August 15-28, 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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We're back! We missed last week due to power outages;
Happy to be with you all now. We hope everyone is safe.
Please let the church know if you or someone you know need special support or help.
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Worshipping TOGETHER — there’s nothing like it! |
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If you were discouraged by connectivity issues or glitches when you tried to join TUCW’s early ZOOM services, come on back! The streaming is smooth, you’ll see the familiar faces you’ve missed, and connect with our community in real time. If you wish, you can also stay afterwards and join a breakout group to visit and talk about the service.
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Services are at 10AM Sundays on ZOOM and on our Facebook page. Online donations always appreciated at vop.tucw.org, or mail-in a check.
ZOOM info stays the same each week. ZOOM ROOM: HERE. Meeting ID xxxxxxxxx
PASSWORD: xxxxxxxxx Landline: xxxxxxxxxxx
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August 16, 10 AM: “Keep Yourself Alive”
– Mary-Megan Marshall
Worship Associate: Shanonda Nelson
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August 23, 10 AM: Multi-Generational Service
Answering a question prompt
Worship Associates: Linda Hudson, Judy Eckert, Nate Pawelek
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AUGUST 30 - Resilience & Theater – Connie Rockman & Dayle Brownstein
SEPTEMBER 6 - Renewal – Carrie McEvoy
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ZOOM with Nate continues on Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM through August. We have a check-in with participants followed by a Story For All.
Here is the schedule of topics: August 16: Happy of Myself
August 23: Connecting – August 30: Community Helpers
ZOOM Meeting: HERE Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxxx Password: xxxxxxxxx
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NEIGHBORHOOD FAITHS: Buddhism - Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and 11 |
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We are continuing our adult education Neighboring Faiths program virtually, via Zoom. Now it’s time for us to tackle Buddhism from our unique UU perspective. In these sessions you’ll learn about the Buddhism from our own Nina Nagy and visit via Zoom the DKNL Buddhist Temple in Redding, CT to meet with Rev Genshe Dharkey and then be led thorough our reflections session by our own Bart Stuck.
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Session 1 Learn: Introduction to Buddhism – Friday, August 28 - 7:00-9:00 PM - ZOOM Session (Free session)
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Session 2 Experience: Virtual Experience – Friday, September 4 – 7:00-9:00 PM – The Virtual Experience will be led by Geshe Dhargey of DNKL Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Redding CT. The Rev. Dhargey has suggested a small voluntary donation from the attendees. If you are interested in making a small donation (around $10), details on how to do that to come.
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Session 3 Reflection: Discussion – Friday, September 11 – 7:00-9:00 PM
ZOOM Meeting HERE. Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Password: xxxxxxxxxx Landline: xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Our Friday lunch group now has a name: Awakenings
Awakenings is a UU lunch hour group that meets via ZOOM on Fridays from noon to 1:00 PM. We begin with a Chalice or candle lighting, check-in, and each week a volunteer selects a reading. Our topics are based on current events and our discussions revolve around our responses to those events. Covid-19 and the issues of racial inequity have led us into thought-provoking conversations. This group was initially begun by Rev. Margalie Belizaire, our former intern minister. All our welcome; no RSVP required.
For more information, contact David Vita - [email protected]. ZOOM room HERE. Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxxx Password: xxxxxxxxxx |
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81 DAYS TO ELECTION DAY.
LET'S MAKE SURE ALL OUR COUNTRY'S VOICES ARE HEARD
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Many in our congregation have been busy working with the national UU the Vote organization, and on our own here in southern Connecticut, to support all Americans' rights to vote, in free and fair and accessible elections. The stakes couldn't be higher. Text "VoteLove" to 51555 for Updates
And then join us online Wednesday nights - we are busy writing, calling, texting, learning, discussing, inspiring, and planning our next activities.
Questions on what we're up to? Click HERE to join our local group for notifications and ZOOM info, and feel free to contact our leaders Janet Luongo and Beth Cliff. |
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OUR VIRTUAL BULLETIN BOARD IS AVAILABLE
FOR POSTING and PERUSING
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Have a car to sell? Giving away Great-Grandma's arm chair? Want to borrow a wetvac? Need advice on what generator to buy for the next storm? Have an interesting article you came across that other UUs might like?
Please join our online bulletin board/coffee group/sharing network. An easy way to stay connected in this socially distant time. To join our TUCWSocial group, click HERE. Questions? Contact Carol Seiple or Beth Cliff. |
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CHURCH GROUNDS UPDATE: CLOSED AUG 1-21 |
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The TUCW ReOpen Committee has been meeting regularly to determine how/if/when we will meet in person, and what to do in the interim. For now, they share two pieces of critical info:
August 1-21 NO MEETINGS TO BE HELD The parking lot is being repaved; no cars or people will be allowed on the church grounds and the building is closed as it has been.
*Please n otify Diane in the office if you plan to meet so that we do not have too many people here at the same time. The Nursery School will be in session from 9:00 to 12:00, Mon-Fri, June 22 - July 31. During that time it would not be a good idea to meet.
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•ONGOING PROGRAMMING THIS WEEK •
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Mondays 6:30-8:00 PM via ZOOM Buddhist Practice Group Nina Nagy Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis.
Fridays Aug 24, Sept 4 and 11 7-9PM Neighboring Faiths: Buddhism Ravi Sankar
Monthly, various dates and times. Small group ministry meetings Steven Rosenberg These must be signed-up for ahead of time; they depend on host availability, group size.
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Ministerial Pastoral Care. Our ministers will be taking much-deserved breaks, but we are always covered to meet the pastoral needs of our congregation. Please note:
- August 16- August 31: Revs. John and Ed
- September 1-13+: Revs. John, Ed, Jim
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VIRTUAL MEDITATIONS - SUNDAYS 9:00-9:45 AM
Offered each Sunday this summer. For info contact Janet.
Zoom Meeting - click HERE ID: xxxxxxxxxx Password: xxxxxxxxx
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ZOOM Information for All TUCWomen Gatherings: Meeting room: HERE
Meeting ID: xxxxxxxx Password: xxxxxxxxxx. Landline: xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Tapping Circles
Carol is a certified EFT provider who was trained to use EFT to resolve trauma. Mondays, August 17, 24, 31 - 7:00– 8:30 PM
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Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy continues online.
Talking circles include drumming, rituals, story-telling and thought-provoking conversations. Tuesdays, August 18 and 25 - 7:30–9:00 PM
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Food for the Soul - Eileen Belmont, Facilitator
We kick-start conversations with thoughtful quotes and then engage in a discussion about them. Thursday, August 27 - 12:30-2:00 PM.
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FIND PAST SERMONS/SERVICES HERE |
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- Prior SOUNDINGS (Weekend and Weekdays editions) can be found HERE.
- Prior Minister's Messages can be found HERE.
- Prior Sermons and Services: Video, Audio, PDF, can be found HERE
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Prior Evensong Services can be found HERE.
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CORONA VIRUS Messages and Updates can be found HERE.
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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 - [email protected].
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TUCW CAREGIVING SUPPORT NETWORK
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE! - ADDICTION RECOVERY |
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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 [email protected].
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The Unitarian Church 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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