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July 13 - July 26, 2024
10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 ~ 203.227.7205 ~ uuwestport.org
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The next Edition of SOUNDINGS will cover July 27-August 9, 2024 and will arrive in your email box at (approximately) midnight on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
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The Main Office will have Summer Hours starting the week of July 1 until August 23. Ruth will be working from home on Mondays and Thursdays. This means the Main Office will only be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays generally from 9:30-4:30, but call the office first to be sure she's here as there will be several Fridays throughout the summer, she will be on vacation. If you need to drop off or pick up something, it would be best to coordinate a good time with Ruth before stopping in. You can email her at ruth@uuwestport.org or call the Main Office at 203-227-7205 x10.
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WORSHIP SERVICE ~ 10:00 AM
IT'S GETTING HOT! A CLIMATE JOURNEY - DAVID MEMBERLING
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David Emberling, a climate educator and activist, will speak about his journey to his present work preventing the earth from overheating beyond our control. After the service, David will lead a workshop on a climate model that helps people discover the policies that will give us a livable climate for our futures.
Click HERE for the Order of Service. Broadcast at uuwestpouuwestport.org/livestream. Offering can be made on VENMO("@UUWestport-10"), on vop.tucw.org, or feel free to mail in cash or check.
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WORSHIP SERVICE ~ 10:00 AM
SEEKING WELLNESS - CAROLYN GUNDELL
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Wellness is much more than physical health. Self-kindness and self-compassion integrated with nutrition & healthy lifestyle practice can nurture our physical, mental & spiritual well-being. These behaviors can be a guiding energy force in our lives for stress management, physical healing, and happiness. Join us in positive affirmation, meditation, & music along with a short discussion on physical movement and nutritional intake that can nourish our minds, body, and soul.
Broadcast at uuwestpouuwestport.org/livestream. Offering can be made on VENMO("@UUWestport-10"), on vop.tucw.org, or feel free to mail in cash or check.
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Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Courage to Create Change: Resist & Reform – Ravi Sankar
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History is replete with inflexible, intrusive and often oppressive societal systems and religious laws. In the darkest moments reformers have come along to change the course of civilization with great courage and personal sacrifice. How will their stories inspire you to create change?
Come listen to Brahmo and Rabindra Sangeet - spiritual, haunting and inspirational music from the Brahmo Samaj, a social justice and religious reform movement from 19th century India.
Unitarians have had ties of faithful solidarity and friendship with the Brahmo Samaj leaders such as Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda.
Sermon: Ravi Sankar, a long time Unitarian Hindu will share how reformers through history inspire us to be the change.
Music: Dr Dola Sengupta, the Vivekananda Vedanta choir and friends will present classical Brahmo and Rabindra Sangeet.
Talk Back with presenters immediately following the service
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Please click HERE to find out more about our Faith Formation programs.
All are always welcome to be with us.
We need all children and youth registered per our congregation's safety policy.
Please CLICK HERE and fill out the form. It takes two minutes and thirty-seven seconds!
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Summer Services and Kids: Kareen Garrison and Angi Haen will coordinate children’s activities during Summer Services, which are June 16 through August 25. The children will gather in the Courtyard before service. The children will participate in an activity geared toward K-3 graders. However, any age can join this group, including babies and toddlers. We will ask older kids to act as helpers. Please send an email to Angi Haen before Saturday if your kids will attend, so we can plan accordingly.
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Faith Formation for Children and Youth: Fall 2024
Please CLICK HERE for information about our our Faith Formation Fall Programming.
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UU Beach Picnic – June 2024: Cosby Staub, Willow Haen, Rowan Haen, Cole Danburg | |
HAVE YOU HAD YOUR PHOTO TAKEN YET? | |
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Photos for the 75th Membership Directory are STILL being taken - so it isn't too late!
Rob Zuckerman will be available most Sundays, throughout the summer, before and after the service.
If you haven’t been photographed for our new directory please stop in the library where Rob Zuckerman is shooting them.
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MENDING THE SACRED HOOP EVENTS ~ JULY 13 & JULY 21 | |
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July 13: Trip to the Institute for American Indian Studies - 11:00 AM
38 Curtis Rd, Washington, CT. (Phone: 860-868-0518)
This institute focuses its work on the culture and history of Native American peoples of the Northeastern woodlands.
