June 1-5, 2020 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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WORSHIP SERVICE THIS MORNING ONLINE 11 AM
Private ZOOM ROOM: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Meeting ID xxxxxxxxxxx
Landline : xxxxxxxxxx PASSWORD : xxxxxxxxxxx

The service will air on our Facebook public page at 11:00 AM.

Click HERE for the Order of Service. Virtual offering vop.tucw.org.
Note : if you haven't been on ZOOM recently, give yourself extra time to upgrade to their new edition 5.0. If you haven't done it, you will be prompted when you click on any ZOOM room link. All entrants as of yesterday 5/30 will need to do this. It is easy to do but will take a few minutes.
IMPORTANT EVENT THIS AFTERNOON, Sunday, May 31

Click to hear Rev. John invite us to Jessup Green, Westport, 3-3:30 PM to congregate in peaceful protest. We are United Against Racism.

Masks and 6 ft distancing are mandatory; still, we are compelled to come together. Your presence is welcome and needed if you are able. It will be short (30 minutes) and powerful.

Questions contact David Vita: david@uuwestport.org 203.227.7205 x14
Y our Pledge, and Fulfilling your Outstanding Pledge – Is Still Needed!
If you haven’t pledged yet for the 2020-2021 season, please do so today. If you have pledged already, we thank you.
 
Also important is fulfilling your current 2019-2020 pledge. If you haven’t paid off your outstanding pledge yet, please do so through your Realm account. The official deadline is June 30, 2020. For help and information on your 2019-2020 pledge, please contact Diane in the office at   diane@uuwestport.org .
JOIN OUR TEAM AND VOLUNTEER WITH WORK THAT MOTIVATES YOU!
Our team is busy and we have lots of interesting, different kinds of work to do: too much going on to list here. Join our google group and find work that interests you. We need your help!
Questions? Contact Janet Luongo or Sudha Sankar.

Go here to join the group: TUCWUUtheVote+subscribe@groups.io. You can set up your subscription so you get emails as they're sent, or in a daily digest, or no emails at all - instead, accessing the site at your leisure where all emails and info (posts, events) are visible. Search via # for your special interests. Questions? Contact Beth Cliff

And note: Planning meetings on ZOOM every Wednesday evenings, 7-8PM. Meeting room: HERE Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxxx Password: xxxxxxxxx. Landline: xxxxxxxxxx
JOIN OUR POSTCARD PARTY
THIS TUESDAY JUNE 2, 4-5 PM

We're helping folks in Texas register so their votes can be counted. We have postcards to write - and we're going to have fun while we do it! For cards and details, contact Beth Cliff.

So - grab a glass of chablis - iced tea - milk! - whatever you fancy - and join in on ZOOM HERE. Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxxx Password: xxxxxxxxxxx (But first you need the cards....)
It’s almost Mountain Laurel blossom time in CT! Join us for a hike - Sundays 8:30 AM, done in time for 11 AM service: Sherwood Island State Park. And Wednesdays or Thursdays (depending on weather), location TBD. Meet at 8:30 AM and finish by 11:30 AM.

Join our email group for full details. Contact Gian or Jamie for info.
FORMAL MINISTERIAL ENGAGEMENTS THROUGH THE WEEK: (including last Evensong of the season)
TUESDAYS: Evensong
[settle in 6:55PM] 7:00-7:20 PM
 Rev. Ed

Join Zoom Meeting - HERE.
Meeting ID: xxxxxxxx
Password: xxxxxxxxx
Landline: xxxxxxxxx
THURSDAYS: Talking Circle
4:00-5:00 PM
Rev. Jim

Join Zoom Meeting - HERE.
Meeting ID: xxxxxxxx
Password: xxxxxxxxx
Landline: xxxxxxxxx
THURSDAYS: Creating Theology Together
7:00-8:00 PM
Revs. John and Shelly

Join ZOOM Meeting:  HERE.
Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxxx
no password required.
FRIDAYS: Lunch
noon-1:00 PM
Intern Minister Margalie Belizaire

Join Zoom Meeting - HERE.
Meeting ID: xxxxxxxx
Password: xxxxxxxxx
Landline: xxxxxxxxx
Attention all families with Children and Youth!

Next Sunday, June 7 is our annual Faith Formation worship service dedicated to the children and youth of the congregation. Nate is preparing a Story for All in which images of the children and youth are presented, so that we all can remember what you look like!! So, if you feel comfortable, please send Nate one or two (or three) of your favorite images of your family or just your children. (We will not identify you in the video montage).
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
As UU's we are
a covenantal people.
A COVENANTING
EXPERINCE WORKSHOP
Sat. June 6th
9:00 am-12:00pm
Come together and explore the covenanting process in new ways that will help us all embody this sacred and Faith-full practice.

Please register by contacting Rev. Shelly
ONGOING PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS
These opportunities for learning and connection are ongoing and currently offered.
Visit Adult Faith Formation on our website or email leaders as listed below.
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.

Wednesdays 7-8:15 PM. Meeting House The Power of Now jimfrancek25@gmail.com

Thursdays , 7-8 PM ZOOM Room:  HERE. Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxxx Creating Theology Together revjohn@uuwestport.org

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.
All women welcome at all events; visit our website for complete info.
ZOOM Information for All TUCWomen Gatherings: Meeting room: HERE
Meeting ID: xxxxxxxxx Password: xxxxxxxxxx. Landline: xxxxxxxxxxx
Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy
Every Tuesday in June, starting June 2 - 7:30-9:00 PM
 
Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy continue online. Talking circles include drumming, rituals, story-telling and conversations.
Food for the Soul
Thursday June 4 - 12:30-2 PM

Eileen Belmont will kick-start the conversation with provocative quotes. Participants will make new connections and deepen existing ones.

"Every meeting is inspiring, stimulating and nurturing. There is a loving atmosphere of acceptance and listening." Pat Francek
SAVE THE DATES: Upcoming Events
Annual Meeting, Sunday June 14
Summer Solstice Service, Sunday, June 21
NOTE: Summer Services will begin at 10:00 AM as of Sunday, June 28
Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access.
The Safer Congregations Committee wants to be sure we all have this important info readily available:

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.
TUCW CAREGIVING SUPPORT NETWORK

Our support network is always 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 Kristen Leddy , Mary Jane Cross or Beth Cliff.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE! - 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 .
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.