SATURDAY ANYTIME - drop off in outside bins and Sunday 9:30 - 9:55 AM. Brown Bag lunch donations to support John Street Bridge Outreach. Thank you! | |
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WORSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2023 ~ 10:00 AM
““CULTIVATING GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT”” – REV. ALAN TAYLOR
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Now that Rev. Alan Taylor has been with us for two months, he will share his thoughts on transitional ministry, ministry that helps congregations through times of change and addressing the unique challenges of the culture. This will be the first service that he will participate in remotely.
Click HERE for the Order of Service. Broadcast 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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Please click HERE to find out more about our Faith Formation programs.
All are always welcome to be with us.
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We need all children and youth registered per our church safety policy.
Please CLICK HERE and fill out the form. It takes two minutes and thirty-seven seconds!
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The TUUCW Nursery is open to all children 6 months to 4 years so their caregivers are welcome to worship with peace of mind that their young ones are safe and having an excellent time with our caregivers. | |
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WELCOME OUR NEW ACTING LEAD FOR FAITH FORMATION:
ANGI HAEN
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Angi, her husband, Ari, and two children, Rowan (4th grade) and Willow (1st grade) joined UU Westport in the summer of 2021. You may have seen her hanging out with the parents near the playground after service. Angi has worked with our youth/children as a facilitator in the Our Whole Lives (OWL) program and Crossing Paths program. Prior to joining UU Westport, Angi was active in religious education programs and other UU committee work at other UU congregations including Virginia Beach, Virginia; Des Moines, Iowa; and St. Paul, Minnesota. Angi spent the last 15 years practicing law, including owning and operating her own firm. Angi is excited to begin this new chapter of her life and contribute to UU Westport in a whole new way.
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OWL (7th-9th grade) – OWL Room – 10:00 AM
Nursery – Oak Room – 10:15 AM
K-2nd Grade Faith Formation – Chapel – 10:115 AM
3rd-6th Grade Faith Formation – Meeting House – 10:15 AM
High School Youth Group – Youth Room – 11:15 AM
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BAGELS AND BOARD - THIS SUNDAY ~ 9 AM-9:45 AM ~ IN THE LIBRARY | |
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The Board of Trustees will be offering in person meetings for folks to chat and discuss issues that might be on their minds in small gatherings with a few Board members. These will be held on the FIRST SUNDAY of each month, before the service begins, from 9-9:45 AM.
Our next one will be Sunday, November 5th. Please join Board members in the Library to talk and share what’s on your minds. Bagels and coffee will be provided! Questions? Contact Wendy Levy or Jen Gerometta.
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BOARD PROCESS: CONSIDERATION FOR MONTHLY AGENDA | |
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Did you know? The Board has as its regular standing meeting the third Tuesday of each month Sept-June. The agenda for these meetings are set by the President, Luke Garvey and the agenda team of Stapley Emberling, Deb Garskof and Beth Cliff. Congregants are more than welcome to make suggestions for topics to be discussed at our Board meetings, and are invited to share their desires with any of the agenda committee anytime. That said, the agenda team meets at 5:00 PM on the first Monday of each month, so if you would like to have a matter be considered, please reach out before then. This month the team meets Monday, November 6.
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UU PLAYERS PRESENTS AN EVENING OF ONE-ACT COMEDIES
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 & 4 ~ 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 ~ 2:00 PM
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The UU Westport Players will present 4 one-act comedies Saturday, November 4 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 5, at 2:00 PM.
These comedies feature 14 players from our congregation - and we really hope to see you there. $20 suggested donation. Click HERE for info.
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD SPEAKER AFTER SERVICE SUNDAY | |
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All are invited to stay after the service to hear Gretchen Raffa, Vice President, Public Policy, Advocacy & Organizing at Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, speak to us about abortion rights and legislation here in Connecticut and beyond: What do we need to know about this issue, now? How can we get involved?This should be an informative session; it will begin after our 10:00 AM service concludes and we've had time to grab a coffee! Questions? Contact Leslie Cenci.
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PAST SERMONS/SERVICES
Our sermons are archived on the website HERE.
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"A Cloud of Witnesses"
Rev. Alan Taylor
October 29, 2023
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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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It can be a wonderful gesture to donate flowers for our Sunday services. A traditional hanging basket, or flowers of your own choosing that you bring to us, are both great options. Take them home with you after the service. Please reach out to Ruth Fontilla to get the process going. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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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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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access
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Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM
“The Courage to Grieve” – Rev. Alan Taylor
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Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC)- 24Hr 888–774–2900
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Alcoholics Anonymous: 866-783-7712 https://ct-aa.org/meetings
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Al-Anon (family members of alcoholics) https://www.ctalanon.org/meetings
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In a behavioral health crisis-- Dial 2-1-1, for Mobile Crisis Response Unit
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – Dial or Text 9-8-8, 24 hours
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Text the Crisis Text Line at 741741, anytime.
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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 pastoralcare@uuwestport.org.
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CARING NETWORK
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 coordinators
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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 pastoralcare@uuwestport.org
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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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