January 25-29, 2021 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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PUTTING OUR TALENTS TO WORK
TO HELP WHERE WE CAN
The Beardsley Committee is pleased to share the fabulous news that the Westbridge Coalition is building desks and chairs for students at the Beardsley School who need them - and delivering them to their doors. So far 10 - who knows how many more! The parents and children are ecstatic: a bright point to some pretty difficult school days ZOOMING and studying at home.
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THIS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27 - 7:00-8:30 PM
Our Council for Racial Justice, and the #BLM movie group invites you to watch and then discuss Speilberg's AMISTAD. Discussion on ZOOM HERE.
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ADDICTION RECOVERY TALKING CIRCLE
LAUNCHING MONDAY FEBRUARY 1 - 7:00 PM
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The Addiction Recovery Ministry is sponsoring a Recovery Talking Circle. “Recovery” is a process of moving toward healing. The creation of a peer circle of trust has been found to enhance recovery. Individuals and/or family members may share on a number of issues including compulsive behaviors related to alcohol, drugs, sex, shopping, gaming/gambling, screen overuse and eating.
Talking Circles are used by many indigenous people. The assumption is that each person has gathered critical learnings and wisdom from their life-long journeys. By creating a circle of trust formed around qualitative listening joined with shared vulnerability, real growth and support can take place.
The group will meet every other Monday at 7 PM, starting February 1. If interested, contact Jim Francek.
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DVCC DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 - 10:00 AM
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Domestic violence has been a growing problem through the pandemic. The call to “stay home to stay safe” has posed dangerous scenarios for many domestic violence victims who feel isolated and are trapped at home with an abuser. Faith communities remain one of the few places where people can still connect - whether in person on online.
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REVEALING HISTORY: HOW WE GOT HERE, WHY IT MATTERS
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2021 – 10:40 AM
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What are the obscured truths of how Black people have been controlled through history? How are they relevant today? Please join us as guest speaker EIliot Spillers of the Equal Justice Initiative discusses the organization’s work and the throughline from slavery to mass incarceration. EJI was founded by the distinguished Bryan Stevenson, whose book Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption was the basis for the 2019 movie Just Mercy....
Our multimedia program, the first in a new series Revealing History: How We Got Here, Why It Matters, will also feature a selection of visual works as well as a performance by slam poetry champion, Joan ‘Lyric’ Leslie, illustrating the dehumanizing and terrifying consequences of white supremacy for Black Americans, past and present. We will also hear an original anthemic song of inspiration and hope called “Prayer,” written by TUCW member Andy Gundell, recorded with his American and South African colleagues, and featuring the voice of Nobel Peace Prize winner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
The program will conclude at 11:45 and be followed by a 15 minute open mic discussion for those who would like to share their reflections. We hope you will join us for this revealing look at our shared American history.
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•ONGOING PROGRAMMING EACH WEEK •
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Mondays 6:30-8 PM via ZOOM Buddhist Practice Group Nina Nagy Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis. Starting February 1 7 PM Addiction Recovery Talking Circle. Jim Francek
Saturdays in January 12-2 PM. Starting Point. Linda Lubin
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access.
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ZOOM Information for most TUCWomen Gatherings: Meeting room: HERE ID: 457 957 6089
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Tapping Circles with Carol Hamilton January 21, February 1 - 7:00–8:30 PM
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Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy Tuesday, February 2 - 7:00-8:30 PM - ZOOM HERE
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The new Women, Spirit and Imagination Series ("WSI") provides a rich set of opportunities for women to connect more deeply with themselves and other women in our community. Full details HERE.
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Intensive Journaling offered by Carol Hamilton
Wednesday, February 3, 7:00-8:30 PM
A biweekly workshop. When regularly practiced, journaling can connect us to our creativity and inner resources for dealing with life’s stressors.
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Black Lives Matter Meeting - Friday, January 29, 7:00-8:30
We are stepping out to act in three specific areas: police accountability, education reform and a women’s conference intended to inspire, connect and create further action.
BLM Book Club: Friday, February 5, 7:00-8:30. We are reading two short books. The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin and Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
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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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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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