MAY 7-8, 2022 - 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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SOUTH FOR WINTER AT VOICES CAFE 8:00 PM (doors open 7:30 PM)
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Don't miss South for Winter's rare northeast appearance at Voices Café this Saturday, May 8 at 8:00 PM!S
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South for Winter has earned a place in fans’ hearts, as well as high acclaim in music circles. Nick and Dani Stone, and Alex Stradal, combine cello, guitar, mandolin, and delectable three-part harmonies to create an original, earthy mix
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that will, “… warm your soul with their earthy vocals and delectable harmonies...the group shimmers and shines through a blend of folk, gypsy, jazz, and blues music, creating carefully crafted stories that draw listeners into their glowing depths" - Musical Notes Global. Click HERE or on the video to meet South for Winter! |
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Don’t miss this rare Connecticut performance, JOIN US!! Bring your own snacks and beverages, enjoy great music, and support TUCW’s social justice programs.
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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM - In Person and Virtual
“IMPOSSIBLE BEAUTY” – REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
+ FLOWER COMMUNION
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This Mother’s Day, Rev. John preaches on Mary Magdalene, the often-maligned companion of Jesus, who was considered by some to be the mother of the “Jesus Movement.” John will explore how beauty has been distorted to make many women feel inadequate. Beauty is primarily an inner state of worth which can birth a more beautiful world.
Click HERE for the Order of Service.
Our service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HERE. NOTE: COVID numbers are rising. Please consider wearing a mask, and use care when making this decision as this variant is highly contagious.
Broadcast of the service is available at uuwestport.org/livestream. For those of you online who would like to light a candle during the service, please email David Vita ( david@uuwestport.org) on Sunday, before the covenant has been shared. At the appropriate time we will light a candle with your words.
Offering can be made on VENMO ("The Unitarian Church in Westport"), on vop.tucw.org, or feel free to mail in cash or check.
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BRING A FLOWER FOR OUR TRADITIONAL FLOWER COMMUNION
Our Service today will also include our annual Flower Communion. Please bring a flower - or a whole bouquet! - with you, and we will share them with each other as part of our worship service.
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CELEBRATE KIM WARMAN AFTER TODAY'S SERVICE |
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Please join us to celebrate Kim Warman, our Intern Minister, in the foyer immediately following our service. Kim will be graduating from Meadville Lombard Theological School May 15th. Congratulations, Kim! We are happy for you and grateful for all the blessings you’ve brought to our community and to our lives. Kim will be officially done with congregational responsibilities May 15th but will be available to say goodbyes through the end of May. |
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Next Sunday, May 15 2022 at 10:00 AM
“Towards a More Beautiful Future” – Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH FAITH FORMATION
Please contact Heather Hamilton for info about pre-K to 7th grade programs; Nate Pawelek for 8th-12th grade programs. Your children and youth are always welcome.
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Infant and toddler care available in the Library, 10-11 AM.
Pre K-5 – Children’s Chapel – 10:00 AM: We will be focusing on Celebrating Our Power to Bring Beauty Into The World. The children will be reading the story, “The Big Orange Splot” by Daniel Manus Pinkwater
Crossing Paths – Meeting House – 10:00: We begin our study of Hinduism with UU members Ravi and Sudha Sankar. We will travel to Queens, NY on May 15 to visit the Temple and eat some authentic food!
Coming of Age (8th-9th grade) – COA Room – 10:00 AM
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Youth Group – Youth Room – 11:00 AM: We will continue planning for the youth-led worship service scheduled for May 22. |
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION OFFERING SUNDAY 11:15 AM |
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Searching for the Self Sundays, May 8, 15, 22, 11:15 in TUCW Library. Facilitated by Dayle Brownstein.
“Just be yourself.” We’ve all heard these words of wisdom countless times. But did you ever catch yourself asking “well, what exactly is “myself?”
Is the self the totality of our personality traits, our memories, our hopes and longings? Does our self exist only in relation to other selves? Are we only what we do, believe, and value? Is there some undefined essence that is the core of the self?
We will explore these ideas through questions, reflection, ideas from philosophers, and others great thinkers. And, of course, we’ll share and reflect on each other's thoughts, imaginings, and experiences. Contact: Linda Lubin
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PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAMETAGS!
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Especially since we've been months apart with COVID these past few years (!), we need to remind ourselves who we are! And it's helpful for our newcomers to put names and faces together. Thanks to our Membership Committee, all tags have been organized and sorted, and are on display on the wooden table to the right as you enter the sanctuary. Ask an usher if you need help, and sign up on the clipboard if you need a new one made for you. |
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MEDITATION: ZOOM and in person in the Oak Room downstairs. Sundays at 9:00 AM. For info contact Janet Luongo. ZOOM Meeting - click HERE ID 604 513 6137 Passcode: 068510
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Flowers: Should you wish to donate flowers for a Sunday service, please reach out to Beth Cliff.
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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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"For the Beauty of the Earth"
Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
& Kim Warman, Intern Minister
May 1, 2022
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Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC)- 24Hr 888–774–2900
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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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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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