Feb. 29-March 1, 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205 visit us at uuwestport.org

CLICK HERE  for two week calendar pdf. CLICK HERE  for past issues of  SOUNDINGS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020

JOIN REV. JOHN FOR "LEAP OF FAITH" STORY SLAM AND POTLUCK 6:00 - 9:00 PM It's Leap Day! Join us for dinner with family and friends and then be entertained and inspired by stories from some of our own, engaging, TUCW raconteurs. They will bravely take the stage to share with us how they took their own Leaps of Faith. Let's come together in community with a great meal, and then support our intrepid friends: it's sure to be entertaining and fun for all ages! To help out and/or RSVP - contact Judy Eckert

Make The Road Accompaniment: SEEKING VOLUNTEERS! Training Sat. 9-11AM 850 State St, Bridgeport Our Immigration and Refugee Outreach also works with Make the Road Connecticut (MRCT) which is an organization in Connecticut that has become a powerful voice on immigrant rights. MRCT is looking for volunteers to help with accompanying their clients to Immigration Court and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) check-ins.   There will be a training on Saturday, February 29 from 9:00-11:00 AM at their office at 850 State Street in Bridgeport. If you are interested in supporting and protecting the immigrant community, all are welcome and breakfast will be served.   For more information: Sonia Hernandez (646) 624-1090 or Melanie Wyler (203) 856-9490

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020

SUNDAY SERVICE: 9:00 & 11:00 AM

“The Wisdom of Abundance” – Rev. John Morehouse Amidst all the struggles of our lives, it is possible to find happiness in giving. Recognizing what abundance we do have is a path to compassion and healing. Music: Women’s and Men’s Choir Worship Associate: Judy Eckert Pastoral Care Chaplain: 9:00 Lindy Hennessy, 11:00 David Smith

Next Week: March 8, 2020 - 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM "What Ever Happened to #MeToo?: The Wisdom of Women and the Support of Men” – Rev. John Morehouse

9:00 AM PreK-1st Grade - Adult-supervised childcare available, Oak Room 11:00 AM: Pre-K-7th - Children's Chapel: classes start downstairs in chapel. 11:00 AM-12:30 PM 7th-8th Coming of Age Meeting House upper level Click for: Family Faith Info

12:30-2:00 PM in Sanctuary Youth, Internet Habits and Mental Health. Dr. Paul Weigle, child and teen psychiatrist, leads important discussion. Open to all. See below or click HERE Click for : Adult Faith Info

YOUTH GROUP at 11:00: Meeting House lower level More Planning for Youth Sunday! Let's go to GA! Conversation! Click for: Youth Faith Info

Adult-supervised nursery care for infants - Pre-K always available at both services.

HOUSEPARTIES : Look for our Stewardship team in the foyer and sign up for a houseparty in March if you haven't already. Pledge cards also available.

UUA GA: A table will be available in the foyer after both services to provide information about the GA in Providence RI this June 24-28. Scholarships available, and opportunities to sponsor fellow congregants, too. See Rev. John. Early bird registration until March 15.

Youth, Internet Habits and Mental Health 12:30-2:00 PM Sanctuary

Dr. Paul Weigle, a psychiatrist based in Hartford and a specialist in juvenile and adolescent issues, will explore how gaming and screen habits significantly affect physical and mental health of children, for good and bad. Come hear him lecture, and participate in a practical discussion of how to handle it all.   Computer technology has greatly increased youth engagement with online entertainment. In moderation, age-appropriate electronic media is healthy and enjoyable; in excess, it displaces needed social and family connections and – among other things - sleep! This event is open to the wider community, and we expect a number of people from outside the church to join us. Bring YOUR friends! CLICK HERE for flyer.

Immigration & Refugee Outreach Welcomes Susan Schnitzer, the New CEO-President of CIRI 12:30 PM East Wing

Our Immigration & Refugee Outreach is having its first 2020 meeting this Sunday, March 1, at 12:30 pm and we are thrilled to have Susan Schnitzer, CIRI's (CT Institute for Refugees & Immigrants) newly appointed CEO-President, as our guest speaker. CIRI has been settling refugees in Connecticut for over 100 years and our work with them is more important now than ever.   We look forward to giving her a warm welcome and finding out how our group can best support the many important activities that make CIRI so important.   See you Sunday! The meeting will be held in the  EAST WING .

MEDITATION - 10:00-10:45 AM - WILLOW ROOM Janet Luongo will guide the meditation. She begins with simple movements, mindfulness of our body in the present space, and slow deep breathing that leads us to silent meditation on the peaceful light within.

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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: Video, Audio, PDF, can be found HERE.

 "Strong Enough to Bend" - Feb 16, 2020 “We can’t allow our hearts to become closed shut as a result of the experiences that cause us pain because in doing so we can inadvertently become bitter and our hearts then are not simply closed to pain, they are also closed to the beauty and wonder of life.” ~ Margalie Belizaire, Intern Minister

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.

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 .

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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.