January 4-5, 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205

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SATURDAY, January 4, 2020

Sight-singing classes with Rev. Ed for those interested in improving their skills in reading music. January 4, 18, 25 and February 8 and 15. - 9:30-11:00 AM. Singing instruction with Marcella Calabi, "Singing for Joy" - January 4, 18, 25 and February 1, 8, 15 11:15-1:15. $35 per individual session; $150 for all 6. (Some special scholarships are available; please see Ed Thompson.) Come when you wish. All goals and levels are ok. You may choose to sing or not. No two classes are the same. You will learn not only by singing in class but also by watching others.  For more info please contact Marcella at mc@marcellacalabi.com  Contact Ed Ed@uuwestport.org , 203-227-7205 ext.18 for questions, sign-ups, and details

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2020

Sunday Service: 9:00 & 11:00 AM

“Living With Integrity” – Rev. John Morehouse Rev. John explores the power of integrity in our spiritual lives. Music: Women’s and Men’s Choir Worship Associate: Joanne Glasser Orenstein Pastoral Care Chaplain: 9:00 Stapley Emberling, 11:00 Jim Francek

Next Week: January 12, 2020 - 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM “Transcendentalism and Social Justice” – Rev. John Morehouse

Pre-K-1st – 9:00 AM – lower level Pre-K-7th – 11:00 AM Children’s Chapel – start on lower level. After we bring the chalice flame to the adults, we will gather at the Meeting House. Michelle Hyland will lead the children through a yoga program designed especially for young people. Wear comfortable clothes. Socks or no socks are encouraged. Click for: Family Faith Info

Refer to this week's Soundings: Weekdays for announcements about upcoming book talk by John Buehrens; and new Neighboring Faiths and Creating Theology Together programs. Click for : Adult Faith Info

Youth Group meets 11:00 AM in the Meeting House Next Sunday, January 12th: meet at church 9:00 AM to carpool to Bridgeport for Hugtime Coffee Time. Contact Rev. Shelly for more info. Click for: Youth Faith Info

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

MEDITATION - 10:00-10:45 AM - WILLOW ROOM All are welcome to join in meditation every Sunday at 10:00 AM in the Willow Room downstairs before the 11:00 AM service.

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 "One of the reasons why I love the image of the candle is because it says, yes we’re warm on the inside and we’re calling to the outside to say we will he here for you, we will find a way to be here to help you." ~ Rev. John Morehouse

 “Let the children come, to remind us that Christmas is with us always.” ~ Rev. John Morehouse

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.