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OCTOBER 24-30, 2026
10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 ~ 203.227.7205 ~ uuwestport.org
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WORSHIP SERVICE: OCTOBER 25 ~ 10:00 AM
BRAVE SPIRITS - REV. TERRI DENNEHY
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Our UU ancestors have fought for gender equity throughout history. They embolden us to continue the quest for liberation. How might we follow in their footsteps and lead with courage and love today?
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Click HERE for the Order of Service
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online at vop.tucw.org, or by mailing cash or check.
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GRACE AND PEACE FOR THE ROAD AHEAD:
ADVANCED DIRECTIVES AND END-OF-LIFE PLANNING
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 ~ MEETING HOUSE ~ 10:00 AM
Presenter, Lory Nurenberg, LCSW
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Perhaps you have questions or concerns regarding an aging loved one or about your own ability to maintain quality of life and self-determination at the end-of-life. Perhaps you’ve avoided this entire subject matter entirely as something you’d rather not think about until you’re “older”. Although this topic may seem confronting, appropriate planning is ultimately liberating. Please join us as we navigate the crucial aspects of ensuring autonomy in decision-making as it pertains to end-of-life concerns.
Lory Nurenberg has enjoyed a multifaceted career in social work from psychotherapist in private practice to Executive Director of a family services agency. She spent a decade working in hospice care and, most recently, she served on the faculty at Sacred Heart University School of Social Work. She co-authored a chapter, along with her late husband Rev. Frank A. Hall, in the anthology, In Death, the Gift of Life. Lory lives in Westport with her mini-labradoodle, Parker.
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A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR JEAN STURGES
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 ~ 2:00 PM
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Jean was a longtime active member of UUWestport.
All are welcome to join in the sharing of memories, in person or via livestream.
| | LGBTQIA+ 101 ~ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 ~ 11:30 AM-12:30 PM | | |
Save the date! On Sunday, October 25, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, after service, we're hosting Cadence Pentheny (they/them) for LGBTQIA+ 101, a warm, welcoming session on the basics of gender identity, sexual orientation, and allyship — no prior knowledge needed, just curiosity. Whether you're new to these topics or a longtime ally, come learn, ask questions, and connect with each other. We will also be collecting items for unhoused queer youth. They need personal care products (shampoo, conditioner, liquid bath soap, individually wrapped toothbrushes) and high protein snacks (protein bars, tuna pouches, beef or turkey jerky).
| | BECOME AN OFFICIAL MEMBER OF UUWESTPORT AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE DURING CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGS | | |
Please click HERE to find out more about our Faith Formation programs.
All are always welcome to be with us.
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Printable Faith Formation’s Calendar:October 2026
(hard copies available at the Faith Formation bulletin board)
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• Nursery: (younger than Kindergarten): Chalice lighting and play time.
• K-3rd graders (start in service, then to Children’s Chapel): Makers’ Space - Bring your creative minds and building hands! Each session begins with a sharing circle and chalice lighting, then children move into child-led creations at hands-on work stations. At 11 o’clock, the children will have a Children's Chapel Choir rehearsal with Angie Mendez.
• 4th-6th graders (start in service, then to Meeting House): Woven Faith - Children will practice healthy conflict resolution and understand that mistakes can strengthen relationships when repaired with honesty and compassion. Followed by Children's Chapel Choir rehearsal with Angie Mendez.
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• 7th-9th graders (Meeting House): Our Whole Lives (OWL) Personal Concerns about Puberty Workshop 5 gives participants to talk about personal questions and concerns regarding their own growth and development.
• Youth Group (10th-12th grade): No Youth Group Activity on October 25. Youth Group meets next November 1 for John Street.
• Parent OWL Group (after service, Children’s Chapel to discuss the OWL lesson for this week.
| | Sneak Peak into Next Week: Sunday, November 1 | | |
• Nursery: (younger than Kindergarten): Chalice lighting and play time.
• K-3rd graders (start in service, then to Children’s Chapel): Makers’ Space - Bring your creative minds and building hands! Each session begins with a sharing circle and chalice lighting, then children move into child-led creations at hands-on work stations. At 11 o’clock, the children will have a Children's Chapel Choir rehearsal with Angie Mendez.
• 4th-6th graders (start in service, then to Meeting House): Woven Faith - Children will recognize that every person contributes something unique to the community and celebrate what they have built together. Followed by Children's Chapel Choir rehearsal with Angie Mendez.
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• 7th-9th graders (Meeting House): Our Whole Lives (OWL) - Body Image is a person’s perception of, attitudes toward, and feelings about their body. An individual’s body image is shaped by how their physical features compare with their understanding of ideal images of beauty and attractiveness prevalent in their culture and community. Workshop 6 explores societal influence on body image and demonstrates ways body image can affect a person’s sexual attitudes, decision making and behaviors.
