February 10-14, 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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Community, Connections, Celebrations
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The Barn Dance and Cake Walk! A fun time was had by all.
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Children's' Yoga: Getting comfortable in our own skins
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Fabulous "Two Voices" sermon last week. Go Margalie and Rev. John!
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Dancing is good for the body
AND soul.
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The Shawl Ministry expands to evenings, enabling new folks to join in on the fun.
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Knitting as meditation and connection: no surprise, studies show it's good for your brain, too -
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Share your TUCW moments with us. Send pictures to
Beth Cliff
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UUA General Assembly in Providence RI June 24-28, 2020
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JOIN US FOR GA 2020!
Starting on June 24, 2020, the UUA will be hosting General Assembly in Providence RI! Take advantage of this proximity to meet UUs from all over the country, to forge deeper connections with fellow TUCW attendees, to better understand our movement and to experience fabulous worship and spiritual growth. Attend for a day or the full 5 day convention (June 24-28). Scholarships may be available. Stay tuned: more information to follow.
Want inspiration? Watch
THIS. Early bird registration by March 15: click
HERE.
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Part of the what makes TUCW special is our music: as a formal part of our worship services, as a way to come together as small groups as we practice in various choirs, and as we participate in and listen to special programs offered to us and our community. This month is especially busy.
This Sunday we had the
TUCW Orchestra; next Sunday Feb 16's service will feature marvelous
Jazz. And then two formal programs to enjoy and tell your friends about:
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Next Saturday, Feb. 15 8-9:30 Cabaret is here to celebrate Valentine's Day and the season of Love! Come join us as we share our talents with each other. BYO. Contact
ed@uuwestport.org if you need further info.
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Saturday Feb. 22: Choral Chameleon
"If I Left the Zoo" Tour, 7:30-9 PM
This is the third year we are honored to host this fabulous NYC-based choral ensemble, dedicated to bringing all genres of choral music to the forefront of our musical experiences. And this year will include a world-premiere of
Rev
.
Ed Thompson's
whimsical new a cappella trilogy, “
Aphorisms of the Zookeeper
." Not to be missed --
For complete info and to buy tickets, click
HERE
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Stay informed.
A Message From Our Board.
Last week we shared a message from our Trustees. If you missed it, you can find the complete text by going to our website or by clicking
HERE
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Adult Helpers Needed for Youth Group
Sign up to give the youth the gift of your presence. In return, you get to know them and learn from their unique Unitarian Universalist teenage perspectives on the complex world we all share.
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ONGOING
PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS
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These opportunities for learning and connection are ongoing and currently offered. Visit
Adult Faith Formatio
n
on our website or email leaders as listed below.
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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.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays,
7:00-8:30 PM Meeting House.
Sacred Circle with Grandmother Nancy Andry
tucwomen@gmail.com
(
exception: Feb 4th is the only meeting this month)
Monthly,
various dates and times.
Small group ministry meetings
.
Rosen323@aol.com
These must be signed-up for ahead of time as they depend on host availability, group size etc.
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Soul Matters Theme for February:
Resilience
Parents
can join social media for daily inspiration on Soul Matters themes:
Facebook --
Instagram.
Parents and youth
will want to check out Soul Matter's
music playlists
on monthly themes. One playlist is on
Spotify
and another on their
YouTube
channel.
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February Potluck
– Fun food and conversation.
When:
Friday, February 21 at 6:30 PM
Where
: the home of Jane Sherman in Westport.
Address will be emailed the week of the event to people who have RSVP’d.
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Women’s Creativity and Imagination
:
Spring series starts with
“Sacred Activism: Women Vote!” lead by
Janet Luongo and Sari Bodi.
When: Wednesday, February 26, 7-8:30 PM.
Where: TUCW, East Wing.
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TAKE NOTE:
- Stewardship Kick-off: Story Slam, February 29, 6:00-9PM
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- Memorial Service for Clem Onyemelukwe will be at the church,
Saturday, March 7 at 1:00 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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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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