January 3-7, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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Happy New Year!
A reminder that worship for today, January 2, will be on ZOOM only. Please refer to the Order of Service that was emailed to you yesterday.
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PODCAST DISCUSSION MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 7:00-8:00 PM |
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Join us as Dr. Heather Hamilton hosts this month’s online podcast discussion. The topic will be the On Being podcast episode, “Yo-Yo Ma, Music Happens Between the Notes.” “Ma resists fixed boundaries and would like to rename classical music just “music” — born in improvisation, and traversing territory as vast and fluid as the world we inhabit. In this generous and intimate conversation, he shares his philosophy of curiosity about life, and of performance as hospitality.”
Listen to the podcast HERE and come ready to share your thoughts. ZOOM HERE.
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NEW! SACRED TEXT DISCUSSIONS: SUNDAYS, 9-9:45 AM
JANUARY 16 - FEBRUARY 20
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Here is an opportunity to listen and learn with each other, as we delve into the words and legacy of some wise leaders and thinkers that have graced our world, over time. These texts are short passages chosen by our six facilitators, who will share them and then invite us to comment, react and be thoughtful: What does this mean for us today? How does it shape our lives and the choices we make?
For further information click HERE or contact Linda Lubin. Thank you in advance to our discussion leaders:
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Rev John - Jan 16
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Diane Cano - Jan 23
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Dayle Brownstein - Jan 30
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Rainy Broomfield - Feb 6
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Kim Warman - Feb 13
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Beth Cliff - Feb 20
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PROTECT OUR RIGHTS
ONLINE VIGIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 7:00 PM
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Please gather with us on ZOOM at 7:00 PM on January 6, the anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. We will hear from local leaders of faith and advocates for voting rights about how our voices matter. We are all invited to speak from our hearts recalling our emotions during the insurrection, and together we will find a way forward. This meeting is in conjunction with similar meetings and vigils taking place across the country. For info including ZOOM link contact Janet Luongo.
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RESIDENTIAL SEGREGATION:
CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES & COMMUNITY ACTION
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 11:00 AM ON ZOOM
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Please join us immediately after our ZOOM service on Sunday, January 16, for our second program on residential segregation. We are excited to welcome Peter Harrison, Senior Policy Fellow at Desegregate Connecticut, a coalition of neighbors and nonprofits that believes in creating abundant, diverse housing in service of equity, inclusive prosperity, and a cleaner environment.
To follow up on our November 7 showing of “ Segregated by Design,” Mr. Harrison will discuss racial segregation and it’s consequences in Connecticut as well as laws, policies and community efforts to create more diverse, inclusive neighborhoods. Rev. Morehouse will moderate this virtual program, which will also feature artwork, music and a Q&A session with our speaker, who will share actions we can take to advance equity and justice. |
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Mondays: 6-7:30 PM via ZOOM Buddhist Practice Group Nina Nagy Let Nina know you are attending.Teachings offered on a donation basis. Podcast Discussions with Rev. John meet first Mondays of the month, 7-8 PM on ZOOM HERE. Linda Lubin
Tuesdays: 7:30-8:15 AM. MOVING! (Virtual) low impact aerobics. Joanne Glasser Orenstein 11AM-12 noon (on hiatus until Jan 18) Interfaith Theology RSVP HERE
Fridays: Every other Fri (next, Jan 7), 12:30-2PM. Shawl Ministry Jan Braunle.
First Fridays of the month 12-1PM Awakenings lunch ZOOM Kathy Roberts
Saturdays: 12:00 noon- 4 PM John Street Bag Lunch Drop Off David Vita
Sundays: 9 AM Meditation (Virtual and Oak Room) Janet Luongo.
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access
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Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy: Tuesday, January 4, 7-8:30 PM. (FIrst and third Tuesdays) Talking circle, thought-provoking conversations. ZOOM HERE Contact Pat Francek
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Black Lives Matter Group will meet Friday, January 7 from 7:00-8:00 PM. Bring titles of books you’d like to read. We’ll decide on the book for February’s discussion. Open to all. ZOOM: HERE
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Fierce Self-Compassion book discussion and self reflection workshop Mondays January 10, 17, 24, 31. 7-8:30 PM. Based on the book Fierce Self-Compassion and research and empirically supported practices of Dr. Kristin Neff, we will explore what it means to have self-compassion as we work to manifest change within ourselves and the world. For more information and the zoom link, contact Carol Hamilton
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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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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 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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