SOUNDINGS THIS WEEKEND

November 26-27, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 -

Phone: 203.227.7205. visit us at uuwestport.org

CLICK HERE for 2 week calendar PDF. CLICK HERE for past issues of SOUNDINGS.

Saturday 12-4 PM and Sunday 9:30 -9:50 AM: Brown bag lunch donations to support John Street Outreach. Sign up HERE; click HERE for instructions. Contact David Vita.


What a great Thanksgiving service we had last Sunday! New members! Cornbread and cider! Teens and children singing!

Here's a quick video to capture its essence. Thank you to all that made this service happen for us.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2022

WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM

"CHANGE IN THE SERVICE OF INCLUSION- REV. JOHN MOREHOUSE

Why is it so hard to change? What can we do to change how we view gender outside of the bianary paradigm. Rev. John explores this perennial problem.


Click HERE for the Order of Service. The service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HEREBroadcast of the service is available at uuwestport.org/livestream


Offering can be made on VENMO ("The Unitarian Church in Westport"), on vop.tucw.org, or feel free to mail in cash or check.

Next Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM

“Waking Up To Wonder” Rev. Dr. John Morehouse

Faith Formation tree

Please click HERE to find out more about our Faith Formation programs, or contact Nate Pawelek. All are always welcome to be with us.


Nursery care available for babies and toddlers at 9:45 AM downstairs, in the sanctuary building. Our ushers can help you find your way. 


There are no Faith Formation classes this Sunday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday vacation. Children are welcome to join their parents in the sanctuary. Programming will resume on December 4 - and we hope you'll be at the party on Saturday afternoon Dec 3rd, too, with friends!

BRING-A-FRIEND KIDS HOLIDAY FUN** NEXT SAT, DEC 3 at 4:00 PM

Charlie Brown and Peanut's gang dancing around a Christmas tree. Snoopy sits as the Christmas tree star

All children and their school and neighborhood friends are invited to come to our holiday party on Saturday, December 3 in the Meeting House. There'll be crafts, fun food, singing, a bonfire, and maybe some Charlie Brown thrown in too! 'Tis the season for a party! RSVP to nate@uuwestport.org.


**Parents are invited to drop off their children and friends with us, so they can go to Vince Guaraldi's A Charlie Brown Christmas as performed by the Heather Pierson Jazz Trio and Voices Cafe. Click HERE for tickets and know that your kids are having their own kind of fun!

The first batch of holiday wreaths have arrived (in 12 large boxes)! If you ordered wreaths, please pick yours up this Sunday. Bring cash or check if you haven't yet paid, or you may use Venmo (The Unitarian Church in Westport @TUCW-1). 

UU Meditation, 9:00-9:40 AM Sundays. Hybrid. A UU mix of mindfulness, discourse, relaxation, visualization and silence. In person, go downstairs and find us in the Chapel by the lower level entrance. On ZOOM -CLICK HERE Meeting ID: 604 513 6137. Passcode: 068510. Questions? Contact  Janet Luongo.

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.

Pay it forward: please consider being a greeter on Sundays; help our new folks navigate our community. Contact Beth Cliff or Rob Zuckerman to find a Sunday that works for you! 

PAST SERMONS/SERVICES
Our sermons are archived on the website HERE.


“Rescuing Thanksgiving"



Rev. Dr. John Morehouse



November 20, 2022

SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES
  • 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
  • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Dial 988 Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
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.
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 Dorothy Rich,or Diane Cano,
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
Find us on digital and social media: website: uuwestport.org, Facebook public page (Unitarian Church in Westport) private 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.