JUNE 11-12, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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Just a glimpse of last Sunday, in case you missed it. What a treat for us all. |
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It was a magical service. |
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Thank you to all who made it so special. |
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These are milestones for all of us to cherish. |
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The children shared their |
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affirmation with all of us. |
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OWL grads Julian Smith and Esa O'Reilly |
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Not a dry eye in the house when Hazel finished singing "Thank You for the Music" ---and Thank YOU Rev. Ed! .... |
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Bridging seniors Hazel Foley, AJ Pawelek, Jessie Flam, Chloe Smith |
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Thank you Dr. Heather, Nate and parents and teachers for all you do for our children .... |
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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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DIANA JONES AT VOICES CAFE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 11 AT 8:00 PM FOR REFUGEES' BENEFIT |
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Folk Alliance International’s July, 2021 #1 Artist and #1 Album Award winning artist, Diana Jones at Voices Cafe in-person and live streamed. Jones’ signature storytelling resonates deeply with her award-winning Song To A Refugee, reflecting empathy for and common cause with, the plight of refugees. Taking her place in the lineage of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, Jones says “we want to give each other hope”. |
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Tickets: https://voicescafe.org/. Join us for great live music and support fundraising for Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants’ (CIRI) Apartment Set Up Team, which settles refugees in our community. In recent months the team, including Unitarian Church in Westport members, has settled 200 refugees. Please CLICK HERE or on the image to hear, Appalachia.
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REMINDER, OUR ANNUAL MEETING IS SUNDAY
DIRECTLY AFTER THE SERVICE.
Please plan on staying after worship for this important part of our democratic process. All are welcome to attend; only members can vote. We strongly encourage you to attend in person; if for some reason you can't make it to the building, RSVP and let Stapley Emberling know by Friday June 10 9 PM. She will send you instructions for attending virtually. To reach Stapley, contact secretary@uuwestport.org. For details, click HERE.
Childcare will be provided for the meeting.
If you'd like a copy of the financial presentation - and the video of that discussion - that was shared with the congregation on May 22, contact Beth Cliff and she will send you them.
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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM - In Person and Virtual
"THE BLESSINGS OF BROKENNESS" - REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
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Rev. John explores how our brokenness can actually be a blessing, making us stronger and more resileant into our future. This was the sermon topic chosen by Martha Constable for her prize during our pledge drive raffle in 2019. Join us for the service and our Annual Meeting following the service.
Click HERE for the Order of Service. The service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HERE.
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, June 19, 2022 at 10:00 AM
ANNUAL SUMMER SOLSTICE SERVICE/CONCERT - SPECIAL PROJECTS CHOIR
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Toddler Care available from 10:00-12:30 for the service and Annual Meeting. |
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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 are always welcome.
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Pre K-5 will meet in the Children’s Chapel from 10:00-11:00 AM They will read the book, It’s OK to be Different by Todd Parr
Crossing Paths – 6th & 7th graders will have their final class in the East Wing 10:00 AM, led by Ravi Sankar and Ari Palczewski. We will discuss our field trip experience to the Hindu Temple and discuss all we have learned this year.
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The Coming of Age (COA) class meets this Sunday at 10:00 AM, outside near the playground. This will be the final time COA meets until September.
The Youth Group will next meet in September. Have a FABULOUS summer!
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Last week our service was so chock-full of great things we ran out of time to hear from one of our students in our Crossing Paths program. Cameron Jaffe has given us permission to share them here. Thank you, Cameron!
“I’m not the wake up at 7:00, get dressed and go to a 2 hour service type of person, but this experience definitely gave me something to think about. I’m sort of glad that my mom made me do it because it pushed me out of my comfort zone and we all need that sometimes. It was hard for me to wake up early on Sunday mornings and get all spazzed up then go to a different place for a long period of time, just because I’m not used to it. Sometimes in life you just have to suck it up and hey, maybe you’ll enjoy it.... Click HERE for more
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SUMMER FAITH FORMATION FOR K-4 IS ON THE WAY! |
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This summer we will be meeting from 10:00-11:00 AM in the West Wing every Sunday except July 4th and Labor Day weekends. We will be learning the principles, exploring mindfulness and did you hear? TURTLES! We will track out four turtles that we adopted and learn about the environment, geology and more!
Bring your friends to church and if they have children, this is a great way to learn about Unitarian Universalism and the world.
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SUMMER 2022 SERVICES: SEE WHAT'S ON THE HORIZON |
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Next week we will enjoy our gorgeous Summer Solstice concert, and that will be the close of minister-led services for this fiscal year. The following Sunday, June 26, everyone is invited to participate in the UUA's General Assembly service. And then after that, we will once again enjoy lay-led services through until September 4.
The Worship Associates have done a fabulous job planning out a terrific summer for us. Click HERE for the upcoming Summer Services schedule. See you July 4 and beyond! |
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UU Meditation & Mindfulness, 9:00 AM Sundays.
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Flowers: Should you wish to donate flowers for a Sunday service, please reach out to Ruth Fontilla, our administrator, or fill out the form in the notebook on the table in the foyer. |
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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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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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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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