APRIL 9-10, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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BROWN BAG LUNCH OUTREACH AND EASTER BASKETS AND MORE! |
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April Barron as the Easter Bunny flanked by
Brian Connelly and Nate Pawelek
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Our Brown Bag Lunch Outreach has surpassed 23,000 lunches provided since COVID began and we’re still going strong! And we do more providing clothing, diapers, books, and we do special things for holidays, such as Easter.
We are hoping to pass out 75-100 Easter baskets on Easter Sunday (April 17th). If you are able to donate Easter candy to help fill baskets, or donate a pre-filled (of your own making or store-bought) Easter basket, we are very grateful!
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Donations accepted any day of the week through Saturday, April 16th. Leave them on the big table in the foyer. And on Saturday, April 16th, please consider stopping by the church to help fill our Easter baskets (from 2:00-4:00 PM). Thank you, as always, for your devoted support! |
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CARAVAN OF THIEVES BRINGS MUSICAL MAGIC TO VOICES CAFE
SATURDAY, APRIL 9 AT 8:00 PM
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Don’t know Caravan of Thieves? Just CLICK ON THIS VIDEO LINK . Know them? Click on the video anyway and sit back and enjoy!
Voices Café is thrilled to bring Caravan of Thieves to our sanctuary! Let this zany group, founded by Bridgeport natives’ Fuzz and Carrie, immerse you in pure entertainment with a humorous, intense and theatrical performance… as musical entertainment it simply defies classification.
With their driving gypsy jazz rhythms, acoustic guitars, upright bass and violin, mesmerizing vocal harmonies and fantastic stories this evening is part of the recharged Caravan’s Spring tour, so catch them at Voices Café, one of their few select Spring dates.
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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM - In Person and Virtual
"GRACE, EVENTUALLY" – REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
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In this Palm Sunday Service, Rev. John will explore the idea of grace as it informs us about what really matters most.
Click HERE for the Order of Service. Scroll down to see Share the Plate details.
Our service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HERE. Our ZOOM link is always on our website's homepage. You can also click HERE. Meeting ID 207 517 697 PASSWORD: 8893787678 Landline: 1 646 876 9923.
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 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM
EASTER SUNDAY: JOY WAITING TO BE BORN – REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
We will be introducing a new broadcast system next week. See below for details.
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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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CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION. The theme for April: AWAKENING.
Pre K-5- 10:00 AM Children's Chapel (downstairs) We will have a guest, Master Gardener Carol Hamilton, who will enhance our lesson on Awakening by sharing her love of the environment and gardening. We will learn about the different flowers and plants around the grounds and learn a lot about gardening. "Stop and smell the roses!"
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Thank you guest and long-time member Tom Croarkin, and our regular teachers, new members Angi Haen and Ari Palczewski, for sharing your gifts with our 6th and 7th graders. Last week Tom led a discussion on Christianity.
Crossing Paths trip to First Church Congregational, UCC in Fairfield to experience a Palm Sunday service. This is part of our study of Christianity. We will meet at 9:50 AM in the First Church parking lot near the brick house.
The Coming of Age program for 8-9th graders meets at 10:00 AM and will be facilitated by Nate Pawelek and Eileen O’Reilly.
Youth Group – Youth Room – 11:00 AM The youth group will have its last meeting before our epic Environmental Mission Trip to Alaska. It is hard to believe that we have finally arrived at this moment. If you would like to see what we are going to be doing, click HERE for the itinerary. We are so excited!
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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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LGBTQIA+ 201 ALLYSHIP IN PRACTICE: SUNDAY 11:15 AM |
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The Gender Equity Team (GET) is pleased to present LGBTQIA+ 201: Allyship in Practice on April 10th immediately following the service. This in-person training is presented by a generous grant from the Triangle Community Center.In this follow-up to LGBTQIA+ 101, participants will apply their in-depth understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community to allyship practices they can implement as members and leaders of the Westport Unitarian Church congregation, and as individuals and members of the community as a whole. We will discuss allyship tips and best practices, and brainstorm practical next steps to creating a safer, more inclusive environment for LGBTQIA+ people.
If you have not attended any previous sessions please RSVP to Jamie Forbes. We look forward to seeing you there!
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TEST OF NEW BROADCAST PLATFORM SUNDAY APRIL 17
NEW CANDLELIGHTING PROCESS WILL BE IN PLACE
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As we mentioned last week, the tech team is aware of a number of issues with our live streaming and are working to remedy them.
We have run tests on a new broadcast platform which we are excited about, and will test out with all of us next Sunday, April 17. The sound and audio quality promises to be superior from what we currently have. We will not be able to chat "live," however; the broadcast will run unimpeded.
New candlelighting process. Therefore, for those who wish to light a candle, we will ask that they text or email David Vita in advance, prior to the sharing of Joys and Sorrows. He will then give these to Rev. John, who will read them aloud at the candle boat. In that way, everyone - online and in person - has an opportunity to participate in the sharing.
Then, after the service is over, online people can join a ZOOM call to continue a "virtual coffee hour" and participate in conversation, should that be of interest.
Accessing the broadcast link will be similar to ZOOM; it will be a link on our website that you then click on. Details will follow before next Sunday with all the access information. Thank you for your patience! David Vita for the Tech Team
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SHARE THE PLATE WITH...THE GILLESPIE CENTER |
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For the past few weeks we’ve focused on Ukrainian refugees. Last Sunday and this Sunday we’re coming 4,349 miles closer to home- to the Gillespie Center just 3 miles down the road from here in Westport.
The Gillespie Center is Homes with Hope's food pantry. This is a tough time of year for the food pantry. It always sees a dip in donations after the holidays, and before its spring food drive.
This year it’s a little tougher. Rising food prices have proved a double whammy. More families are in need, while donors are also feeling the pinch. Last week the Gillespie Center put out a call for much needed food. Please click HERE to view a short video.
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We extend our sympathy to the family of Steve Lamm whose wife, Karen Howell, died last week. We are sorry for your loss, Steve. Cards can be sent to: Steve Lamm, 12 Deepwood Road, Weston, CT 06883-2005
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Long time member, John Austin, died last week. We extend our condolences to his family. For those wishing to send their condolences, his daughter, Hillary, will receive messages at: hillaryeaustin@yahoo.com.
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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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AWAKENING TO WONDERMENT
Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
April 3, 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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