APRIL 8-9, 2023 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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Saturday 12-4 PM and Sunday 9:30 -9:50 AM: Brown bag lunch donations to support John Street Outreach. Sign up HERE; click HERE for instructions. Contact David Vita.
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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM
“MOVING THE STONES AWAY”
REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
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Inside each of us is an eternal diamond of our soul that needs to shine in the sun of our lives. However, sometimes that true self is hidden in the caves of our fears. On this Easter Sunday, Rev. John reflects how we might move the stones from the entrance to our inner life and truly shine. We are already all we need to be.
This will be a multigenerational Sunday. Children are welcome to stay in the service; there are activity bags for busy fingers available upon request from an usher.
Click HERE for the Order of Service. The service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HERE. Broadcast of the service is available at uuwestport.org/livestream.
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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Sunday, April 16 2023 at 10:00 AM
"Celebrating Our Kinship With The Earth" – Rev. Jim Francek
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Our indigenous ancestors believed that we came from the earth, are nurtured by the earth, and will return to the earth. Throughout their lives, they give thanks for the ways the earth generously shares her abundance with all living creatures. We have come to understand the process of photosynthesis. Trees draw minerals and water from the ground and heat from the sun. Trees are living beings that take carbon dioxide out of our atmosphere and give back oxygen. They follow their own cycle of life that undergirds our continuing survival. This is but one life sustaining process the earth provides. In truth, we are as tightly related to the earth as to our biological parents!
On April 16th we will “celebrate our kinship with the earth”. Pat Francek of Germanic and Slavic heritage will provide the framework for our Earth Day celebration. Grandmother Nancy Andry of Algonquin heritage will share the creation story of Sky Woman. Raleigh Padgett, a flute and drum maker of Cherokee and African American heritage will provide sounds of healing. The Once & Again and Moss Mountain Singers will provide inspirational songs. And Rev. Jim Francek of Celtic and Slavic dissent will share his reflections on our “Kinship with the Earth”.
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Please click HERE to find out more about our Faith Formation programs, or contact Nate Pawelek. All are always welcome to be with us. Nursery care is available for babies and toddlers at 9:45 AM.
This Sunday there are no Faith Formation classes. All children and youth are invited to join the multi-generational worship service. Faith Formation Programming resumes Sunday, April 16.
The High School Youth Group embarks on their Appalachian Service Project trip beginning on Friday, April 7. Want to know what they'll be doing? Click HERE to see their itinerary.
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UU Meditation, 9:00-9:40 AM Sundays. Hybrid. A UU mix of mindfulness, discourse, relaxation, visualization and silence. In person and on ZOOM. Contact Janet Luongo to receive updates and notifications of location for this week's session.
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access
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Please wear your nametag on Sunday mornings. If you've lost yours, let an usher know, and we'll get a new one made up for you. Or you can contact Ruth in the office.
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PAST SERMONS/SERVICES
Our sermons are archived on the website HERE.
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"Persistent Resistence"
Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
April 2, 2023
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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 pca@uuwestport.org.
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CARING NETWORK
Our support network is available to provide tangible help for friends in need: meal delivery, pharmacy runs, grocery shopping, a regular phone call of connection. Contact a minister or coordinators Dorothy Rich,or Diane Cano,
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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 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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