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November 5-6, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 -
Phone: 203.227.7205. visit us at uuwestport.org
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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. | |
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 6! | |
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2022 | |
VOICES CAFE KIDS PRESENTS DAN + CLAUDIA ZANES 4PM | | |
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Dan + Claudia Zanes are thrilled to be with us at Voices Café KIDS. Take a look and listen to their invitation.
Bring the kids, family and friends…stick around for free pizza, finger food, and yummy desserts from Marliss Walther and her merry band of bakers!
Click HERE for tickets and information.
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Note that some scholarships are available for tickets, thanks to some generous donors. Please contact Kim Fuchs for more info.
We’re raising our children’s awareness about food insecurity in our communities. A portion of the proceeds is dedicated to the Connecticut Food Bank. And please bring a non-perishable item to the concert; we'll collect them at the door.
See you there! Here's Dan + Claudia's take on classics like Turn! Turn! Turn!
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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM
"“ARE WE A LIBERAL RELIGION OR A RELIGION OF LIBERALS?”
- REV. JOHN MOREHOUSE
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As we approach Election Day and the many changes this could bring, Rev. John will consider the distinction between expressing our values and being partisan. Respect is critical to the change we so badly need.
Click HERE for the Order of Service. The service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HERE. Broadcast 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.
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Next Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 10:00 AM
“Be The Change” – Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
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All Faith Formation families with children and youth are invited to help in an all-grounds church cleanup this Sunday, November 6 – directly after church, through to 2:30 PM.
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FAMILY FAITH FORMATION FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 | |
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Please contact Nate Pawelek with any questions. All are always welcome to be with us. We look forward to getting to know your children better!
Nursery care available for babies and toddlers at 9:45 AM downstairs, in the sanctuary building. Our ushers can help you find your way.
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The K-2nd and 3-5th graders will attend their classes after the video Story For All of the worship service. This Sunday’s theme is Traveling The Path Of Our Changing Selves.
- The OWL session is Consent and Peer Pressure.
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The Youth Group meets at 11:15 AM and will reflect on current events, personal challenges, and November’s theme of CHANGE.
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NAMING COMMITTEE: VOTE #3 WILL USE RANKED CHOICE VOTING
AND WILL RUN FOR A WEEK: NOVEMBER 13-20
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After careful consideration and in support of inclusiveness and wide participation, the Naming Committee has decided to open the voting for Vote #3 for a full week: from Sunday, November 13 to 5 PM on Sunday, November 20.
The three names on the ballot (in alphabetical order) are:
The Unitarian Church in Westport,
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport,
UU Westport A Unitarian Universalist Community
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The method of voting will be Ranked Choice Voting. Watch the YouTube video provided about this voting method, or click HERE for a written explanation. This method takes into account voters’ preferences on all available options, not just their first choice.
All three choices for 1, 2, and 3 must be marked on the ballot or the vote will not be accepted for submission.
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This vote is for members only; if you're unsure of your status, please contact Membership Committee heads Rob Zuckerman or Beth Cliff. As always, click HERE for up to date information about our name change process. | |
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UU Meditation & Mindfulness, now HYBRID! 9:00-9:45 AM Sundays
In person - find us in the Oak Room by the lower level entrance or
on ZOOM - CLICK HERE Meeting ID: 604 513 6137. Passcode: 068510
A UU mix of mindfulness, discourse, relaxation, visualization and silence. Questions? Contact Janet Luongo.
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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. | |
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.
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“This I Believe"
Coming of Age Service
October 30, 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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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,
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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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