NOV 28-DEC 2, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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BEARDSLEY CHRISTMAS ELVES NEEDED - BY DECEMBER 5 PLEASE!
Christmas eleves and wrapped gift
The Beardsley Committee is filling in for Felicity Medinger this year and organizing Christmas gifts cards for the neediest Beardsley families. If you would like to help, please purchase gift cards to share. Stores convenient for these families include: Stop & Shop, Big Y, Price Rite, Shop Rite, Target, Walmart and Kohls.

Please mail cards before December 5th to: Kathy Roberts, 260 Shagbark Drive, Derby, CT 06418. Or directly to Beardsley School, 500 Huntington Rd, Bridgeport, CT 06610, Attention: Tiffany Ladson-Lang. Just be sure to let Kathy know that you have sent your cards to the school so she can keep track of donations: kproberts@att.net .

Thank you for giving our neediest Beardsley families a joyful Christmas! ~ The Beardsley Committee
A MEAL OF REMEMBRANCE:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 - 5:30-7:00 PM - MEETING HOUSE
As the holidays draw near, so do memories of those who will no longer celebrate them with us. To honor their presence in our lives, our TUC Women and Pastoral Care Committee welcome you to join us in a Meal of Remembrance. We will share a simple meal after which each participant may light a candle and share a brief reminiscence about their loved one. We will meet from 5:30 to 7:00 on Friday Dec. 2 in the Meeting House. An RSVP by Nov. 30th to Carol Hamilton is necessary for planning purposes. Participation is limited to 15 people. All members are welcome. In community we comfort one another.
CHRISTMAS POTLUCK AND CAROLING SATURDAY, DEC 17 6-8:30 PM
Rev Ed Thompson leading Christmas Caroling
Join us for a ho-ho merry time! Socializing and holiday-themed crafts for all ages - youth and adults - (6PM) will be followed by a warm potluck surrounded by family and friends new and old (6:30 p.m.). And what could be more joyful than to conclude this family-friendly evening around the piano, caroling (7:30 PM)? Click HERE to sign up!

Questions? Contact Gian Morresi
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE NEXT SUNDAY DECEMBER 4
BEFORE AND AFTER THE SERVICE
Come to find a special gift or wonderful treasures for yourself. Beautiful jewelry and elegant scarves.   

You won't want to miss this event! Questions? Contact Sari Bodi
HOLIDAY JAZZ AT VOICES CAFE SATURDAY DECEMBER 3 at 4:00 PM
The Heather Pierson Trio shares Vince Guaraldi's iconic "A Charlie Brown Christmas", and other holiday favorites! Click HERE for Tickets & Information.

Enjoy café-style seating, bring some holiday “cheer”, bring some friends!! Groups of four or more can reserve table space. (Doors open at 3:30 PM Concert starts at 4:00 PM) 
Heather Pierson brings her beautiful vocals and jazz piano flair, with harmonies from Shawn Nadeau on bass and Craig Bryan on drums. “Heather’s overall virtuosity is astounding." (Richard Cuccaro, Acoustic Live NYC) Support the battle against food insecurity, with proceeds directed to Mercy Learning Center’s Foodbank.

For those with kids, concert-goers are welcome to drop the kids off at the Meeting House next door. Holiday activities are planned! Sign up when purchasing tickets!
ONGOING PROGRAMMING
Mondays: 6-7:30 PM via ZOOM Buddhist Practice Group Nina Nagy Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis. 

Tuesdays. 11AM-noon. Interfaith Theology. Twice monthly. Check schedule HERE. Nancy McKeever

Wednesdays: 7-8:15 PM A New Earth Bob Bevacqua

Thursdays: 4 PM Talking Circles. ZOOM HEREJim Francek.

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

The Hiking Group First Saturdays and third Mondays. Jamie Forbes Gian Morresi
Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access
Find us on digital and social media: website: uuwestport.org, Facebook public page (Unitarian Church in Westport), private group (uuwestport), Instagram (uuwestportct), Twitter (uuwestportct) and Linked In (uuwestportct)
All women welcome at all events; visit our website for complete info.
Questions? Contact TUCWomen@gmail.com
  • The Women’s Circle with Grandmother Nancy: Tuesday, December 6, 7-8:30 PM. (First and third Tuesdays of the month) Talking circle - thought provoking and inspirational conversations. ZOOM HERE Contact Pat Francek
SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES
Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
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.
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,
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.