March 15-19, 2021 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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OUR ANNUAL PLEDGE DRIVE CONTINUES THROUGH-OUT MARCH |
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How much is "just right" to pledge?
We are off to a great start! So far, we have achieved 41% of our pledging goal based on 51 pledging families!
Congregants often ask how much the right amount is to pledge. The answer is…it’s up to you! A good way to determine an amount is to look at the value that you and your family receive from our congregation. For reference, the UUA offers the following chart to help guide our giving. Many faith communities request a minimum of 10% of one’s income – our congregation does not ask for a specific amount. Consider what our community means to you and determine your pledge accordingly. And remember you can always pledge now by clicking HERE.
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Last week we were treated to a wonderful testimonial from Ruth Fontilla, one of our newest members. We share it here as inspiration! And be sure to sign up for a Virtual Pledge Party today. RSVP HERE.
Zoom Pledge Parties Schedule:
• Sunday, March 14 - Noon
• Wednesday, March 17 - 6:00 PM
• Thursday, March 18 - 6:00 PM
• Thursday, March 25 - 7:00 PM
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ZOOM HERE. ID: 983 8931 6022 Password: 649127
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AUCTION NEWS: JOIN THE TEAM AND HELP US SWING! |
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Here’s the ‘more to follow’ information that you’ve been waiting for! If you haven’t heard, our on-line auction is coming in late May with a closing event on Saturday, June 12.
Click here for ideas of what to offer. Ready to get started? Click here for a simple donation form – we’ll help you figure it out from there.
Meet the team that’s already at work. We’d love you to join us—especially if you like event planning, have a creative writing flair or want to help round up donations. Reach us at auction@uuwestport.org.
What a great way to get to know one another better and to raise funds for TUCW in the process!
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NEW PROGRAM LAUNCHES IN APRIL:
BUILDING YOUR OWN THEOLOGY, THURSDAY EVENINGS
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We are pleased to announce that Rev. John will be again offering the "Building Your Own Theology" ("BYOT") program, designed to help participants identify and grow their own spiritual identity. BYOT is focused first on the individual and their own faith development including topics such as ethics, God (or not), Evil and the Afterlife.
In September, Rev. John will be offering a longer course developed by the UU Faith Collaborative based on his doctoral thesis "Creating Theology Together" (CTT). There we will go beyond what each of us believes and create a faith we can believe in together.
All are welcome at both programs; there are no prerequisites.
Please join Rev. John for BYOT on April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 7-8:30 PM. RSVP HERE.
ZOOM HERE. ID: 896 4448 1130 Passcode: 923157 Landline: +1 646 876 9923
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ADDICTION RECOVERY TALKING CIRCLE - THIS MONDAY 7:00 PM |
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The Addiction Recovery Ministry will hold its Recovery Talking Circle this Monday. Individuals and family members can share on a number of issues including compulsive behaviors related to alcohol, drugs, sex, shopping, gaming/gambling, screen overuse and eating. Contact: Jim Francek for more information and ZOOM link.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETS THIS TUESDAY 7:00-9:00 PM |
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Our Board of Trustees meets the third Tuesday of every month, and this Thursday is no exception. Minutes from prior meetings and agenda items can be found HERE.
Recall that our ends - think of them as strategic goals - can be found HERE.
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zUUM trUUpe PRESENTS...
"The Case of the Careless Victim" is the latest offering from zUUm trUUpe (aka the UU Players). It's an Agatha Christie mystery originally broadcast in 1945. Our version features Tom Croarkin as Hercule Poirot. Please find it--and all of our radio plays--on our new YouTube channel HERE.
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JAMES BALDWIN OUTLOUD: AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART & SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the world grapples with systemic racism, The Unitarian Church in Westport will host James Baldwin OutLoud, a virtual mix readings and archival video featuring Baldwin’s words, both written and spoken. A world-famous author, social critic and Civil Rights activist, Baldwin devoted his life to a message of brotherhood: a clarion call for equality that is both breathtakingly eloquent … and incredibly, painfully relevant.
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•ONGOING PROGRAMMING EACH WEEK•
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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. 6:00 PM (Every other Mon; check calendar) Addiction Recovery Talking Circle Jim Francek
Saturdays in March 12:00-1:30 PM Starting Point Linda Lubin.
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access.
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Tapping Circles with Carol Hamilton Mondays in March, 7-8:30 PM Tapping is a stress reduction technique that boosts our well being and helps with problem solving. Contact Carol ZOOM: HERE
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Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy Talking circle, thought-provoking conversations. Tuesday, April 6, 7-8:30 PM. Special ZOOM HERE
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Stories of Encounters with "The Other" with Janet Luongo. Thursdays in March. 7:00 PM. Delve into messages from family and culture that shaped our beliefs; and our encounters and relationships with those of other races, gender identities, religions. ZOOM: HERE
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Virtual Potluck on Zoom: Get to know your fellow TUCWomen with relaxed, scintillating conversation. The co-hosts will be Elizabeth Macdonald and Sari Bodi. Friday, March 19, 7-8:30 PM ZOOM: HERE
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“Grandma’s Kitchen:” Sharing Heritage and Wisdom with Friends. Tuesday, March 23, 7-8:30 PM RSVP before March 15. Beverly Bailey will focus on the foods of her country of origin, Lebanon. ZOOM: HERE
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Black Lives Matter Meeting, Friday, March 26, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. We continue working on police accountability, education reform and a women’s conference intended to inspire, connect and create further action. ZOOM: HERE
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Black Lives Matter Book Group, Friday, April 2, 7:00-8:30 PM, led by Eileen Belmont. We will be discussing The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of how our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein. ZOOM: HERE
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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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CARING NETWORK
Our support network is 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 Mary Jane Cross 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 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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