January 16-17, 2021 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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50 New Friends Joined Us Last Sunday: Thank you! |
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The Membership Team thanks everyone who brought a friend to this past Sunday’s service. About 50 more people attended than on a typical Sunday. That's terrific!
As follow-up, could we ask you to:
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Check in with the people you invited – What did they think of the service? Would they like to be on our email list? Would they like information about TUCW? Send that information to David Vita: david@uuwestport.org
- Note that every Sunday can be Bring a Friend Sunday! This Sunday is our Martin Luther King Service so please invite your friends who are called to action by racial justice.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2021 |
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DROP OFF LUNCHES FOR JOHN STREET BRIDGE OUTREACH
Every Saturday, noon- 4:00 PM
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The numbers say it all. Thanks to 112 individuals and families we have provided 10,212 brown bag lunches to folks in Bridgeport. Would you like to be numbers 113, 114, or…? Join us this Saturday. Or another Saturday. We’ll be here.
Click HERE to sign-up. Lunches to include: PB & J, juice/water, fruit, snacks, cookies and… be creative! Drop off at the church Saturdays 12-4PM. Contact: David Vita 203.227.7205 x14
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Our Martin Luther King Service:
“Imagination and the Struggle for Racial Justice”
- Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
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Worship Associate: Shanonda Nelson
Click HERE for the Order of Service. Offering gratefully received at vop.tucw.org or mail in a check.
Our ZOOM link is always on the front page of the website and does not change from week to week. You can also click : HERE. Meeting ID 207 517 697 PASSWORD: 8893787678
Landline: 1 646 876 9923.
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Next Week: January 24, 2021 - 10:00 AM Virtual Service
“Imagining a Post Covid World” – Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
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All children and youth are welcome to join us for these virtual classes. Just show up on ZOOM! Or, to find out more first, contact Nate Pawelek, our Director of Faith Formation. Information about our programming is always available HERE.
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Mystery Pen Pals anyone? Couldn’t we all use some extra connection and joy? Here’s an opportunity! You are invited to participate in our annual Mystery Pen Pals. We anonymously pair an adult and child from the congregation together to write letters to each other for a few weeks. Because of the pandemic, we will rely on the USPS: who doesn’t love a letter in the mail? If you are interested, contact Nate. Please sign up by Sunday, January 31, 2021.
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Young Children: 10:00-10:45 AM - ZOOM Meeting: HERE
Meeting ID: 845 3792 1371 Passcode: 619683
It is okay and healthy to escape now and then to the worlds of our imagination. We can learn life lessons while in a pretend world. We also will spend some time reflecting on the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr.
Tweens & Teens: 11:00 AM-noon ZOOM Meeting: HERE
Meeting ID: 811 8903 0576 Passcode: 029673
Harry Potter and Unitarian Universalism is our guide. In addition to spending some time reflecting on the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr., we will begin a new Horcrux: the ongoing battle to care for the Earth. Environmental protection and preservation of the planet is the responsibility of every individual and community on Earth. We are each responsible to take action to reduce our personal and household impact on the planet and to educate other members of our community on environmental issues.
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Youth Group (8-12th grade):
There will be no youth group gathering this Sunday, but mark your calendars for our next exciting outing: ice-skating! January 24 at 2:00 PM (TBD) in Bridgeport. Further information is coming soon.
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15th ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION
THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 17 NOON-1:00 PM ON ZOOM
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The Westport Library, The Westport Country Playhouse, TEAM Westport, The Westport/Weston Interfaith Council and the Westport/Weston Interfaith Clergy celebrate the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a conversation with Layla F. Saad.
TUCW is an active member of three of the sponsors of this annual event. We encourage members to join in what always promises to be a thought-provoking session.
The event is free. To register, click HERE. For more information, click HERE. See you there!
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More MLK JR events throughout the week. Refer to SOUNDINGS:WeekDAY for additional information:
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Tuesday, January 19, What Can I Do Next? Discussion about 28-day practice of self-reflection outlined in Saad's book and invite community members to take up the challenge. Register here.
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Thursday, January 21, Toward a More Just World: Monologues from four Black theater artists responding to the work of Dr. King and the themes of Ms. Saad’s book. RSVP here.
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VIRTUAL MEDITATIONS - Sundays at 9:00 AM.
Zoom Meeting - click HERE ID: 870 2898 7688 Password: 068510
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Services are posted on our Facebook page and website. We offer last week's here for convenience.
"Religion Reimagined"
Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
Sunday, January 10, 2021
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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 Mary Jane Cross or Beth Cliff.
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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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Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC)- 24Hr 888–774–2900
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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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