Dec. 19-20 & 26-27, 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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Note: Your communications team is taking a break. We will NOT be publishing the week between Christmas and New Year's. After next week, your next SOUNDINGS (WeekEnd and WeekDay editions) will be in your inboxes January 1 and 3. Stay safe and enjoy the season!
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2020 |
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Let's lift our hearts and sing! It's been a humdinger of a year, so here's a chance for us to come together - safely - to lift our spirits and join together in traditional songs of good cheer and optimism. All ages are most welcome for this informal family time of fun and fellowship in our spacious (and newly-paved!) parking lot.
Words to carols and holiday songs will be provided; we'll use flashlights on our phones to sing Silent Night at dusk.
ZOOM will be available for those who prefer to sing from home.
ZOOM HERE. Meeting ID: 884 6001 2921 Passcode: 179400
You're welcome to just "Drop In!" but a preliminary headcount would be helpful. Contact Linda Hudson, and indicate whether you'll be in person or on ZOOM.
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We welcome all children and youth from our community at large to join us for our Saturday activities. To find out more, please contact Nate Pawelek, our Director of Faith Formation. All activities require PPE masks.
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2:00 PM at the church: Purge Your Stuff Donation Drive. View video - stay to the end - it's fun! - to find out about our work this Saturday and the Poverty Horcrux.
Children and Youth, here is an opportunity to donate your unwanted, lightly-used (or never-used) stuff to people who will always-use. The items most needed right now are hats, gloves, coats, and clothing in general. We are also accepting toys, games, children’s books, household items, and other trinkets.
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Bring your stuff to church on Saturday, and don’t forget to make a few lunches for the John Street Bridge Lunch drive. We can decorate lunch bags as well.
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3:00 PM: Caroling Party in the Parking Lot: Children and Youth are most encouraged to attend.
6:30 PM: Youth Group Bonfire (*behind the Meetinghouse): It will be cold, so dress yourself up like an onion with double socks. Bring a lawn chair.
Check out the Bonfire Video Invitation!
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2020 |
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“Blessings in the Chaos” – Rev. John Morehouse
Amidst the season of Advent, Rev. John asks how we can find peace in this very strange and dark time.
Worship Associates: Joanne Glasser Orenstein
Click HERE for the Order of Service Offering gratefully received at vop.tucw.org.
REMINDER SERVICE IS AT 10:00 AM ONLY. For ZOOM click: HERE.
Meeting ID 207 517 697 PASSWORD: 8893787678 Landline: 1 646 876 9923.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2020 |
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“Let the Soft Light Lead” – Kim Warman, Intern Minister
Worship Associates: Shanonda Nelson
On December 27, we explore the presence of light in our lives as we move out of a time of darkness.
"When exhaustion seeps into our bones,
may we let the soft light lead us to rest.
And when joy sneaks in and surprises us with grace,
may we stop
for just one sacred moment
and celebrate." - Rev. Scott Taylor
Our service will include an uplifting montage of our TUCW friends and family - be sure you send your picture in by Dec. 21 [email protected], subject line: LIGHT
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Next Week: January 3, 2021 - 10:00 AM Virtual Service
“Imaging the Afterlife” – Rev. John Morehouse
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All children and youth are welcome to join us for these 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: 838 5580 7831 Passcode: 402892
Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year but marks the start of the returning of lighter days. We feel hope for the returning of the light. So what does our faith tell us? It tells us, “to rekindle hope by being still and keeping watch for the light!”
Tweens & Teens: 11:00 AM-noon ZOOM Meeting: HERE
Meeting ID: 880 3099 5551 Passcode: 165636
“Harry Potter and Unitarian Universalism” Did you know that the students at Hogwarts celebrate Christmas? We will see how they do it, and remember the story of Christmas in a little more detail than is normally told. Also, we will review Hanukkah and other celebrations of light during this time of year.
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Looking Ahead: There will be no Faith Formation programming on Sunday, December 27 due to winter break. Faith Formation will resume on January 3, 2021. See you next year!!
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VIRTUAL MEDITATIONS - Sundays at 9:00 AM.
Zoom Meeting - click HERE ID: 870 2898 7688 Password: 068510
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Sermons are posted on our Facebook page and website. We offer last week's here for convenience.
"Angels We Have Heard and Seen"
Rev. Ed. Thompson
Sunday, December 13, 2020
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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 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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