June 12-13, 2021 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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IMPORTANT: CONGREGATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING
THIS SUNDAY AFTER THE SERVICE at 11:30 AM
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Our Annual Meeting is this Sunday June 13 at 11:30 AM, via ZOOM. If you're online, please stay on after worship and a brief coffee discussion; if you are in the sanctuary leave promptly and drive home and get online. All are invited to attend although only members are able to vote. We need a quorum and the issues to be discussed are important. Info available on the front page of our website uuwestport.org; detailed financials available from our Treasurer Steve Grathwohl. Click HERE for the Anti-Racism Resolution.
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CALLING ALL GARDEN LOVERS. We are having a serious weeding and general clean up of our Japanese Meditation Garden this Saturday, June 12 at 9:00 AM (June 19 rain date).
We’ll have bottled water and order an informal lunch at noon. Tools will be provided; bring your own gloves and tools (rake, spade, trowel, clippers, etc.). Stay as long as you wish. We will be finishing up by 3:30 PM or earlier.
Please contact John McWeeney or 203.924.9283 so there's enough water on hand. "I look forward to getting my hands dirty, communing with Nature, and sharing stories about how we got through this strange and stressful year. Thank you, John McWeeney"
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JOIN US FOR OUR VIRTUAL CLOSING CEREMONY
THIS SATURDAY NIGHT 7:50 to 9:00 PM
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Music and Swing Photo Montage begin at 7:50 PM; entertainment at 8:00! |
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Julyen Norman and Tom Croarkin will be our hosts, along with special guests:
Crooner Andy Gundell. +++ Stars of stage and screen Scott Bryce and Jodi Stevens +++ Comic Judy Eckert +++ and our very own "Ethel Merman"
Join Closing Ceremony on ZOOM by clicking HERE. Meeting ID: 822 7418 2325 Passcode: 668654
Raffle sales end at 8:30 PM. Raffle winners announced at the end of the evening. Bidding ends at 9:00 PM. Click HERE for flyer.
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“The Play is the Thing” – Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
Virtual and In-Person
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Rev. John explores how drama, music and the arts can transform us.
Worship Associates: Linda Lubin
Chat Host: Joanne Glasser Orenstein
Click HERE for the Order of Service. Offering gratefully received at vop.tucw.org or mail in a check.
Our service this week is both in person and on ZOOM. Please sign up HERE to join us in person. If you need in-person childcare please click the appropriate box so we can be prepared for you. Click HERE for in-person Sunday Service Attendance Guidelines.
Our ZOOM link is always on the front page of the website 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. Doors will open in the ZOOM room at 9:50 AM. |
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NEXT SUNDAY JUNE 20: OUR ANNUAL SUMMER SOLSTICE
MUSIC SERVICE: Circles and Spirals
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From our Minister of Music, the Rev. Ed Thompson: Our Annual Summer Solstice service/concert will be prerecorded since we are not quite finished with the pandemic. You will be hearing from the Women's Septet, the mixed Sextet, the Once & Again Singers, the Bell Choir, and soloists Chris Beaurline, Mike Costantino, and Hazel Foley. This will be a grand melange of classical, folk, jazz, pop and a few other goodies. Our theme: circles and spirals.
This will mark the last of our staff-led services until September. The Worship Associates have put together a beautiful assortment of services for the summer which they will lead.
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To find out more about our Family Faith Formation programs, please contact Nate Pawelek, our Director of Faith Formation. FFF information is always available HERE.
Our 2020-21 Faith Formation Program concluded with a Grand Celebration last Sunday during the adult worship service. It was filled with music, fun video montages, and a walking meditation. There is more fun to come!
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During the worship service this Sunday, we will honor three of our graduating high school seniors in a symbolic “Bridging Ceremony,” marking the milestone transition from childhood to adulthood: Lillian Boland, Anna Seiple, Trevor Cooper. All youth group teens are invited to be present during this ceremony. If you decide to participate, you will need to reserve a seat. Click HERE to make reservations.
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Summer Fun & Games: Our program of crafts and games for children (5th grade and younger) begins on Sunday, July 4 and will continue each Sunday through Labor Day weekend. This is an opportunity for adult volunteers to interact and bond with our church children. If you would like to sign up for a Sunday (or two) of fun with our children, contact Nate. Click HERE for the 2021 TUCW Summer Fun & Games schedule.
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LAST WEEK'S MINISTERIAL REMARKS |
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Sermons are posted on our Facebook page and website. We offer last week's remarks for convenience.
Faith Formation Sunday Celebration - Rev. Dr. John Morehouse &
Nate Pawelek, Director of Faith Formation
Sunday, June 6, 2021
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VIRTUAL MEDITATIONS - Sundays at 9:00 AM.
Zoom Meeting - click HERE ID: 604 513 6137 Password: 068510
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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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Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC)- 24Hr 888–774–2900
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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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