APRIL 30-MAY 1, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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WOMEN'S SPRING GATHERING - THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 30 - 4-6:30 PM |
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COME CELEBRATE SPRING!
Make a beautiful floral wreath to wear! Tickle your funny bone with Laughter Yoga! Reconnect with one another and welcome new members in our community. Special Guest, Grandmother Nancy. Great conversation, a Scarf Swap, Music, Dance, and a Pot Luck are on the menu! Please bring food and drink to share. Your presence is most important! All who identify as women are welcome. Bring a friend. The more, the merrier! RSVP to: tucwomen@uuwestport.org. For more information, click HERE.
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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
“FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH” – REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
and KIM WARMAN, INTERN MINISTER
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Religious Naturalism and the aesthetic of the Earth.
Click HERE for the Order of Service.
Our service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HERE. NOTE: COVID numbers are rising. Please consider wearing a mask, and use care when making this decision as this variant is highly contagious.
Broadcast of the service is available at uuwestport.org/livestream. Chat is also available to the right of your screen; sign in as a guest. After the service, click on “JOIN US FOR ZOOM VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR” to join our post service conversation.
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For those of you online who would like to light a candle during the service, please email David Vita (david@uuwestport.org) on Sunday, before the covenant has been shared. At the appropriate time we will light a candle with your words.
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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POST-SUNDAY-SERVICE DISCUSSION 11:15 AM - EAST WING |
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Earth Day is just the beginning. Join a conversation after our service in the East Wing. What will we do together? What can come next as we choose to engage ourselves in Environmental Justice? Facilitated by Kim Warman. |
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Next Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM
“IMPOSSIBLE BEAUTY” - REV. JOHN MOREHOUSE
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"MEET THE MINISTER" THIS SUNDAY, MAY 1 - 11:15 AM |
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Want to know more about our Senior Minister, and meet some of the other newcomers who have been joining us? Are you thinking about joining us as a member? You are invited to join an informal "Meet the Minister" session directly after the service on Sunday, May 1 in Rev. John's office. Contact Eileen Belmont if you'd like to attend.
Plus, take note: we will be recognizing new members at our service Sunday, May 15. Contact Rob Zuckerman or Beth Cliff should you be ready to take that important step with us! All are welcome, for sure!
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OWL (Our Whole Lives) training takes place June 10-12 and we have some spots left for adults to become teachers. Contact Dr. Heather Hamilton by this Sunday May 1 if you are interested in joining. The fee is $350 for the weekend; includes materials, lunches and dinner on Saturday night. Scholarships available.
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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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Pre K- 5 will start in the Sanctuary this Sunday to hear the Children’s Choir sing. All children go directly with their family to the Sanctuary and we will be released to classes following the Covenant.
Crossing Paths – Meeting House – 10:00-11:00 AM
(Photo: Some of our Crossing Paths children working with Tom Croarkin and Ari Palczewski last Sunday. We so appreciate our members supporting our children in this way!)
Coming of Age (8th-9th grade) – COA Room – 10:00 AM
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Youth Group – Youth Room – 11:00 AM: We will debrief about our Alaska adventure and start planning for the Youth-led worship service scheduled for May 22.
We are thrilled to have been featured in Dan Woog's 06880 blog this past Wednesday: click HERE to see it all! |
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION OFFERING SUNDAYS 11:15 AM |
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Searching for the Self Sundays, May 8, 15, 22, 11:15 in TUCW Library. Facilitated by Dayle Brownstein.
“Just be yourself.” We’ve all heard these words of wisdom countless times. But did you ever catch yourself asking “well, what exactly is “myself?”
Is the self the totality of our personality traits, our memories, our hopes and longings? Does our self exist only in relation to other selves? Are we only what we do, believe, and value? Is there some undefined essence that is the core of the self?
We will explore these ideas through questions, reflection, ideas from philosophers, and others great thinkers. And, of course, we’ll share and reflect on each other's thoughts, imaginings, and experiences. Contact: Linda Lubin
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CONGRATULATIONS TO LINDA LUBIN:
OUR LEADING LIGHT AWARD RECIPIENT FOR MAY
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Linda’s contributions to our Congregation, especially her commitment to enriching our Adult Faith Formation programs and the Soul Matters program, have been deeply felt. Linda not only co-leads the Starting Point program but coordinates the Soul Matters Circles. Her work has expanded the depth of our spiritual offerings and has provided all of our members, including the newest, with new opportunities for connection.
In addition, Linda’s service as a Worship Associate and her past service on COM reflect her spirit of caring and encouragement. Linda’s gentle leadership forges connections that exemplify TUCW’s mission to inspire, act and connect. For all her involvement in and commitment to TUCW, Linda truly is a Leading Light.
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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 Beth Cliff.
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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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"The Hope of Seven Generations"
Rev. Jim Francek, Grandmother Nancy, Raleigh Padgett and Friends
April 24, 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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