JULY 9-22, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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The next edition of SOUNDINGS will go out July 22 and cover
July 23-August 5, 2022.
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Every Saturday: Brown bag lunch donations to support John Street Outreach. Drop off Saturdays noon- 4:00 PM. Sign up HERE; contact David Vita to learn more.
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SUMMER SERVICES ON SUNDAYS at 10:00 AM, IN PERSON ONLY |
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Please join us in person for our uplifting services each Sunday during the summer months. These will be led by dedicated friends and members of our congregation, and in person only. They will not be broadcast live, although a recording will be made available later for subsequent viewing.
Offerings each week can be made in person as we pass the plate, via vop.tucw.org, or feel free to mail in cash or check.
The Worship Associates have done a fabulous job planning out a terrific summer for us. Click HERE for the complete Summer Services schedule. |
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SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2022 - 10:00 AM |
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A.R.T.: ACTION, REFLECTION, TRANSFORMATION - Adair Heitmann
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When a flood destroys 50-years worth of an artist’s work, she acts first to retrieve what she can salvage, then out of necessity she becomes reflective when she surrenders to the power of transformation, in herself and in her work
Click HERE for the Order of Service. |
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SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2022 - 10:00 AM |
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WHAT'S IN A NAME?
BY ANOTHER NAME WOULD OUR ROSE SMELL AS SWEET?
Randy Burnham, Luisa Francoeur, Carolyn Gundell, Rob Herman, Sudha Sankar, Rob Zuckerman
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In order for us to consider a new name, the Naming Committee will facilitate a spiritually interactive service that will create a sense of who we are, of our community in which we belong, and of our place in the world. A new name for our TUCW community is an incredibly important part of our identity. Come help us identify cultural, familial, historical and religious connections as we brainstorm new names for our beloved community.
Click HERE for the Order of Service
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CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION: SUNDAYS 10:00 AM WEST WING |
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Rising K - 4th grade children are invited to join us this summer in the West Wing [to the left as you enter the building] 10:00 AM-11:00 AM each Sunday, as parents and caregivers attend the service in the sanctuary.
Come have fun learning about our UU Principles, follow our adopted Sea Turtles and explore Mindfulness!
Bring your friends to church and if they have children, this is a great way to learn about Unitarian Universalism and the world.
Children of all other ages - younger than K (with their caregivers) and older than 4th grades - are always welcome to join the adults in the sanctuary and be part of our worship service.
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UU Meditation & Mindfulness, 9:00 AM Sundays.
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IN MEMORIAM: PAUL H. COHEN |
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We are sorry to share the sad news that Paul H. Cohen, beloved husband of longtime and active member Bobbie Herman, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022 in Redding. He was 98 years old. A Memorial Service will be held in the Fall. Click HERE to read more about Paul's full life.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Unitarian Church in Westport or to a charity of your choice. Condolences can be sent to Bobbie sangazure1@aol.com or to her at Meadow Ridge #2327, 100 Redding Rd, Redding, CT 06896.
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TAG SALE UPDATE FOR AUGUST 6: DROP OFF ITEMS JULY 30+ |
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Yup, there is still time to clean those closets! Good thing you can donate those treasures to the TUCW Tag Sale!
Box it all up and save until Saturday July 30 when you can bring it to the East Wing. Storage at the Meeting House is already running low, so please hold off until the 30th and drop off at the East Wing. Call the office, 203-227-7205 if you have questions.
Strong backs and vans still needed to help move things from the Meeting House to the main building the last week of July, especially Sunday July 31.
Can you help us with the work? Please let Dorothy Rich know that you can help the week of Aug. 1-5 and on August 6, the day of the sale. Women! Men! Teens! Many hands make light work! Questions? Contact Linda lhudson30@hotmail.com, 203-226-5335.
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CAN YOU HELP HELPING HANDS? FIVE CHILDREN TO SUMMER CAMP |
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Since January, 2020 we have been working with April Barron with her Helping Hands Outreach program: among other things we have provided 25,000 Brown Bag Lunches.
David Vita spoke with April the other day and April is now trying to raise funds to send 5 kids from the P.T. Barnum Housing Community to summer camp. She asked if we could help. So, we're asking you! Our goal is $1,500 to send 5 kids to summer camp for 5 weeks. If you can, please send a check to the church (10 Lyons Plains, Road, Westport 06880) made out to TUCW, subject line: summer camp, and mail it with c/o attention: David Vita. Thank you!
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ACLU PEOPLE POWER'S ABORTION ACTIVIST SERIES |
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In response to the June 24, Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade in an unprecedented attack on reproductive freedom, the ACLU has organized a People Power’s Abortion Activist Series. This is a collection of virtual events and trainings on how you can join the fight for abortion rights, no matter where you live. The series runs every other Tuesday beginning Tuesday, July 12 at 8:00 PM through September 6. Session #1 is, Know Your Rights: Digital Privacy and Abortion Access.
For more information and to sign up for the series, please CLICK HERE.
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Mondays: 6-7:30 PM via ZOOM Buddhist Practice Group Nina Nagy Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis.
Fridays: Last Fridays 7:30 PM UU Movie Group. ZOOM Dorothy Rich
Saturdays: 12:00 noon- 4 PM John Street Bag Lunch Drop Off David Vita
Sundays: 9 AM UU Meditation & Mindfulness for place & details Janet Luongo
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access
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Yay! We're kick-starting our in-person Potlucks. Meet new friends and connect with old ones. Come to the TUCWomen Summer Potluck, Friday, July 15th at 6:30. Eileen Belmont will be hosting in Westport, CT. RSVP to Eileen for directions.
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To follow: Potluck Beach Party at Sherwood Island, Friday, August 19.
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And then, Friday, September 16th at Sudha Sankar's house. For further information, contact tucwomen@gmail.com
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The Women’s Circle with Grandmother Nancy: Tuesday, July 19, 7-8:30 PM. Learn about Indigenous knowledge and rituals. ZOOM HERE Contact Pat Francek
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PAST SERMONS/SERVICES
Our sermons are archived on the website HERE.
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"Changing Lives With or
Without a Uniform"
Charlie Grady
SUMMER SERVICE - July 3, 2022
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Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC)- 24Hr 888–774–2900
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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 pca@uuwestport.org.
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CARING NETWORK
Our support network is available to provide tangible help for friends in need: meal delivery, pharmacy runs, grocery shopping, a regular phone call of connection. Contact a minister or coordinators Dorothy Rich,or Diane Cano,
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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 pca@uuwestport.org
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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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