JANUARY 21-22, 2023 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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JOHN STREET BRIDGE BROWN BAG LUNCHES |
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Every Saturday is a miracle of love that comes in so many forms and from so many people helping folks at the John Street Bridge and P.T. Barnum community in Bridgeport; the over 29,000 Brown Bag Lunches that we’ve made, the books, diapers, extra holiday treats for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, and Halloween provided, the winter clothing, sleeping bags, and more.
Today, a heartfelt Thank you! to the Shawl Ministry for their gifts! Doo-Rag, called “Rag,” loves the purple shawl that you knitted, blessed, and sent his way! He and his best friend (pictured in his arms) are very grateful.
Want to share in the love? Contact David Vita or call 203.227.7205 x14.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2023 |
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BUFFALO ROSE AT VOICES CAFE - 8:00 PM, DOORS OPEN 7:30 PM |
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Buffalo Rose, the wildly charismatic six-piece band from Pittsburgh will bring an unforgettable evening to Voices Cafe! Join us in-person or livestream.
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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM
“GOING SLOW” – REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
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Rev. John explores what’s to be gained by going slower. Do we have what it takes to let go and let our light shine beyond our busyness.
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, January 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM
“A New Name, A New Center” – Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
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FAMILY FAITH FORMATION FEAST
THIS SUNDAY!
This is a potluck event, so bring something to share. Contact Angi Haen or Nate Pawelek with questions and to let us know you’re coming! Can't wait to see you at the Meeting House after the service.
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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.
All children and youth will begin this morning in the adult worship service at 10:00 AM and then leave for a special service designed for them after the Story for All.
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The K-2nd and 3-5th grade classes will explore the importance of choosing certain directions in life to live the values that are at the center of your being.
The 6-8th grade Witness Stones Project class will learn about the beginnings of slavery in Colonial Connecticut in the 17th century. The first enslaved African was captured and brought to the colony in 1639. Click HERE to learn more about this powerful class.
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The High School Youth Group meets 11:15 AM. We will continue learning about the history and culture of Appalachia as we prepare for our big service trip in April. |
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MYSTERY PEN PALS
This Sunday is the last day to sign up for Mystery Pen Pals. We have a lot of adults but few children signed up at this point. We need more children 5th grade and younger! Click HERE for more information. |
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"BEING MORTAL" BREAKFAST & BOOK DISCUSSION:
NEXT SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 - 9:00 AM- NOON
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Eldercare, aging, dying ... What do we need to know to prepare for this phase of life for ourselves, for those we love, and for those who might care for us? Join us next Saturday as we gather together to share perspectives, stories and insights from reading Atul Gawande's best-seller Being Mortal. This session is open to the public; feel free to bring friends. Don't have time to read it all, but want to join the conversation? Skim through an outline HERE. (Of course, the book is rich in detail and nuance and worth the time to read carefully.) Also, the PBS Frontline TV special is hugely useful. 54 minutes, HERE.
We will serve a sit-down, hot breakfast to start, so let us know you're coming, although walk-ins are welcome. RSVP to Beth Cliff or 203.227.7205 x 16
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TUCW FINANCE 101 (1): OUR FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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n.b.: For the next few weeks, we're going to include in SOUNDINGS a paragraph or two about how our congregation works, money-wise. Each edition, a different topic.
Did you know? Our Finance committee is responsible for understanding and reporting on the financial health of the organization: revenue, expenses, investments, and equity. It sets and then monitors our annual budget, writes and manages financial policies, and makes financial decisions that keep our congregation running. It is a subcommittee of the Board. For more on its charter click HERE.
Current members are: Steve Grathwohl (Treasurer/Chair), Elena Rockman-Blake,
Mary-Jane Cross and Bob Trefry. Rev. John and Sue O'Meara our bookkeeper are ex officio.
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SAVE THE DATE: GETTING TO KNOW YOU!
PIZZA AND FUN AT THE MEETING HOUSE! SUNDAY, FEB 12 11:30 AM
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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!
We want YOU to join us so we can get to know our nUUish friends better! We'll have snacks and then HOT Pizza! Yumm! Led by longtime members, we will have an engaging intro topic and hope to have people share their stories! Children are invited. We’ll have someone on hand for them, too.
PLEASE RSVP if possible, so we have a head count. Walk-ins are OK! Jim Cooper – [email protected]
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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, go downstairs and find us in the Chapel by the lower level entrance. On ZOOM -- CLICK HERE Meeting ID: 604 513 6137. Passcode: 068510. Questions? Contact Janet Luongo.
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PAST SERMONS/SERVICES
Our sermons are archived on the website HERE.
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"Prophetic Simplicity"
Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
January 15, 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 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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