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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 worship at another UU congregation. Learn more in our weekly Fourth Word newsletter. To subscribe, contact Fourth Word newsletter.
“From Dark to Light: Reflections on the Winter Solstice”
Sunday, December 14, 10:30 am Worship Service with Rev. Lane Cobb Hybrid Service - In Person & Online Join us in person at the 4th UU Fellowship, or online. All are welcome! Bring your donations of Scarves, Hats & Gloves for the men and women at Jan Peek House for our collection. Stay after service for coffee and connection at 11:45am. Sunday, December 21
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 following Sunday. 
Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Wednesday, December 24, 5:00 pm Hybrid Service - In Person & Online Everyone is welcome at our evening worship of songs and readings to honor the season, closing with the ritual lighting of candles. Bring a holiday treat to share after and enjoy of cup of mulled cider with us. =======
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. Events
Fourth UU Friday Online Meditation Group
Friday, December 12, 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. 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 Fourth UU Online Journey Group,
Thursday, January 8, 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. We are taking a break for the winter holidays and will meet next on January 8, 2026, when Judy Schavrien will facilitate a discussion on TRANSFORMATION. 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 Women’s Wisdom Group - A Gathering of Goddesses, Next Meeting: Sunday, December 21, 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. For our next meeting, Malaena will lead us in a celebration of the Winter Solstice. Feel free to bring a snack to share and invite your sister-friends and family. Please plan to arrive early to grab your snack and settle in, so we can start on time. Fourth UU Book Club: The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder, Sunday, January 11, 7:00-8:30pm
The next Fourth UU Book Club book selection will be 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 and 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 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
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Congregation News
We are grateful to have hosted Ridvan Idara, founder of New Era Creative Spaces (https://www.necspace.org), as our guest speaker at a recent Sunday service, on a morning where we also welcomed our newest members, Mike Cullinan and Ruthanne Cullinan-Barr.
This year's Interfaith Thanksgiving Service was held on November 23, 2025, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Mohegan Lake, NY. Participating clergy included Rev. Paul Tesshin Silverman of Yorktown Zen and Fourth UU's Rev. Lane Cobb.
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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Yorktown Zen First Annual Coat Drive, Saturdays through December 13, Fourth UU Fellowship
"Some 40% of families in Westchester and Putnam Counties live paycheck-to-paycheck or in poverty" (United Way of Westchester and Putnam website). Help Yorktown Zen to help local families stay warm this winter. On Saturdays now through Dec 13, bring gently used coats and boots for all ages to the Fourth UU Fellowship. Label donations with "Yorktown Zen Coat Drive." The coats will be collected by Soshin and delivered to a local organization helping our neighbors in need. Please spread the word! 
Gloves, Hats & Scarves Collection for Our Neighbors at Jan Peek House, Sun Dec 14
For 38 years, CHHOP (Caring for the Hungry & Homeless of Peekskill) has operated the Jan Peek House shelter, a lifeline for men and women experiencing homelessness. To share the gift of warmth with our neighbors, we will collect scarves, hats, and gloves for the residents. Bring your donations to Fourth UU on Sun 14. 
Cat Food Collection for Let it Shine Pantry, through Thu Dec 18
The Community Pantry at Let It Shine in Verplanck is collecting cat food donations as part of their Food for Paws program to support feline rescue. Please bring donations to 4th UU by Thu Dec 18 and Gretchen Grimm will deliver them to the Croton Animal Hospital. 
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. Suggested items: 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. 
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 Pancake Syrup and Mix (preferably the “just add water” kind). Of course 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 by selecting the “Food Pantry+” fund, or mail checks to First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown, 2880 Crompond Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, with “Food Pantry” in your memo line. Learn more at https://fpcyorktown.org/food-pantry In the Community
Side With Love's “The Gathering: Creative Lamentation: Art for Grief and Rage,” Livestream Event, Mon Dec 8, 8:00pm EST - Register for link
Each month, the Unitarian Universalist Association's Side With Love team offers a livestream event to help strengthen your spirit, make sense of the threats to democracy, and take meaningful action alongside others. This month Rev. JeKaren Bell explores the practice of lamentation and the ways it can provide support in times of grief and sorrow. Register to receive the Zoom link https://secure.everyaction.com/8a4ITWbvsE2Eji6SOAnFyA2 
Dream Choir “Power to the People” Concert and Sing-Along, Sun Dec 14, 3:00pm, First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown, 10 Academy St, Cold Spring, NY. Suggested Donation $10
Sing songs of resistance and hope with the Dream Choir. Lyrics are projected so you can sing along with a medley of tunes through 250 years of American History. Come join us and raise your voice! The Dream Choir is a community choir founded over 10 years ago by Cat Guthrie, past member of 4th UU and our guest worship speaker in October. 
The Forum at UUCHV, Thursday, December 18, 12:00pm, 2021 Albany Post Rd, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley invites all to The Forum, their alternative worship series held monthly at midday. Service includes music, meditation, and a guest interview conducted by Rev. Daniel Lawler. Childcare available. Potluck follows - bring a dish to share! 
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 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!
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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