SOUNDINGS: This Weekend at TUCW SEPT 12-13 2020

September 12-13 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205

CLICK HERE for 2 week calendar PDF. CLICK HERE for past issues of SOUNDINGS.

With the new church year beginning, there is a lot going on! Remember you can always go to our website www.uuwestport.org and see the full calendar there.

And thanks to Charles Klein, we are bringing back our PDF of the next two weeks' of church activities for an easy read. Pull it up, print it out, and stick it on your refrigerator! CLICK HERE or on the picture to see it in full.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

ANNUAL SAFETY TRAINING -- 10:00 AM-2:30 PM

This year, the Safer Congregations Committee (“SCC”) is inviting all TUCW volunteers to this important training. Originally aimed and required for the Church Staff and Faith Formation teachers, SCC is making this available to all volunteers working directly with people this year. This is the time to learn more about relationships, and keeping us safe.

Training topics include: Understanding Domestic Violence Dynamics; Dept Children and Families Mandated Reporting; Sexual Harassment; Physical Safety

ZOOM Meeting HERE Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxxxxxx. Passcode: xxxxxxxxxxx

Questions? Contact Wendy Levy at wlevyma@hotmail.com.

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:00 AM ONLY VIRTUAL SESSION

“Renewal” – Rev. John Morehouse

In this our Rededication service we will renew our commitment to our life and mission in our congregation. While we won’t gather in person, our service will recognize the many symbols of our ministry and introduce you to your ministers and staff once again. Rev. John will preach.

Worship Associates: Our Intern Minister, Kim Warman

Click HERE for the ORDER OF SERVICE. Offering gratefully received at vop.tucw.org.

ZOOM ROOM:HERE. Meeting ID xxxxxxxxx PASSWORD: xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Landline: 1 646 876 9923. Service also airing on our Facebook page..

Next Week: SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

9:00 AM IN PERSON; 11:00 AM VIRTUAL SERVICE

“Moved by the Spirit” – Rev. John Morehouse

As the Reopen Committee shared earlier this month, we will be launching a 9 AM in-person service on September 20, in addition to our regularly scheduled 11 AM broadcast on ZOOM and Facebook. Details for reserving a seat will follow this week; stay tuned.

ZOOM WITH NATE this Sunday morning September 13 at 11:00 AM. We have a check-in with participants followed by a Story For All.

ZOOM Meeting: HERE Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxxxx Password: xxxxxxxx

Please see to Nate's letter to parents and children, as shared on our website.

Click HERE. Questions? Contact Nate 203.227.7205 x 15 or email him HERE.

Next Sunday September 20,10 AM on ZOOM. Chapel for children and youth.

Sundays from September 27+ we will follow the following schedule with meetings on ZOOM:

10:00-10:45 AM: Young Children

11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Tweens & Teens (*attend the first part of the adult worship service)

1:00-2:30 PM: High School Group

Two adults will facilitate each session for safety. ZOOM links to follow next week. Please reach Nate if you have questions.

And spread the word; all friends from school or the community are welcome to join us!

VIRTUAL MEDITATIONS - This SUNDAY 9:00-9:45 AM; next Sunday we will begin meeting at 10:00 AM again.

For info contact Janet Luongo.

Zoom Meeting - click HERE ID: xxxxxxxx Password: xxxxxxxx

RECENT SERMONS/SERVICES

"Silver Linings" – Connie Rockman

SUMMER SERVICE - AUG. 30, 2020

Heart Building 101: Sowing the Seeds of Compassion - Carrie McEvoy

SUMMER SERVICE - SEPT. 6, 2020

SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES

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.

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.

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@uuwest port.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC)- 24Hr 888–774–2900

Alcoholics Anonymous: 866-783-7712 https://ct-aa.org/meetings

Al-Anon (family members of alcoholics) https://www.ctalanon.org/meetings

Find us on digital and social media: website: uuwestport.org, Facebook public page (Unitarian Church in Westpor t) private 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.