January 2-3, 2021 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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We just wanted to start off our SOUNDINGS 2021 editions with a warm greeting to all - here's to a great 2021!
We look forward to being together - in person - soon enough. And in the meantime, may we all stay connected as best, and as safely, as we can.
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ENGAGEMENT CENSUS - DUE THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 3
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We need your help. Due date for our Census is this Sunday - the day after tomorrow. It is important that we hear from everyone.
This should take 15 minutes (or less!) to complete. CLICK HERE to get started. Questions? Contact Carol Seiple at carol.seiple@gmail.com or call 1.203.682.4584. |
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“Imagining a Life Ever After”
– Rev. John Morehouse
A life well-lived is our truest immortality. As we enter a new year let us come and celebrate life as worth living. Imagining a life ever after begins with giving thanks for the life we have.
Worship Associate: Linda Lubin
Click HERE for the Order of Service. Offering gratefully received at vop.tucw.org or mail in a check.
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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Next Week: January 10, 2021 - 10:00 AM Virtual Service
“Religion Reimagined"– Rev. John Morehouse
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CONGRATULATIONS TO SHARI BRENNAN:
OUR LEADING LIGHT AWARD RECIPIENT FOR JANUARY
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Please join the Leadership Development Team in congratulating Shari Brennan, recipient of the January Leading Light Award. Shari’s contributions are too numerous to name. Among the many gifts of her time and talent are her years of service as a Pastoral Care Chaplain, on the TUCW Nominating Committee and as a Usher at services. Shari has devoted endless hours to coordinating Neighborhood Circles, a program which has greatly strengthened our connections as a community. Shari also devotes her time to Immigration and Refugee Outreach, TUCWomen, UU Movie Discussion Group and Small Group Ministry. For all of her involvement in and commitment to TUCW, Shari truly is a Leading Light.
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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: 845 3792 1371 Passcode: 619683
We use a curriculum called Soul Matters, which has activities and stories designed around a monthly theme. January’s theme is Imagination. This Sunday’s lesson is: You are born with goodness and lots of possibilities. You can be anything!
Tweens & Teens: 11:00 AM-noon ZOOM Meeting: HERE
Meeting ID: 811 8903 0576 Passcode: 029673
Harry Potter and Unitarian Universalism is our guide. Our class is a regimen of Dumbledore’s army, and we fight Horcruxes, the many battles of social injustice. This Sunday’s lesson at Hogwarts is called “Double Potions.” We will look at examples of potions where ingredients mix and where they don’t mix, a sad metaphor for how certain groups of people are conditioned to avoid each other. We will work hard to ignore our stereotypical impulses and allow objects to infiltrate our magical barriers.
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Youth Group (8-12th grade): TBD
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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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We offer the two weeks' here for convenience.
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"Blessings in the Chaos"
Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
Sunday, December 20, 2020
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"Let the Soft Light Lead"
Kim Warman, Intern Minister
Sunday, December 27, 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 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 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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