December 7-8, 2019 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019

The Nields at Voices Café Saturday, December 7 at 8:00 PM

The Nields bring their “masterful mix of modern folk with an alternative edge” music (Minneapolis Star Tribune) back to Voices Café. Purchase $25 tickets at https://voicescafe.org/show/the-nields/ Nerissa and Katryna Nields have been lauded for their gorgeous, lilting, sibling harmonies, their wise, classic, folk/pop songs, their hilarious banter on stage, and their generosity and warmth in performance and engagement with their fans. Sing Out! Magazine wrote of the Nields, “Imagine if Natalie Merchant had a sister with an equally good voice singing perfect harmony with her…intimate and electric.” Well you don’t have to imagine this just come and experience the Nields! Seating at Voices Cafe is cabaret style (at tables) and table reservations (minimum 4 people) are accepted by contacting David Vita, david@uuwestport.org or calling 203.227.7205 x14. Doors open at 7:30.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019

SERVICE - 9:00 & 11:00 AM

“In the Arms of the Angels” – Rev. John Morehouse Rev. John ponders the place of unexpected grace in the face of adversity. Music: Once & Again Singers and Jenna McPartland Worship Associate: Judy Eckert Pastoral Care Chaplain: 9:00 Shari Brennan, 11:00 Julia Wyant

This Sunday....SOUP SALES..... after each service. Soups made by chef Julyen Norman to support our fantastic Music Programs.

Next Week: December 15, 2019 9:00 AM “Advent and the Season of Hope” – Rev. John Morehouse 11:00 AM - Holiday Concert "Journey of Light" - Special Projects Choir

KIVA: Buy a Holiday Card and Change a Life Come by the KIVA Card Sale in the church foyer Sunday and buy a $25 holiday card which will give a microfinance loan to help struggling entrepreneurs around the world. Your card purchases over the years have enabled us to make 4,218 loans to people in 76 countries for a total of $119,675. Each loan helps people build a better future for themselves and their families. A $25 holiday card will go to Eda Bernardina a 63-year-old Colombian woman who sells traditional cooking beneath a tent in her town square; or Doris, a 25-year-old mother of two in Kenya who works on her family farm growing crops and running a dairy; or one of many others. Hope to see you this Sunday!

The Holiday Boutique is here!  This Sunday and Next Sunday - after each service Come to find a special gift or wonderful treasures for yourself. Beautiful jewelry and elegant scarves.   You won't want to miss this annual event!

All women are welcome at all events.

Join us for Holiday Cheer this Sunday afternoon. Share the Joy of the Season at our Holiday Potluck Afternoon of December 8th, after the service, at the home on Diane Melish in Fairfield RSVP for events by email:   tucwomen@uuwestport.org Learn about more upcoming events at uuwestport.org/tucwomen-events. Join our mailing list HERE.

There will be a special children’s chapel service this Sunday. We will learn about the Winter Solstice with an interactive story. At 11 AM Nate will present a digital Story for All Ages about angels during the adult service, so all children will start in the sanctuary.

• Pre-K-1st – 9:00 AM – lower level • Pre-K-7th – Children’s Chapel – 11:00 AM start in sanctuary Sign up for Christmas Pageant. Ages 7-13. Click HERE for info and form. Click for: Family Faith Info

Check Weekdays ' edition for special activities this week: Science & Nature West Wing Fri 12/13 6:30 PM Congregational Holiday Potluck Sat, Dec 14 - 4:30 PM Click for : Adult Faith Info

Youth Group meets at 11:00 AM in the Youth Room  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.

We extend our condolences to Beth Cliff whose mother passed away.  It was only two weeks ago that her father passed away. We send sympathy to Beth and her family at this time of a double loss .

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Join Rev Shelly as she invites us to consider the ways that our connections with nature can inspire the spiritual practice of Awe and renew our faith in the power of possibility.

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.