OCTOBER 3-7, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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NAMING REMINDER: SURVEY CLOSES FOR FIRST ROUND OF VOTING SUNDAY OCT 2 AT MIDNIGHT. Click HERE for the Survey.
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EXPO '22 WAS GREAT FUN - AND INFORMATIVE, TOO! |
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We had a great time at EXPO 22 - thank you to all who made it a success!
Missed it? No worries, an electronic version is on the homepage of our website. Look for the teal button and click!
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Thank you to the Committee on Ministries for putting together the tasty treats. |
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Our Naming Committee has been busy at work - don't forget first round of votes are due on Sunday Oct 2 by midnight! And a TOWN HALL discussion will be October 16. Save the date! Click HERE for more info.(in absentia, Rob Zuckerman) |
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A great mix of longtime and new members. |
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Lots of committees and lots of energized people.... |
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Animated conversation always welcome. |
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Thanks to the Leadership Development Team for putting EXPO together - (in absentia, Beth Cliff) |
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Experiencing a walk in the woods with all of our senses is a beautiful way to be in nature. Every month members of the TUCW Hikers (anyone can join!) hike in some of the most beautiful Connecticut woods and parks. One of the many things we enjoy is the companionship but what if we tried walking together in silence. Call it forest bathing or walking meditation….heightening our senses to the sounds, smells, sights around us. Join us on Sunday, October 9, at 8:30 AM at the Pent Rd parking lot of Devil’s Den in Weston for a short, silent walk around Godfrey Pond. We’ll start with a short reading to focus us, we’ll walk at our own pace, and be back in time for the 10am church service. Email Jamie Forbes if you plan on joining us.
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FUNDRAISING FOR OUR CHILDREN'S LEARNING JOURNEYS:
HOLIDAY WREATHS & BOTTLES & CANS
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Starting this Sunday and continuing through the month of October, you may order holiday wreaths or candles to help support the children and youth in their efforts to raise money for their respective learning journeys in 2023. A table will be set up outside the sanctuary after the worship service. Please consider buying a wreath or candle.
Additionally, also starting this Sunday and likewise continuing through the month of October, the children and youth will accept your bottles and cans for redemption in their efforts to raise additional funds. Please bring your bottles and cans to church. We will do the rest!
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UU WRITERS: THURSDAY OCTOBER 20 1 or 7 PM. VIRTUAL SESSIONS |
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Explore monthly Soul Matters themes through Creative Writing. New members are always welcome. The topic this month is "Courage." Find inspiration through songs and poems in the packet I'll send you. Join us Thursday, October 20 on Zoom. Afternoon (1:00 PM) or evening (7:00 PM). Contact Sari Bodi at saribodi@gmail.com for a ZOOM link and writing exercises to choose from. Using whatever writing practice you like – journaling, poetry, prose, participants share and support others.
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Coming Saturday October 22, 5-10PM: TUCW is co-hosting a Diwali celebration! RSVP by this Friday Oct 7.
Click HERE for more information. Must purchase tickets for children and adults by October 7. Scholarships available for members; contact Rev. John.
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BEARDSLEY READ ALOUD DAY IS OCTOBER 27! |
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If you have always wanted to meet the children of Beardsley School but could not make a long-term commitment, please consider reading to a class on our Read Aloud Day. You will arrive at school, have a cup of coffee and read through your book, then be escorted to your classroom to read to the class. The Beardsley Committee will select a beautiful picture book for you to read to children and leave in the classroom for them to enjoy. If you would like to make this meaningful connection to Beardsley, kindly email Anita Pfulger or Kathy Roberts.
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IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE OUTREACH COMMITTEE:
WEEKDAY VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!
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In 2015 TUCW initiated an interfaith team to set up apartments for arriving refugees through the International Institute of Connecticut, now named the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI).
Since October 2021, the CIRI Apartment Setup Team (CAST) has prepared apartments for around 60 refugee families.
Donated furniture is collected and household supplies are purchased – everything a refugee family needs from toothbrushes to pots and pans, tableware, towels, and bedding.
We clean the apartment, deliver and arrange furniture, put away supplies, make beds, and organize kitchen and bathroom items. Volunteers decorate the apartment and provide finishing touches that make an apartment feel like a home.
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BECOMING ANTI-RACIST FALL SERIES |
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The Raising the Bar (B.A.R.) Team of the Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport is offering a Fall Series "White Ally Coaching" featuring Kirk and Erika Wesley.
TUCW is a member of the Council and Carrie McEvoy and David Vita are on the B.A.R. team.
This program will present practical information and tangible skills for using whiteness to be an effective support for members of the BIPOC community in personal and professional spaces. Sessions will be held on Thursdays October 6, November 3 and December 1, from 7:30-9:00 PM. Please CLICK HERE to register.
You don't want to miss this program! We hope to see you there.
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UU the VOTE GEARS UP FOR THE FALL |
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In 2022 the UUA challenges us to reach 4 million voters before Election Day! Learn most effective methods: write, call, text, door knock and persuade. Join Women's March in Stamford on Sunday Oct 9, and Saturday rallies promoting Early Voting Referendum on the Westport Bridge organized by David Vita on October 22, 29 and November 5. Defend democracy. Contact Janet Luongo: UUtheVote-TUCW
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Mondays: 6-7:30 PM via ZOOM Buddhist Practice Group Nina Nagy Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis.
Fridays: Last Friday of each month: 7:30 PM UU Movie Group. Hybrid. Dorothy Rich
Saturdays and Sundays: Sat 12:00 noon- 4 PM; Sun 9:30- 9:50 AM John Street Bag Lunch Drop Off David Vita
Sundays: 9 AM UU Meditation & Mindfulness (virtual and in person) Janet Luongo
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access
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The Women’s Circle with Grandmother Nancy: Tuesday, October 18, 7-8:30 PM. (There will not be one on October 4) Talking circle - thought provoking and inspirational conversations ZOOM HERE Contact Pat Francek
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Friday, October 21, 2022 - 6:30 PM: Chris Place hosts POTLUCK in New Canaan Halloween theme: Costumes are Welcome. RSVP to Eileen Belmont, 215-350-3015,. She will email you the address. Bring a yummy dish to share, any type. NO red wine. Potlucks will be every third Friday of the month. Hosts are needed.
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SAVE THE DATE: Retreat to Renew, Saturday, October 15. 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the TUCW Meeting House. Join us for an exciting and enriching day of activities, where we can "get away" for a day to gain new perspective on our lives, develop deeper bonds with each other, and replenish spiritual wells that may be feeling a little drained.
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Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
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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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