DECEMBER 12-16, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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REMINDER: CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AFTER TODAY'S SERVICE, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11. LIGHT LUNCH AND CHILDCARE PROVIDED.
Note: A two-thirds majority is required to pass a change to our Constitution, not three quarters as was stated in Friday's SOUNDINGS. We regret the error.
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THE HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE: NEXT SUNDAY DEC 18. (Plus some history!) |
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If you missed the Holiday Boutique, Don't despair! You'll have another opportunity on Sunday, Dec 18 before the service 9:00 AM-9:45 and after,11AM-1PM. Buy your last minute holiday gifts -- fantastic jewelry and scarves at bargain prices! We'll have many new items. And invite your friends to join us; as always, we welcome everyone! |
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A bit of history about the boutique, shared by Sharon Poole: The holiday boutique had its origins about 50 years ago, and it began as the Children’s Market, or C-Mart. Barbara Thormahlen wanted to provide a way for young children to buy gifts for their family members. The kids arrived with their gift lists and dollar bills and volunteers helped them with their choices, but parents were not allowed. For many years Barbara’s C-Mart was such a success, and so many lovely gifts were donated, that Barbara eventually gave in to the adults and let them come and ‘shop’ too.
The Holiday Gift Boutique, later...READ MORE HERE.
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CHRISTMAS POTLUCK AND CAROLING SATURDAY, DEC 17 6-8:30 PM |
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Join us for a ho-ho merry time! Socializing and holiday-themed crafts for all ages - youth and adults - (6PM) will be followed by a warm potluck surrounded by family and friends new and old (6:30 p.m.). And what could be more joyful than to conclude this family-friendly evening around the piano, caroling (7:30 PM)?
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY APPEAL IS UNDERWAY; PLEASE GIVE AS YOU CAN |
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We invite all who are able to give a little extra this December - beyond their pledges - to the Annual Holiday Appeal.
Please send your gift by check or VENMO ("The Unitarian Church in Westport") or by clicking vop.tucw.org. Be sure to put "holiday appeal" in the memo line. Many thanks, in advance, for your care and generosity. Contact Rev. John.
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JOHN STREET BRIDGE HOLIDAY OUTREACH |
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Marisol Lorraine Dumeng
“Mita”
July 14, 1991 - May 28, 2022
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Walking Alongside Mita’s Family
Paying respect to Mita by acknowledging Femicide and Domestic Violence.
We cannot walk in Mita’s shoes. We cannot feel her fear as her ex-boyfriend repeatedly threatened to kill her or her sense of helplessness as the threats continued following his arrest for threatening and harassment. We cannot feel her anger and disbelief as she called the police only hours before he murdered her, to ask, ‘What are you guys waiting for, for him to come, shoot and kill me?’”*
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But we can walk alongside Mita’s children: Billy (16), Janiyah (13), Jo’Syah (5), and Armani (4).
Their Grandma asked April Barron, our partner with John Street, to help with their Christmas list. Let’s add cards, too! CLICK HERE FOR HOW YOU CAN HELP.
*Click HERE to read the full story about Mita, from the Ct Post.
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GREETINGS FROM YOUR NEW GARDENS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE |
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At Rev. John's request, we now have a dedicated team of six members who have taken on the task of creating and implementing a master plan for the care of our sanctuary's surrounding landscape. Our intention has been to take a thoughtful and collaborative approach to learning about what is growing on our property before making any decisions. With the help of Greg Steele, our longtime member and a professional arborist, we have been identifying and evaluating the health of our trees and shrubs, and the location of invasive species on a landscape with typical New England challenges-ledge, rock, and wetland. Our decisions will be informed by best practices for maintenance in a changing climate. Please direct comments and questions to Carol Hamilton Advanced Master Gardener-CT and John McWeeney. |
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UU WRITERS: THURSDAY DEC 15 - 1 or 7 PM. VIRTUAL SESSIONS |
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The next UUWriters meeting on ZOOM will be Thursday, December 15.. All are welcome. The theme is WONDER! We meet at 1:00 PM or 7:00 PM. You can come to either session.
Contact Sari for the writing packet and a ZOOM link.
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UU MOVIE GROUP MEETING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 - ZOOM - 7:30 PM |
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The movies we will watch and then discuss at our meeting this month are: “The Fabelmans”, “Lady Chatterly’s Lover” (Netflix), and “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (Netflix).
Movie lovers wanted! Please join us if you see any of these. We will meet only on ZOOM this month. For the ZOOM link, please email Dorothy Rich.
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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY TO BE UPDATED:
CHECK YOUR NAME FOR ACCURACY
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The Communications team is going to update a simple membership directory that will serve us all (for now!) so that we will have ready access to names, addresses, and emails. This will be a straight-forward alphabetical listing, in paper and pdf forms.
Please stop by the foyer and check your name, address and email in the listing we currently have for you. Kindly change any info there, or put an OK in the space provided, to let us know that you have reviewed the information and it is accurate. Questions? Contact Beth Cliff and put "directory" in the subject line. Want to help? Contact her with that good news, too!
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CALLING FOR DELEGATES FOR GA IN PITTSBURGH, YES, NOW! |
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We have the opportunity to represent our congregation at the UUA’s General Assembly 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA June 21-25 either live in person or online. We are allowed 8 delegate spots and you can be one of them! Click on the picture to watch a 2-minute video about GA -
If it seems like we are asking about your interest early - we are! Designated delegates will be participating and voting ahead of GA this year on several topics, one of which is our UU Principles & Values. We encourage you to take the plunge and find out what goes on outside our own four/three(?) walls! Please contact Rev John with your interest in attending GA as a delegate in 2023.
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Tuesdays. 11AM-noon. Interfaith Theology. Twice monthly. Check schedule HERE. Nancy McKeever
Wednesdays: 6-7:30 PM via ZOOM Buddhist Practice Group Nina Nagy Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis. 7-8:15 PM A New Earth Bob Bevacqua
Fridays: Last Friday of each month: 7:30 PM UU Movie Group. Zoom. Dorothy Rich
Saturdays and Sundays: Sat 12:00 noon- 4 PM; Sun 9:30- 9:50 AM John Street Bag Lunch Drop Off David Vita
Sundays: 9 AM UU Meditation & Mindfulness (virtual and in person) Janet Luongo
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access
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The next TUCWomen Potluck will be Friday, December 16 at 6:30. We will be meeting at Melanie Wyler's house in Weston, right near the church.. Bring something tasty to share. Please RSVP by December 13 to Eileen Belmont, 215-350-3015. She will email you the address.
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The Women’s Circle with Grandmother Nancy: Tuesday, December 20, 7-8:30 PM. (First and third Tuesdays of the month) Talking circle - thought provoking and inspirational conversations. ZOOM HERE Contact Pat Francek
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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 pca@uuwestport.org.
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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 pca@uuwestport.org
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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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