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REMINDER that we will have a construction presentation today,
Sunday, October 22, directly after the service.
All are invited to hear from our consultants and see their plans.
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A Cappella Brings Fun and $$ Support
What a great evening on Wednesday night! The Princeton Nassoons and Greens Farms Academy's The Beachside Express lifted our spirits and brought good cheer - and helped us raise over $900 for the Domestic Violence Crisis Center. A house full of young talent on the cusp of their adult lives, and new friends and music lovers. Thank you Music Committee for bringing this evening to us and our greater community!
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Some of our Music Committee! | |
UUWRITERS: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 AT 7:00 PM | |
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“Walking. I am listening to a deeper way. Suddenly all my ancestors are behind me. Be still, they say. Watch and listen. You are the result of the love of thousands.”
~ Linda Hogan
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Our next theme for UUWriters is The Gift of Heritage. All are welcome. To kickstart your writing, prompts will be emailed to you in a packet, including poems and songs for inspiration. Take as little as 15 minutes to write something to bring to the workshop on ZOOM. For the packet and ZOOM link, contact Sari.
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MOVIE GROUP MEETING - OCTOBER 27 ~ 7:30 PM | |
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Do You Love Movies?
Do you like to talk about them?
The movies we will discuss on October 27: “Past Lives” (Amazon), “The Unknown Country” (Amazon), and “Killers of the Flower Moon” (In theaters October 20).
Please join us if you saw any of these and share your opinions of the film. For the ZOMM link, please email Dorothy Rich.
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NEIGHBORING FAITHS WELCOMES PROPHETESS CYNTHIA BELLAMY | |
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We are very excited that Prophetess Cynthia Bellamy along with her daughter Samaris Rose of the Faith Apostolic Church in Bridgeport will visit us on Friday, October 27th at 7:00 PM to share their faith story as our Learn session.
We will visit her church on Sunday, October 29th at 11:00 AM to join them in their service.
If you can make it to the Friday Learn session we are planning a little Soup potluck if possible. Please contact Jamie or Ravi if you are able to join.
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DO YOU LOVE GARDENS AND GARDENING? | |
An ancient Chinese proverb says: " Life begins when you plant your first garden." | |
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The Ministry for Earth needs your helping hands and loving hearts to clean up and secure our beloved gardens and sacred spaces to ensure their survival in the cold months ahead.
Our Fall Project will take place after services on Sunday, October 29 from 12:30-2:30 PM. We are hoping to have some RE Youth there for a rich intergenerational experience.
Tools and bottled water will be provided. Just bring your gloves and enthusiasm.
Please let us know you will attend by calling or emailing:
Carol Hamilton - chhamilton19@icloud.com - 203-767-4018
John McWeeney - johnlmcweeney@yahoo.com - 203-843-1886
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UU PLAYERS PRESENTS AN EVENING OF ONE-ACT COMEDIES
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 & 4 ~ 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 ~ 2:00 PM
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The UU Westport Players will present 4 one-act comedies Friday and Saturday, November 3 & 4 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 5, at 2:00 PM. These comedies feature 14 players from our congregation - and we really hope to see you there. $20 suggested donation. Click HERE for flyer.
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READ ALOUD DAY AT BEARDSLEY SCHOOL | |
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Thank you to everyone who took part in our Hispanic American Heritage Month Read Aloud Day at the Beardsley School! Students loved the stories immensely and teachers went out of their way to express gratitude for the warm and enthusiastic readers who came to their classrooms. One of the most important benefits of reading aloud to children is sharing the joy in reading for pleasure. Each of you demonstrated this passion so generously with our amazing Beardsley students, and we are so appreciative of your gift of time.
Our next Read Aloud Day, in May 2024, is in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week. Please watch SOUNDINGS for an opportunity to participate!
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Music that makes a meaningful difference is what drives so many of the volunteers at Voices Cafe, and UU Westport’s Social Justice Committees. Recent Voices Cafe beneficiaries have included Green Village Initiative and Her Time… and in November, we’re raising funds for Homes with Hope. Music matters, in our community, and feels good!! | |
Voices Cafe Committee member Jon Gage delivers our donation check to the dedicated folks at Green Village Initiative this past summer. | |
Voices Cafe supporter and Social Justice Council member Teryl Eisenberg drops off our donation to the courageous women at Her Time. | |
Want to learn more about how you can help? Email Voices Cafe Chair Dave Caplan. | |
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- 2 PM Meeting House starting Sept 22 Shawl Ministry Jan Braunle
Saturdays and Sundays: Saturday anytime drop of lunches in outside bins. Sunday 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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All-Day TUUCWomen's Retreat: Embrace your Divine Voice: A Day of Meditation, Empowerment, and Self Discovery. Saturday, October 28, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Register at tucwomen@gmail.com. A $20 fee includes a delicious lunch.
The Women’s Circle with Grandmother Nancy's next meeting will be in the Meeting House, Tuesday, November 7 from 7:00-8:30 PM for all women and those who identify as women. ZOOM HERE Contact Pat Francek
Potluck on Friday night, November 17. Starting at 6:30 PM, chat with old friends and meet new ones at the home of Chris Place in New Canaan. Bring something to share. Drinks, including wine, are also welcome. RSVP for the address: eileenbelmont@gmail.com
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Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC)- 24Hr 888–774–2900
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Alcoholics Anonymous: 866-783-7712 https://ct-aa.org/meetings
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Al-Anon (family members of alcoholics) https://www.ctalanon.org/meetings
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In a behavioral health crisis-- Dial 2-1-1, for Mobile Crisis Response Unit
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – Dial or Text 9-8-8, 24 hours
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Text the Crisis Text Line at 741741, anytime.
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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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