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.
Enter, Rejoice, and Come In!
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Our Mission: We are a caring and inclusive spiritual community that honors differences and supports 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 livestreamed on Zoom to join from home) generally every two weeks, and once a month in the summer. Our services are led by our minister, or a guest speaker, or our members. On our weeks off, we invite you to virtually visit worship at another UU congregation. Learn more in the weekly Fourth Word newsletter. To subscribe, contact Fourth Word newsletter.
Sunday, May 18 - 10:30am - Hybrid Service
“My Personal Reckoning with White Supremacy” Guest Preacher: Rev. Pat Jackson Discussion to follow. All Are Welcome! Rev. Pat Jackson is a Presbyterian pastor and founder of Interwoven Congregations, a nonprofit dedicated to helping faith communities (of all traditions) in the United States be agents for racial justice and healing. A native of Baltimore, MD, he currently lives in the northern Dutch city of Groningen with wife, Janet, and daughter, Elyse. Sunday, May 25 - 10:30am
Holiday Weekend - Informal Servic Sunday, June 1 - 10:30am - Hybrid Service
TBD Annual Meeting follows The annual Fourth UU Annual Membership Meeting will take place on Sunday June 1 after the service. A quorum is required for the meeting, so Members please make every effort to attend, either in person or virtually. Sunday, June 8 - 10:30am - Hybrid Service
Last Service of the Year - Rev. Lane Cobb =======
You may join our 4th UU worship services 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. EventsFourth UU Online Journey Group
Thursday, May 15, 7:00pm-8:30pm, on Zoom Our Journey Group meets online most weeks for 10 months, September through June. We examine a common theme together as a way to explore our deepest values, while strengthening our connections to one another. The next Journey Group discussion will be facilitated by Judy Schavrien on the subject of FEAR. Find materials to review at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yuntSqXYgfMTaS9FkNLfHI4-b3lkrLhZ/view. New participants are always welcome! Log in: https://zoom.us/j/93305159526. Or phone (audio only) 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 933 0515 9526, Password 371728 Fourth UU Online Fellowship with Rev. Cobb
Meeting every other Monday, 12:30-1:30pm, on Zoom Next meeting: Monday, May 19 Let's fellowship together! Rev. Cobb looks forward to greeting anyone wanting to gather for an hour of online fellowship every other week. Feel free to join us! Log in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84803477155 
Fourth UU Women’s Wisdom Group, Saturday, May 10, 1:00-2:30pm, In Person at Fourth UU Fellowship
Our facilitator will be Maura Gregory and the topic is Creating Family. Please note that this is the Saturday before Mother's Day. It will be a great day to talk about family! Fourth UU Book Club: In Memoriam
Sunday, May 18, 7:00-8:30pm The Fourth UU Book Club has chosen In Memoriam by Alice Winn for our next selection. Pick up a copy at your library, or purchase from bookshop.org and support local bookstores. Then join our next discussion. All are welcome to join even if you haven’t finished the book! Log in: https://zoom.us/j/91957458331 or phone (audio only): 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 919 5745 8331, Password 282599 Fourth UU Second Friday Online Meditation Group
Friday, June 13, 7:00-8:30pm, on Zoom We begin with a check-in, a 20-minute silent meditation, then a short presentation followed by discussion. This month, Janet Alona will talk on Thich Nhat Hanh and his book Peace is Every Step. RSVP to Janet Alona ([email protected]), David Thwaite ([email protected]) or Bob Do Shin Schavrien ([email protected]). Log in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/98737158672, or phone (audio only) 646-558-8656. Meeting ID 987 3715 8672, Passcode 529167 Fourth UU Annual Membership Meeting
Sunday, June 1, 2025, Online and In Person The annual Fourth UU Annual Membership Meeting will take place on Sunday June 1st after the service. A quorum is required for the meeting, so Members please make every effort to attend, either in person or virtually. Save the Date! Fourth UU Tag Sale
Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 22, 2025 In Person at Fourth UU Fellowship, 1698 Strawberry Road, Mohegan Lake We will need plenty of donations, help, and support. Volunteer opportunities will be posted in the Fourth Word newsletter. Support Us & Our Mission
Even if 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! Fourth UU is a UUA Honor Congregation
Love at the Center
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Congregation News
Donate to Our Memorial Garden Restoration
The 4th UU Memorial Garden, once lovingly tended by member volunteers, is in need of restoration. The family of an individual interred in the Garden has made a generous donation to get us started. Using volunteers and professionals, we will prepare the plot, purchase and add pollinator plants (inspired by what we learned during the recent UUA Climate Revival), then mulch and maintain. Use our PayPal link (please include enough to cover fees) or see the treasurer after Sunday worship. To join our gardening volunteers, contact Sandy LePeter. 
Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel
Fourth UU has a new YouTube channel! Visit us and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@4thUUCongregationofWestchester. You can find a recording of our Sun Apr 6 service with guest speaker Malaena Nahmias here: https://youtu.be/a-lpaMO8N1Q 
UUA and 4th UU Policy on ICE
We are advised by the Unitarian Universalist Association that federal case law and previous ICE policy protects places of worship, as well as schools and hospitals, from warrantless ICE raids. ICE is now seeking to change this policy and allow such raids. The UUA has joined a suit to prevent this. The Fourth UU will follow UUA advice in demanding ICE present a specific judicial warrant before our consent is given to entry by ICE officers. Although this is an unlikely scenario, we will keep a printed notice in the cubbies by the front door that any member can present to ICE personnel to make our policy clear. Click here to read the full UUA Executive Message Social ActionOpen Arms for Refugees
Domestic Violence Intervention Initiative
The Fourth UU Women's Group is collecting donations for My Sister's Place - a local organization that provides shelter, legal aid, education, child care and other means of support to women who are escaping domestic violence. We have placed a basket in the front corner of the sanctuary for your donations, which we will deliver each month to the MSP offices in White Plains. Suggested donations: gift cards, disposable diapers and baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, new regular-size toiletries, new duffle bags and backpacks, twin bedsheets/bed-in a-bag. 
Information and Action for Social Justice
We regularly receive information from organizations like the UUSC (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee), UUSJ (Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice) and UUJEC (Unitarian Universalists for a Just Economic Community) on issues concerning social justice, climate justice, human rights, and more. We'd like to share this information with congregants who are interested and want to take action. If you would like to become involved, please contact Alan Weger ([email protected]) or speak to Rev. Lane after the next Sunday Service. Stay tuned for details! In the CommunityFrom our friends at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown
Lunch Bunch: How to contact your Member of Congress, and why you might want to
Join us on May 21 at noon in Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown, 2880 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY, for a potluck Lunch Bunch. We’ll learn why it is important for us to be in contact with those who represent us in Congress. Bring a dish to share, a friend (or more!) and an open mind. Working from home? Take a lunch break with us. Let’s learn how to “raise a prophetic voice.” From our friends at the Peekskill NAACP
Join the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition (LHC) for the Closing Reception of The Clark Legacy on Saturday, May 17, from 1PM-4PM as we discuss the impact of the Clarks' work with Dr. LaRuth Gray. Following the discussion with Dr. Gray, the LHC will also commemorate what would have been Lorraine Hansberry's 95th birthday on May 19. Enjoy an afternoon of music, light refreshments, and connection with your community! Register: clarklegacyclosinglhc.eventbrite.com
Yorktown 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. Pastoral Care ReminderThe 4th UU Pastoral Care Team is here to help and support members of the congregation during times of need. 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 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, [email protected]) Carole Ellis (914-260-9182, [email protected]) 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 [email protected]. |
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