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June 15 - 28, 2024
10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 ~ 203.227.7205 ~ uuwestport.org
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The next Edition of SOUNDINGS will cover June 29-July 12, 2024 and will arrive in your email box at (approximately) midnight on Thursday, July 11, 2024. That means you have until Wednesday, July 10th to have all your blurbs, images and PDFs submitted. Enjoy the summer!
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IN MEMORIAM ~ SHERRY JAGERSON | |
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Sherry Jagerson passed away on Sunday evening, May 26th. She was surrounded by her family, including her three children, Stacy, Ty, and Wendy.
An obituary will be forthcoming. Condolences and cards may be sent to the family at her home, 39 Woodside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880.
A memorial service will be held at TUUCW on June 15 at 1:30 PM.
If you would like to help with the reception following the service, please contact Jamie Forbes and let her know what you'd like to bring or how you would like to help.
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WORSHIP SERVICE ~ 10:00 AM
SUMMER SOLSTICE CONCERT - UU WESTPORT CHOIR
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This choral service will celebrate Nature and the importance of experiencing Nature. In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson: “In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through us in spite of real sorrows. Nature says, — he or she is my creature, and in spite of all our impertinent griefs, they shall be glad with me”
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 ~ 1:00 PM
WEAVING OUR LIVES ~ GENERAL ASSEMBLY WORSHIP SERVICE
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TUUCW encourages everyone to tune in to the Unitarian Universalist Association’s national worship service that is a part of the UUA’s General Assembly. No service will be held at TUUCW. To watch the UUA service live at 1:00 PM on June 23, please go HERE.
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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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Pride In The Park – Dylan and Crosby
Saturay, June 8, 2024
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Labyrinth – Thane
Sunday, June 9, 2024
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GET YOUR PHOTO TAKEN FOR THE 75th MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
BEFORE OR AFTER THE SERVICE ~ LIBRARY ~ JUNE 9th & 16th
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We are excited to announce that we are launching a summer/fall project to create a complete membership directory - with photos - to capture all our members at TUUCW in this special anniversary year. As a first step, we will be offering an opportunity for folks to have their picture taken before or after the services on June 9 and 16 in the library with Rob Zuckerman as resident photographer. First come first served, starting at 9:00 AM! It should take 5 minutes only. Questions? Please contact Beth Cliff or Dorothy Rich. And if you'd like to help us with this large undertaking, we'd welcome some friends to chip in a bit of time!
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UUWRITERS: TUES, JUNE 18 AT 1:00 & THURS, JUNE 20 AT 7:00 PM | |
Anyone can slay a dragon, she told me, but try waking up every morning & loving the world all over again. That’s what takes a real hero. - Brian Andreas | |
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Our next theme for UUWriters is The Gift of Renewal. All are welcome to kickstart your writing. Prompts will be emailed to you in a packet, including poems and songs for inspiration.
Contact saribodi@gmail.com for the packet and the ZOOM link.
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BOARD MEETS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 ~ 7-9:15 PM ~ MEETING HOUSE | |
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The newly appointed Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting this Wednesday, June 19 in the Meeting House. Congregants are welcome to observe these proceedings; please let Stapley Emberling know if you plan to attend.
The Board welcomes your input and feedback. Feel free to talk with any one of us, email us (board@uuwestport.org).
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JOIN IN AND HAVE FUN AT THE UU SUMMER PICNICS THIS SUMMER | |
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Calling all newcomers and members alike. The membership committee is excited to announce that we will be having Picnics at Sherwood Island State Park on the beach on Thursdays in June, July and August.
When: 5:00-8:00 PM ~ June 20, 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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LABYRINTH WALK ~ SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024 ~ 1:00-5:00 PM | |
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C.G. Jung is credited with introducing the Eastern concept of the mandala to Western thought, and believed that its creation can be symbolic of the inner process by which individuals grow toward fulfilling their potential for wholeness; enhancing the spiritual experience of Oneness; and the psychological expression of the totality of the Self ...
Walking the Labyrinth is walking meditation on an enlarged mandala. The Blue Lotus Peace Labyrinth, painted on a 24-ft. portable canvas, will be available in the Sanctuary Saturday, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, June 22nd.
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MOVIE GROUP MEETING ~ JUNE 28 ~ 7:30 PM | |
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Movie watchers wanted…
Each month September through June, we pick 3 movies to watch, then meet on ZOOM to discuss them.
The movies we will discuss on June 28 are: “Wicked Little Letters” (Amazon); “Hit Man” (Netflix June 7); and “Thelma” (in theaters June 21).
If you see any of these films, Please join our discussion!
For the ZOOM link, email Dorothy Rich.
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TAG SALE HAS GREAT NEWS!! | |
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Donations for our fabulous congregation-wide tag sale on August 10 can be brought directly to the East Wing starting Sunday June 16.
Bring things to the service on Sunday, or drop by during the week, T-F, 9:30-4. Click HERE for what to donate, and check with Linda if you have questions about appropriateness. And do let Dorothy know if you can give time the week before to set up! dorothyjeanrich@gmail.com.
Great opp for you newcomers to get to know us. Lhudson30@hotmail.com, 203-829-6685.
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SHARE THE PLATE:
RECIPIENTS FOR THE 2024-25 CONGREGATIONAL YEAR VOTE COUNT
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At the Annual Meeting on June 9th, 92 members, including 5 online attendees, cast their ballots. Members selected up to 10 organizations they wished to support. One ballot was discarded as the member had selected more than 10 organizations.
Click HERE for the vote results.
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VIRTUAL WORKSHOP ON STRUCTURAL RACISM ~ JULY 10 ~ 9AM-12PM | |
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“Thought-provoking,” “well-researched,” “dynamically-delivered.” That’s how several Social Justice Council members described a program by the Racial Equity Institute about structural racism. Thanks to generous sponsorship by the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, this free virtual workshop will be offered again on Wednesday, July 10, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Sign up and attend remotely — or join us in the Meeting House at 9am to Zoom together, with reflection and discussion to follow. Light refreshments provided. Click HERE for more information and to register.
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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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POTLUCK: June 21, 2024 The Host: Linda Hudson. The Location: Westport, The Time: 6:30. Replies go to eileenbelmont@gmail.com. Eileen will send you the address. (After June 20, RSVP to Linda at lhudson30@hotmail.com) 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. The next two summer potlucks will be outdoors on July 19 and August 16 at the Pavilion at Sherwood Island State Park. They will begin at 5:00 PM. 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. | |
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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Don't Let Go Of The Thread
Rev. Alan Taylor
June 9, 2024
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Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Life Lessons – Dayle Brownstein
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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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