JUNE 4-5, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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COMMUNITY TALKING CIRCLE 9:00 AM-NOON |
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This Saturday, our congregation will be gathering for an experience of deep listening that can serve as the basis of clear understanding and healing. Please familiarize yourself with the protocol of our talking circle by clicking HERE. Our sharing will also take place within the framework of our stated congregational Covenant of Right Relations. We welcome all who would like to participate. The question we will consider is “what does our congregation do to either enable or block the manifestation of a Blessed Community?”
Talking circle protocol:
- Introduce oneself.
- Speak from the heart.
- One person speaks at a time. Only the person holding the talking stick or mic speaks.
- Speak using the first person. (I feel; I perceive; I think; I am...)
- The focus of this talking circle will be on respectfully speaking & listening to understand each other’s perspective.
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This talking circle in not about debate; arguing a position, blaming others or problem
- solving.
- The talking stick is passed around in a clockwise direction (to one’s left).
- Respecting each other’s time to share, we speak within the time allotted. (a chime will sound when you have one more minute)
- A person may pass the talking stick without speaking.
- We will have time for only one round of the circle.
This is only the first step in a healing process. Next steps will be based on what is said in this circle. For all details click HERE.
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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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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM - In Person and Virtual
CELEBRATING OUR CHILDREN:
OUR ANNUAL FAITH FORMATION SUNDAY
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Today's service honors our children and youth; we look forward to worshipping and celebrating with them.
Click HERE for the Order of Service.
The service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HERE. NOTE: COVID numbers are rising. Please consider wearing a mask, and use care when making this decision as this variant is highly contagious.
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 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM
"THE BLESSINGS OF BROKENNESS" - REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
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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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This Sunday is our Faith Formation Sunday and all children and youth will be celebrating with us in the Sanctuary at 10:00 AM. There will be no classes. We will have infant/toddler care in the library for those who need it.
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"I CAN'T BREATHE: ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM IN CONNECTICUT"
11:15 AM IN PERSON and LIVESTREAMED
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Please join us after our worship service to learn more about environmental justice. We will welcome guest speakers from Bridgeport’s PT Partners and screen a video interview with Robert Bullard, considered the “father of environmental justice.” This program will be both in-person and virtual. Virtual participants will want to stay on the same livestream as for the service.
After having participated on Sunday, we hope you will give us your feedback by taking this brief survey. Click HERE for the survey. Thank you!
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REMINDER, OUR ANNUAL MEETING IS NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 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. RSVPs for remote access to the meeting must be received by this Sunday June 4 at 5 PM. Send to Board secretary Stapley Emberling at secretary@uuwestport.org. Please click HERE for details.
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Important Financial Meeting. On May 22 we held an important meeting after our worship service, where Rev. John and Board members shared information about our financial position and upcoming budget. Thank you to the 35+ folks who stayed with us and asked great questions, and especially to Steve Grathwohl, Beth Cliff and Mark Corcoran for walking us through the budget and endowment implications. If you'd like a copy of the presentation, or to view the video (a rough cut off an iPhone, but still easily audible) please contact Beth Cliff and she can forward you a copy.
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SUNDAY MEDITATION at 9 AM: ZOOM and in person in the Oak Room downstairs. For info and to confirm location for each Sunday, 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 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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"The Quiet After the Door Closes"
Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
May 29, 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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