July 21: Trip to Sticks and Stones Farm - 1:00-4:00 PM
201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown
Participation in teaching circle led by Evan Pritchard (anthropologist, Mi’kmaq storyteller, author and founder of the Center for Algonquin culture) and Grandmother Nancy Andry (storyteller, pipe carrier and water protector of the Innu nation).
NOTE: If you are interested in carpooling for either of these events please let Jim know by calling him at 719-534-3338 or email at jimfrancek25@gmail.com.
Also if you plan on attending either of these events please send Jim either a text of email letting him know that you are planning on doing so.
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PICNICS AT THE PARK - UU SUMMER SOCIAL GATHERINGS | |
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Calling all newcomers and members alike. We had a wonderful potluck picnic in June and the membership committee is excited to announce that we will be having two more Picnics at Sherwood Island State Park on the beach in July and August.
When: 5:00-8:00 PM ~ July 18, and August 22.
Where: Pavilion at Sherwood Island State Park
What: Bring food and drink. Grills available.
Details: Parking is free for instate vehicles, $15 for out of state. Pets are not allowed, but children are 😄. You don’t need to sign up ahead of time, just show up! RAIN OR SHINE!!
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CONVERSATIONS ABOUT MUSIC ~ JULY 21 & AUGUST 11 & 15 | |
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We are thinking about our music program after Rev Ed retires and before we have our new Director of Music. The Interim Director of Music Search Committee would like to hear from you.
Join us to talk about the Music Programm. Bring your questions and ideas.
WHEN? After the Service on July 21 and August 11
And, Rev Alan will join us for a potluck and conversation on August 15. 6:00 PM Save the Date!
~ Wendy Levy, Andy Gundell, Erik Paul, Sharon Poole and Rev Alan
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE TAG SALE - AUGUST 10 | |
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Donations are piling in – wonderful! Boxes and bags are fine to bring now, but PLEASE hold off on furniture, bikes, lamps, kayaks or other large items until the week of the set-up, if possible. It’s a matter of storage space.
For now, the best you can do is VOLUNTEER! And for those who aren’t familiar with this extravaganza, click HERE for a breakdown of Jobs and Timeline so you can see where you might best help. It takes dozens of us to pull this off!
Dorothy Rich is standing by.
Contact Linda Hudson - lhudson30@hotmail.com, 203-829-6685 for all else.
Also, put Sunday, August 4 on your calendar for The Big Switch, the day we start the set-up. See the next SOUNDINGS.
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COMFY CHAIRS NEEDED FOR CIRI APARTMENTS FOR REFUGEES | |
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Do you have a comfortable upholstered chair that you no longer need and would like to donate?
Comfortable upholstered armchairs are needed for use in apartments being set up for refugees!
For the full list of furniture needed and donation guidelines, please click HERE.
For more information on donating please email Dorothy Rich.
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Tuesdays: 6-7:30 PM via ZOOM Buddhist Practice Group Nina Nagy Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis. Women's Circle with Grandmother Nancy is on break for the summer. Will reconvene in the fall.
Wednesdays: 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- 2:00 PM Meeting House 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: 8:30-9 AM ZOOM Chant & Meditation ZOOM - Bart Stuck & Marjorie Partch
9 AM UU Meditation & Mindfulness ZOOM Janet Luongo
The Hiking Group First Saturdays and third Mondays. Jamie Forbes Gian Morresi
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SUMMER POTLUCKS: Fridays, July 19 and August 16 at the Pavilion at Sherwood Island State Park. They will begin at 5 o’clock Because the park closes 15 minutes before sundown and we will be asked to leave by 7:30. Your car just needs a CT license plate to get in. Bring something to share if you can...no rules. What's the worst that could happen? Too much wine and dessert?? It always works out. Bring your own plates and cutlery. Replies go to Eileen Belmont.
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The Women's Circle with Grandmother Nancy will not take place during the summer months. We will reconvene in the fall. Meanwhile, please look at the various events and meetings available through Mending the Sacred Hoop Committee. Grandmother Nancy helped found this committee and is both an active leader and member welcoming all who are interested in attending events. | |
If you're doing your spring cleaning, we are now collecting jewelry and scarves for the Holiday Boutique. Leave any items in the office with your name on them. Thanks. | |
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PAST SERMONS/SERVICES
Our sermons are archived on the website HERE.
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Lessons Learned
Dayle Brownstein
June 30, 2024
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Memories & Meaning
Rev. Carrie McEvoy
July 7, 2024
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Some images from Rev. Carrie McEvoy's service | |
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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
Dorothy Rich 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 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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