April 27-May 1, 2020
- 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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REMINDER: WORSHIP SERVICE THIS MORNING ONLINE 11 AM
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Private ZOOM ROOM:
HERE (same as last week).
Meeting ID xxx
Landline
:
1 xxx
PASSWORD
: xxx
The service will be on our
Facebook public page
either at 11:00 AM, or if you don't see it then (!), later in the afternoon. We will get it published as soon as we are able.
++Reminder of Town Hall Meeting after the service; simply stay on the ZOOM call and the meeting will proceed from there.++
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Community, Connections, Celebrations
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John Street Bridge Outreach
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who packaged over 200 lunches and wrote messages of hope for the homeless and food insecure on Saturday, April 18!
Those 200 lunches were not a gesture; they were a heartfelt commitment of solidarity with those deeply affected by COVID-19 and social inequities and
an expression of our Affirmation for Love, indeed, is the Spirit of this Church and Service its law!
We will be doing this it again, and every other Saturday beginning Saturday, May 2.
Teryl Eisenberg is coordinating this effort and we’re looking for a few people to expand the team. Interested? Please contact David Vita (
[email protected]).
CLICK HERE for the 1… 2… 3 instruction for our next lunch bag drop off.
Thank you!
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UUtheVote SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS
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TAKE NOTE: We are hosting THREE watch parties so folks can watch this powerful film "live" together.
**ZOOM room HERE. Meeting ID
:
xxx
Password
: xxx
Landline
:
xxx
Before April 29
, watch the 38 min. film,
Suppressed:The Fight to Vote
to prepare for a discussion at our meeting next week. We have arranged for three watch parties (see above), but you can watch it on your own if you prefer; it's on youtube
HERE.
Wednesday, April 29: 7:00-8:30 pm. Fight Voter Suppression
. We will discuss
Suppressed: The Fight to vote
. After the discussion, we will learn how to work with partners such as ROV, (Reclaim our Vote), and SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) to combat voter suppression.
Zoom
HERE
Call-In: +1 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 4579576089
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COME TOGETHER FOR VIRTUAL GA! The UUA will be hosting GA 2020 online from June 24-28, 2020. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to engage with fellow members as well as with UUs from all over the country, all from the comfort of your home.
We have 3 delegate spots open. We are excited to announce that the church will fully sponsor the enrollment fees for each of these 3 positions. Delegates must attend the full 5 day convention and be TUCW members in good standing. Click
HERE to register as a participant for the full conference or part of it. If you are interested in a delegate position please contact Board Secretary
Mary Jane Cross
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SAVE THE DATE:
MARGALIE'S ORDINATION OPEN TO ALL: MAY 30 3PM
Our amazing Intern, Margalie Belizaire is once again breaking new ground. Her upcoming Ordination, still scheduled for May 30th at 3:00 PM, is going to be
completely virtual! Stay tuned for details.
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FORMAL MINISTERIAL ENGAGEMENTS THROUGH THE WEEK
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These are difficult times to be away from each other; our normal connections on Sundays are wonderful, but perhaps not always sufficient. Accordingly, our ministers have developed activities through-out the week to provide outreach, connection, community, and spiritual sustenance. These will all continue at least through early June.
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TUESDAYS: Evensong
[settle in 6:55PM] 7:00-7:20 PM
Rev. Ed
Join Zoom Meeting - HERE.
Meeting ID: xxx
Password: xxx.
Landline:
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THURSDAYS: Talking Circle
4:00-5:00 PM
Rev. Jim
Join ZOOM meeting HERE.
Meeting ID
: xxx
Password
: xxx
Landline
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THURSDAYS: Creating Theology Together
7:00-8:00 PM
Revs. John and Shelly
Join ZOOM Meeting:
HERE.
Meeting ID: xxx
no password required.
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FRIDAYS: Lunch
noon-1:00 PM
Intern Minister Margalie Belizaire
Join Zoom Meeting
HERE
Meeting ID:
xxx
Password
: xxx
Landline
:
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In addition a short video message from one of our ministers goes to your inbox daily. Be on the lookout in your inbox, and enjoy! These are also posted daily on our
Facebook public page and
private group, and weekly on our
website's homepage under the red bar.
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ONGOING
PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS
These opportunities for learning and connection are ongoing and currently offered.
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Mondays
6:30-8:00 PM Meeting House
Buddhist Practice Group
[email protected]
Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis.
Thursdays
, 7-8 PM
ZOOM Room: HERE. Meeting ID: xxx
Creating Theology Together
[email protected]
Monthly,
various dates and times.
Small group ministry meetings
.
[email protected]
These must be signed-up for ahead of time; they depend on host availability, group size.
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ONLINE RESOURCES FOR ALL AGES
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Creating Sabbath Space
A Special Resource for Grief and Loss
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This is a time of uncertainty and isolation, and it’s also a time of grief. Loss of life. Loss of jobs. Loss of getting to experience once-in-a-lifetime rituals like graduation. It all takes its toll. And most importantly, we need to make space to acknowledge and honor it. For this reason, we’re dedicating an entire packet to grief.
CSS Grief Packet
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Creating Sabbath Space **New from Soul Matters**
During the COVID-19 crisis, over the next 4-6 weeks, there will be a weekly packet to support families in the creation of sacred space and time together.
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ZOOM Information for All TUCWomen Gatherings:
Join Zoom meeting:
HERE
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Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy
Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy continue online. Talking circles include drumming, rituals, story-telling and conversations.
Tuesday, April 28 plus every Tuesday in May (May 5, 12, 19, 26)
7:30 – 9:00 PM
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Tapping Circles
To help relax in these stressful times,
Carol Hamilton
will teach us how to use a simple meridian tapping technique, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique).
Monday, April 27 - 7 PM
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Food for the Soul
Eileen Belmont
will lead
Food for the Soul
meetings in lieu of our potlucks and Brown-bag-lunches. Eileen will kick-start the conversation with quotes from noteworthy women whose contributions have shaped our destiny. Participants will make new connections and deepen existing ones informally.
Every other Thursday:- May 7, May 22 - 12:30 – 2:00 PM
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If you haven't been able to pledge yet, it's not too late.
Every little bit helps us.
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click
HERE
for quick access.
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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]
.
CLICK HERE
to learn more about our Pastoral Care Associates.
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TUCW CAREGIVING SUPPORT NETWORK
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE! - ADDICTION RECOVERY
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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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