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, September 8, 10:30am
“Physical Benefits of Meditation” Rev. Paul Tesshin Silverman, Guest Worship Leader Hybrid Service (in Person and on Zoom) We are pleased to welcome back a favorite guest speaker, Rev. Paul Tesshin Silverman. As the first westerner to be named the head of a Zen Temple in Japan, Rev. Paul knows well how meditation deepens spiritual practice. This Sunday he will talk about how meditation practice can also improve our health and well-being. =======
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. Events
Fourth UU Women's Wisdom Group, Sunday, September 15, 1:00-2:30pm, in person at 4th UU, 1698 Strawberry Road, Mohegan Lake, NY.
We are pleased to announce the first meeting of the Fourth UU Women's Wisdom Group! We meet monthly in person, generally on the second Sunday, to celebrate women's wisdom and support one another. Each of us will take turns leading a meeting, rotating each month, so that planning and execution responsibilities are shared by all. Janet and Malaena have graciously volunteered to lead our first meeting. Please RSVP to Rev. Lane ([email protected]), especially if you can't come but want to in the future. Bring your ideas for discussion topics and activities. Feel free to invite others! Fourth UU Online Fellowship with Rev. Cobb Meeting every other Monday, 12:30-1:30pm, on Zoom Next meeting: Monday, September 23 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, September 12, 7:00pm-8:30pm, on Zoom Our Journey Group meets once a week for 10 months, September through June. We examine a common theme as a way to explore our deepest values together, while strengthening our connections to one another. Our next Journey Group discussion will be facilitated by Ralph Wood on the subject of EMBRACING POSSIBILITY. Click here for the reading packet 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, September 13, 7:00-8:30pm, on Zoom We begin with a check-in, 20 minutes of silent meditation, and then 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: Demon Copperhead September (Date TBD), 7:30 - 9:00pm, on Zoom The Fourth UU Book Club is reading the novel Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. 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 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
Reclaim Our Vote is currently reaching out to traditionally marginalized voters in North Carolina and Georgia to remind them to register and urge them to vote early. Let's support the campaign! Fourth UU can provide postcards, stamps, labels, and a script at no cost - although we happily accept donations to help cover costs. Since early voting in both states begins in mid-October, these postcards must be mailed no later than Monday, September 30. Contact Rev. Lane Cobb ([email protected]) by Saturday, August 17 to tell us how many cards you'd like, so we have time to order supplies. Thank you for helping us build a stronger democracy! (See the Reclaim Our Vote postcarding instruction video at https://youtu.be/SUkkOk3aaBo.)
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. 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. |
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Visit http://daviesjo.podbean.com or search for Fourth Unitarian Society of Westchester under Podcasts on your smart phone.
Visit http://daviesjo.podbean.com or search for Fourth Unitarian Society of Westchester under Podcasts on your smart phone.
