FEBRUARY 11-12, 2023 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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Saturday 12-4 PM and Sunday 9:30 -9:50 AM: Brown bag lunch donations to support John Street Outreach. Sign up HERE; click HERE for instructions. Contact David Vita.
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WE ARE IN THE NEWS! If you don't live in Westport, you may have missed this wonderful blog article announcing our new name. Thank you Dan Woog for taking the time to write such a fabulous piece that captures who we are and why we come together each week, and why we changed our name.
This is a perfect piece to forward along to friends - with an invitation to join us this Sunday for BRING A FRIEND Sunday - or ANY Sunday, for that matter!
(And if you are so inclined, comment on the article in the blog itself; this produces more traffic and engagement which means more people will read it....or, post it to your Facebook account ....! or both!)
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023 |
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COME TO THE CABARET SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 - 8:00 PM |
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"Come to the Cabaret, old friends!" It's back, packed with great entertainment after a two-year hiatus. Watch your friends as they share with us some of their favorite songs, stories and poems. This is a community event, with BYO food and beverage of choice. It's a great chance to kick back and relax with no pressure -- ahhhh! --- and some good laughs. It's a guaranteed "feel good" event: stress-free and delightful for all. See you there!
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2023 |
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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM
“THE WEIGHT OF LOVE” – REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
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There is so much that we give up for love. How do we balance the love we need with the love we have.
Click HERE for the Order of Service. The service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HERE. Broadcast of the service is available at uuwestport.org/livestream.
Offering can be made on VENMO ("The Unitarian Church in Westport"), on vop.tucw.org, or feel free to mail in cash or check.
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Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM
“Fierce Love” – Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
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THIS SUNDAY IS "BRING A FRIEND/BE A FRIEND" SUNDAY
"Come, come, whoever you are!"
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Reminder that this Sunday our service will be multi-gen, with all kinds of interesting things for newcomers to enjoy: Nate's Story for All, a laughing meditation, a rousing sermon on LOVE, teen choir, and the TUUCW orchestra back after a two year hiatus. And then afterwards - SOUP to support the high schoolers, and PIZZA, camaraderie and connection at the Meeting House for all - kids, adults, newcomers, old-timers. Please invite your friends and neighbors, and plan on a full morning and a full stomach, too! |
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Are you new to our congregation? Just starting to feel comfortable and want to know more? Been coming a while but still want to make more connections? Then come join us after the service and after stocking up on soup ... RSVP if possible but drop-ins are always welcome. Jim Cooper – [email protected]
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Please click HERE to find out more about our Faith Formation programs, or contact Nate Pawelek. All are always welcome to be with us.
Nursery care available for babies and toddlers at 9:45 AM downstairs in the sanctuary building. Our ushers can help you find your way.
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We invite all children and youth to participate in our Love-themed multigenerational worship service this Sunday. There will be no Faith Formation classes. The worship service will have lots of kid-friendly elements, including a laughing meditation led by Nina Olivieri! |
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Note: this Sunday is special! Have your kids bring their friends from school, the neighborhood, the club sports team or whatever. It’s Bring a Friend Sunday! They can join us all in the Sanctuary, grab some soup, and then head over to the meeting house for games and fun and yes – pizza! |
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The Middle School Youth are the honored recipients of this month’s “Share the Plate” offering, which will help them to raise money for their service and learning journey to Washington DC coming up Feb. 17-20.
The High School Youth Group is selling soup this Sunday, February 12 (It's “Soup-er Bowl” Sunday!) to raise money for their trip to Tennessee in April to participate in the Appalachia Service Project. Bring extra cash or you can Venmo the church.
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The Youth Group taking a walk, Trevor (classroom teacher) hanging out with some of our youth. |
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Mystery Pen Pals letter exchange #3 is scheduled for this Sunday, February 12. If you are a Pen Pal and know you will not be at church, please send Nate your letters to be snail-mailed. You can even take a picture with your phone. |
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FINANCE 101 (5): OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
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Capital Campaigns are usually long-term fundraising programs used to raise large amounts of money that address significant investments in capital improvements: often, but not always, buildings and costly infrastructure projects. They operate outside of our regular, annual, fundraising efforts - pledging, holiday appeals, special outreaches - which are generally designed to cover annual operating expenses.
This campaign pledged $2.1 million; we had a 91% fulfill rate, with some lingering payments still coming in (thank you!). We are grateful to the 236 people who contributed to this important effort. Hard to believe we were able to do this, even in the midst of COVID! Hats off to our committee who led us so ably: Kristen Leddy and Carol Seiple, Co-Chairs, Catherine Onyemelukwe, Mary Jane Cross, Anita Pfluger, and Rev. John. And a special shout-out to John Turmelle who has overseen all the work, as our incredibly able and dedicated Facilities Manager.
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To date, Capital Campaign funds have enabled us to:
- install a new drainage system on the east lawn,
- upgrade the parking lot,
- build a new sidewalk in front of the church,
- replace the leaking skylight in the sanctuary,
- install new windows in the chancel area, and
- replace the flooring in the foyer, offices, and meeting rooms.
With remaining funds of roughly $500K, we anticipate making the chancel ADA compliant and replacing the sanctuary floor. It may also be possible to replace some of the glass walls in the remainder of the sanctuary.
There are plenty of other exciting capital improvements to pursue, but they would require additional funds to complete. Folks interested in supporting targeted capital improvements with a major donation - Air Conditioning anyone? - should feel free to speak to Rev. John.
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Seems like a long time ago! |
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Even in the cold, the work got done! |
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access
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UU Meditation, 9:00-9:40 AM Sundays. Hybrid. A UU mix of mindfulness, discourse, relaxation, visualization and silence. In person and on ZOOM. Contact Janet Luongo to receive updates and notifications of location for this week's session.
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PAST SERMONS/SERVICES
Our sermons are archived on the website HERE.
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"Love and Belonging"
Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
February 5, 2023
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Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
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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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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 [email protected]
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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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