SATURDAY ANYTIME - drop off in outside bins and Sunday 9:30 - 9:55 AM. Brown Bag lunch donations to support John Street Bridge Outreach. Thank you! | |
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WORSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2024 ~ 10:00 AM
""DON'T JUST DO SOMETHING - SIT THERE"
- REV. CARRIE MCEVOY
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...and Other Lessons from Chaplaincy.
Click HERE for the Order of Service. Broadcast 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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Please click HERE to find out more about our Faith Formation programs.
All are always welcome to be with us.
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We need all children and youth registered per our church safety policy.
Please CLICK HERE and fill out the form. It takes two minutes and thirty-seven seconds!
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Nursery: Please sign up in advance for child care for babies - pre-k
by emailing Angi at angi@uuwestport.org.
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Faith Formations will return on January 7th with the following classes: | |
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Moral Tales (Kindergarten-3rd grades): The children will learn about their new program, which is called Moral Tales, and play improv games. The Moral Tales program will introduce the children to stories drawn from UU Sources, including Christian and Hebrew scripture, UU biographies, and worldwide religious sources. The goal is to provide the kids with some tools/resources we use to search for truth and make moral decisions.
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Riddle and A Mystery (4th-6th grades): The children will learn about their new program, which is called Riddle and a Mystery. This program dives into big questions, such as “What Are We?” “Does God Exist?” “What Happens When We Die?” Each session includes an activity where the children will create a news broadcast. The first session will include creating a set for their news program.
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OWL- Our Whole Lives (7th-9th grades): The OWL workshop will review the process of conception and highlight the responsibilities of parenthood and help the OWL students examine the impact that parenthood could have on their goals and their futures.
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Youth Group will start off with programming that is both delicious and delightful. Please note a change of time: the Youth Group will meet at
10:00 AM starting January 7th.
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Coming in January 2024: Faith Formation offers two highly recommended books to read together that will enhance our personal growth as well as continue our work together to make UUWestport a healthy, thriving congregation!
Get information about the books and how to purchase them HERE.
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BAGELS WITH THE BOARD, THIS SUNDAY
JANUARY 7 - 9:00 AM-9:45 AM ~ IN THE LIBRARY
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The Board of Trustees is offering in person meetings for folks to chat and discuss issues in small gatherings with a few Board members. Our next meeting, on December 3rd, has the topic: How we are doing with one of the Priority Ends for 2023/2024: 1.2.4: We will become a sustainable, robust Congregation comprised of all generations.
Please join Board members in the Library for coffee and bagels!
Questions? Contact Wendy Levy or Jen Gerometta.
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PATHWAYS 1 ~ SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 ~ (11:30-2:00) | |
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In this Newcomer event you will participate in the UU spiritual practice of sharing our stories. Learn about the spiritual/religious journeys of others and share your own. You may learn more about yourself, others, and the spirit of Unitarian Universalism in the process.
Sign up HERE
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PAST SERMONS/SERVICES
Our sermons are archived on the website HERE.
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“Lessons and Carols”
Rev. Alan Taylor
December 24, 2023
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 24, 2023
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“Christmas with Dickens”
Rev. Ed Thompson
December 31, 2023
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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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It can be a wonderful gesture to donate flowers for our Sunday services. A traditional hanging basket, or flowers of your own choosing that you bring to us, are both great options. Take them home with you after the service. Please reach out to Ruth Fontilla to get the process going. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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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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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access
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Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
“Unleashing Courageous Love” – Rev. Alan Taylor
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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
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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