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, June 8 - 10:30am - Hybrid Service
Flower Service - Rev. Lane Cobb At our last service of the congregation year, we will celebrate our annual flower ritual, inspired by the first flower communion created in 1923 by Norbert Čapek, the founder of the Unitarian Church in what was then Czechoslovakia. Bring a flower to share! Sunday, July 25 - 10:30am
Informal Worship Service Sunday, August 3 - 10:30am
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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 Journey Group End of Year Party,
Thursday, June 4, 6:00pm, Lake Mohegan Park, 3250 Lakefront Ave It is a potluck affair which we are limiting to vegetarian dishes. Spouses, significant others, caregivers, etc. are welcome. People are also encouraged to bring something creative such as a painting they made, a poem they wrote, a song to sing etc. We may share these at the party. In the event of severe weather, such as lightning, we may move to the 4th UU building. The Journey Group will be taking a summer hiatus and will resume in September. Fourth UU Online Fellowship with Rev. Cobb
Meeting every other Monday, 12:30-1:30pm, on Zoom Next meeting: Monday, June 16 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, June 7, 1:00-2:30pm, In Person at Fourth UU Fellowship
Our next gathering will be at Fourth UU on Saturday, June 7th from 1 - 2:30 PM. Malaena Nahmias will facilitate our gathering where we will explore the best times of our lives and lean into what we want to create next. Please plan to be there a bit early to give yourselves time to settle in with a cup of tea and a cookie. You will have an opportunity to journal or write your thoughts. Paper and pens will be provided or bring your own notebook or journal. 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, Malaena Nahmias will present on the book The Four Agreements: A practical guide to empower your words and your truth by overcoming self-limiting beliefs. 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 Book Club: World’s End
Sunday, July 20, 7:00-8:30pm The Fourth UU Book Club has chosen World’s End by T.C. Boyle 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 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
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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, https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=B82H45956AMFL (please include extra 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 Action
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 CommunityRace Amity Festival
Date : Sunday, June 8, 2025 Time : 1pm-3pm Location : Reis Park, 82 Primrose Street, Somers Race Amity of Northern Westchester & Putnam (RANWP) is proud to present this year’s annual Race Amity Day Festival at Reis Park, 82 Primrose Street, in Somers. The theme this year is “Equity Through Race Amity - Developing Just Relationships.” Come enjoy a potluck picnic, presentations, discussions, music, and opportunities to renew old friendships and make new ones. Everyone is invited to join in for this fun and educational event! Side with Love - The Gathering
Date : Monday, June 9, 2025 Time : 8pm-9:15pm Register https://secure.everyaction.com/ULay_XXlBk-LCDjKOyWcWA2 Join The Gathering, Side with Love’s monthly event to strengthen your spirit, make sense of the threats to democracy, and take meaningful action alongside others! In this month when we celebrate GLBTQIA pride and brace ourselves for Supreme Court decisions, we gather with music from UU trans/non-binary musician, writer, and activist Shana Aisenberg. Side with Love’s Nicole Pressley will invite us into learning about how we build the power to intervene through campaigns (including an update on the Avelo “Abduction Airlines” campaign we talked about in May). Rev. Kentina Washington-Leapheart from SACReD (Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity) will overview the challenging landscape of reproductive justice and abortion access and ways that folks on the ground are making pathways for bodily autonomy to flourish despite the obstacles. Come find inspiration, forge connections, and take action together! No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance
Date : Saturday, June 14, 2025 Times and Locations Vary, find an event near you: No Kings This Flag Day, authoritarianism wants a parade. We want a democracy. On June 14, communities across the country will gather for a powerful day of action to reject authoritarianism and affirm our deepest values: equity, dignity, and real democracy for all. With over 600 events already planned in every state, the No Kings mobilization is a chance to show that power doesn’t come from thrones or crowns—it comes from the people, organized in love. As Unitarian Universalists, we know that defending democracy is a moral act. Whether you show up in person or amplify online, your voice matters. Baha’i Community Event - From Family Unit to Building Vibrant Communities
Date : Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time : 10am-5pm Location : Science Building Lecture Hall S102, SUNY Westchester Community College, 75 Grassland Road, Valhalla Registration info will be shared soon Join the Baha’i Community for a day of fellowship, reflection, and learning. 
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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