January 20-24, 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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Community, Connections, Celebrations
There's always lots happening at TUCW to build connections and make us, and our communities, stronger and wiser. Let's enjoy our time together!
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Neighboring Faiths: Islam
last Fri PM
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Lizzy Gormley, Chloe Smith and Alanna Gribin help at John St. Bridge, Bridgeport last Sun PM
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Office visit: A wise man with a wise poster.
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Former UUA Pres. John Buehrens shares stories from his book
Conflagration
Tues PM
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There were a lot of books purchased and signed....
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A UUA initiative: #uuthevote
Vote and get others to vote to protect our democracy.
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Have a picture to shar
e? Send to
Beth Cliff
with a brief description.
n.b.: If it includes young children,
it must have parental OK to be featured.
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Seeking Helpful Feedback February 2 and 16
Our Intern Ministry committee will be gathering feedback during February. Margalie has been successfully invited into fellowship by the UUA and she is now in the candidating process to find her own congregation. We would like to hear your thoughts on Margalie’s sermons and presence in our church so we can share your feedback with her as she continues to grow as a minister. Look for members of the committee after Margalie’s sermons in February. Or, please feel free to email your thoughts
to
Kristen Leddy
, chair of the committee. Feedback can be anonymous if desired by leaving it in an envelope with Diane Donahue in the church office, addressed to Kristen.
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TUCW’s new Food Ministry is coming soon!
Food Ministry is designed to provide regular offering of complimentary refreshments after Sunday Services during the church year.
Breaking bread with others is a time-honored way to dissolve social barriers, overcome shyness in group situations and learn individual histories that might otherwise remain unspoken.
The result can be new friendships, shared interests and increased involvement in church life. It is our hope that this will encourage greater interaction among congregants and build deeper and wider fellowship through extended presence after worship, making Sunday at TUCW even more welcoming, convivial, and attractive for all, whether long-term or new attendees.
JOIN IN! We need volunteers to join our list of occasional snack providers - email
Julyen at
julyennorman@gmail.com
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HEEEES Back! That’s Vance Gilbert at Voices Café
Saturday, January 25 - 8:00 PM
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Vance is an eclectic folk singer who performs heartbreaking songs mixed in with a razor wit guaranteeing the audience an emotional roller coaster ride of emotions and musical styles. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram wrote that he possessed, “…the voice of an angel, the wit of a devil, and the guitar playing of a god…”
With over a dozen accomplished albums to his credit and his latest being released the day before his Voices Café appearance, Vance continues to refine his unlikely union of humor, virtuosity, and the unexpected. Whether with classic, original songwriting or ageless interpretations of covers, his is a presentation steeped in deep humanism and stunning artistry and soul, and contagious, unbridled joy!
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ALL PERFORMERS WELCOME
The annual Cabaret is on for Saturday, February 15th at 8:00
. It is a fun, relaxed gathering (BYO) of shared songs and poems, usually around a Valentine's theme (but not required). We'd love your contribution; the more the merrier!
For more information or to sign up, please be in touch w
ith
Ed Thompson
203-227-7205 ext.18. Let him know if you require accompaniment;
Beth Palmer will be our accompanist for the evening.
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YEE-HAW! THE BARN DANCE IS HAPPENING!
IT'S FOR ALL AGES - EVERYONE CAN JOIN THE FUN
Saturday, February 1, 5-9 PM
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It's time once again for some live acoustic music and endorphin-raising dancing. The consummate barn-dance caller
Bill Fischer will be leading the dances with the band
Wry Bred providing driving rhythms and exuberant harmonies for the third time. These are simple, social, group dances meant for all ages, so don't be shy. To add to the fun, we will have pizza for everyone to enjoy together and a cake walk for dessert fun. At the very least come and enjoy the music and community!
Sign ups and more information in the lobby after service. RSVP
HERE
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New to The Unitarian Church in Westport?
Join us for our next Orientation.
Sunday, January 26 from 12:30-2:30 PM in Reverend John’s Office.
Meet Reverend John, learn about UU history, our Seven Principles, and Covenantal Community. What’s that? Come on the 26th and find out!
