March 7-8, 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, MARCH 7, 2020

Memorial for Clem Onyemelukwe in the Sanctuary at 1:00 PM

CREATING THEOLOGY TOGETHER Saturday, March 7 - West Wing at 9:00AM-12:00PM. Join Revs. John and Shelly for this terrific session, based on Rev. John's dissertation and embraced by the UUA. Come even if you missed the first one, or can't make the third one in April. It's all good. Conta ct Rev Shelly

VOICES CAFE: The Black Feathers return Saturday at 8 PM

Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler are The Black Feathers, a husband and wife roots music duo based in Gloucestershire, UK who play a blend of Americana, folk, and indie rock all comfortably co-existing on a foundation of English folk influences and some Irish heritage. Purchase $25 tickets HERE or $30 at the door. Doors open at 7:30.

Remember to spring ahead one hour for Daylight Savings Time

SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020

Let's Go Purple on Sunday! This Sunday, March 8, is International Women's Day, and our #metoo Sunday service. Let's all wear some purple to church in celebration and solidarity -- Come decked head-to-toe in purple, or give a nod with just a belt, scarf, tie or the like. It's all good. See you then!

SUNDAY SERVICE: 9:00 & 11:00 AM

What Ever Happened to #MeToo?: The Wisdom of Women and the Support of Men” – Rev. John Morehouse Rev. John explores the gifts of wisdom from and about women through the experience of male allies. Music: 9:00 Women's Sextet, 11:00 Chamber Choir Worship Associate: Cheryl Dixon Paul Pastoral Care Chaplain: 9:00 Kathy Roberts, 11:00 Julia Wyant

Next Week: March 15, 2020 - 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM “Emotional Wisdom” - Rev. John Morehouse

What is the Story Behind TUCW and #MeToo? Our faith community has made a lot of progress exploring the many issues behind #MeToo since it first came on the scene in 2017 following the public accusations against movie-mogul Harvey Weinstein. Some of our work is clear to all of us, some less so, either because we are new to the church, or we have been caught up with other activities. We thought it might be helpful to recap the chronology around our central position, again.... READ MORE...

UU the Vote Introductory Meeting

Our introduction to this non-partisan faith initiative will follow the 11:00 AM #MeToo service this Sunday, March 8. UU the Vote, a non-partisan project of the UUA, is run in partnership with broader justice movements, to engage our neighbors, educate our communities, mobilize voters, and rally around key ballot initiatives. Join with your UU community to create a future defined by love, justice and faith. #VoteLove.  If you'd like to learn more about how to participate in, and become a leader on the Team of this critical initiative, please visit UUtheVOTE.org, and contact Janet at jluongo3@optonline.net. And we'll see you after church on Sunday!

HOUSEPARTIES and PLEDGING : Look for our Stewardship team in the foyer and sign up for a houseparty in March (Sats. March 14, 21, 28 and Fri March 27; all dates 7-9PM) if you haven't already. Pledge cards also available, or pledge now by clicking HERE or going to our webpage uuwestport.org . Questions? stewardship@uuwestport.org . Thank you, in advance, for your support of our faith community; you make a difference for us!

FAITH FORMATION

At 11 AM service, children start in the sanctuary and leave for classes after the Story.

11 AM PreK- 1st Gr & 2nd-3rd Gr - Pine Room at 11:00 11 AM 4th-7th Gr, Meeting House at 11:00 11 AM Gr 7-8 COA 11-12:30 Meeting House, upper level Click for: Family Faith Info

Saturday, 9AM-noon, Creating Theology Together, West Wing. See above. Sunday, 12:30PM: Intro to UUtheVote, East Wing. See above. #VoteLove Click for : Adult Faith Info

YOUTH GROUP at 11:00: Meeting House lower level Click for: Youth Faith Info

Last week we taught our children about sneezing. They loved it! So we're sharing it with everyone: in these contagious times, always good to learn new things. VIEW HERE

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

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.

 "The Wisdom of Abundance" March 1 , 2020 “Scarcity, which is mired in fear, is not only a myth but is a soul killer… Fear tightens our hearts and it robs us of peace, it robs us of compassion. ” ~ Rev. John 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 .

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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.