien (schavrien@optonline.net). Online 4th UU Book Club: The Zoologist’s Guide to the Galaxy Date TBD, 7:00 - 8:30pm We have selected our next book, The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal about Aliens and Ourselves, by Arik Kershenbaum. The book is available through bookshop.org, local bookstores, or the library. All are welcome! Click here to join the 4th UU Book Club by computer/device or call in by phone (audio only) 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 993 1016 6377, Passcode 423045 |
Preliminary Guidelines for In-Person Sunday Services
In the spirit of love and concern for each other’s safety, we are requiring that those attending Sunday services in person be vaccinated (except for children under 5) and masked. Masks must be worn at all times when inside the building.
To the extent possible, we ask that you try to be seated at least six feet from people not in your household, and to maintain the same physical distance when standing. During the service, a microphone will be available on a stand at the front of the room. The microphone will not be passed from hand to hand. Please wear your mask when speaking. Weather permitting, coffee may be offered outside. Please continue to wear your mask unless actively eating or drinking. Do not re-enter the building without a mask. We ask that if, after the service, you show symptoms of Covid-19, that you be tested promptly, and if positive, inform Marc or Josh that you have tested positive. Notice will be given to others in attendance that they may wish to be tested as well. Your confidentiality will be preserved unless you request otherwise. |
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