Meet other folks new to this congregation. Please let me know that you’re coming so that we can plan accordingly. Da
vid Vita:
david@uuwestport.org
Thank you.
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Announcing
Mystery Pen Pals 2020, the anonymous letters exchange with someone at church! Nate will randomly pair a child with an adult incognito to exchange letters starting February 2nd.
This is an official invitation to children (7th grade and younger) & adults to participate. Look for a signup table in the church foyer. Sign-up starts January 12 and ends Sunday, January 26. Ask
Nate for more information. Fun, fun fun!
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LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY OF UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM
Sundays this spring, 12:30-2PM East Wing or Meeting House
STARTS NEXT SUNDAY JANUARY 26
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Join Rev. Shelly and friends as we watch movies about our faith history, followed with exploratory discussions, Sunday afternoons this spring.
The Long Strange Trip
is a six-part video series by Ron Cordes and offered by the UUA that explores the history of Unitarian and Universalist thought and practice from the early, liberal strands in faith at the beginning of the Christian era to what we know today as Unitarian Universalism.
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Sundays 12:30-2 PM
Jan 26, Feb 9, 23 in the East Wing. March 15, 22, April 5 in the Meeting House.
Contact
shelly@uuwestport.org
for more info.
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CREATING THEOLOGY TOGETHER
First Saturdays of Feb, March, April 9:00AM-1:00PM.
conta
ct
Rev Shelly
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ONGOING
PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS
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These opportunities for learning and connection are ongoing and currently offered. Visit
Adult Faith Formatio
n
on our website or email leaders as listed below.
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Mondays
6:30-8:00 PM Meeting House
Buddhist Practice Group
ninazcara@gmail.com
Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays,
6:30-8:00 PM Meeting House.
Sacred Circle with Grandmother Nancy Andry
saribodi@gmail.com
(
exception: in Feb only the 4th)
Fridays
Jan. 17 1 PM Bridgeport Islamic Community Center and Jan. 24 7 PM East Wing
Neighboring Faiths: ISLAM
ravisankar100@yahoo.com
Saturdays
in Jan. up thru Feb 15. Sanctuary.
Sight-singing
(9:30AM) and
voice classes
(11:15AM)
ed@uuwestport.org
. Also Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4 9AM-1PM East Wing
Creating Theology Together
shelly@uuwestport.org
Sundays
Jan 26, Feb 9, 23, March 15, 22, April 5. 12:30-2 PM. East Wing
The Long Strange Trip
shelly@uuwestport.org
Monthly,
various dates and times.
Small group ministry meetings
.
Rosen323@aol.com
These must be signed-up for ahead of time as they depend on host availability, group size etc.
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NOW RECRUITING: OWL Facilitators!
Our Whole Lives (OWL) Facilitator Trainings
The New England Regional staff sponsors trainings throughout the year co-led by friendly, expert trainers who love teaching people how to lead OWL programs. You will learn, practice, and be evaluated during a weekend training that runs from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Cost is paid by TUCW.
The same training is being offered three times:
February 21-23; March 13-15 and April 24-26.- Grade Levels 7-9 and 10-12
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Sacred Circle
with Grandmother Nancy Andry
Date: Tuesday, January 28th
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Place: Meeting House
The Circles will continue on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, except in February when it will be Feb 4 only. Grandmother Nancy is an elder and storyteller who will lead a Native American talking circle. Learn more
HERE.
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Potluck -
Date: January 24
th
- Time: 6:30 PM
Location: the home of Linda Hudson in Westport, exact address to be emailed the week of the event to people who have RSVP’d
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Easy parking, no stairs. Note that there are cats on the premises.
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Child care is provided for Sunday Services and on an as needed basis for other events. Organizers of events should contact
Nate Pawelek
to arrange child care.
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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
.
CLICK HERE
to learn more about our Pastoral Care Associates.
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE! - ADDICTION RECOVERY
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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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OUR CHURCH
CALENDAR
For a complete listing of all upcoming activities, see our church calendar.
Click here
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QUESTIONS?
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
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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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