NEIGHBORING FAITHS VISIT TO TEMPLE ISRAEL | |
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Last Friday, October 8th, we attended Shabbat service at Temple Israel in Westport. Our visit coincided with the celebration of Simchat Torah. Once a year the torah is unscrolled completely around the sanctuary and everyone has a chance to participate by holding the torah.
Rabbi Friedman had joined us at TUUCW the previous Sunday to introduce us to the way reformed Judaism is practiced at Temple Israel and to let us know what to expect when we visit. We were all very pleasantly surprised by the joy, the music and the number of young families with children. We have expressed our thanks to Rabbi Friedman as well as our support during this heartbreaking time.
Our next planned foray is to visit the Pentecostal Holiness Church (PHC) in Bridgeport, on Sunday October 29th .
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THE MUSIC COMMITTEE PRESENTS:
THE PRINCETON NASSOONS ~ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 ~ 7:00 PM
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The Princeton Nassoons, one of the oldest collegiate a cappella groups in the country, will be including UUWestport in their 2023 Fall Tour on Wednesday evening, October 18th at 7:00 PM (click HERE for more). The Beachside Express, a boys' a cappella ensemble from Greens Farms Academy, directed by our own Michael Costantino, will warm up the evening. Our Music Committee is sponsoring this free concert, although voluntary donations are welcome and will benefit our Social Justice partner, The Domestic Violence Crisis Center. Please join us, and spread the word!
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UUWRITERS: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 AT 7:00 PM | |
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“Walking. I am listening to a deeper way. Suddenly all my ancestors are behind me. Be still, they say. Watch and listen. You are the result of the love of thousands.”
~ Linda Hogan
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Our next theme for UUWriters is The Gift of Heritage. All are welcome. To kickstart your writing, prompts will be emailed to you in a packet, including poems and songs for inspiration. Take as little as 15 minutes to write something to bring to the workshop on ZOOM. For the packet and ZOOM link, contact Sari.
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MOVIE GROUP MEETING - OCTOBER 27 ~ 7:30 PM | |
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Do You Love Movies?
Do you like to talk about them?
The movies we will discuss on October 27: “Past Lives” (Amazon), “The Unknown Country” (Amazon), and “Killers of the Flower Moon” (In theaters October 20).
Please join us if you saw any of these and share your opinions of the film. For the ZOMM link, please email Dorothy Rich.
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DO YOU LOVE GARDENS AND GARDENING? | |
An ancient Chinese proverb says: " Life begins when you plant your first garden." | |
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The Ministry for Earth needs your helping hands and loving hearts to clean up and secure our beloved gardens and sacred spaces to ensure their survival in the cold months ahead.
Our Fall Project will take place after services on Sunday, October 29 from 12:30-2:30 PM. We are hoping to have some RE Youth there for a rich intergenerational experience.
Tools and bottled water will be provided. Just bring your gloves and enthusiasm.
Please let us know you will attend by calling or emailing:
Carol Hamilton - chhamilton19@icloud.com - 203-767-4018
John McWeeney - johnlmcweeney@yahoo.com - 203-843-1886
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MYSTICISM: WHERE SCIENCE, ART, AND SPIRITUALITY MEET
THURSDAYS 7:00−9:00 PM
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Bart Stuck (applied mathematician and physicist) and Marjorie Partch (Jungian astrologer) lead these weekly discussions, which follow readings and lectures on ancient concepts and cutting-edge theories, presenting fresh alternatives to the apparent dichotomy that:
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- Mainstream religion is an increasingly irrelevant part of daily life, with growing numbers citing their religious affiliation as NONE; materialism is ascendant everywhere;
- While Western science, after 500 years, finds it has been studying 5% of the Universe.
These stand-alone modular class units (AlephTalks.com/Syllabus) explore the wonder of the hidden unity and order of the world around us — the Uni-verse. Sources include The Tao of Physics, and correspondence between psychoanalyst C.G. Jung and physicist Wolfgang Pauli: Atom and Archetype.
To participate via ZOOM: bartstuck@gmail.com
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The last class of the Kundalini Yoga series will be on Tuesday, October 17 beginning at 9:30 and ending at 11:00 at the Meeting House. The class will begin by learning a famous chant called the Mul Mantra for inner strength. This is additional to celebrate the completion of the series. Tuesday's asanas (postures) will be for Total Body Balance. The ending meditation will enhance your full potential using a mudra (hand position) and sound (mantra). To complete the class, the gong will be played for full mind, body and spirit integration. No pre-registration is required. Don't miss out on this special class.
Questions? Contact Susan Cain.
