October 19-20, 2019 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205

CLICK HERE  for two week calendar pdf. CLICK HERE for pdf of last week's Soundings: This Week .

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019

FALL IS THE BEST TIME TO HIKE

Join our TUCW hiking group every other Saturday morning. We meet at 9:30 and finish before 12.  October 19: Shelton Lakes Recreational Path (easy 3-4 miles) Contact Gian - gmoressi@gmail.com or Jamie - jforbes1@gmail.com for information and to join our email list.

WOMEN WITH VISION WORKOUT

Women with Vision Workout! - Saturday, Oct. 19 2:30- 4 PM. Meeting House Janet Luongo will lead the TUCWomen's Group in a special session of our Women, Spirit and Imagination series. Energize your creative thinking and make your vision visual. A fun creativity workout to shake off old blocks that hold you back from self-expression and self-realization. Register at tucwomen@uuwestport.org . Click HERE for info about our upcoming events.

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION PARTY!

Our Halloween Party is Saturday October 19 – 5:00-7:30 PM. West Wing Please bring a dish to share! CLICK HERE  for Potluck sign up.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019

SUNDAY SERVICE - OCTOBER 20, 2019 - 9:00 & 11:00 AM

“Longing to Belong” – Rev. John Morehouse Why do we want to belong? How can we help one another feel welcome? What holds us together? In this service Rev. John will share his own stories and talk about the idea of covenant. Join us for stories and songs. 11:00 AM is our Family Friendly Service. Children will stay in the sanctuary with their families for the full service. Music: The Once & Again Singers will sing Andy Gundell's new piece "Love Can Save Us All". This world premier is exciting because Andy presents a message that is universal, appealing, and authentic. Three qualities we all love. The choir will be joined by Andy, Steve Axthelm (guitar) David Vita (djembe) and Eric Gribin (cajon drum). Worship Associate: Linda Hudson Pastoral Care Chaplain: 9:00 Beverley Bailey, 11:00 Jim Francek

Next Week : October 27, 2019 - 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM   “From Gun Barrels to Garden Tools” – Bishop Jim Curry & Jeremy Stein Last Week's Sermon : "Wired Together" is online and below for your convenience

TOWN HALL MEETING AFTER EACH SERVICE

IMPORTANT! Don't miss the Town Hall meetings immediately after each service this Sunday, October 19. Goody Clancy and Turner Construction representatives will share the results of their inspections of our building, the architect's survey more than 130 members completed in August, and the two "Imagining" sessions held in August and Sept. (Raw data and summary of this input can be found on our Campaign website .) Don't miss this opportunity to hear their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions. There will be time for questions and discussion.

TUCW has hired Tod Bryant of Heritage Resources . He is an Architectural Historian, Historic Preservation Consultant and Architectural Photographer and will be present at Sunday's Town Hall meetings. Tod will be working with us to list TUCW in the State Register of Historic Places and to secure State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits for the rehabilitation of our building. He will also provide professional services to research and apply for appropriate grants.

Family Friendly Service is this Sunday, October 20, 11:00 AM.

All of the children will join us in worship at 11 AM. Click for: Family Faith Info

TUCW Orchestra Rehearsal 10-10:30 AM in Chapel. Contact Nate if interested.  Click for : Adult Faith Info

11 AM: Youth Group will be participating in the service.   Click for: Youth Faith Info

Adult-supervised nursery care for infants - pre-K always available at both services.

MEDITATION - 10:00-10:45 AM EACH SUNDAY - WILLOW ROOM Led by Janet Luongo and others. Contact jluongo3@optonline.net to find out more.

Prior Sunday's sermons are always available online in video, audio and PDF.

“So beloveds, if we are stronger together than apart, what is it that keeps us together? What is the actual wiring that holds us to one another… the wiring in our religion is covenant.”

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! - 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 .

PASTORAL CARE I f 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 . CLICK HERE  to learn more about our pastoral care support.

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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.