May 2-3, 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205 visit us at uuwestport.org

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SATURDAY, May 2, 2020

John Street Bridge Outreach – Week #2 Whether you’re a first-timer or a “seasoned-pro” (after dropping off lunches on April 18!) thank you and WELCOME one and all to our John Street Bridge Outreach! We’re working with April Barron’s “Helping Hands”. April has been coordinating food for the homeless under the John Street Bridge for over a decade. That’s April picking up lunches on April 18. "Love is the Spirit of this Church and Service its Law" is our heartfelt commitment of solidarity with those deeply affected by hunger, unemployment, and homelessness, all made worse by COVID-19.   Want to pitch in? Then CLICK HERE for instructions on how to prepare lunches and drop them off by Saturday May 2 at 5 PM. It’s as easy as 1… 2… 3 !

SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2020

SUNDAY SERVICE: 11:00 AM ONLY VIRTUAL SESSION

“Crossing the Threshold” – John Morehouse Rev. John envisions how thresholds hold power in the midst of this pandemic. For members: click to enter ZOOM ROOM: HERE. (Same address as last week.) Meeting ID xxxxxxxxx PASSWORD : xxxxxxxxx Landline : xxxxxxxxxx If you prefer, we will be airing the full service on our Facebook page starting at 11AM. ++Stay on after the service when Rev John will lead us in a discussion on the sermon or another topic he has chosen for our time together. ++

VIRTUAL OFFERING PLATE "VOP" Sunday is a Share the Plate Sunday. Feel free to mail in a check, or click here for credit card: vop.tucw.org. The QR code here works too.

Next Week: May 10 - 11:00 AM VIRTUAL SESSION “Which Mary?” – John Morehouse ALSO: Next Sunday is FLOWER COMMUNION SUNDAY Please bring a flower [or make an art flower] to share with everyone during our social time after the service. We will hold them up and fill our screens with beauty!

MONICA GARRISON RECEIVES THE LEADING LIGHT AWARD FOR MAY

Please join the Leadership Development Team in congratulating  Monica Garrison,  recipient of the May Leading Light Award. Among the many significant gifts of Monica’s time and talent are her service as a member and then chair of the Nominating Committee. In addition, Monica has significantly contributed to our religious education/faith formation programs, has overseen the Sunday soup sales for the past two years and has devoted countless hours to managing the dessert table for Voice Café. Mostly recently Monica joined our new Food Ministry. Given the challenging times through which we are all living, Monica’s spirit of service is particularly uplifting. For all of her involvement in, and commitment, to TUCW, Monica truly is a Leading Light.

PreK-3rd & 4th-7th Grades 10:15-10:45 AM ZOOM with NATE Coming of Age for 7-8 Grades 5-7PM ZOOM COA Contact: Maria Mendoza-Smith Click for: Family Faith Info

Sundays 12:00 noon Youth Group Zoom ZOOM youth group Rev. Shelly hosts the youth group. Click for: Youth Faith Info

VIRTUAL MEDITATION - 10-10:45 AM - ZOOM Our meditation includes multiple elements - from inspirational reading and gentle movement to silent meditation and compassionate support of each other. For info contact Janet at  jluongo3@optonline.net. To Join our Zoom Meeting - click HERE Meeting ID: xxxxxxxx. Password: xxxxxxx

MISSED A SERVICE? FIND PAST SERMONS HERE

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 and Services: Video, Audio, PDF, can be found HERE Prior Evensong Services can be found HERE. CORONA VIRUS Messages and Updates can be found HERE.

"We Are All Doing Time" Rev. John Morehouse - April 26, 2020

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.

TUCW CAREGIVING SUPPORT NETWORK Our support network is always 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 Kristen Leddy, Mary Jane Cross or Beth Cliff if you can benefit from some help or extra care, or if you know of someone who could, especially at this challenging time for us all.

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 .

STAY CONNECTED! Find us on digital and social media : website: uuwestport.org , Facebook public page ( Unitarian Church in Westpor t ) and private, members-only group ( uuwestport ), and Instagram ( uuwestportct ).

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.