March 19-20, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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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
WOMEN AND FAITH: THEN GO ON AND WORK
KIM WARMAN, INTERN MINISTER
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Kim Warman will preach from the Toni Morrison quote, “I get angry about things, then go on and work” marking reproductive injustices, and turning our energy towards continuing the work towards justice.
Click HERE for the Order of Service.
Our service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HERE. Our ZOOM link is always on our website's homepage. 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.
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Upcoming Service: March 27, 2022
SPRING CHORAL CONCERT – REV. ED THOMPSON
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ADULT PROGRAM TODAY AFTER SERVICE, 11:15 AM |
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Please join us in Rev. John's office directly following today's service for our series: Lent Passover: Traditional Readings as Metaphor. All are welcome. We will approach readings as universal metaphors that guide each of us, and humanity, towards greater well-being and a fuller connection to this life. Contact: Tom Hearne.
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VOLUNTEERS needed for children's Sunday morning classes. Do you have an hour to spare to be with our children on a Sunday morning? If you say, yes!, then please reach out to Dr. Heather Hamilton to discuss. Reminder - we're not asking for every Sunday; just some Sundays you are available.
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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 and youth are always welcome.
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CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION. The theme for March: RENEWING FAITH.
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Pre K-5 - Children’s Chapel downstairs 10:00 AM
The week’s lesson is about renewing faith in each other by joining forces for the common good. Our faith teaches us that, together, we have the ability to change the world.
6th & 7th grades - Crossing Paths - Meeting House 10:00 AM Judaism is being taught by a member of Temple Israel. Last week’s lesson we learned about the Torah, Moses and more!
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OWL – Our Whole Lives: Teacher Training June 10-12- all day. We are hosting two wonderful facilitators for training to teach K-1 and 4-6 OWL. We have seven of our very own UU’s signed up! Are you interested? Please contact Heather for details. Official registration will begin in April. Stay tuned for more news and an info session.
The 2021-22 OWL Program ends this Sunday, March 20, 10 AM, OWL room. The final session is “Self-Care and Celebration.” Parents of participants are invited to join a celebration, at 11:15 AM in the Meeting House Main level.
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There is a Youth Group overnight retreat Saturday-Sunday, March 19-20. We will rehearse in the Sanctuary for the youth-led Benefit Concert beginning at 3:00 PM. Instrumentalists participating in the TUCW Orchestra will rehearse first.
The Youth Group meeting on March 20 will begin at 11:15 AM in the Chapel Room of the main building. Members of the Bridgeport Sierra Club will be our guest speakers.
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MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC! UPCOMING CONCERTS at TUCW
NEXT SUNDAY MARCH 27, 10 AM and 2 PM
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Our Annual Spring Service/Concert is here!
The choir's Spring concert is coming up next week! Please join Rev. Ed as our choir and soloists share a wide variety of pieces for this season, this year.
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JOIN US for a special youth-led Benefit Concert will take place March 27 at 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary. This is part of the Voices Café concert series.
Proceeds from ticket sales will support the Youth Group’s Environmental Mission Trip to Alaska in April. Click HERE to learn more and to purchase tickets.
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MEDITATION: ZOOM - Sundays at 9:00 AM. For info 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 Diane Donahue.
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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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“A Faith Beyond Our Tears”
Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
March 13, 2022
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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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