Fourth Unitarian Society
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The Fourth Unitarian Society is a cooperative endeavor.

Worship is the heartbeat of congregational life. Sunday morning is when most of our members are in the same place at the same time, when we come together to feel safe and inspired and renewed for the upcoming week. It’s on Sunday morning when we search for truth and find meaning in our lives.

At 4th Unitarian, 1/2 time ministry means that our members run our services two out of every four Sundays a month.

Our Pastoral Ministry encompasses many areas of congregational life. The welcoming of visitors, the fostering of new membership, the emotional care of current members and the social life of our community are all critical areas. This work has been done traditionally by our Membership, Hospitality and Caring Committees.

The Social Justice Ministry addresses community needs and works on issues of social justice in our communities and in the world. Ongoing projects include:

* Donation of holiday gifts for children whose mothers are incarcerated at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women;

* Annual participation in the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee's Guest at Your Table donation program (please see link at left);

* Collections of food to local centers for the hungry (please see Most Needed Foods List at right);

* Donations of money and volunteer service to Fred's Food Pantry, a program of Caring for the Homeless of Peekskill; and

* Sales of Fair Trade coffee and chocolate to members and friends.

The fourth of our five ministries is Religious Education. Our religious educators are responsible for the education of the youngest members (0-18) of our community. They build UU culture, foster spiritual growth, advocate for and encourage healthy development for children and youth.

Stewardship is foundational to all our ministries. It concerns our physical space, our building, our land and our funding- all things that make congregational life possible.

Book Club

The Book Club meets monthly and discusses a great variety of books.

All are welcomed to Book Club. Check back often to see the latest book to read, and meeting time.

Bring-In Lunch

The first Sunday of each month we share a pot-luck meal after the service. All are welcome to join in.

Circle Suppers

Several times a year these shared dinners are organized by the Membership Committee as a way for members and friends to gather in small groups in each other's homes to get to know each other better. Families with children, as well as adults, are encouraged to attend.

Music

We have an "occasional choir" which prepares music for special services. Members and friends also are welcome to perform live music during the service.

Fair Trade Coffee

Using our principles to guide us, The Fourth Unitarian Fellowship of Westchester has made the switch to Fair Trade Coffee, and we offer individuals the benefits of this decision. We buy in bulk to save you money, and we buy organic to preserve the environment, provide habitat for migrating song birds, and generate income for small coffee bean farmers. Many varieties of coffee, coffee beans, and chocolate are available for purchase!

Annual Tag Sale

One of our largest community events, our Annual Tag Sale gives us an opportunity to meet you, and you an opportunity to meet us, see our building, and get a small feel of what we're about. Over 60 families donate to this sale, and it happens on two weekends in June.