December 7-11, 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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EXPO SHOWCASE: ADDICTIONS RECOVERY MINISTRY (ARM)
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This week we share a message from the Addictions Recovery Ministry (ARM).
Remember, EXPO 2020 is on the homepage of our website, or you can click to see it HERE .
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP BEGINS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 4:00-5:00 PM
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TUCW is offering an online Grief Support Group beginning Monday, December 14. The group will run for 6 consecutive Mondays from December 14th to January 18th. It is intended for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, whether recent or in the past. We ask those who sign up to attend all 6 sessions if possible.
This group is free and open to TUCW and the wider community. The series has been run before to very positive reviews: many folks have found it to be comforting and invaluable in working through very personal and intimate times. If you know someone who might benefit from this experience, please feel free to extend this invitation to them.
Registration is required and is open now until December 11. To register please contact one of the facilitators, Pat Francek, LCSW 203-893-1781 or Chuck Harrington, PhD 203-984-2324. Thank You.
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RACIAL JUSTICE COUNCIL'S #BLM MOVIE DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9, 7:00-8:30 PM
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The Racial Justice Council's #BLM movie discussion for this Wednesday is "The Trial of the Chicago 7," now playing on NETFLIX.
Watch it on your own and then let's talk about it! This is an informal "drop in when you can" group: friends, members, acquaintances from within and outside the church are all welcome. We meet every other Wednesday at this time, on ZOOM: HERE.
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BLUE HOLIDAY SERVICE MONDAY DECEMBER 21 8:00 PM |
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Mark your calendars: Our Intern Minister Kim Warman, and Intern Minister Carrie McEvoy (The Community Church of New York Unitarian Universalist), will lead us in a Blue Holiday Service Monday, December 21 at 8:00 PM. The service will be broadcast from the sanctuary; we will participate via ZOOM. Details to follow.
The holidays are a tender time for many of us. Please join Mss. Warman and McEvoy for an enriching, spiritual time together.
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UU THE VOTE GEARS UP TO SUPPORT GA SENATE RACES |
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UUtheVote is a long term pro-democracy movement. Our December goal is to reach underrepresented voters in Georgia for the runoff to elect two U.S. Senate seats. We've already sent hundreds of postcards, but we have more to do. Early voting starts next week for the two runoff elections on 1/5/2021. We are volunteering and donating to grassroots organizations on the ground getting out the vote:
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SOUL MATTERS SHARING CIRCLES ARE THRIVING!
NEW GROUP FORMS IN JANUARY
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Soul Matters Sharing Circles began forming in June and they are thriving! Brian Connelly is a member of our first Circle, and he shares this: “Listening more deeply into others’ journeys while sharing stories of my own (spiritual or otherwise) that have shaped me, provides a level of inner peace for me. I really look forward to our next session, listening to my new group of friends and sharing some reactions that touch me.”
Each Circle meets once a month for two hours on ZOOM led by a trained facilitator. They follow a structured format, with a monthly theme that allows us to deepen our connection with ourselves through connection with others. A new group will be forming in January. Contact revjohn@uuwestport.org or lindalubin@gmail.com.
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•ONGOING PROGRAMMING THIS WEEK •
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Mondays 6:30-8 PM via ZOOM Buddhist Practice Group Nina Nagy Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis.
Tuesdays 8-9 PM Dec 1, 8, 15. Anti-Racism Training. Organized by Temple Israel. Must register in advance. See above. Rev. John.
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access.
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ZOOM Information for All TUCWomen Gatherings: Meeting room: HERE ID: 457 957 6089
Password: 998419. Landline: 1.646.558.8656
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• Tapping Circles with Carol Hamilton: Every Monday - 7:00–8:30 PM
Use a simple meridian tapping technique as well as meditation to relax during these self-isolation times.
• Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy Tuesday, December 8 & 22 - 7:30-9:00 PM
Includes drumming, story-telling and thought-provoking conversations.
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Join us for our Holiday Potluck on ZOOM
Conversation and good cheer! Friday, December 18th - 7:00 PM
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Black Lives Matter Meeting: Friday, December 11 - 7:00-8:30 PM
Who are the Griots? Come find out from the BLM group working on a series on truth telling of 400 years of African American history in America. It will help answer the question, “How did we get here?” Hear about other plans afoot in the area of police accountability and K-12 education.
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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 Mary Jane Cross or Beth Cliff.
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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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