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FURNITURE NEEDED FOR CIRI APARTMENTS FOR REFUGEES | |
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Do you have any of the following that you no longer need and would like to donate?
- Dressers – small and light,
- Comfortable upholstered chairs,
- Dining table and chairs,
- Kitchen table and chairs
- End/bedside tables
- Coffee table
These can be put to good use in apartments being set up for refugees!
For donation guidelines, please click HERE.
For more information on donating please email Dorothy Rich.
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BOARD MEETS TUESDAY OCTOBER 17 IN MEETING HOUSE ~ 7:00 PM | |
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The Board of Trustees will be having their monthly meeting this Tuesday, October 17, in the Meeting House. All are welcome to observe these proceedings; please let our secretary know if you plan to attend.
The agenda for the meeting is HERE and draft minutes from September’s meeting are HERE.
As always, we welcome your messages and input, anytime. Feel free to reach out to any board member as you wish; to email us at board@uuwestport.org; or to attend one of our Bagels and Board gatherings held monthly on announced Sunday mornings.
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Back by Popular Demand! The Holiday Boutique! (December 3 and 10) | |
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Donate your baubles, bangles, and beads! And scarves!
Bring your contributions of jewelry and scarves to the Church Office and include your name so we can say thank you. If you have any questions, contact Sari at saribodi@gmail.com
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Tuesdays. First and third Tuesdays 7-8:30 PM Women's Circle with Grandmother Nancy. ZOOM HERE Pat Francek.
Wednesdays: 6-7:30 PM via ZOOM Buddhist Practice Group Nina Nagy Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis. 7-8:15 PM A New Earth Bob Bevacqua
Thursdays: 4 PM Talking Circles. ZOOM HERE. Jim Francek. 7-9 PM Mysticism: Where Science, Art, and Spirituality Meet Bart Stuck
Fridays: Third Fridays 6:30 PM Women's Potluck. Location moves monthly. Eileen Belmont. Last Fridays: 7:30 PM UU Movie Group. ZOOM. Dorothy Rich Every other Friday 12:30- 2PM Meeting House starting Sept 22 Shawl Ministry Jan Braunle
Saturdays and Sundays: Saturday anytime drop of lunches in outside bins. Sun 9:30- 9:50 AM John Street Bag Lunch Drop Off Teryl Eisenberg.
Sundays: 9 AM UU Meditation & Mindfulness (virtual and in person) Janet Luongo
The Hiking Group First Saturdays and third Mondays. Jamie Forbes Gian Morresi
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access
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The Women’s Circle with Grandmother Nancy hosted a special event for discovering our spirit animals. The next meeting will be on Zoom Tuesday, October 17 from 7:00-8:30 PM for all women and those who identify as women. ZOOM HERE Contact Pat Francek
Potluck on Friday night, October 20. Starting at 6:30 PM, chat with old friends and meet new ones at the home of Lia Albo In Redding. Bring something to share. Drinks, including wine, are also welcome. RSVP for the address: eileenbelmont@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE: All day Women's Retreat at the Meeting House. Saturday, October 28: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Renew, reflect and refresh! Meditation, Movement, Healing, Public Speaking just to name a few workshops. An inspiring day. A delicious lunch. $20. For information, contact us at tucwomen@gmail.com
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Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC)- 24Hr 888–774–2900
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Alcoholics Anonymous: 866-783-7712 https://ct-aa.org/meetings
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Al-Anon (family members of alcoholics) https://www.ctalanon.org/meetings
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In a behavioral health crisis-- Dial 2-1-1, for Mobile Crisis Response Unit
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – Dial or Text 9-8-8, 24 hours
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Text the Crisis Text Line at 741741, anytime.
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PASTORAL CARE
If you are going through a challenging time or know somebody in the congregation who needs support from our Pastoral Care Chaplains, call to leave a confidential message in the PCA voice mailbox 203-227-7205 ext. 19 or email pastoralcare@uuwestport.org.
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CARING NETWORK
Our support network is available to provide tangible help or a supportive gift of connection for friends in need: meal delivery, pharmacy runs, grocery shopping or a small little gift, flowers, or a yummy food treat. Contact a minister or coordinators
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ADDICTION RECOVERY
For individuals or families of our congregation seeking confidential support or information about addiction issues. Please contact our Addiction Recovery Ministry by calling 203-227-7205 ext. 19 or emailing pastoralcare@uuwestport.org
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The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport is a diverse and welcoming religious community, free of creed and dogma, and open to people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
WE INSPIRE and support individual spiritual growth.
WE CONNECT through worship, music, learning, and caring ministries.
WE ACT in the service of peace and justice.
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