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SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 -
Phone: 203.227.7205. visit us at uuwestport.org
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 | |
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This Saturday please join our own Nina Nagy and the Unitarian minister in White Plains Reverend Meredith Garmon for a half day of meditation, combining Soto Zen and Theraveda teachings. This is a rare opportunity where a Unitarian Minister also trained in Zen Buddhism offers a retreat that brings together another Buddhist faction, Theravada, represented by our Westport congregation’s Nina Nagy. The afternoon will end with a tea ceremony. Donations accepted, thank you. At the Unitarian Church White Plains, 468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains, NY 10605. RSVP: [email protected] or [email protected]
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DINNER & MOVIE: HS YOUTH AND COA: 5:00 PM in MEETING HOUSE | |
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The High School Youth Group will meet for dinner and a movie on this Saturday, September 24 at 5:00 PM in the Meeting House. Those youth in the Coming of Age program are invited!
Contact Nate for further info.
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BROWN BAG LUNCHES NOW SATURDAY AND SUNDAY! | |
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In coordination with April Barron of Helping Hands Outreach, we have provided over 26,000 lunches to folks in Bridgeport at the John Street Bridge, the PT Barnum Community, and five half-way houses since April, 2020!
We’ve now expanded our lunch drop-offs at the church to include Sunday mornings 9:30 AM to 9:50 AM. Our Saturday drop off between 12:00 and 4:00 will continue.
We’re doing this for two reasons:
- So that folks who have been dropping off lunches on Saturday and coming to Sunday service can make one trip instead of two.
- So that folks who have not been participating can have the opportunity to provide lunches on their way to Sunday service.
Please CLICK HERE for lunch instructions. Thank you!
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 | |
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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM
"WHOSE ARE WE?" - REV. JOHN MOREHOUSE
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Rev. John explores the idea of belonging to a troubled world.
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.
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Next Sunday, October 2 2022 at 10:00 AM
“The Courage To Make Amends” – Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
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EXPO 22 DIRECTLY AFTER SERVICE THIS SUNDAY
LEARN ABOUT ALL WE DO! FOOD AND FUN! CHILDCARE!
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EXPO 22: a chance for us to learn more about all that we as a congregation are doing to support each other and causes we care deeply about. This is the time to learn from our various committees, and to sign up and introduce yourselves to friends and fellow congregants!
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Directly after the service, outside in the patio. We are grateful to our Committee on Ministries ("The COM") for providing FOOD! And yes! Childcare supervision at the playground will be provided for parents with youngsters - we have a high schooler who is excited to be helpful. Maybe there'll even be some wiffle ball ...!
SEE YOU THERE! Questions? Contact Kathy Roberts.
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A REMINDER FROM THE NAMING COMMITTEE:
VOTE #1 STARTS SUNDAY
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Vote #1 begins Sunday, September 25 through October 2. Survey Monkey will be used to vote. At the service on Sunday, we will distribute the URL link to access Survey Monkey; the URL will also appear on the UU website and in Soundings for next week.
The first ballot will be preceded by a short survey designed to better focus your consideration of names and to provide helpful data as we move through the process. The ballot has 84 names and you may vote for up to 10 names; only one vote is allowed per name. When you have finished recording your votes be sure to include your name in the space provided; your name will validate your ballot. Questions? Please contact [email protected]
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SAVE THE DATE! Coming Saturday October 22,
5-10PM: TUCW is co-hosting a Diwali celebration!
Click HERE for more information. Must purchase tickets for children and adults by October 7. Scholarships available for members; contact Rev. John.
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FAMILY FEAST POTLUCK SUNDAY OCT 2 DIRECTLY AFTER SERVICE | |
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Faith Formation students and their families will join together for a feast of food and conversation after classes on Sunday Oct 2. We will meet near the playground. Each family brings their own lunch. Angi will bring cookies for everyone. Bring wiffle ball, soccer balls, etc for pickup games. Our goal is to just hang out together. See you there!
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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.
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PreK-5th graders start in the worship service. After the digital Story for All about Belonging, we will dismiss to our Faith Formation Exploration classes: | |
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preK through 2nd grade (Chapel – Sanctuary building, downstairs) Please pick up your child after the service.
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Grades 3-5 (Meeting House, main level). We will bring your child to you in the Sanctuary building after the service.
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The 6-7th grade OWL and Coming of Age:Starts at 10:00 AM directly on the 3rd floor of the Meetinghouse.
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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.
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High School Youth Group will not meet this Sunday. We will be staffing a Faith Formation table at the church EXPO event and selling home-made soup to raise funds for our trip to Tennessee in April!
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(as above) High School Youth Group will meet for dinner and a movie on Saturday, September 24 at 5:00 PM in the Meeting House. Those youth in the Coming of Age program are invited!
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UU Meditation & Mindfulness, 9:00 AM Sundays.
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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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“Being With"
Rev. John Morehouse
September 18,2022
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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 [email protected].
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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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