July 11 - July 24, 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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SUNDAY WORSHIP, JULY 12 and July 19, 2020
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This summer we will worship each Sunday on ZOOM at 10:00 AM. All services will also air on our
Facebook page.
Online donations always appreciated at
vop.tucw.org
, or mail-in a check.
ZOOM info stays the same each week.
For members: enter ZOOM ROOM:
HERE.
Meeting ID xxx xxx xxx
PASSWORD
: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Landline
:
xx xxx xxxx xxx
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JULY 12, 10 AM:
Rise Like a Phoenix – Linda Lubin
Worship Associate:
Connie Rockman
Chat Host:
Gian Andrea Morresi
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JULY 19, 10 AM: “Dancing With Calamity” – Dayle Brownstein
How do we survive life’s slings and arrows?
Worship Associate
: Mary-Megan Marshall
Chat Host:
Cheryl Dixon Paul
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Upcoming Services:
JULY 26 - “A Theology of Tending” – Rev. John Morehouse
AUGUST 2 - Shanonda Nelson
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A Message from our new ministerial intern - Kim Warman:
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In this summer-like-no-other, I am wrapping up my life in Chicago, where I have attended Second Unitarian Church and for lived more than 20 years. In May I delivered a good-bye sermon to my home congregation, in June I completed my term as chair of the Anti-Racism Committee, and now I am juggling my Global Religions class along with the logistics of planning a move - in the midst of a pandemic.
One may think this just not the time to uproot and replant elsewhere, but exactly because this is a time of great change, I am leaning in to the changes. I expect to feel somewhat disoriented from leaving Chicago, and my 25 year old son, but earlier in my life I have moved a lot, this is already a time of griefs, great and small. I am excited to be returning to the East Coast, and to be transplanting while the whole garden is being reworked. I look forward to setting roots, and growing in your company. We will meet soon, in on-screen garden boxes or in person!
Thankful to be your new intern minister, Kim Warman
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Board of Trustees Appoints Wendy Levy To Fill Open Term
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The Board of Trustees has appointed Wendy Levy to fill the open Trustee position through 2021, vacated when Alex Gormley resigned. All are excited to have her experience and expertise put to good use for the church.
Wendy began attending TUCW and teaching RE when her boys were young in the late 1990s. She sings with the Special Projects and Chamber Choirs; has been part of a small group ministry; served on the Intern Committee; and currently chairs the Safer Congregations Committee. She helped develop the Immigration Community Support Network (ICSN), and is active in it. Born and raised in Brazil, she works as a clinical and forensic psychologist in Westport, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine.
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LOOKING FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT JOHN STREET BRIDGE OUTREACH: DROP-OFF
SATURDAY JULY 11, Noon-5:00 PM
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We're looking for men’s clothing (most of the folks at John Street are men) - new socks and underwear, and gently used pants, shorts, shirts, and belts as well as personal care items for men and women...such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, hand sanitizer, deodorant, feminine hygiene items, combs, brushes, etc. The collection is being organized by April Barron’s Helping Hands for distribution on John Street and is part of our John Street Bridge Outreach.
Drop off at the church this Saturday 12:00-5:00 PM.
And, of course, if you would like to bring some Brown Bag Lunches please click
HERE.
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Our UU the Vote team has reorganized around 5 major workstreams so we can maximize our efforts. Please reach out to stream leaders to find out what you can do: 30 minutes of your help goes a long way to protect our democratic process.
1.
Voter Outreach (Janet Luongo, Sari Bodi)
2.
Partnership with other UUs across high-impact states (Jamie Forbes)
3.
Fall Speaker Series (Sudha Sankar, Beth Cliff)
4.
Anti-Racism Ballot Issues (Sudha Sankar)
5.
Communications/PR (Beth Cliff)
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ZOOM with Nate - Children 7th grade and younger, who are feeling isolated at home, can join Nate on Zoom Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM through the summer. Starting July 12, Nate will have a
Story for All video on a theme with activities to follow. The goal is to keep in touch and have fun! Here are the themes for the next two Sundays:
July 12 - Metaphors
July 19 - Politically Correct
Zoom Meeting:
HER
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Meeting ID:
xxx xxx xxx xxx
Password:
xxxxxxxx
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NEIGHBORHOOD FAITHS on ZOOM: Christianity – July 2020
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We are restarting our adult education Neighboring Faiths program virtually, via Zoom, and now it’s time for us to tackle Christianity from our unique UU perspective. In these sessions you’ll learn about the history, mythology, and philosophy of Christianity and perhaps find some wisdom in its teachings.
