March 28-April 1, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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It's the people who make our community as special as it is!
Remember when we had so much fun at our Black White & Gold party 4 weeks ago? Well, here's one of the videos we shared at the time: it's the PEOPLE that make up our wonderful congregation! (Click on picture to start the video.) |
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OUR PLEDGE DRIVE CONTINUES: PLEASE PLEDGE HERE
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March is a month of many things, and for us that includes pledging. If you haven't already done so, please do let us know that we can count on your support next year. We need you!!
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.
To view our latest testimonial from Brian Lasher, click HERE.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN PORTLAND OREGON and ONLINE - JUNE 22-26 |
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It's not too early to think about participating in the UUA's annual General Assembly! This year it will be in person and broadcast live out of Portland, Oregon, June 22-26. The theme is "Meet the Moment: Reimagining Radical Faith Community." This year GA will be both in person and online. And if you're interested, we'd love to have you be a formal delegate for us - no travel required!
For more information and to register, go to: https://www.uua.org/ga Please contact Rev. John if you'd like to represent our faith community with other UUs at this powerful meeting. Some scholarships available to cover registration fees. |
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CONNECTING EARTH AND SPIRIT -
Wednesdays March 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.
Contact Kim Warman at kim@uuwestport.org, Ministerial Intern, to register. Join in even if you missed the first session. ZOOM HERE. Meeting ID: 864 1508 4257 Passcode: 074534 |
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PODCAST DISCUSSION MONDAY APRIL 4, 7:00 PM - ZOOM |
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John O’Donohue: “The Inner Landscape of Beauty”
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This interview is a favorite of Rev. John’s. It promises to be a rich and deep dialogue for us. Please join us.
Krista Tippett writes “No conversation we’ve ever done has been more beloved than this one. The Irish poet, theologian, and philosopher insisted on beauty as a human calling. He had a very Celtic, lifelong fascination with the inner landscape of our lives and with what he called “the invisible world” that is constantly intertwining what we can know and see. This was one of the last interviews he gave before his unexpected death in 2008. But John O’Donohue’s voice and writings continue to bring ancient mystical wisdom to modern confusions and longings.”
Listen to the podcast then join us on zoom for the discussion: ZOOM HERE. Questions? Contact Linda Lubin.
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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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DRESSERS NEEDED FOR REFUGEES FROM AFGHANISTAN
many dressers!
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Do you have a dresser in good condition that you no longer need? |
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The Immigration and Refugee Outreach Committee of The Unitarian Church in Westport helps the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) resettle immigrants and refugees in our area. There is a new push now to set up apartments for multiple large families of refugees from Afghanistan and one critical need is for dressers – especially smaller ones that could be carried upstairs. If you have a dresser that you would like to donate, please contact Dorothy Rich.
We also need drivers and helpers to pick up donated furniture – please contact Stephen Polmar for further information. Thank you!
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BLACK LIVES MATTER BOOK DISCUSSION |
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Black Lives Matter book discussion, Friday, April 1, 7:00 PM. "Project 1619" BY Nikole Hannah-Jones and the New York Times magazine. We will be focusing on chapters 6,7 and jump ahead to 9. Capitalism, Politics, Self Defense. Co-sponsored by the Racial Justice Council and TUCWomen BLM committee. All are welcome, whether you've read the book or not. ZOOM: HERE
And click HERE to listen to a podcast from Christopher Lyndon, "1619: Rethinking how it all started."
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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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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 Interfaith Theology RSVP HERE Nancy McKeever
Fridays: Every other Fri (next, Apr 8), 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: April 5 and 19 (1st and 3rd Tuesdays). 7:00-8:30 PM. Learn about Indigenous knowledge and rituals. ZOOM HERE Contact Pat Francek
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Save the Date: Saturday, April 30, 4:00-6:30 PM. Special Spring Event at the UU church for all TUCW women and those who identify as women. Pot Luck Plus Fun Getting-to-Know-You Activities!!! Watch for more news in the following weeks.
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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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