April 20-24, 2020
- 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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REMINDER: WORSHIP SERVICE THIS MORNING ONLINE 11 AM
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Private ZOOM ROOM:
HERE (same as last week).
Meeting ID xxx xxx xxx
Landline
:
x xxx xxx xxxx
PASSWORD
: xxx xxx xxxx
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If you haven't been able to pledge yet, it's not too late.
Every little bit helps us.
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SAVE THE DATE:
MARGALIE'S ORDINATION OPEN TO ALL: MAY 30 3PM
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Our amazing Intern, Margalie Belizaire is once again breaking new ground. Her upcoming Ordination, still scheduled for May 30th at 3:00 PM, is going to be
completely virtual! According to Rev. Pettee of the UUA, this will be the first ever online Ordination! You are all invited to join in through Zoom, and more information will be coming by mid-May. Please save the date and join us!
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VIRTUAL EVENSONG SERVICES
Tuesday Evenings, 7-7:20 PM
Join Rev. Ed Thompson and the Worship Associates. ZOOM details same as last week.
Join Zoom Meeting -
HERE.
Meeting ID: xxx xxx xxxx.
Password: xxx xxx xxx
Landline: +x xxx xxx xxxx. Find past 3 Evensong services
HERE.
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Virtual Talking Circle on ZOOM Thursdays at 4:00 PM
Rev. Jim Francek continues his virtual talking circle as a means of support during this time of uncertainty. Open to all. ZOOM details same as last week: ZOOM meeting room HERE.
Meeting ID: xxx xxx xxxx Password: xxxxxxx phone: +x xxx xxx xxxx
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LUNCH WITH OUR INTERN MINISTER, MARGALIE
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Fridays, 12 NOON - 1:00 PM on ZOOM
Come one, come all and join our intern minister, Margalie Belizaire, for (virtual) lunch on Fridays. We'll start with a reading followed by conversation. Bring your lunch, or a snack, or a beverage, or just yourself and let's be in community together.
Join Zoom Meeting
HERE
Meeting ID:
xxx xxxx xxx
Password
: xxxxxxxx
Landline
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+x xxx xxx xxxx
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Voices Café Goes Live Coast-to-Coast April 25th 8:00 PM!
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Voices Café is pleased to announce that our co-bill show with Jenner Fox and Kipyn Martin will take place Saturday April 25th at 8:00 PM. We’re excited to be live-streaming coast-to-coast; Kipyn from Maryland and Jenner from Oregon!
Mark your calendars, and
watch your email
for information for more details, including how to join the concert and how to give: while the show will be free, we will be raising funds for the artists to help offset losses from cancelled shows. Plus a portion of the proceeds will be directed to support undocumented immigrants who have lost jobs and do not qualify for unemployment or other safety net benefits.
Thank you SO MUCH for your support for Voices Café.
The Voices Café Committee at The Unitarian Church in Westport CT
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UUtheVote Social Justice Programs in April
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Wednesday, April 22:
7-8:30 pm. Youth Voter Registration and Climate Change
. Learn what you can do to support youth as they lead Climate Action Week, April 22-24. We will discuss specific strategies to engage youth, and access a tool to register all.
Zoom
HERE.
Call-In: +x xxx xxx xxxx, Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxxxx
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Before April 29
, watch on your own the 38 min. film,
Suppressed:The Fight to Vote
to prepare for a discussion at our meeting next week. The film is on youtube
HERE.
Wednesday, April 29: 7:00-8:30 pm. Fight Voter Suppression
. We will discuss
Suppressed: The Fight to vote
. After the discussion, we will learn how to work with partners such as ROV, (Reclaim our Vote), and SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) to combat voter suppression.
Zoom
HERE
Call-In: +x xxx xxx xxxx, Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxxxxx
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The TUCW hikers are still meeting to walk or hike
. Even from a safe distance, we are still able to enjoy each others company, to exercise and to enjoy nature!
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ONGOING
PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS
These opportunities for learning and connection are ongoing and currently offered.
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Mondays
6:30-8:00 PM Meeting House
Buddhist Practice Group
ninazcara@gmail.com
Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis.
Monthly,
various dates and times.
Small group ministry meetings
.
Rosen323@aol.com
These must be signed-up for ahead of time; they depend on host availability, group size.
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ONLINE RESOURCES FOR ALL AGES
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Go Earthing on Earth Day!
What better way to honor the 50th anniversary of Earth Day than to do some connecting with Mother Earth? Go outside, take off your shoes, and spend time walking, sitting, or lying down on the Earth and receive the benefits of "Earthing" also known as Grounding. It feels great and it's great for you! Watch
The Science of Grounding to learn more.
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GREAT NEWS! Camp Unirondack has online fun, games and activities for kids of all ages! Starting Monday April 20th.
For the schedule of daily offerings,
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Creating Sabbath Space **New from Soul Matters**
During the COVID-19 crisis, over the next 4-6 weeks, there will be a weekly packet to support families in the creation of sacred space and time together.
Soulful Home
Now is the time to try Soulful Home. It's a packet of resources, questions, games, activities and ideas for talking with your kids as a family all about your faith. Our April theme is Liberation. Click link to see the full packet.
Soulful Home Liberation
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Self Care Wheels and Checklist
Self care is so important especially during times of stress. Take some time to make a self-care plan for yourself and one for the kids using the information and blank wheel provided here.
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ZOOM Information for All TUCWomen Gatherings:
Join Zoom meeting:
HERE Meeting ID: xxxx xxx xxx Password:xxxxxxxx
Landline: x xxx xxx xxxx
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Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy
Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy continue online. Talking circles include drumming, rituals, story-telling and conversations.
Tuesdays, April 21 and 28 plus every Tuesday in May (May 5, 12, 19, 26)
7:30 – 9:00 PM
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Tapping Circles
To help relax in these stressful times,
Carol Hamilton
will teach us how to use a simple meridian tapping technique, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique).
Monday, April 20, 7:00-8:30 PM and Monday, April 27, 4:00-5:30 PM
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Food for the Soul
Eileen Belmont
will lead
Food for the Soul
meetings in lieu of our potlucks and Brown-bag-lunches. Eileen will kick-start the conversation with quotes from noteworthy women whose contributions have shaped our destiny. Participants will make new connections and deepen existing ones informally.
Every other Thursday: April 23, May 7, May 22
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12:30 – 2:00 PM
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click
HERE
for quick access.
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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
.
CLICK HERE
to learn more about our Pastoral Care Associates.
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TUCW CAREGIVING SUPPORT NETWORK
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE! - ADDICTION RECOVERY
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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 Church 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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