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, March 30 - 10:30am - Hybrid Service
TBD - Rev. Lane Cobb Sunday, April 6 - 10:30am - Hybrid Service TBD - Malaena Nahmias Sunday, April 20 - Sunrise at Croton Point Sunday, April 20 - 10:30am - Hybrid Service Easter Celebration - Rev. Lane Cobb =======
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 Online Journey Group
Thursday, March 20, 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 Marc Bernstein on the subject of STORIES WE TELL AND WHY. Find materials to review at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nvGHc2W1uRoq6BIvsUNFDfof3m_K51M5/view. 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 Online Fellowship with Rev. Cobb
Meeting every other Monday, 12:30-1:30pm, on Zoom Next meeting: Monday, March 24 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 Book Club: Small Things Like These, Sunday, March 30, 7:00-8:30pm
The Fourth UU Book Club has chosen Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan 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 Women’s Wisdom Group - A Gathering of Goddesses, Saturday, April 5, 1:00-2:30pm, In Person at Fourth UU Fellowship
Please come a bit early so you can get a cup of tea, choose your favorite seat, and get comfortable. We start promptly at 1:00. Daughters, granddaughters, sisters, nieces, and friends are welcome to join. Looking forward to seeing you! Fourth UU Second Friday Online Meditation Group
Friday, April 11, 7:00-8:30pm, on Zoom We begin with a check-in, a 20-minute silent meditation, a short presentation followed by 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 Save the Date! 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 in the spring. 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
Love at the Center
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Congregation News
UUA and 4th UU Policy on ICE
At its February meeting, the 4th UU Board examined UUA materials regarding immigration rights, and the request from Open Arms for Refugees to help them urge the federal government to immediately approve entry of the vetted cases of Afghan people who helped US forces during the war and whose lives are now in danger because of our delay. The Board resolved to support the postcard writing campaign for Open Arms. With regard to immigration rights, we are advised by the UUA 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 
Scam Alert - If you get an unexpected message that "looks" like it's from our minister or someone else at 4th UU, always double check before you reply or click a link! Be suspicious if the message "kindly" asks you for a "discreet" favor, a password, a directory, bank info, or to buy gift cards. These are common scams. If you are unsure, reach out to the person directly using a trusted email/phone - do not hit reply. Forewarned is forearmed!
Social Action
Open Arms for Refugees "Get Them Out" Postcarding Campaign - Update
We’ve seen amazing support so far: over 2000 cards and calls to our representatives; two former refugees speaking out as Open Arms volunteers at local houses of belief; a strong letter to the White House from Congressman Lawler (and two other republicans); public statements supporting our Afghan allies from Congressmen Lawler and Latimer; and coverage in the Journal News, the Military Times and CNN. Across the country, local groups like Open Arms have joined Welcome.US, HIAS, AfghanEvac and others, in pressing their representatives and the White House. Yet, as confirmed by Congressman Lawler's office, vetted Afghan refugees ready to travel to safety remain blocked by the President's written orders. In addition, the White House has asked for a plan by April to shut down CARE, which oversees Afghan relocation. Time is short. Please direct cards, emails and calls to the President, Secretary of State Rubio, and DHS Secretary Noem and urge your friends, especially veterans and Republicans who value loyalty and national honor, to make calls. We must not abandon Afghan allies who stood shoulder to shoulder with our troops for 20 years. Help keep the momentum going. To get White House contact info, and more, go to our site here: https://openarmsforrefugees.org/GetThemOut/ 
Open Arms for Refugees - New Joy
This week, Open Arms shared that two Afghan families welcomed babies into the world. One birth was challenging, and volunteers jumped in to offer meals, emotional support, and 24-hour care for the siblings. The baby is doing fine, and the parents now feel they really do have “family” here. In a time of uncertainty, one thing is sure – babies mean that life goes on. We are excited to see where these two babies, one boy and one girl, will go in life. These families add joy to our lives and life to the community. 
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, so we plan to re-establish our Social Justice Committee. 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! 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. Opportunities for Learning
“Care, Compassion, and Transformation in the Midst of Crisis” with Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner, Saturdays from February 15 - March 8, 1:00-2:30pm, Online. Click here to register (you must create a free account to RSVP for the event)
In this 4 session webinar series we will introduce the theory and practice of Nonviolent Communication and the Five Natural Intelligences to support communication and connection with ourselves, other humans, and other species. |
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