- Session 1 Learn – July 10 - 7:00-9:00 PM– facilitated by Tom Hearne, Tom Croarkin and Jenna McPartland
- Session 2 Experience – July 17 – 7:00-9:00 PM – The Virtual Retreat is a facilitated session entitled “The Franciscan Journey and Wisdom Way of Peace”, and will be led by Rev. Br. Mark D’Alessio, a Franciscan friar, priest, spiritual director and chaplain. (Note: There is a $50 fee for the retreat)
- Session 2 Experience – July 18 – 9:00 AM-2:00 PM (continuing monastery experience)
- Session 3 Reflection – July 24 – 7:00-9:00 PM
You’ll find more information on the program and the amazing retreat
HERE.
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ONGOING P
ROGRAMMING THIS WEEK
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Mondays
6:30-8:00 PM via ZOOM
Buddhist Practice Group
[email protected]
Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis.
Monthly,
various dates and times.
Small group ministry meetings
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[email protected]
These must be signed-up for ahead of time; they depend on host availability, group size.
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CHURCH GROUNDS AVAILABLE FOR <25 PEOPLE Thru July 31
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The TUCW ReOpen Committee has
made recommendations for holding MEETINGS OUTSIDE THE CHURCH BUILDING (on the lawn or in the parking lot). Effective immediately through July 31. Questions? Contact
Rev. Ed.
1. Notify
Diane
in the office 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. )
2. Wear a mask during the time that you are meeting
3. Practice social distancing
4. Please bring your own lawn chair
5. The upper limit of people attending your meeting is 25
6. Taking attendance is encouraged, in the event that contact tracing is necessary.
7. If possible not to exceed an hour
8. The building is not open. Use of the inside bathrooms is NOT an option at this time.
10. As always, if you are at risk of contracting the virus, or if you’re a risk to others, it’s best to stay home.
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VIRTUAL MEDITATIONS - SUNDAYS 9:00-9:45 AM - via ZOOM
Offered each Sunday this summer. Our meditation includes multiple elements - from inspirational reading and gentle movement to silent meditation and compassionate support of each other. For info contact Janet at
[email protected].
To Join our Zoom Meeting
- click
HERE
Meeting ID:
xxx xxx xxx xxx
Password:
xxxxxxx
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ZOOM Information for All TUCWomen Gatherings:
Meeting room:
HERE
Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxxxxx 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. She was a volunteer for the Newtown Trauma Relief Resiliency project in Newtown CT after the Sandy Hook tragedy.
Dates:
Mondays,
July 13, 20. 27 -
Time:
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.
Dates
: Tuesdays, July 14, 21, 28 -
Time:
7:30 – 9:00
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Food for the Soul
Eileen Belmont leads the conversation, kick-started by quotes from noteworthy women whose contributions have shaped our identity and our destiny.
The influence you exert is through your own life and what you become yourself.
- Eleanor Roosevelt
Date:
Thursdays, July 16 -
Time:
12:30-2:00
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FIND PAST SERMONS/SERVICES HERE
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"So Help Me God"
Religion & Politics Are Here to Stay
July 5, 2020
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• Prior
SOUNDINGS
(Weekend and Weekdays
editions
)
HERE
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• Prior
Minister's Messages
HERE
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• Prior
Sermons and Services
: Video, Audio, PDF,
HERE
• CORONA VIRUS Videos and Updates
HERE
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Ministerial Pastoral Care
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Our ministers will be taking much-deserved breaks, but we are always covered to meet the pastoral needs of our congregation. Please note:
- July 1-July 21: Rev. Ed, Rev Jim back-up
- July 22- July 31: Rev. Jim
- August 1-September 1: Rev. John, Rev. Ed back-up
- September 1-13+: Revs. John, Ed, Jim
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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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