Sunday Worship Service
this sunday, october 4, 2026 service
“Grief and Joy” Rev. Daniel Lawlor
The Claytons have chosen this thoughtful topic as their sermon choice auction prize: an exploration of grief- and the joy that can sometimes accompany us even when we are in grief. What do the ancient rabbis and preachers, and modern voices in our tradition, have to say about grief? Join us Sunday for a special variation of Joys and Sorrows, beautiful music, and a reflection on dignity, loss and love.
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.
IN THE COMING WEEKs
AT UUCHV
Jazz at the UU
Jazz performances by local area artists, Friday, October 9th, 7:30pm, 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.
Drop-in Community Circle
All are welcome for this discussion group, Sunday, October 11th, 11:30am, UUCHV's sanctuary.
An integral part of spiritual and community life for many at UUCHV is their monthly community circle meeting. If you've never tried one or if there isn't one that currently that fits your schedule join us after coffee hour and give it a try! Share thoughts and connect with others as we'll explore the theme of Beginnings, which we missed last month due to the weather closing. Find a link to the optional reading materials in the E-news. Learn more.
Special Panel Discussion
"Telling our Stories, Finding our Joy", Sunday, October 18th, 11:30-2:00pm, UUCHV's sanctuary and Morehouse Fellowship Hall.
Join our Affiliated Community Minister Rev. Michael Tino and a panel of UUCHV congregants who will share their first-person stories of finding joy in their coming out experiences. Come and support our fellow congregants as we learn how to better support and care for one another! Reception to follow.
Fourth Fridays
Social group for LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies, Friday, October 23rd, 5:30-7:30pm, Peekskill Neighborhood Hub.
This monthly social group for teens gathers in downtown Peekskill on the fourth Friday night of each month throughout the school year (Sept.-June). 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.
Annual Auction
Our biggest fundraiser of the year, Saturday, October 24th, 7:00pm, UUCHV's Morehouse Fellowship Hall.
This year's theme is Books and Their Characters! Food, drinks, raffles, silent auctions, live auctions, music and fun, plus creative costumes! Tickets are available for $40 at coffee hour or online here. Donate an auction item today. Popular items include dinners, fun get-togethers, tickets to shows or sporting events, gift certificates to local restaurants or coffee shops, dance lessons or other things you know how to do and can share. Reach out to Nora, Betsy K. or Ginny for more information and ways to contribute.
Family Game Night
Multi-generational fun for all, Saturday, November 14th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, UUCHV's Morehouse Fellowship Hall.
Enjoy food, board games and other amusements at this perennial favorite. Bring a much-loved game to share. Come connect with others and have a great time!