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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 Worshiphttps://bit.ly/4thUU-OnlineWe 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 worship at another UU congregation. Learn more in our weekly Fourth Word newsletter. To subscribe, contact Fourth Word newsletter.
COLD WEATHER CAUTION
Recent temperatures have been below freezing so look out for slippery areas in our parking lot. Please walk carefully! Sunday, February 8
We do not have a worship service scheduled on this day. We invite you to virtually visit a neighboring congregation then come join us the next scheduled Sunday. 
Sunday, February 15, 10:30am
“The Dorothy Bouman Love Service” ~ Fourth UU Members and Friends Hybrid Service - In Person & Online This special worship service, led for many years by the late Dorothy Bouman, is our time to honor the people (or creatures) whose presence has made our lives richer and more meaningful. If you would like to share your own story during this heartwarming worship, please reach out to Josh Davies at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your experiences and celebrating the love and connections that bring us together. Everyone is welcome to join our worship service, online or at Fourth UU. Those who attend in person are invited to stay after for coffee and fellowship. Sunday, February 22
We do not have a worship service scheduled on this day. We invite you to virtually visit a neighboring congregation then come join us the next scheduled Sunday. =======
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 Book Club: The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder, Sunday, February 1, 7:00-8:30pm
This month's Fourth UU Book Club book selection is the nonfiction The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann. Pick up a copy at your library, or purchase from bookshop.org to support local bookstores. All are welcome to join our discussion - even if you haven’t finished reading 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 Women’s Wisdom Group - A Gathering of Goddesses, Sunday, February 8, 1:00-2:30pm,
In Person at Fourth UU Fellowship Each month, we celebrate women's wisdom, supporting one another while learning and growing together. At our February meeting, Carole and Judy will facilitate an exploration of Changes. All are welcome! Fourth UU Online Journey Group,
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7:00-8:30pm The Journey Group is a weekly themed online meeting designed to deepen our understanding of life and strengthen our connections with one another. The next Journey Group discussion will be facilitated by Ellen Monten on the subject of TIME. Join us on Zoom by logging in to: bit.ly/4thUUJourneyGroup. Dial-in by telephone: 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 933 0515 9526, Password 371728 
Fourth UU Friday Online Meditation Group
Friday, February 13, 7:00-8:30pm, on Zoom The Meditation Group meets online each month. We begin with a check-in, a 20-minute silent meditation, and then a discussion. This month Janet Alona will present about the book Awakening: The Path to Freedom and Enlightenment by Deepak Chopra. RSVP to Janet Alona or David Thwaite. Log in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/98737158672, or phone (audio only) 646-558-8656. Meeting ID 987 3715 8672, Passcode 529167 
The Annual Lose-Your-Winter-Blues Dinner & Game Night, Saturday, February 21, 6:00pm, Fourth UU Fellowship
The intrepid gentlemen of our congregation, with the help of the Fourth UU hospitality team, will host our annual mid-winter event. Bring a dish to share, bring a game, bring a friend. Come in from winter's cold and enjoy a warm evening of friendly socializing to lift your spirits. 
Bring in Lunch, Sunday, March 1, 11:45am, Fourth UU Fellowship
Come join us in person for the first worship in March and stay for our potluck lunch after service. Bring a dish to share and invite a friend! Coffee and cold drinks will be provided. Support Us & Our Mission
The Fourth UU Board and Treasurer remind everyone that even when you are not with us in person at a Sunday worship, 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
On Sat Jan 31 Unitarian Universalists gathered in northern Westchester at the UU Congregation of the Hudson Valley for a “Vigil for Our Values.” Rev. Daniel Lawlor of UUCHV and Rev Lane Cobb of Fourth UU Congregation, along with singer and social justice activist Dr. Lorna Gonsalves, led readings, songs, and prayers to commemorate the over 35 lives that have been lost in ICE custody and related violence since 2025. We rededicated to our UU values and pledged to work towards peace and justice in this moment and all to come.
Our thanks to Jan 18 speaker Priscilla Augustin, president of the Peekskill NAACP, and the special guests who joined us for our annual MLK Day service.
The December 23 Examiner News featured a photo of Rev. Lane Cobb and members of 4th Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Mohegan Lake at an anti-ICE protest at the Cortlandt Home Depot on Saturday, December 20. (https://www.theexaminernews.com/politics-frogs-and-home-depot-protestors-press-lawler-call-for-humane-ice-policy-as-cd-17-race-heats-up/) From the article: “...Some local religious leaders have stepped into the fray, alarmed by the tone and the [Administration's deportation] policy. ‘We actually have to stand up for each other,’ Rev. Lane Cobb of the 4th Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westchester told The Examiner on Saturday at the protest. ‘To tell you the truth, it’s the least we could do.’”