• Youth Group (10th-12th grade): John Street Lunch deliveries with Emily Sherwood.
• Parent OWL Group (after service, Children’s Chapel to discuss the OWL lesson for this week.
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First Friday Fuun Night, Friday, November 6, 6:00 PM (Meeting House): Register HERE. As always we'll start with a potluck dinner, so feel free to bring something to share if you can. If not, no worries at all — please come anyway! We’ll also have board games set up, a great chance for the grown-ups to relax while the kids enjoy the movie. In the past, we’ve enjoyed Codenames, Wits & Wagers, and Things in Rings. Feel free to bring a favorite!
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Parent Book Club, after service November 8: Join us to discuss The Bell Jar by Silvia Path. All are welcome! Meet on the playground our nursery couches, depending on weather. For more information, contact Joyce Thomas, and she will connect you to the WhatsApp Group.
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Child Dedication Ceremony: The next Child Dedication Ceremony is November 22, 2026. We welcome any age baby/child/teen to participate! Click HERE to learn more and to complete the registration form, due by November 12th. Registration helps ensure that we have the correct names to type into the certificates.
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On October 17, 2026, children at the Solidarity Summit created this multimedia mural, inspired by the summit’s theme, “The Resistance Will Be Beautiful.”
Just as the tree’s roots crack the concrete, our voices and our hope for a fairer world creates changes in our world.
| | BOARD MEETS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 ~ 7:00-9:30 PM ~ VIRTUAL ONLY | | ARE YOU COMPASSIONATE? DO YOU LIKE COMMUNICATING? | | |
Come join us the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month and be part of our “Compassionate Communication” group. Non-Violent Communication (NVC) helps people move beyond labels, accusations and judgments to a shared understanding of facts, feelings and needs. Often this can lead to peaceful conflict resolution. We emphasize compassion because studies show that compassion brings people into community. The presenter brings exciting new insight from his training this summer. Meetings are at 6:30-7:45 in the Meeting House October 27, November 10th and 24th and December 8th and 22nd.
Please e-mail Steven Rosenberg if you plan to attend or have questions.
If you want to learn more about NVC watch this video HERE.
| | OCTOBER MOVIE GROUP ~ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 ~ 7:30 PM ~ ZOOM | | |
Do you love movies? Do you enjoy discussing them?
Each month we pick movies to watch, then meet to discuss them on ZOOM.
On October 30 we will discuss: “Klara and the Sun,” “Digger,” and “Verity” (In theaters) and “The Rivals of Amziah King” (Amazon)
If you see any of these films, we would love to have join our discussion!
For the ZOOM link, email Dorothy Rich.
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YALE ALLEY CATS ~ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026 ~ 4:00 PM
AN AFTERNOON OF CONTEMPORARY A CAPPELLA
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION
| | DEMOCRACY WORKS BEST IF YOU PARTICIPATE! | | |
UUWomen's next POTLUCK will be on Friday night, November 20 at the home of Sofia D. in Westport at 6:30 PM. To RSVP and receive the address, contact Eileen Bring something to eat or drink and meet new friends and old.
The Holiday Boutique, everyone's favorite place to shop for jewelry and scarves, will be here before you know it. Sundays, December 6 and 13. We need donations. Clean out your closets and bring your jewelry and scarves to UUWestport. Leave them in the office. If you'd like a donation form, leave a note with your address and we will send you one. All donations support our congregation.
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Wednesdays:
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5:45-7:15 PM via ZOOM Buddhist Practice Group - Nina Nagy Let Nina know you are attending. Teachings offered on a donation basis.
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7-9 PM Mysticism: Where Science, Art, and Spirituality Meet - Bart Stuck
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Fridays:
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Third Fridays 6:30 PM Women's Potluck. Location moves monthly.- Eileen Belmont.
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Last Fridays: 7:30 PM UU Movie Group. ZOOM - Dorothy Rich
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Every other Friday 12:30- 2:00 PM Shawl Ministry Meeting House - Jan Braunle
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Saturdays:
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Anytime: John Street Lunch Drop Off. Bins outside Main Office - Teryl Eisenberg.
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PAST SERVICES
Our services are archived on the website HERE.
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Sunday, November 1, 2026 ~ 10:00 AM
Memory Tree Sunday - Rev. Terri Dennehy
| | UUWestport SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES | | |
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 Pastoral Care.
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UUWestport Caregiving Support
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 coordinator Beth Cliff
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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.
| | | The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport | 10 Lyons Plains Road | Westport, CT 06880 US | | | | |
