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OCTOBER 29-30, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 -
Phone: 203.227.7205. visit us at uuwestport.org
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Saturday 12-4 PM and Sunday 9:30 -9:50 AM: Brown bag lunch donations to support John Street Outreach. Sign up HERE; click HERE for instructions. Contact David Vita. | |
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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM
"COMING OF AGE: COMING OF COURAGE" - REV. JOHN MOREHOUSE
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Our ninth graders have been on a journey of spiritual self-discovery. Come and hear where they are as spiritual beings and celebrate their journey within our community.
Click HERE for the Order of Service. The service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HERE. Broadcast of the service is available at uuwestport.org/livestream.
Offering can be made on VENMO ("The Unitarian Church in Westport"), on vop.tucw.org, or feel free to mail in cash or check.
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Next Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 10:00 AM
“Are We a Liberal Religion or a Religion of Liberals?” – Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
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NAMING COMMITTEE: THREE TOP NAMES FROM SURVEY #2 | |
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The Naming Committee reports that the results from Vote #2 clearly show three top names according to vote count: (in alphabetical order):
- The Unitarian Church in Westport
- The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport
- UU Westport: A Unitarian Universalist Community.
The next vote will be ranked choice voting on two days only, Sunday, November 13 and Monday the 14. It is a member only vote and will result in one name to be presented to the congregation. If anyone does not have access or feel comfortable voting online, please contact Ruth Fontilla, our Congregational Administrator.
For further information on Ranked Choice Voting, click HERE
Please note that Naming Committee members will be in the Library after the service this Sunday, October 30 to answer any questions you may have.
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Friday, October 28 beginning at 5:00 PM is a Faith Formation Halloween Party, featuring seasonal celebrations from different cultures. Enjoy a soup dinner, followed by a Pagan Samhain ceremony, and ending the evening with a showing of the movie “Coco” about the Day of the Dead. All are welcome. Come in a costume and bring a photo of a loved one who has died (could be a pet).
Click HERE for the Halloween Party Invitation.
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Saturday, October 29, 4:30 PM: Coming of Age dress rehearsal, candle-lighting, and potluck dinner in the main building.
Also - beginning at 4:30 PM is the OWL retreat in the Meeting House.
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FAMILY FAITH FORMATION FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 | |
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Please contact Nate Pawelek for any questions about Faith Formation. All are always welcome to be with us. We look forward to getting to know your children better!
Nurserycare available for babies and toddlers at 9:45 AM downstairs in the sanctuary building. Our ushers can help you find your way.
This Sunday, October 30 only the K-2nd graders will have Faith Formation classes.
All other older children and youth, including OWL youth, should plan to attend the special Coming of Age worship service at 10:00 AM.
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The K-2nd graders will learn about Halloween courage, facing fears.
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Coming of Agers will deliver their statements of belief to the congregation during the worship service. This will be a memorable event, including special music and a video montage.
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The Youth Group meets following the worship service (around 11:15 AM)
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UU Meditation & Mindfulness, now HYBRID! 9:00-9:45 AM Sundays
In person - find us in the Oak Room by the lower level entrance or
on ZOOM - CLICK HERE Meeting ID: 604 513 6137. Passcode: 068510
A UU mix of mindfulness, discourse, relaxation, visualization and silence. Questions? Contact Janet Luongo.
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Flowers: Should you wish to donate flowers for a Sunday service, please reach out to Ruth Fontilla, our administrator, or fill out the form in the notebook on the table in the foyer. | |
Pay it forward: please consider being a greeter on Sundays; help our new folks navigate our community. Contact Beth Cliff or Rob Zuckerman to find a Sunday that works for you! | |
PAST SERMONS/SERVICES
Our sermons are archived on the website HERE.
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“Ordinary Courage"
Rev. John Morehouse
October 23, 2022
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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.
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CARING NETWORK
Our support network is available to provide tangible help for friends in need: meal delivery, pharmacy runs, grocery shopping, a regular phone call of connection. Contact a minister or coordinators Dorothy Rich,or Diane Cano,
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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.
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