February 1-2, 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020

CREATING THEOLOGY TOGETHER: PART 1 Starts this Saturday February 1, 9:00AM-1:00PM. All are welcome! Rev. John will lead this engaging group. Bring snacks to share. Attend any Part or all 3 if you are able: Part 2 on March 7; Part 3 on April 4.

More from the creators: "Our identity and theology are shaped by our lived experience. By understanding our personal theology, we can engage and deepen our commitments in covenantal faith community. Then we can name and claim our shared theology, to inform and shape a public theology that grounds out faithful actions in the world."

YEE-HAW! THE BARN DANCE IS HAPPENING SATURDAY NIGHT! IT'S FOR ALL AGES - EVERYONE CAN JOIN THE FUN

Pizza available for purchase. To volunteer or sign up for pizza slices, please click bit.ly/feb1barndance

What is a CAKE WALK? It's like Musical Chairs: music starts, you walk around a circle and when music stops you stay on your number card. A number is picked out of the bag, the person standing on the number gets to choose a Consolation Cupcake. The music starts up again.... repeat. 3rd time: music, walk, stop, number picked, and Ta-Da!! THIS lucky winner gets to choose a cake from the table! Take it home or share right then! This is a multigenerational activity; join the fun! Cake Walk tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Bring a friend! This is not just for our congregation, let's show the larger community what we're all about! CLICK HERE to see Billy calling the Heel/Toe Dance.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Sunday Service: 9:00 & 11:00 AM

“In Two Voices: A Conversation in Black and White ” Rev. John Morehouse and Margalie Belizaire, Intern Minister

This service will explore the issue of race through the lived experience of two of UU Westport's ministers, Rev. John Morehouse, Senior Minister who is white and Margalie Belizaire, Intern Minister who is black. Included in their discussion will be a honest reflection on what it means to enter into a predominantly white congregation from each of their experiences. The conversation will include an exploration of the culture of white privilege and how we might begin to dismantle it. This will be a brave encounter and you are welcome to be a part of it. Music: Women’s and Men’s Choir Worship Associate: Shanonda Nelson Pastoral Care Chaplain: 9:00 Ravi Sankar, 11:00 Pat Francek

Next Week: February 9, 2020 - 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM “Changing the Narrative” – Rev. John Morehouse

If you would like to participate in the TUCW Orchestra on February 9, contact Nate .

9 AM: PreK-1st Grade - Oak Rm downstairs 11AM: Pre-K-7th Children’s Chapel. Start downstairs. After chalice lighting activity we'll be in Meeting House main level. Chalice Making! 7th-8th Coming of Age: 11AM-12:30PM Meeting House, Upper Room Click for: Family Faith Info

Creating Theology Together: Part 1 Sat. Feb. 2nd 9AM-1PM West Wing. Rev. John teaching. Bring a snack to share. Click for : Adult Faith Info

Youth Group Youth Room at 11:00 am Click for: Youth Faith Info

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

Seeking Helpful Feedback February 2 and 16 Our Intern Ministry would like to hear your thoughts on Margalie’s sermons and presence in our church. Look for members of the committee after Margalie’s sermons in February, or email your thoughts to Kristen Leddy. Feedback can be anonymous if desired by leaving it in an envelope in the church office, addressed to Kristen.

MEDITATION - 10:00-10:45 AM - WILLOW ROOM All are welcome to join us. This Sunday's meditation will be guided by Janet Luongo on drawing strength from the steady peace within as we act for change in a turbulent world.

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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.

"The Integrity of Staying Put" - January 26, 2020 - Rev. John Morehouse

“Part of what holds you through the storms of life is the gift that you have in each other that comes from being together. It comes from the recognition that you will not be let go of, that you will be held.” ~ Rev. John Morehouse

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 .

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.

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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.