APRIL 16-17, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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Every Saturday: Brown bag lunch donations to support John Street Outreach. Drop off Saturdays noon- 4:00 PM. Sign up HERE; contact David Vita to learn more.
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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM - In Person and Virtual
JOY WAITING TO BE BORN – REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
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Perhaps the most redeeming resurrection is in awakening the joy within.
Click HERE for the Order of Service.
Our service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HERE. COVID numbers in Fairfield county are rising, so please consider using a mask, and use care when making this decision as this variant is highly contagious.
This week we are moving to a new broadcast system. Please go to uuwestport.org/livestream to get into the service: it's that easy! We will NOT be hosting the service on ZOOM. And this week, as we test out and introduce this new system, we will not be chatting before or during the worship service itself. One step at a time!
After the service, we will be hosting an informal coffee hour on ZOOM - simply sign off the livestream and go to our 'normal' ZOOM. We'd love to hear from you, and how the service broadcast went! That number is as it always is- click HERE. Meeting ID 207 517 697 PASSWORD: 8893787678 Landline: 1 646 876 9923.
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As mentioned above, there will be no chat during the service. For those of you who would like to light a candle at the candle boat but are online, please email David Vita ( david@uuwestport.org) on Sunday, before the covenant has been shared. Then as we share Joys and Sorrows, a candle will be lit for you, and your thoughts shared out loud with all of the congregation.
Offering can be made on VENMO ("The Unitarian Church in Westport"), on vop.tucw.org, or feel free to mail in cash or check.
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Next Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM
THE HOPE OF SEVEN GENERATIONS - REV. JIM FRANCEK & FRIENDS
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH FAITH FORMATION
Please contact Heather Hamilton for info about pre-K to 7th grade programs; Nate Pawelek for 8th-12th grade programs. Your children and youth are always welcome.
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NO CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION TODAY, APRIL 17. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome in the sanctuary.
This past Sunday, April 10, the Children in Pre K-5 had guest visitor/member, Carol Hamilton, a Master Gardener, come and teach them about the environment and all that grows around the church.
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Crossing Paths had a field trip to First Church Congregational, UCC in Fairfield where they learned about Palm Sunday, Tiffany Windows and organs! We had 14 of us in attendance and three people whose ancestors must have worshiped there back in the 1600's-1700's. The children were as engaged as the parents and volunteers! Beautiful day. |
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There is no Coming of Age or Youth Group this Sunday in observance of the Easter and Passover holidays. |
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The Youth Group will depart on their Epic Environmental Justice Trip this Friday, April 15 at noon from JFK.
After nine months of planning, learning, and working toward this goal, we have finally arrived! The group has earned enough money ($17,000) to pay for everything. Thank you to all who made this possible!
We are bringing stores of dehydrated food so that we will not have to buy much in AK, and we are intentionally packing light to SEE how entangled we are in our privileged amenities, many of which are not so Earth-friendly. Wish us well! Click HERE for the final itinerary.
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TASTE OF SOUL SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION GROUP SUNDAYS IN APRIL, 11:15-12:15 IN THE LIBRARY |
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Taste of Soul, Spiritual Discussion. Please grab a cup of coffee and a treat and join us in sharing one another's wisdom and experiences focused on this month’s congregational theme "Awakenings." This will give you a taste of the Soul Matters materials we use in our Sharing Circles. Provocative quotes and growth-inspiring resources will be shared throughout this month of Spring. Facilitator- Rev. Laurie Andersen (Dayle Brownstein on April 17). Contact: linda@uuwestport.org.
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SEEKING SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE VERY FINE LIFETIME VOLUNTEER AWARD
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With spring flowers comes the time for folks to think about possible candidates for The Very Fine Lifetime Award, given to a deserving congregant each Annual Meeting (which is, btw, Sunday June 12 - mark your calendars.)
The Board of Trustees is seeking YOUR input for the 2022 FINE Award. This award intends to recognize the consistent, outstanding, and otherwise unacknowledged volunteer contribution made to the pastoral, administrative, congregational and/or financial life and health of this community.
Send nominations to the Board secretary - secretary@uuwestport.org. All suggestions must be received by this Sunday April 17. Thank you for your input!
A full list of past awardees can be found HERE.
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MEDITATION: ZOOM and in person in the Oak Room downstairs. Sundays at 9:00 AM. For info contact Janet Luongo. ZOOM Meeting - click HERE ID 604 513 6137 Passcode: 068510
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Flowers: Should you wish to donate flowers for a Sunday service, please reach out to Diane Donahue.
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Pay it forward: please consider being a greeter on Sundays; help our new folks navigate our community. Sign up for virtual or in person greeting, HERE. Thank you, in advance!
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PAST SERMONS/SERVICES
Our sermons are archived on the website HERE.
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Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
April 10, 2022
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Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC)- 24Hr 888–774–2900
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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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