MARCH 4-5, 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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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM
“BEYOND THE BARRICADES” – REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
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Ours is a culture rife with embattlement. Billboards along the highway hawk the services of injury attorneys who “fight” and “win”. Sports are full of competing teams. Politics has become a cold civil war. How can we as Unitarian Universalists use vulnerability to step from behind these barricades and offer peace and how can we support that mission with our giving?
Click HERE for the Order of Service. The service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HERE.
NOTE THAT THIS SUNDAY OUR SERVICE WILL BE ON ZOOM - NOT ON OUR 'NORMAL' LIVESTREAM. CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK. THIS IS THE SAME LINK THAT WILL BE USED FOR CARRIE MCEVOY'S ORDINATION AS WELL.
(Meeting ID: 207 517 697. Passcode: 8893787678)
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, March 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM
“The Ethic of Risk” – Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
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Please wear your nametag on Sunday mornings. If you've lost yours, let an usher know, and we'll get a new one made up for you. Or you can contact Ruth in the office.
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CARRIE MCEVOY ORDINATION 3PM: RSVP BELOW |
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Please join us and the Community Church of NY for our very own Carrie McEvoy's ordination here in the sanctuary this Sunday, March 5 at 3 PM. Carrie would love for you to be a part of this transformational UU tradition. The ceremony is open to all. But we do need your RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Please RSVP by clicking HERE or on the photo.
THIS SERVICE WILL BE ON ZOOM AS WELL. CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK.
(Meeting ID: 207 517 697. Passcode: 8893787678)
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NEIGHBORING FAITHS UCC DEBRIEF: AFTER THE SERVICE |
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The debrief to our field trip to the Naugatuck Congregational Church is this Sunday after the service. Please join us. Contact Ravi Sankar or Jamie Forbes if you have questions. |
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SAVE THE DATE: Faith Formation Family Feast - March 19 after service (11:30-ish)
Where: Meeting House. What to Bring: Food to Share. Why: Family Fellowship.
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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 is available for babies and toddlers at 9:45 AM.
The K-2nd and 3-5th graders will explore vulnerability, March’s theme. We will focus on the vulnerability that is sometimes needed when making new friends.
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The Witness Stones Project class for middle schoolers will decompress after their first “Wednesday Session” with the staff of WSP at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Wilton on March 1. We will also learn about Thomas Jefferson’s controversial relationship with slavery.
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The Youth Group, meeting at 11:15 AM, will continue exploring and learning about the history of the Appalachia coal industry and will welcome guest speaker, Jerusha Vogel, who grew up in Appalachian West Virginia. Jerusha will teach the youth how to prepare a “pepperoni roll,” a typical lunch fare for Appalachia coal miners back in the day.
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Mystery Pen Pal participants should be on letter exchange #5 this Sunday. If you have not already learned what your pen pal’s favorite dinner (child) or favorite dessert (adult) is, now is the time to ask those questions.
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SELF-CARE CONNECTIONS: NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 12 - 11:30 AM |
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Please join Dayle Brownstein as she leads a discussion intended to offer support and connection around our self-care struggles and triumphs - from healthy behaviors to work relations, and more. Participants are welcome to bring a concern or triumph to the group, and feedback will be in the form of sharing personal experiences. Further days and times to be discussed. Grab some coffee, and join us for support and inspiration.
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access
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THE BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ BEBOPPERS AT VOICES CAFE
NEXT SATURDAY, MARCH 11 - 8:00 PM
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BackCountry Jazz’s BeBoppers feature some of the best young jazz musicians in our area, bringing their unique, creative talents, for what promises to be a lively evening of joyous jazz! They’ll be joined by special guest Aaron Goldberg on piano, and Matt Dwonszyk on bass.
Tickets at: Voices Cafe. Enjoy our BYO atmosphere, sweet treats for purchase, and savor some Jazz with friends!! (Spread the word, we’ve even got a student discount available!). Can’t join us in person? Livestream and donate to support BackCountry Jazz’s renowned music education programs! |
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Take a listen to our very own Eileen O'Reilly talk about BackCountry Jazz.
Says saxophonist Caleb Schmale:“I believe I wouldn’t be the musician or person I am today without the help of BackCountry Jazz… ” .
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YOUTH GROUP BENEFIT VARIETY SHOW: SUNDAY, MARCH 26 2:00 PM |
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You are invited to come - and bring your friends! -- to enjoy UU Westport's High School Youth Group’s 2nd Annual Benefit Variety Show! Our HS youth group will embark on a week-long volunteer service trip April 7-16 to Northeast Tennessee to rebuild dilapidated houses as part of the Appalachia Service Project. The youth have been busy since last September raising money to fund this trip. Ticket sales and silent auction proceeds from The Benefit Variety Show, featuring the youth performers themselves, will hopefully allow them to reach their goal of raising $10K. Don’t miss this entertaining afternoon! |
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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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"Radical Love"
Carrie McEvoy
February 19, 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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