March 21-25, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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OUR PLEDGE DRIVE CONTINUES: PLEASE PLEDGE HERE
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Children Are Our Future! We recently welcomed Dr. Heather Hamilton into our circle, and her energy has been felt since through her wonderful plans for our children. We are also so excited for our young adults as they get ready for their trip to Alaska!
Our children are the lifeblood of the future of TUCW, and we must nurture them in the UU way so that they too can grow up to become leaders in our congregation and throughout their lives. Programs such as OWL, Crossing Paths, our children's and youth programming - and our Sunday services - help. The people, utilities, and programs that make all this possible require support from our pledges. Exceeding our goal for the Annual Operating Budget Campaign will support more programs and create more energy to help our children to rise up. But coming in short of our goal will mean difficult choices that reduce our impact. The current global situation is a clear sign that being under-budget cannot be an option.
To pledge, fill out a paper form after our service, or simply click HERE. And don't be surprised if a friendly congregant calls to meet and talk with you about pledging: they can help answer questions and share more about this beloved community and how we think about our financials.
And to view our latest testimonial from Kim Fuchs, click HERE.
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LEARN ABOUT THE PROPOSED NEW ORGAN DECISION |
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Update your calendar:
- March 27 Town Hall is Cancelled
- Next Town Hall is April 3
- Special Meeting of the Members, May 1
Come to learn about the proposal, hear different viewpoints and share your perspective.
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NEW! CONNECTING EARTH AND SPIRIT -
Wednesdays March 23, 30 and April 7, 7:00 PM on ZOOM
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Earth Sessions One and Two explore ways that our personal theologies describe our relationship to the Earth through brief readings and reflection.
Session Three briefly explores some religions perspectives on committing to working toward sustainability of the Earth.
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UUWriters. Explore monthly Soul Matters themes through creative writing. Next meeting will be Thursday, March 24 on Zoom. Afternoon (1:00 PM) or evening (7:00 PM). The topic this month is " Renewing Faith: Where is your hope these days?" Contact Sari Bodi at saribodi@gmail.com for a zoom link and writing exercises to choose from. All are Welcome. |
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NEXT STARTING POINT PROGRAM: THURSDAYS IN APRIL |
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Rev. John and Linda Lubin will be offering the next four session Soul Matters Starting Point program on Thursday evenings on ZOOM: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 7:00-8:30 PM. A rich and engaging program, each week will focus on different aspects of Unitarian Universalism, the history of our faith, and of our congregation. We will be sharing our spiritual journeys and getting to know one another. At the end of the program, the group will be invited to continue (optional) to meet monthly for at least a year as a Soul Matters Sharing Circle. Circle members have described their group experience as: deep, refreshing, connecting, challenging, enriching, opening, supportive, deepening. Contact Linda Lubin, Soul Matters Program Coordinator, for more information or to sign up. |
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Next Sunday we continue with our Lent/Passover Traditional Reading as Metaphor series, 11:15 AM in Rev. John's office. Info HERE. Contact: Tom Hearne
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WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN?
Our website has been updated! Click on the "CAPITAL CAMPAIGN" button on the top green bar of our uuwestport.org website. Or click on the picture here. |
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LET'S MOBILIZE! FIGHT SEGREGATION, PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT |
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Please join us Friday, March 25 from 7-8:30 PM for a virtual meeting to learn more about transit-oriented development, the environmental case for transit-oriented communities, and how you can support CT HB 5429 which proposes changes to zoning restrictions.
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Speakers from DesegregateCT will join us to discuss the six environmental impacts of sprawl, share how transit-oriented development can mitigate these impacts, and take your questions. Transit-Oriented Communities (TOCs) offer diverse housing options and protect the environment through denser, mixed-use development located near train and CTfastrak stations.
This meeting is being organized by the Racial Justice Council, UUtheVote and the TUCWomen’s Black Lives Matter Committee. ZOOM link here. All are welcome.
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ASK YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS TO CO-SPONSOR HB-5397 |
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WHAT'S THAT? READ ON... We have an unprecedented opportunity to get Connecticut to do what's urgently needed to reduce gun homicide in our urban centers: create and fund an Office of Gun Violence Prevention. By co-sponsoring HB-5397, An Act Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis and Establishing The Office of Gun Violence Prevention your lawmakers can show their commitment to preventing community gun violence by mandating that the Department of Public Health respond to the crisis, and by calling for $5 million of annual funding to support community-based organizations working to end street-level gun violence. Please CLICK HERE to ask your legislator to co-sponsor HB-5397.
Thanks so much for using your voice to save lives.
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RACIAL JUSTICE RESOURCES GUIDE #7 |
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Read: New Study on White Supremacist Propaganda in Connecticut
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Contact State Leaders: Tell Our Legislators to Support Zoning Reform
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Learn: The Environmental Case for Zoning Reform,and information on achieving Connecticut's climate and environmental goals.
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Learn: The Role of the White Accomplice
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Listen: What's in a Dad?
Please CLICK HERE for details.
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Mondays: 6-7:30 PM via ZOOM Buddhist Practice Group Nina Nagy Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis. Podcast Discussions with Rev. John first Mondays, 7-8 PM on ZOOM HERE. Linda Lubin
Tuesdays: 11AM-12 noon [off until Mar 8] Interfaith Theology RSVP HERE
Fridays: Every other Fri (next, Mar 11), 12:30-2PM Shawl Ministry Jan Braunle.
First Fridays 12-1PM Awakenings ZOOM Kathy Roberts. Last Fridays 7:30 PM
Saturdays: 12:00 noon- 4 PM John Street Bag Lunch Drop Off David Vita
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access
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Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy: Tuesday, April 5, 7-8:30 PM. (FIrst and third Tuesdays) Talking circle, thought-provoking conversations. ZOOM HERE Contact Pat Francek
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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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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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