March 28-29, 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205 visit us at uuwestport.org

CLICK HERE  for past issues of  SOUNDINGS

SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2020

SUNDAY SERVICE: 11:00 AM ONLY VIRTUAL SESSION

“Why We Matter: Reflections on the Wisdom of our First Principle” – Rev. John Morehouse

Rev. John explores the connection between how we are and what we do, and the wisdom needed to live with both. Our 30-minute service will include many of our familiar elements: Chalice Lighting, Meditation, Joys and Sorrows, Music, Offering (virtual this week) and of course the Sermon. Private, members and friends only : virtual session via ZOOM at 11:00 AM Sunday. Login between 10:50 and 11 AM by clicking https://zoom.us/j/XXXXXX . Brush up on how to access ZOOM, HERE . The service will also be airing to the public on our Facebook public page if you are more comfortable with that platform. Join us at 11 AM. The recording will be available for viewing later on Sunday. Go to our home page on the website, uuwestport.org , then "Sermons and Poetry," then "Sermons - Video."

VIRTUAL OFFERING OR PAYMENT  Should you wish to contribute your offering now via credit card, please click here: vop.tucw.org or read the QR code here. Any special directions, flag in the "Memo Line/Special Requests" area.

Next Week: APRIL 5 - 11:00 AM VIRTUAL SESSION “Which Mary?” – Rev. John Morehouse

Don't hesitate to reach out if we may support you or be of assistance during this difficult time. Rev. Shelly

Coming of Age for 7-8 Gr Will meet via Zoom Room time: TBA Contact: Maria Mendoza-Smith Click for: Family Faith Info

Click for : Adult Faith Info

Sundays 12:00 noon Youth Group Zoom Room Rev. Shelly hosts the youth group. Click for: Youth Faith Info

HIKING SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 1:00 PM Join us at Sherwood Island State Park this Sunday, March 29, 1:00 PM (canceled if raining). We will meet near the pavilion. Unlike the trails in the woods, the paths and beaches are wide; we can enjoy the walk while keeping healthy distances.

WE NEED YOU NOW MORE THAN EVER!

The virus may be stopping us from meeting in person but it won't stop us from honoring our financial commitments to the church! Pledge now by clicking HERE or going to our webpage uuwestport.org . Full payment not due until June 2021. Questions? stewardship@uuwestport.org . Thank you, in advance, for your support of our faith community; your generosity makes a difference for ALL of us.

VIRTUAL MEDITATION - 10:00-10:45 AM - ZOOM Join Virtual Meditation 10 AM Sundays. Janet will guide it on March 29, which may include deep breathing, inspiration, guided visualization ending with silent meditation. To join the Zoom meeting, click on the link:  https://zoom.us/j/xxxxxxxxx. Questions contact: jluongo3@optonline.net

MISSED A SERVICE? FIND PAST SERMONS HERE

Our website has many resources including archived materials that may be of interest: Prior Soundings (Weekend and Weekdays editions) can be found HERE. Prior Minister's Messages can be found HERE. Prior Sermons and Services: Video, Audio, PDF, can be found HERE. CORONA VIRUS Messages and Updates can be found HERE.

“Finding Wisdom in Transcendentalism” The Full Service from March 22, 2020

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.

TUCW CAREGIVING SUPPORT NETWORK Our support network is always 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 Kristen Leddy, Mary Jane Cross or Beth Cliff if you can benefit from some help, especially at this difficult time for us all.

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 .

STAY CONNECTED! Find us on digital and social media : website: uuwestport.org , Facebook public page ( Unitarian Church in Westpor t ) and private, members-only group ( uuwestport ), and Instagram ( uuwestportct ).

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.