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! | |
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 | |
AUTUMN EQUINOX LABYRINTH WALK: 2:00-4:00 PM | |
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Come mark the Autumn Equinox with a unique multimedia labyrinth walk with sacred music from Hildegard and others; a mandala coloring meditation; and sync up with ongoing lunar cycles to re-focus your intention to manifest your unique potential ~ as revealed in your birth chart ~ with ongoing New Moon Manifestation Circles at Yoga Shala in Fairfield.
Labyrinths have been used for millennia for inner peace, contemplation, walking meditation, spiritual healing, and prayer. The circular paths are a spiritual technology designed to facilitate insight, transformation, and awakening. Offered by The UU Congregation Faith Formation Committee and Yoga Shala Fairfield, presented by members Bart Stuck and Marjorie Partch. For complete information, click HERE.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 | |
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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM
“BEGINNING AGAIN IN LOVE”
REV. ALAN TAYLOR
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Yom Kippur is known as the Day of Atonement and the completion of the Jewish High Holy Days. As Yom Kippur begins the evening of September 24, Rev Alan Taylor will reflect on how this Jewish holiday calls human beings to forgive ourselves, to forgive others, and to begin again in love.
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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STAY FOR EXPO '23 AFTER THE SERVICE | |
EXPO '23!! Come learn about all TUUCW has to offer all of us, in service and community, as our various committees and teams share their work, answer questions and invite new folks to sign up and get involved. After the service Sunday September 24 ~ 11:30 AM.
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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.
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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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If you are or know of parents with babies and toddlers who would really like to check out our worship service but don’t know what to do with their young ones, guess what? UUWestport has a nursery again this year. Shout it from the hilltops! The nursery is OPEN!!! | |
Don’t want to miss this Sunday, September 24. Nate will share a special digital Story for All about saying sorry. | |
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The K-3rd graders will mark the approaching conclusion of Rash Hashanah and Yom Kippur exploring the work of apology and forgiveness.
The 4-7th grade class will analyze the Pixar Short “Lou” and create kindness rocks for loved ones or to leave for strangers.
The High School Youth Group meets Sundays at 11:15 AM in the Meeting House. This Sunday, the youth will reflect on the non-apology: “I’m sorry that you were offended.”
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PAST SERMONS/SERVICES
Our sermons are archived on the website HERE.
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"Celebrating the Human Capacity to Change and Grow"
Rev. Alan Taylor
September 17, 2023
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NEIGHBORING FAITHS STARTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 ~ 12:00 PM | |
Our First Neighboring Faiths Program kicks off with a bang this fall. We will have Rabbi Michael Freidman of Temple Israel to talk to us about Judaism. Rev Alan will talk about the Jewish High holy days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) in the services at TUUCW on September 17 and September 24. To follow on that we have scheduled:
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Sun. October 1st ~ 12:00 PM - Learning Session in the East Wing
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Fri. October 6th ~ 6:30 PM - Temple Visit to Temple Israel, 14 Coleytown Rd, Westport
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Sun. October 15th ~ 12:00 PM - Reflection Session in Library, TUUCW Westport
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"BAGELS AND BOARD" ~ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 - 9:00-9:45 AM | |
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This year, 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 select Sunday mornings before the service begins, from 9-9:45 AM.
Our first one will be Sunday, Oct 1. Please join Board members in the library to talk and share what's on your minds. Bagels will be provided! Questions? Contact Wendy Levy or Jen Gerometta.
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With the official start of Fall, now would be a great time to join a choir! Do you love singing? Did you sing in high school or college chorus, and do you remember how much fun it was? Well, it is still fun. We have several choirs you can consider.
The Choir meets Thursdays 7:30-9:00 PM.
The Once and Again Folk Choir meets Mondays 6:30-8:00 PM.
Maybe singing is not your thing. The Bell Choir meets Mondays 5:00–6:00 PM.
The Children’s Choir (ages 8–13), meets Thursdays 5:00–6:00 PM and the Teen Choir meets Thursdays 6:00-7:00 PM. The Children and Teen Choirs are a vital part of our community.
Contact Rev. Ed Thompson or Assistant Music Directors - Nick Barra or Lexi Fonda
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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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We extend our sympathy to the family of Larry Kastriner. Larry passed away last week. Those wishing to send cards are welcome to do so: Mary Kastriner, 701 King Farm Blvd., Apt., 235, Rockvillle, MD 20850.
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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, October 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM
"A Messy, Imperfect, and Inspiring Heritage" - Rev. Alan Taylor
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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 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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