SEPTEMBER 5-9, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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VIRTUAL "STARTING POINT" KICKS OFF THURS SEPT 22 - 7:00-8:30 PM |
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Rev. John offers a new Soul Matters Starting Point program on Thursday evenings on ZOOM: September 22, 29 October 6, 13, 30, 7:00-8:30 PM. Please contact Ruth Fontilla to enroll.
Each week of this rich and engaging program 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, members of the group can choose to meet monthly as a Soul Matters Sharing Circle.
This is an excellent way for newcomers to get to know our congregation, and the UU faith, and to get grounded and informed. It is also a wonderful way for older members to reflect, learn and meet new people.
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TUCW HIKING GROUP STARTS UP FOR THE FALL |
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As the weather cools, as it inevitably will, our thoughts turn to beautiful fall hikes in the Connecticut woods.
Our planning team (Lindy Hennessy, Dave Bue, Gian Morresi and Jamie Forbes) will be meeting next week to plan the season’s hikes.
We will be hiking the first Saturday and the 3rd Monday of each month. Please contact any of us with questions or suggestions of hikes.
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GARDEN & GROUNDS HAS A PLAN! JOIN US WEEK OF SEPT 12-16 |
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A Garden and Grounds Committee is being started with the goal of developing and implementing a master plan for the care and maintenance of our beautiful landscape -- not including the Memorial Garden which has a committee of its own. We will be using this as an opportunity to learn about best practices in landscape management within the context of our ecosystem.
If you love our grounds and want to help care for them, let us know. We would like to have an organizing meeting in the week of Monday, September 12 to Friday September 16. Contact us with some times and dates you're available. Carol Hamilton - chhamilton19@icloud.com
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CHORAL CHAMELEON - CHORAL WASH - SAT SEPT 10 7:30 PM
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Our Music Committee is delighted to present a Choral WASH, the first one ever offered in Westport! It is a journey in sound in which music is used as the means to travel .... For more information, contact our Minister of Music, Rev. Ed Thompson and read here https://uuwestport.org/choralchameleon/. For tickets CLICK HERE; note on line purchases only. Doors open at 6:30 PM with the program beginning at 7:30. We'll see you there! |
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BENEFIT TUCW WITH YOUR AMAZON PURCHASES |
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School is starting and a lot of us are refocused and replenishing. A reminder that we are part of the Amazon Smile program. Click on smile.amazon.com, and type in the name The Unitarian Church in Westport, and then you can sign up so that .5% of every purchase you make on AMAZON goes to our UU community. Purchases must be made while you're on the Amazon Smile platform: that's easy to do. And then - help us support Beardsley School by purchasing on our electronic Beardsley Board. Click HERE, or you can find it by going to REGISTRY in the top left, putting in UUwestport as the registrant name, and " custom" as the type of registry. Beardsley Board will show up when you click on it. There you go! That’s a win/win/win! Contact Beth Cliff if you have questions. |
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WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR FROM YOUR
COMMITTEE ON MINISTRIES!
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Welcome to the new year from your Committee on Ministries! The “COM” is your body, overseeing the alignment between our congregation’s mission and the work of our 50+ committees. The COM also assists in matters of conflict and advises our Senior Minister as representatives of our congregation. This year, we are focusing on building friendships through fun!
Our members are Jenna McPartland (Chair), Monica Garrison, Chuck Colletti, Shahan Islam, Julyen Norman, and Joanne Glasser Orenstein. If you are interested in joining the COM this year or in the future, please contact one of our members or the Nominating Committee.
We invite you to seek us out, ask questions, and get involved. We can be emailed at COM@uuwestport.org. |
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BEARDSLEY COMMITTEE PLANS FOR NEW SCHOOL YEAR |
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The Beardsley School Committee had a delightful planning breakfast at Anita Pfluger's house, where we enjoyed bird-watching over the lake, and planned on how best to support our adopted elementary school in Bridgeport for the upcoming school year.
We are always looking for new volunteers - both to join us on the Planning Committee, and to be well-loved readers and tutors to K-6th graders. More information will follow, but if you know even now you're interested, contact Anita Pfluger or Kathy Roberts.
And take a moment to take a "Bear" from the Beardsley Board in the foyer after church, or go online and purchase items HERE. Thank you! Clockwise from back left: Diane Moller, Anita Pfluger, Sari Bodi, Lynne Laukhuf and Beth Cliff. In absentia: Kathy Roberts.
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VOICES CAFE'S FALL LINEUP |
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Voices Café is thrilled to introduce our diverse Fall lineup: The Black Feathers return on October 1, we have a BRAND NEW FAMILY EVENT on November 5, and Holiday JAZZ on December 3!! Mark your calendars! For more information, go to VoicesCafe.org
We are so grateful for the volunteers who help make the music happen and encourage you to join us this season, your help matters!
Volunteering is a great way to connect in community, support social justice causes AND feel inspired through music, so add your strength to the power of song and social justice… join our volunteer troupe! Email Chair Dave Caplan or talk to a Committee member: Brian Connelly, Kim Fuchs, Jon Gage, Peggy Gormley, Tom Hearne, Jenny Klein, Bruce McNair, Gian Morresi, Carole Prescott.
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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.
Fridays: Last Friday of each month: 7:30 PM UU Movie Group. ZOOM Dorothy Rich
Saturdays: 12:00 noon- 4 PM John Street Bag Lunch Drop Off David Vita
Sundays: 9 AM UU Meditation & Mindfulness for place & details Janet Luongo
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access
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On Friday, August 19, more than 20 TUCWomen came together to enjoy good food, company and conversation at Sherwood Island State Park. A GREAT time was had by all! |
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The Women’s Circle with Grandmother Nancy: Tuesday, September 6 and 20, 7-8:30 PM. Learn about Indigenous knowledge and rituals. ZOOM HERE Contact Pat Francek
Upcoming Potlucks: Good food, great company, and intriguing conversations! Bring something yummy to share. RSVP to Eileen Belmont, 215-350-3015,. She will email you the address:
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Friday, September 16, 2022 - 6:30 PM: Sudha Sankar hosts potluck in Ridgefield, Carpooling is encouraged!
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Friday, October 21, 2022 - 6:30 PM: Chris Place hosts POTLUCK in New Canaan THEME: Come dressed as you are OR as any character you can imagine! Note: No red wine permitted in her home
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Hours: 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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