MARCH 20-21, 2021 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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A WELCOME GIFT: THE SCOULLER/NELSON FUND
FOR FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
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It is with deep gratitude that this past Tuesday night the Board approved the establishment of The Scouller/Nelson Fund for Family Faith Formation. This is made possible by a significant gift from Beth Cliff and her family in memory of her parents, Mary Scouller (pronounced 'Schooler') Nelson and Gordon Lyle Nelson, who were, as the Resolution states, “committed to their faith, to religious education for children, and to living and creating a world that reflects Unitarian Universalist values as expressed in our Principles.” Thank you, Beth, Gordon, Lori and Ellie!
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Mary and Gordon Nelson c. 1975 |
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The Fund will be invested and managed by the Endowment Committee. A portion of the income each year will be used for the enhancement and growth of our Family Faith Formation ministry for children and their families. Much like the Bernhard Music Fund, the Scouller/Nelson Fund will help secure long-term resources for educating our children and youth.
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Included in the family's gift is also a generous cash donation for the operating budget, earmarked for Family Faith Formation. This is to kick-start and support vigorous outreach and other activities for families and their children, even while it takes some time for the Scouller/Nelson Fund income to grow. This direct support comes at a most opportune time as we expand our ministry to reach out to young families in the post-pandemic world. Rev. John will be deciding how these new funds will be spent and we look forward to hearing his plans soon. |
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EVERY SATURDAY: DROP LUNCHES OFF 12-4 PM Click here for sign-up.
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This Saturday and Next: March 20 and 27, 11:00 AM |
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All children and youth are invited to decorate eggs and prepare Easter baskets for the John Street Bridge children. Meet at the church. This Saturday, we will decorate eggs. Next Saturday, we will prepare the baskets. We will set up table stations outside. This is a volunteer project for youth seeking community service hours. It is also an opportunity to hang out with friends face to face! (*Masks are mandatory) See Nate's video.
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“The Will to Go On” – Annual Spring Concert 10:00 AM
Rev. Ed Thompson and singers
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This week our Sunday Service will be dedicated to our annual Spring Service/Concert entitled “The Will to Go On.” We will hear six soloists, the Children's Choir, the Septet, and the Once and Again Singers, all of whom will offer musical selections to bolster our spirits. The music will be of Stephen Sondheim, Andy Gundell, Len Handler, Fred Hellerman, Stephen Schwartz, Joyce Poley, Edward Thompson, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Gerald Finzi, and include as well some traditional spirituals.
As the title suggests, we celebrate endurance, that capacity to move through our experiences and not to avoid them. We celebrate our will, power and desire to go on with life. It is not a mistake that this concert takes place on the vernal equinox, the official beginning of spring. One can feel the stirring of new life on planet earth. We hope to share that feeling of new and enduring life with you. Please join us.
Chat Host: Connie Rockman
Click HERE for the Order of Service and detailed program notes. Offering gratefully received at vop.tucw.org or mail in a check.
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. |
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NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 10 AM - VIRTUAL SERVICE
“Committing to a New Path”
– Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
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All children and youth are welcome to join us for our Sunday virtual classes. Just show up on ZOOM! Or, to find out more first, contact Nate Pawelek, our Director of Faith Formation. Information about our programming is always available HERE.
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Young Children: 10:00-10:45 AM - ZOOM Meeting: HERE
Meeting ID: 819 6010 9076 Passcode: 781215
So, what’s one of the ways our faith guides us into becoming a people of Commitment? It tells us, “Commit to our consciences. We know from our consciences what is right and wrong.”
Tweens & Teens: 11:00 AM-noon ZOOM Meeting: HERE
Meeting ID: 838 5629 6606 Passcode: 570769
Explosion Day, a day devoted to potions that explode!
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Youth Group: 6:30 PM – Meeting House
Our second March bonfire is Sunday at 6:30 PM behind the Meeting House. We will celebrate spring and hope for the coming days and weeks!
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Due to the sensitive nature of our #metoo program from last week, "Shards of Pain to Mosaic of Hope," we are not posting the service on our public venues. Our many thanks to all who participated in the service, and to all who organized it, behind the scenes. Brava! |
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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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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 Mary Jane Cross or Beth Cliff.
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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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