Rev. Lane Cobb was one of the seven location UU clergy who drafted a letter reaffirming our commitment to democracy as a “moral and spiritual imperative” that was published in the Letters section of the River Journal (https://riverjournalonline.com/letters/letter-to-the-editor-local-clergy-affirming-democracy-and-the-rule-of-law/267582/). “The freedom of religion, assembly, expression, the press and to peacefully petition the government to address grievances is only as vibrant as it is practiced. Especially during this sacred season, we are inspired by all people of good will working to nurture and sustain human rights, dignity and beloved community.”
Resolution: Faithful Defiance of Authoritarianism
The Fourth UU Board of Trustees has passed the resolution “Faithful Defiance of Authoritarianism: A Call to Action by The Fourth Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Westchester.” Through legal, ethical, and peaceful means, Fourth UU “commits itself to nonviolent action in defense of democratic values, and to active resistance against authoritarian encroachment.” Click here to read the full resolution. 
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We Support My Sister’s Place
The Fourth UU Women's Group collects donations for My Sister's Place, which provides shelter, legal aid, education, childcare and other supports to women escaping domestic violence. Place your donations in the sanctuary basket and we will deliver it to the MSP offices in White Plains. We have received a special request for clients at their Yonkers location. These survivors are largely from the immigrant community and are not going to food pantries because of ICE activity, so they are especially in need of food, toiletries, and diapers. See a list of most requested items here. 
Indivisible Westchester: Rally for Democracy
Every Saturday, 1:00-2:00pm, Town Hall, Mt. Kisco, NY Each week Indivisible Westchester hosts a peaceful protest on the sidewalks in front of the Mt Kisco Town Hall. Bring a sign (NO metal or wood poles longer than 36 inches), bring a folding chair if you like, bring the kids, bring friends. Learn more at mobilize.us/indivisible/event/824757. Indivisible is committed to nonviolent action. All participants will seek to de-escalate potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. Important: Please park in the large municipal lot or on the street. Do not park in the Firehouse lot, the VFW lot, or the church lot. 
We Support the Food Pantry at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown
The FPCY food panty item for the month is canned tuna or chicken – high in protein and so versatile. The 5oz cans are best for distribution. Or you may donate any non-perishable, unexpired food (of the quality you'd serve to your own family). Place items in the labeled donation bins at the back of the church building. You may also donate online at https://onrealm.org/myFPCY/-/form/give/SXCXIBBAMC or mail checks to First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown, 2880 Crompond Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, with “Food Pantry” in the memo line. In the Community
At Neighboring Congregations:
First Hebrew Congregation Author Talk: Aron Hirt-Manheimer, “Sons of Survivors,” Sun Feb 8, Breakfast 10:30am, Speaker 11:00am, 1821 Main St, Peekskill In Sons of Survivors, two lifelong friends delve into a lifetime marked by their parents' experience of the Holocaust and the long shadow of inherited trauma across generations. Free program open to all. RSVP required by Sun Feb 1, [email protected], or online firsthebrew.org/sonsofsurvivors. Info 914-739-0500 
Private Tour of “Black History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies” exhibit, Sunday, February 15, 2:00pm, Bethany Arts Community, Ossining
Join Race Amity of Northern Westchester & Putnam for a private tour of this award-winning exhibit, led by curator and Village of Ossining Historian, Joyce Sharrock Cole. IN PERSON ONLY. Fee is $20 and spaces are limited! Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982288145204. You will be emailed payment information. 
Side with Love - 30 Days of Love, Monday, January 19 - Monday, February 16. Sign up for weekly emails:
https://sidewithlove.org/30daysoflove Side With Love is the organizing strategy team of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Their 30 Days of Love campaign for 2026 is “Love at the Center: Reimagining the World as It Could Be.” At a time when fear, violence, and extraction dominate our politics and our planet, we practice another way. We believe love is not fragile - it is fierce. It grounds our organizing, fuels our imagination, and sustains our communities. Over five weeks, we will move through a journey from imagination to action, rooting our freedom dreams in faith and bringing them to life in our world. 
Yorktown Zen Meditation
Saturdays, 9:00–11:30am, Fourth UU Congregation and Online 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 Fourth 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!
Pastoral Team: Judy Schavrien, Carole Ellis 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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