November 6-7, 2021 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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Every Saturday: Brown bag lunch donations to support John Street Outreach. Drop off Saturdays noon- 4:00 PM. Sign up HERE; contact David Vita to learn more.
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REMINDER: TOWN HALL c. NOON IN SANCTUARY THIS SUNDAY.
DETAILS BELOW.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021: 10:00 AM, Virtual and In Person
“History Retold” – Rev Dr. John Morehouse
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History, it is said, is written by the victors. Rev. John asks “What if we reimagined how we got here and where we are going?”
Click HERE for the Order of Service.
For virtual participation: our ZOOM link is always on our website's homepage 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.
Offering can be made on VENMO ("The Unitarian Church in Westport"), on vop.tucw.org, or as we pass the plate Sunday morning.
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Upcoming service: November 14, 2021
“Grounding and Clearing the Way (for Seeds)” – Kim Warman, Intern Minister
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Every Sunday, adults with infants - pre-K are welcome to bring their children into the sanctuary with them, or to sit in the foyer or library, where they can hear the service but have a bit more parenting flexibility. Our ushers can help them get settled. As always, please contact Heather Hamilton for information about pre-K to 7th grade programs; Nate Pawelek for 8th-12th grade programs.
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THIS SUNDAY
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Pre K-5, 10:00-11:00 AM "Holding History" Please drop off and pickup children downstairs by the Chapel
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6th-7th Grades, 10:00-11:00 AM Crossing Paths: Buddhism, drop off in the Meeting House, pick up outside the Chapel downstairs
For remainder of NOVEMBER:
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SPECIAL GUEST for Pre K-5 on Sunday, November 14th Grandmother Nancy will be meeting with children, when we will read Stolen Words by Melanie Florence. We will be discussing the lost languages of the Native Americans.
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CROSSING PATHS study Buddhism in November and December with our guests Nina, Devyani and Leigh. We will be implementing some new technology into our classroom experiences too!
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NOVEMBER 21 and 28 – All Faith Formation Children are invited to attend the 10:00 AM service with their families.
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7th and 8th Grades: OWL meets in the Meeting House, 10:00-11:00 AM. Parents meet 11:15-12:15.
Youth Group: 11:00 AM in the Meeting House. "Global Climate Issues."
The youth group are selling holiday wreaths as a fundraiser for their Alaska trip. They have a catalogue to showcase different size wreaths for sale. Last day to order is this Sunday. Wreaths will be delivered by December 5. Click HERE for more information on current Youth activities.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION, SOUL MATTERS PROGRAMMING |
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The Vision of Adult Faith Formation is to inspire and support individual spiritual growth, in connection with others, through life-long learning. Programs are open to all, though registration is required. For more, click HERE. Soul Matters programming is also open to adults over the church year. Please click HERE for information about these offerings.
Please read your SOUNDINGS WeekDAY and/or go to our website to get the latest information. Questions? Contact Linda Lubin.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JOYCE & DAVID THOMPSON:
OUR LEADING LIGHT AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR NOVEMBER
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Please join the Leadership Development Team in congratulating Joyce and David Thompson, November’s Leading Light award recipients. Joyce and David’s service as leaders of the Memorial Garden Committee over many years has been invaluable to the Congregation. Their dedication to caring for, improving and beautifying our beloved Memorial Garden has been a tremendous comfort to our community. They have taken the time prior to leaving the Committee to ensure the Committee’s continued good work by securing new chairs, passing on their unique knowledge and making sure that records are complete and accessible.
As longtime members of our community, the Thompsons have quietly given many gifts of their time, talent and treasure to support the life and future of our congregation. We are very grateful for their generosity. For their long-term commitment to TUCW, Joyce and David’s Leading Lights will continue to burn brightly in our community.
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SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE: RESIDENTIAL SEGREGATION & OUR 8th PRINCIPLE
directly after the service: in person & ZOOM
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Please join us after the service to watch “Segregated by Design,” a short video on the history of residential segregation. Afterwards, we will break into smaller groups, both in person and on Zoom, to reflect on how residential segregation, spirituality and our 8th principle are related. The discussions will conclude in time to attend the Board’s town hall meeting. |
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TOWN HALL AFTER THE SERVICE TODAY
TO DISCUSS NAME CHANGE
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The Board of Trustees invites all to join in a Town Hall meeting after our worship service and the Residential Segregation discussion. The meeting will start in the sanctuary close to 12 noon.
The purpose of the Town Hall will be to agree on one name to vote on at our planned Congregational Meeting on December 5. The Board has recommended “The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport.”
A light lunch will be provided directly after the segregation session, and the meeting will start shortly afterwards in the sanctuary. Seating will be available outside; the ZOOM broadcast will run for those who wish to follow along at home. Should someone be unable to attend in person, we encourage they have a proxy represent their points of view.
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MEDITATION: ZOOM and in person in the Oak Room - Sundays at 9:00 AM. For info contact Janet Luongo. Zoom Meeting - click HERE ID: 604 513 6137 Password: 068510 |
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Flowers: Should you wish to donate flowers for a Sunday service, please reach out to Diane Donahue or fill in a spot in the Reservation Book which is out in the foyer. |
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Pay it forward: please consider being a greeter on Sundays; help our new folks navigate our community. Sign up for virtual or in person greeting, HERE. Thank you, in advance! |
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PAST SERMONS/SERVICES
Our sermons are archived on the website HERE.
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Children's Parade in Costume
October 31, 2021
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"What Is So Hallowed About Halloween?"
Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
October 31, 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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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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