May 18-22, 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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REMINDER: WORSHIP SERVICE THIS MORNING ONLINE 11 AM
Private ZOOM ROOM: HERE (same as last week).
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The service will air on our Facebook public page at 11:00 AM.

Click HERE for the Order of Service. Virtual offering vop.tucw.org.
CALLS FOR DEMOCRACY - Wednesday, May 20, 2020

UUTHEVOTE: ACT TO EXPAND VOTING IN PA
Join the UUtheVote  team at TUCW. Hear from Sudha Sankar about our partner UU Congregation and how together our congregations and communities can live shared principles of democracy, equality, interdependency and unity. Hear from Janet Luongo how you can register voters, fight voter suppression, mobilize the vote, and engage civically. Get trained on effective and easy tools to reach out in the way you choose: call, write letters or postcards, text, or post on social media. Each small act adds up to make a big difference. Less than 25 weeks to Election Day!

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FORMAL MINISTERIAL ENGAGEMENTS THROUGH THE WEEK
TUESDAYS: Evensong
[settle in 6:55PM] 7:00-7:20 PM
 Rev. Ed

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THURSDAYS: Talking Circle
4:00-5:00 PM
Rev. Jim

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THURSDAYS: Creating Theology Together
7:00-8:00 PM
Revs. John and Shelly

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FRIDAYS: Lunch
noon-1:00 PM
Intern Minister Margalie Belizaire

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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
ONGOING PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS
These opportunities for learning and connection are ongoing and currently offered.
Visit Adult Faith Formation on our website or email leaders as listed below.
Mondays 6:30-8:00 PM Meeting House Buddhist Practice Group ninazcara@gmail.com Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis.

Wednesdays 7-8:15 PM. Meeting House The Power of Now jimfrancek25@gmail.com

Thursdays , 7-8 PM ZOOM Room:  HERE. Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxx Creating Theology Together revjohn@uuwestport.org

Monthly, various dates and times. Small group ministry meetings . Rosen323@aol.com These must be signed-up for ahead of time; they depend on host availability, group size.
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR ALL AGES
Spiritual Practice of Prayer

John O’Donohue, in his book Eternal Echoes, writes: “Prayer is the voice of longing; it reaches outwards and inwards to unearth our ancient belonging.”

Prayer: A COVID-19 Song Nimo Patel. “May this suffering serve to awaken compassion”
All women welcome at all events; visit our website for complete info.
ZOOM Information for All TUCWomen Gatherings:
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Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy:
Every Tuesday in - May - 7:30-9:00 PM
 
Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy continue online. Talking circles include drumming, rituals, story-telling and conversations.
Food for the Soul
Thursday May 21. 12:30-2 PM

Eileen Belmont will kick-start the conversation with provocative quotes, like this from Amy Tan – “ If you can’t change your fate, change your attitude . ” Participants will make new connections and deepen existing ones.
Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access.

These are especially challenging times. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to us, to Pastoral Care or to the Caregiving Support Network, or here:

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 .

CLICK HERE  to learn more about our Pastoral Care Associates.
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.
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 .
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.