SOUNDINGS THIS WEEKEND
Janauary 29-30, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
visit us at uuwestport.org
CLICK HERE for 2 week calendar PDF. CLICK HERE for past issues of SOUNDINGS.
BROWN BAG LUNCH DROP-OFF FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022
Due to the snow storm on Saturday, Brown Bag Lunch drop off will be Friday, between 11:00 and 5:00.

Please leave the lunches in the usual spot in the East Wing. And, just like the Post Office, "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays" us from delivering lunches to John Street Bridge! Thank you as we approach 21,000 lunches.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2022
WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM - In Person and Virtual
“THE COURAGE TO CHANGE” - REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
We are back in person! We look forward to seeing you. We ask that you please wear an N95 or KN95 mask; we have a few spares if you can't find yours. Please respect our attendance guidelines which are on our website, HERE.
Rev. John explores the journey from intention to change. What happens when we set our intention to change? How do we manage the transition? What does this mean for us as Unitarian Universalists?

Click HERE for the Order of Service.

Our service will be in person and virtual. Our ZOOM link is always on our website's homepage and does not change from week to week. 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.
Upcoming Service: February 6, 2022
“WIDENING THE CIRCLE” – REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
Please contact Heather Hamilton for information about pre-K to 7th grade programs; Nate Pawelek for 8th-12th grade programs. If you are new or visiting, please contact Dr. Heather for ZOOM links to any of the programs below. We'd love your children and youth to join us.
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CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
Pre K-5th grades 10-10:45 AM – We will be reading the story, Higgins: A Drop with a Dream by UU Rev. Christopher Buice. The children will meet on ZOOM with Ms. Rachel and Ms. Rockhill.

CROSSING PATHS 6th-7th grades
10 AM-11 AM on ZOOM. Crossing Paths will continue their study of Quakerism with Gordon Cliff via ZOOM. Co-hosted with Angi and Ari. We had a great class last week!
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The OWL youth will meet in person this Friday, January 28 at 6:30 PM in the Meeting House for a pizza session. They will meet as usual on Sunday, January 30 as well (10:00 AM-12:00 PM). Topic: Consent Education.

The OWL Parent group resumes in person this Sunday in the Chapel Room at 11:15 AM. Topic: Love-making.

The Youth Group will meet in person on Sunday at 11:00 AM in the Meeting House Youth Group Room.
Adult Faith Formation
ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Dayle Brownstein is leading our Sacred Text discussion this Sunday morning 9-9:45 AM on ZOOM HERE. Grab your coffee and join us! She shares:
Sacred Text
“The ‘sacred texts’ session this week will be a reflection of two short poems, "The Red Wheelbarrow" by William Carlos Williams; and "The Pasture," by Robert Frost. We will explore the way in which language evokes meaning and emotion.

"Come with any amount, (including none!) of poetry background."
MEDITATION: ZOOM - Sundays at 9:00 AM. For info contact Janet Luongo. Zoom Meeting - click HERE ID:  899 1099 2989 Password: 155293
Flowers: Should you wish to donate flowers for a Sunday service, please reach out to Diane Donahue.
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!
PAST SERMONS/SERVICES
Our sermons are archived on the website HERE.

"Simplify, Simplify"


Rev. Dr. John Morehouse


January 23, 2022
SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES
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.
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, Diane Cano, or Sharon Poole.
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
Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC)- 24Hr 888–774–2900
Alcoholics Anonymous: 866-783-7712 https://ct-aa.org/meetings
Al-Anon (family members of alcoholics) https://www.ctalanon.org/meetings
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.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.