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KUNDALINI YOGA WITH THE GONG
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 ~ 9:30-11:00 AM ~ MEETING HOUSE
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Kundalini Yoga will be offered in the Meeting House next Tuesday, October 3, beginning at 9:30 and ending at 11:00. Class ends with the healing vibrations to the gong.
Next week's class will be focused on Elevation. We will be building the magnetic field and your personal aura. The gong's vibrations help one to go into a deep place of meditation and relaxation to release worry and stress.
Please do not eat or drink an hour before class. Bring a yoga mat. Hope to see you. Susan Cain.
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ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL SAFETY TRAINING
AATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 ~ 9:00 AM-12:00 PM ~ IN PERSON!
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This year, the Safer Congregations Committee (“SCC”) is inviting all TUUCW STAFF and volunteers, in particular Family Faith Formation volunteers, Ushers, Worship Associates, and Pastoral Care folks, Tech Crew, and anyone interested, to this important training. This is the time to learn more about keeping us and our beautiful sanctuary safe. We hope to see you! The schedule is below:
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Stop the Bleed Training + AED/CPR Training (Weston EMS)
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM Overdose Awareness and Use of NARCAN (Positive Directions)
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM NARCAN Distribution
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Active Shooter Defense Orientation with video: “Run, Hide, Fight”
Please RSVP to wlevyma11@gmail.com
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AN EVENING OF FUN! ~ POT-LUCK & SING-ALONG ~ SAT, OCTOBER 14 | |
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On Saturday, October 14th, the Music Committee is sponsoring a pot-luck and sing-along. The pot-luck begins at 5:45 and the sing-along begins at 7:15. Our theme for this event is Broadway. We will be singing Broadway tunes, both classic and contemporary. Let us know what some of your favorite Broadway songs are!
In order to participate, we are asking you to please use the sign--up genius link HERE.
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MYSTICISM: WHERE SCIENCE, ART, AND SPIRITUALITY MEET
THURSDAYS 7:00−9:00 PM
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Bart Stuck (applied mathematician and physicist) and Marjorie Partch (Jungian astrologer) lead these weekly discussions, which follow readings and lectures on ancient concepts and cutting-edge theories, presenting fresh alternatives to the apparent dichotomy that:
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- Mainstream religion is an increasingly irrelevant part of daily life, with growing numbers citing their religious affiliation as NONE; materialism is ascendant everywhere;
- While Western science, after 500 years, finds it has been studying 5% of the Universe.
These stand-alone modular class units (AlephTalks.com/Syllabus) explore the wonder of the hidden unity and order of the world around us — the Uni-verse. Sources include The Tao of Physics, and correspondence between psychoanalyst C.G. Jung and physicist Wolfgang Pauli: Atom and Archetype.
To participate via ZOOM: bartstuck@gmail.com
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NEW COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITY ~ THE HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE | |
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Do you enjoy cooking, setting a pretty table, or welcoming guests? Do you believe that a little hospitality goes a long way? Jenna McPartland is seeking UU members and friends to form a Hospitality Committee. Contact her at ChefJennaJacobs@gmail.com if you are interested in exploring this possibility.
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BEARDSLEY SCHOOL NEEDS YOUR HELP | |
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We could use your help! Our fall Read Aloud Day is on October 12 and we need volunteers to read in the classrooms. October is Hispanic Heritage month, so our books will reflect that theme. Come for coffee, read to a class, and experience the joy of meeting Beardsely’s children.
Please email Anita Pfluger to sign up.
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BOARD CHOOSES 3 PRIORITY ENDS FOR '23-24; WELCOMES IDEAS | |
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The Board of Trustees met on Tuesday night, September 19. At that time, they discussed the ends that would guide our congregations' work this year. UU Westporters will recall the Policy Manual shares ends (basically, strategic goals) that guide our congregation’s work each year, and the Board chooses a few of them to be the priorities for each year.
The priority ends this year are the following 1.1.2; 1.2.1 and 1.4.2. To read them in full, click HERE.
New business? Feedback? As always, the Board welcomes all congregants to share what's on their minds, and if there is new business they'd like the Board to consider, it welcomes that information too. Contact them at board@uuwestport.org, or reach out to any individual Board member, anytime.
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UU WESTPORT COMMUNITY EMAIL BUILDS CONNECTIONS | |
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Not on social media but want to stay virtually connected with UU Westport friends? Join our social email group, TUUCWSocial@groups.io. This is an informal message-sharing service by and for congregants: a virtual community bulletin board. It is used for unofficial TUUCW topics of interest. Reflect on a sermon; comment on an article; sell a car; find a contractor; announce a concert coming near you: it's all great!
Emails can be pushed out to you as they come in; or in batches, or get none pushed out to you at all - simply go to the website when you feel like checking out what's been being posted. Ground rules are HERE.
To subscribe click go to: TUUCWSocial+subscribe@groups.io
Questions? Contact Beth Cliff
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Back by Popular Demand! The Holiday Boutique! (December 3 and 10) | |
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Donate your baubles, bangles, and beads! And scarves!
Bring your contributions of jewelry and scarves to the Church Office and include your name so we can say thank you. If you have any questions, contact Sari at saribodi@gmail.com
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Tuesdays. First and third Tuesdays 7-8:30 PM Women's Circle with Grandmother Nancy. ZOOM HERE Pat Francek.
Wednesdays: 6-7:30 PM via ZOOM Buddhist Practice Group Nina Nagy Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis. 7-8:15 PM A New Earth Bob Bevacqua
Thursdays: 4 PM Talking Circles. ZOOM HERE. Jim Francek. 7-9 PM Mysticism: Where Science, Art, and Spirituality Meet Bart Stuck
Fridays: Third Fridays 6:30 PM Women's Potluck. Location moves monthly. Eileen Belmont. Last Fridays: 7:30 PM UU Movie Group. ZOOM. Dorothy Rich Every other Friday 12:30- 2PM Meeting House starting Sept 22 Shawl Ministry Jan Braunle
Saturdays and Sundays: Sat anytime drop of lunches in outside bins. Sun 9:30- 9:50 AM John Street Bag Lunch Drop Off Teryl Eisenberg.
Sundays: 9 AM UU Meditation & Mindfulness (virtual and in person) Janet Luongo
The Hiking Group First Saturdays and third Mondays. Jamie Forbes Gian Morresi
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access
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The Women’s Circle with Grandmother Nancy is hosting a special event Tuesday, October 3rd at the Meeting House from 7:00-8:30 PM for all women and those who identify as women. There will be drumming followed by Grandmother Nancy helping us identify our spirit animal. We'll have material and paints to make masks celebrating “All Hallows-Eve”—“Halloween”. If you have a drum and/or art supplies for mask making, please bring those with you. Contact Pat Francek
Potluck on Friday night, October 20. Starting at 6:30 PM, chat with old friends and meet new ones at the home of Lia Albo In Redding. Bring something to share. Drinks, including wine, are also welcome. RSVP for the address: eileenbelmont@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE: All day Women's Retreat at the Meeting House. Saturday, October 28: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Renew, reflect and refresh! Meditation, Movement, Tips for Public Speaking just to name a few workshops. For information, contact us at tucwomen@gmail.com
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Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
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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 pastoralcare@uuwestport.org.
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CARING NETWORK
Our support network is available to provide tangible help or a supportive gift of connection for friends in need: meal delivery, pharmacy runs, grocery shopping or a small little gift, flowers, or a yummy food treat. Contact a minister or coordinators
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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 pastoralcare@uuwestport.org
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The Unitarian Universalist Congregation 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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