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 also livestreamed on Zoom to join from home) generally every two weeks, and once a month in the summer. Our services may be led by our minister, 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, January 5, 2025 - 10:30am
“Casting a Vision for Our Shared Journey Forward” Rev. Lane Cobb, minister Hybrid Service (in Person and on Zoom) Please join us for the first worship service of the new year. We will proclaim our intentions for the coming year and create a string of prayers to adorn our sanctuary. What do you want to manifest in 2025? For yourself? For your community? For our world? =======
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. EventsFourth UU Online Fellowship with Rev. Cobb
Meeting every other Monday, 12:30-1:30pm, on Zoom Next meeting: Monday, January 13, 2025 Let's Fellowship Together! Rev. Cobb looks forward to greeting anyone interested in gathering for an hour of online fellowship every other week. Feel free to join us! Log in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84803477155 Fourth UU Online Journey Group, Meet-up, Thursday, January 9, 2025, 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 Virginia Fair on the subject of EXISTENTIALISM FOR TODAY. Click here for the materials to review beforehand here. 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 Second Friday Online Meditation Group Friday, January 10, 7:00-8:30pm, on Zoom We have a check-in, 20-minute silent meditation, and short presentation, followed by open discussion. 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 Online Book Club: Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place Sunday, January 5, 7:00 - 8:30pm, on Zoom The next selection for the Fourth UU Book Club is Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place by Terry Tempest Williams. We invite you to pick up a copy from the library, or purchase at bookshop.org to 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 Save the Date! Fourth UU Tag Sale Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 22, 2025 In Person at Fourth UU Fellowship, 1698 Strawberry Road We will need plenty of donations, help, and support. Volunteer opportunities will be posted in the Fourth Word newsletter in the spring. Support Us & Our MissionEven 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
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Social Action Opportunities
Fourth 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. 
Find out more about the Pine Ridge Reservation and Donate to Re-Member here to help fund the Winter Heating Fund, or click here to donate through First Families Now
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, [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]. In the Community
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. |
Can't make it to a service? Don't miss a thing! Listen to our podcasts on your computer or phone.
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