christmas eve candlelight Service at 5pm
Sunday Worship Service
sunday, DECEMBER 21, 2025
“New Departures & Sacred Nights” - Rev. Daniel Lawlor
Joyous Solstice! Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas!
Join us Sunday for a special service reflecting on the sacred "new departures" the ancient holidays and festivals of December challenge us to follow in New York in 2025. Join for songs of the season, choir, voices from our past, meditation, and exploring how stories of mystery and wonder may inspire us -especially now- to rededicate and look for the unexpected sacred among us.
Join us in person this Sunday at 10:00am for an hour-long service followed immediately by a coffee hour featuring refreshments and snacks. All are welcome.
View the service Live Streamed and click on the Zoom link to join the coffee hour immediately afterwards.
Find videos of past worship services on our YouTube channel.
Sundays for children and youth
Children are encouraged to join their families in the sanctuary where they are welcome to help ring the building’s bell. After the first 15-20 minutes of the service, they have the option of joining the religious exploration leader in the adjoining hall for activities and age-appropriate religious exploration. Childcare is also available for the very young. Of course, all are welcome to remain in the sanctuary for the entire service.
Learn about this week’s program for kids.
Explore our philosophy for religious exploration and find out more about our programming for children and youth.
IN THE COMING WEEKs
AT UUCHV
The Forums: Carols for Justice
Mid-day service with Reverend Daniel, Thursday, Dec. 18th, Noon, UUCHV’s sanctuary.
UUCHV offers alternative 40 minute worship services called "The Forum”, which take place mid-day on a non-Sunday and include song, meditation, and a discussion between Rev. Daniel and a special guest. The service is followed immediately by a question and answer segment and a light lunch. Feel free to bring food to share. Childcare will be provided. This month's service will feature Peekskill singer Dr. Lorna Gonsalves with thoughtful new takes on classic carols.
Fourth Fridays
Social group for LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies, Friday, Dec. 19th, 5:30-7:30pm, Peekskill Neighborhood Hub.
This monthly social group for teens gathers in downtown Peekskill usually on the fourth Friday night of each month, except in Nov. and Dec. when it's the 3rd friday due to the holidays! This community effort run by trained volunteers is a safe, fun place for youth from Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties to eat dinner, get to know each other, enjoy some games and activities, and just be themselves! UUCHV volunteers proudly support this program. Learn more.
Community Circle
Drop-in Group Discussion on the theme 'Choosing Hope', Sunday, Dec. 21st, 11:30 am, UUCHV’s sanctuary.
Grab some coffee and sit in as we explore this month's theme. Listen, share, and reflect. It's a great opportunity for those curious about community circles or for those with schedule conflicts on other days to experience the connection and insights possible with these small groups. Learn more
Holiday Carol Sing
Annual Christmas Eve Service, Wednesday, Dec. 24th, 5pm, UUCHV’s sanctuary.
Share in the magic of the season through song, surrounded by candle light and holly and evergreens. Then, experience the warmth of community as we enjoy the annual holiday pot luck in Fellowship Hall. Whether this is your first visit or you've been coming for years, all are welcome!! Whatever your plans are this season, be sure to stop by the UU on the 24th for some comfort and joy!
Jazz at the UU
Jazz performances by local area artists, Friday, Jan. 9th, 7:30 pm, UUCHV’s sanctuary.
Join us each second Friday of the month from September through June to enjoy the musical stylings of a rotating cast of talented Croton-area instrumentalists and singers as they explore a range of jazz styles as well as revisit familiar standards. A complimentary reception follows each performance. Admission is donation based. Learn more.
Shake Away the Winter Blues
An intimate jazz duo concert, Sunday, Jan. 11th, 2 pm, UUCHV’s sanctuary.
This is a very special event. Appearing for one afternoon only, Grammy-winning pianist Alex Smith and 'Jazz at Lincoln Center' vocalist Tony Jefferson focus on music that grooves and is played from the heart in a not-to-be-missed performance of jazz standards and R&B hits. $20 suggested donation at the door. Ample free parking.
Super dUUper Game Night and Cookoff
Food and fun for all ages, Saturday, Jan. 17st, 5:30-8:30pm, UUCHV’s Fellowship Hall.
Last year's chilli cookoff and game night was an enormous success with so many delicious chili entries and multi-generational fun for all. This year will feature soups and chowders! Come warm up your body and spirits on a cold winter night.