OCTOBER 1-2, 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.

Every Saturday 12-4 PM and Sunday 9:30-9:50 AM: Brown bag lunch donations to support John Street Outreach. Sign up HERE; contact David Vita to learn more.

CLICK HERE for lunch instructions. Thank you!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2022

The Black Feathers, made up of the UK’s Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, return with their unique blend of Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities and incredible on-stage chemistry. This talented duo is renowned for their riveting performances, captivating harmonies and Hughes’ stellar guitar work, all creating musical magic.

“Once in a blue moon, the whole soars far above the sum of its parts. That’s what happens when The Black Feathers perform live,” says Black Mountain News. Their performance “positively sparkles with energy and joy… " says For The Country Record.

Click HERE for The Black Feathers - Holy Water (Official Video)

Join us for our warm, inviting atmosphere, bring your own snacks and beverages, enjoy great music, and support social justice programs. Tickets at: VoicesCafe.org

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2022

FAMILY FAITH POTLUCK AFTER WORSHIP. SCROLL BELOW FOR DETAILS.

As we recognize the Jewish Day of Atonement and New Years, Rev. John will look at the relationship between forgiveness and actually making amends.

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. You can always access it from the BLUE button to the far right on the homepage of our website, uuwestport.org. 

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, October 9 2022 at 10:00 AM

“The Courage To Doubt” – Rev. Dr. John Morehouse

SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING THIS SUNDAY 11:30 AM - 2 PM

REMINDER The Safer Congregations Committee is partnering with The Hub, and Westport’s Positive Directions, by offering an interactive In-Person QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training, this Sunday, October 2, right after service, 11:30-2.

It is open to the TUCW community, and beyond. Please sign up with Ingrid Gillespie (igillespie@liberationprogram.org), and direct any questions to her.

VOTING HAS STARTED…DON’T MISS THE DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY

Sunday, October 2 at midnight is the online survey monkey submission deadline for the vote #1 naming process.

Voting is an online process. (1 person per device)

·     You are allowed to vote 10 different choices.

·     If anyone cannot vote on a computer please email namechange@uuwestport.org. We will assist you.

The first ballot is divided into 2 parts. The ballot is preceded by a required short survey. Please do not exit until BOTH parts are finished. When you have finished recording your votes be sure to include your name in the space provided; your name will validate your ballot.

Only in this first round may ALL non-members and members vote.

Click HERE for Voting Instructions

Click HERE for Name Change Vote #1.

PAUL COHEN MEMORIAL SERVICE NEXT SATURDAY OCTOBER 8 at 11 AM.

ALL ARE WELCOME

As some of you are aware, Paul Cohen, beloved husband to Bobbie Herman, passed away in July. Paul's obituary can be found here: (https://

westportjournal.com/obits/obituary-paul-h-cohen-98/)

Paul's memorial service will be held in our sanctuary on Saturday, October 8, 11:00 am. All are warmly invited to join Bobbie to celebrate his life, with a reception immediately following the service. 

FAMILY FEAST POTLUCK THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 2

DIRECTLY AFTER CLASSES

All Faith Formation students and their families are invited to join together for a feast of food and conversation after classes this Sunday. We will meet near the playground.

Each family brings their own lunch. Angi will bring cookies for everyone. Bring wiffle ball, frisbee, soccer balls, etc for pickup games! Our goal is to just to have fun together. See you there!

Please contact Nate Pawelek for any questions about Faith Formation (traditionally known as "Sunday School," "religious education" or "RE") for your children. All are always welcome to be with us - newcomers and oldtimers alike - and we know we can make a positive difference in famiies' lives. We look forward to getting to know your children better!

If you haven't registered, please do so! Click HERE for an easy online form. 

Nursery care is always available for babies and toddlers starting at 9:45 AM downstairs in the sanctuary building. An usher can help you get set up.

PreK-5th graders start in the worship service. After the digital Story for All, we will dismiss to our Faith Formation Exploration classes:

• preK through 2nd grade (Chapel – Sanctuary building, downstairs) Please pick up your child after the service.
• Grades 3-5 (Meeting House, main level). We will bring your child to you in the Sanctuary building after the service.
• The 6-7th grade OWL and Coming of Age: Starts at 10:00 AM directly on the 3rd floor of the Meetinghouse.
• 6th-8th graders not in OWL: For now, join us in worship in the sanctuary. Programming to follow shortly: stay tuned and feel free to reach out to Nate with your ideas.
• High School Youth Group meets at 11:00 AM in the Youth Room in the Meeting House (lower level)

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! 

• 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.