November 22-26, 2021 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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"JONAH AND THE WHALE" SUNDAY DEC 5, 10 AM |
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Our Children's Choir will present Jonah and the Whale (Pote and McCann) at the Sunday service on December 5. When the musical concludes, there will be a chance to ask our young cast questions, so we can bring the story into our lives and see how it relates to our time and circumstances.
Some Biblical stories are so large, so important that they have been referenced in many literary and dramatic works. It’s important for our children to know what those stories are and why they have withstood the test of time. The Jonah story is rich in meaning: some of its themes include self- worth, dignity, narcissism and the undisciplined mind, the importance of community, and responsibility.
We look forward to enjoying the children's production on the 5th!
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OUR JEWELRY BOUTIQUE IN EASTON SUNDAY DEC 5, 2-6 PM |
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Here's some fun news! We are going to bring back our Jewelry boutique with a table at the holiday market in Easton. So if you miss the great items that we used to have on display in December in the East Wing, you can make an excursion to Easton (15-20 min from Lyons Plains Rd) and get some lovely items there.
All proceeds go to us! Thank you Sharon Poole for leading the charge on this. See you there!
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NEW STARTING POINT - THURSDAYS DECEMBER 2,9,16,23
7-8:30 PM ON ZOOM
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We are offering another 4-part Starting Point program on Thursday nights in December at 7-8:30 PM on ZOOM. Contact Linda Lubin to register.
The Soul Matters Starting Point program is an orientation to Unitarian Universalism for new as well as long-term members. Rev. John offers an overview of the “Three Paths of Unitarian Universalism,” summarizing our history as well as our beliefs and principles.
Starting Point also gives you an opportunity to connect with others in our congregation. We share our spiritual journeys, and, in each session, we will engage in small group discussion. By the end of the four weeks, you will have a better understanding of our faith, and will have begun to get to know one another through deep listening. At that point you will be invited to continue to meet monthly (optional), as a group, around the Soul Matters monthly themes.
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NEW PODCAST DISCUSSION WITH REV. JOHN -
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7-8 PM ON ZOOM
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Our December TUCW podcast discussion is on Monday, December 6, 7:00-8:00 PM. Rev. John leads the discussion of “This Tiny Slice of Eternity” from On Being with Krista Tippett.
Listen to her interview with physicist/mathematician Brian Greene beforehand, and come ready to participate in a lively, in-depth discussion!
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SEASON OF HOPE: LIGHTS IN THE DARKNESS
after Sunday Services - Nov 28, and Dec 5, 12, and 19
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Join us for this thoughtful series, Season of Hope, directly after our services the next four Sundays. Meet in Rev. John's office.Tom Hearne will be our facilitator.
Chanukah, Advent/Christmas, candlelit services, the long, dark nights approaching the Winter Solstice...we each feel the crowd of memories, feelings and longings pressing upon us.
For millennia we humans have faced the darkness by gathering, creating common experience, creating rituals, telling stories that bring mind, heart, spirit and body into harmony with the natural world. Intentional opportunities to reflect, to share, and to connect are a gift during the holiday season.
What’s your ‘holiday/solstice’ story’? How does it fit into the ancient stories of Judaism, Christianity, Pagan and other spiritual traditions? Come as you are able!
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ONLINE INTERFAITH THEOLOGY, TUESDAYS AT 11:00 AM |
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All are invited to join the online Interfaith Theology course hosted by Temple Israel, Tuesdays, 11:00 AM. In this forum, local clergy from many denominations share perspectives and wisdom with attendees. Already a few of us UUs join in; it'd be great to have more! It's interesting to hear different theological points from both the clergy and participants. To see who is on the teaching roster (including Rev. John, in May), please click HERE.
NOTE: no class Tuesday November 23. Next class will be November 30 led by Rev. Bernard Wilson from Norfield Congregational Church. Drop in as you are available; no prep required. RSVP for ZOOM link HERE.
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VOICES CAFE RETURNS: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 - 8:00 PM |
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Voices Café presents a double bill with singer/songwriter folk musicians Ash & Eric (formerly The Promise of Hope) and The Whispering Tree. This performance will be live, as well as streamed from our sanctuary. Doors open at 7:30 PM performance starts at 8:00 PM. Click HERE for tickets.
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"The Whispering Tree live is an intimate slice of warm folk roots", says Chronogram, and their music has been called "Hauntingly Beautiful" by Northern Sky Magazine.
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Ash & Eric have been lauded for their top tier writing that No Depression says will have you “...coming away from many of these [songs] cleansed.”
For more information about the artists and to hear their music, please click HERE.
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RACIAL JUSTICE RESOURCES GUIDE #3 |
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- join the fight for climate justice;
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engage in a book discussion of Blacktop Wasteland, a gritty, voice-driven thriller about a former getaway driver who thought he had escaped the criminal life and is pulled back in by race, poverty, and his own former life of crime;
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participate in a conversation about the long history of Black women combatting racism and misogyny through collective action;
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watch an eye-opening TED Talk about the biases and behaviors that set people from underrepresented groups up for failure -- and what can be done to make the path to success in leadership better for everyone.
Click HERE for the resources guide. The current issue is always on our website, too.
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•ONGOING PROGRAMMING EACH WEEK•
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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.
Tuesdays: 7:30-8:15 AM. MOVING! (Virtual) low impact aerobics. Beth Cliff
11AM-12 noon Interfaith Theology RSVP HERE note: no class Nov. 23
Fridays: Every other Fri (but no Fri Nov 28), 12:30-2PM. Shawl Ministry Jan Braunle
Saturdays: 12:00 noon- 4 PM John Street Bag Lunch Drop Off David Vita
Sundays: 9 AM Meditation (Virtual and Oak Room) Janet Luongo. 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Seasons of Hope for Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19 Tom Hearne
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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, December 7, 7:00-8:30 PM. (1st and 3rd 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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