June 13-14, 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205 visit us at uuwestport.org

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SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2020

Brown Bag Lunches: Drop-Off Saturdays,12-5:00 PM Please CLICK HERE to sign up for this Saturday or another one in the future. Drop offs 12-5PM at the church. CLICK HERE for the 1-2-3 instructions. Thank you!

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020

SUNDAY SERVICE: 11:00 AM VIRTUAL SESSION

“ For Times Such as These” – Rev. John Morehouse Rev. John preaches on what the events of recent weeks means for our congregation and our faith as Unitarian Universalists. The challenge of compassion has never been greater. For members: click to enter ZOOM ROOM: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Meeting ID XXXXXXXXXX PASSWORD : XXXXXXXX Landline : XXXXXXXXXX The full service will be on our Facebook page at 11:00 AM. Online donations at vop.tucw.org , or mail-in a check.

The 2020 Annual Meeting of The Unitarian Church in Westport will be held on June 14, 2020, directly following the service.  This will be a ZOOM meeting only for members of the church.* It will be a DIFFERENT ZOOM from the Sunday Service's. You will need to log off the Sunday Service ZOOM, and enter with the new link that was sent to you via email. *Not sure whether you're a member with voting rights? Contact David Vita, HERE . For complete information about the Annual Meeting, including the meeting  Agenda , the proposed 2021 Budget, 2021 Budget Contingencies, and to review the Slate of Nominees for Election, click  HERE .

Next Week: JUNE 21 - 11:00 AM VIRTUAL SESSION Summer Solstice concert/service

Children 7th grade and younger are invited to join Nate on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM for  ZOOM with Nate!  We will continue meeting for the next two weeks (June 14 and June 21) for sharing glads and sads, showing and telling about a few of our favorites things, and scavenger hunts!

VIRTUAL MEDITATION - 10-10:45 AM - ZOOM Our meditation includes multiple elements - from inspirational reading and gentle movement to silent meditation and compassionate support of each other. For info contact Janet at  jluongo3@optonline.net. To Join our Zoom Meeting - click HERE Meeting ID: XXXXXXX. Password: XXXXXX

MISSED A SERVICE? FIND PAST SERMONS HERE

Prior SOUNDINGS (Weekend and Weekdays editions) can be found HERE. Prior Minister's Messages can be found HERE. Prior Sermons and Services: Video, Audio, PDF, can be found HERE Prior Evensong Services can be found HERE. CORONA VIRUS Messages and Updates can be found HERE.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.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

PASTORAL CARE I f 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 .

TUCW CAREGIVING SUPPORT 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 Kristen Leddy, Mary Jane Cross or Beth Cliff.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! - 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 .

STAY CONNECTED! Find us on digital and social media : website: uuwestport.org , Facebook public page ( Unitarian Church in Westpor t ) and private, members-only group ( uuwestport ), and Instagram ( uuwestportct ).

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.