March 21-22, 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

The church has canceled or postponed all in-person events until otherwise notified. We will be live-streaming an abbreviated worship on service on Sundays via Facebook for an 11 AM service only . The service will include many of our familiar elements: Chalice Lighting, Meditation, Joys and Sorrows, Music, Offering (virtual this week) and of course the Sermon. It will be recorded for later viewing. Messages from our ministers about the church and the virus situation, including quick uplifting videos and timely updates, can be found on the front page of our website, HERE. Things move quickly these days. Please check your email inbox regularly for updates about all that is happening at TUCW.

FRIDAY MARCH 20 & SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2020

MORE TRAINING TODAY (FRIDAY) and SATURDAY. She's back! Margalie Belizaire has offered to run two more ZOOM trainings for those who missed last week. Both online. One is TODAY, FRIDAY MARCH 20 at 10 AM - the other is tomorrow SATURDAY MARCH 21 at 10 AM. If you're interested, email Beth Cliff at bethclifftucw@gmail.com. She will send out call-in instructions 30 minutes before each meeting.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2020

SUNDAY SERVICE: 11:00 AM ONLY VIRTUAL SESSION

“The Wisdom of Transcendentalism” – Rev. John Morehouse Rev. John explores the theology of Transcendentalism. VIRTUAL SESSION VIA FACEBOOK PAGE. CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE PAGE IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY.

Next Week: March 29, 2020 - 11:00 AM VIRTUAL SESSION “Why We Matter: Reflections on the Wisdom of our First Principle” – Rev. John Morehouse

The Mystery Pen Pals were expected to meet each other finally at a big Identity Reveal Dinner Party this Friday. Of course, it was canceled. As an alternative, we are going to invite the adult pal to phone the child pal so they can at least speak to each other. They may even use FaceTime!

ALL SUNDAY FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS SUSPENDED Please take care of yourselves and those you love! Don't hesitate to reach out if we may support you or be of assistance during this difficult time. Rev. Shelly

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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 ).

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.

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.

“Emotional Wisdom” Service Rev. John Morehouse - March 15, 2020 "Emotional wisdom occurs when we engage the power of our better emotions in service of the higher causes of love and compassion." Rev. Morehouse

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 .

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.