May 4-8, 2020
- 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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REMINDER: WORSHIP SERVICE THIS MORNING ONLINE 11 AM
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Private ZOOM ROOM:
HERE (same as last week).
Meeting ID XXXXXXXXX
Landline
:
XXXXXXX
PASSWORD
: XXXXXXXXX
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Community, Connections, Celebrations
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We asked the children and youth of the congregation to take photos of themselves finding things to do during the pandemic. We want to share these images with members of our congregation who are likewise stranded in their homes. Perhaps the energy and creativity of our young people will inspire us all to cope with what Dr. Fauci calls "quarantine fatigue." Enjoy!
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As we navigate our new reality, the
Safer Congregations Committee
is working on new protocols and guidelines, from the physical safety within/without our beloved facility to our emotional and physical safety. We are developing safe protocols for cleaning and disinfecting common areas and safe food handling, as well as safe internet policies.
Being quarantined and physical distancing affects us in different ways. To some, social isolation can increase feeling of sadness. To families already in conflict, it increases stress and emotional problems. Interpersonal violence and addictive behaviors (substance abuse, internet gaming/gambling) escalate during these times, with people feeling physically and emotionally trapped. If you or someone you know is in need of help, here are some resources:
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UU the Vote Meets Wed May 6, 7-8:30 PM for Forward Planning for TUCW
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Join us for an important planning meeting on ZOOM. We will discuss how the full TUCW community can take on this cause, as informed by the movie
Suppressed: The Fight to Vote
; our volunteers' research; and UUA recommendations. We anticipate selecting one state and working deeply with it, for it, and in it.
There are multiple ways for each of us to participate as individuals, too, including
partnering with organizations like Stacey Abram’s
Fair Fight
, (calling, Instagram, campus reach out) and
Reclaim Our Vote
(postcards, texting, calling).
++AN EASY TO-DO: Share
Suppressed
youtube link (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03DGjnIkTdI
)
with 3 friends, ask them to share with 3 friends, and so on. We’ll be creating exponential viewership and passion!++
Click link to join
Zoom meeting
HERE
Meeting ID:
4579576089
Password
: 998419
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COME TOGETHER FOR VIRTUAL GA! The UUA will be hosting GA 2020 online from June 24-28, 2020. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to engage with fellow members as well as with UUs from all over the country, all from the comfort of your home.
We have 3 delegate spots open. We are excited to announce that the church will fully sponsor the enrollment fees for each of these 3 positions. Delegates must attend the full 5 day convention and be TUCW members in good standing. Click
HERE
to register as a participant for the full conference or part of it. If you are interested in a delegate position please contact Board Secretary
Mary Jane Cross
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The TUCW hiking group is still meeting up for walks in the woods and on the beaches!
We will continue to unless, with warm weather, the trails become too crowded. Join our email group to get the announcements of hikes and walks!
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If you haven't been able to pledge yet, it's not too late.
Every little bit helps us.
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FORMAL MINISTERIAL ENGAGEMENTS THROUGH THE WEEK
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These are difficult times to be away from each other; our virtual connections on Sundays are wonderful, but perhaps not always sufficient. Accordingly, our ministers have developed activities through-out the week to provide outreach, connection, community, and spiritual sustenance. These will all continue at least through early June.
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TUESDAYS: Evensong
[settle in 6:55PM] 7:00-7:20 PM
Rev. Ed
Join Zoom Meeting -
HERE.
Meeting ID: 448 527 667
Password: 882 92 384.
Landline: +1 929 436 2866.
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THURSDAYS: Talking Circle
4:00-5:00 PM
Rev. Jim
Join ZOOM meeting
HERE.
Meeting ID
: 489 545 2545
Password
: 941516
Landline
: +1.929.205.6099
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THURSDAYS: Creating Theology Together
7:00-8:00 PM
Revs. John and Shelly
Join ZOOM Meeting:
HERE.
Meeting ID: 941 444 635
no password required.
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FRIDAYS: Lunch
noon-1:00 PM
Intern Minister Margalie Belizaire
Meeting ID:
906 096 125
Password
: 438960
Landline
: +1 646 876 9923
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In addition a short video message from one of our ministers goes to your inbox daily. Be on the lookout in your inbox, and enjoy! These are also posted daily on our
Facebook public page and
private group, and weekly on our
website
's homepage under the red bar.
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ONGOING
PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS
These opportunities for learning and connection are ongoing and currently offered.
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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.
Monthly,
various dates and times.
Small group ministry meetings
.
Rosen323@aol.com
These must be signed-up for ahead of time; they depend on host availability, group size.
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ONLINE RESOURCES FOR ALL AGES
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Creating Sabbath Space:
A Special Resource for Grief and Loss
This is a time of uncertainty and isolation, and it’s also a time of grief. We need to make space to acknowledge and honor it. For this reason, we’re dedicating an entire packet to grief.
CSS Grief Packet
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ZOOM Information for All TUCWomen Gatherings:
Join Zoom meeting:
HERE Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxxx Password: xxxxxxxxx
Landline: xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy:
Every Tuesday in May 7:30-9PM
Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy continue online. Talking circles include drumming, rituals, story-telling and conversations.
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Tapping Circles
This Monday May 4 7-8:30 PM
Carol Hamilton
will teach us how to use a simple meridian tapping technique, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) to help us relax.
She’ll also demonstrate a powerful finger-tapping technique to use before bedtime.
Carol is a certified EFT provider who was a volunteer for the Newtown Trauma Relief Resiliency project in Newtown CT after the Sandy Hook tragedy.
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Food for the Soul
Thursdays May 7, 21. 12:30-2 PM
Eileen Belmont will kick-start the conversation with provocative quotes, like this from Amy Tan – “
If you can’t change your fate, change your attitude
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” Participants will make new connections and deepen existing ones.
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click
HERE
for quick access.
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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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TUCW CAREGIVING SUPPORT NETWORK
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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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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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