MAY 2-6, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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THE YOUTH GROUP HAS RETURNED FROM ALASKA! |
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The Youth Group returned from their Alaska Environmental Learning Journey April 23.
What a wonderful experience it was! If you have not had a chance to see the article in Dan Woog’s blog (and a video made by Zachary Pawelek), check them out.
We'll hear more about the trip during our Youth service Sunday, May 22.
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MONDAYS MAY 2, 9, 16, 23. 5-6:15 PM |
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Two of our Pastoral Care chaplains are offering a Grief Support Group for those who have lost a significant person in their lives. This is a multi -week support group for those experiencing grief from a loss that is recent or in the past. The group is marked by compassion, safety, support and confidentiality. Understanding the grief process, sharing our losses, finding ways to cope and discovering new meaning in life are integrated in our sharing each week. Each session builds upon the one before. Thus we ask that you attend each session if possible.
Sessions run May 2, May 9, May 16 and May 23 from 5 to 6:15 PM. We’ll meet virtually and then if there is a consensus we can switch to in-person meetings. For more info or to register, contact Pastoral Care facilitators Pat Francek or Chuck Harrington.
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CELEBRATING KIM WARMAN! SUNDAY, MAY 8 11:15 AM |
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Please join us to celebrate Kim Warman, our Intern Minister, next Sunday, May 8th, in the foyer immediately following the church service. Kim will be graduating from Meadville Lombard Theological School May 15th. Congratulations, Kim! We are happy for you and grateful for all the blessings you’ve brought to our community and to our lives. Kim will be officially done with congregational responsibilities May 15th but will be available to say goodbyes through the end of May. |
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OUR TAG SALE IS BACK! AUGUST 2022 |
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It’s Ba-a-ck! Tag Sale ’22 is coming in August, so save your clean, working, household stuff!
Storage space at TUCW doesn’t become available until late June. If you know of a dry garage or easily accessible basement to use in the meantime, please contact Linda Hudson.
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HB5414 PROTECTS WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: ACT NOW
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Across the country states are criminalizing abortion, which has been legal in the United States since the seminal Roe v. Wade decision of 1973. Last Tuesday Connecticut moved in the opposite direction and deepened its commitment to protecting women's reproductive healthcare. HB 5414 which provides protections for persons receiving and providing reproductive health care services in the state passed in the House, 87-60. It now goes to our Senate. Read Planned Parenthoods Fact Sheet HERE.
Contact your State Senator to pass the bill when it comes up for a vote in the senate. To find your State Senator CLICK HERE and scroll halfway down the page to FIND YOUR LEGISLASTOR. |
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EXPOSING THE RACIALLY COMPROMISED HISTORY
OF THE AMERICAN WHITE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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Carrie McEvoy, Ellie Grosso and David Vita, members of the Raising the B.A.R. (Becoming Anti-Racist) Team of the Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport, invite you to a series about the history of race and the American Church. It runs from April 28 through July 7 on Thursday evenings (7:30-8:45) on ZOOM. Each session covers a different historical period so you’re welcome to attend as many as you wish.
Guided by The Color of Compromise book and video series by Jemar Tisby, the sessions move chronologically from America’s colonial past to today’s Black Lives Matter movement.
The Color of Compromise is not about shaming or blaming but rather opens our eyes to a history hidden, unknown, or ignored. Please CLICK HERE to register.
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SOUTH FOR WINTER BRINGS A COOL "NASHVILLE" BLUES VIBE NORTH TO VOICES CAFE - MAY 7 - 8:00 PM (doors open 7:30) |
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South for Winter, a talented multi-instrumentalist and songwriting trio come to us from Nashville for a rare Connecticut appearance. Nick and Dani Stone, and Alex Stradal create an eclectic, original mix combining cello, guitar, mandolin, and three-part harmonies into a genre-bending "impeccable sound" as described by American Songwriter. It will be an evening that blends dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy ballads, and an opportunity to enjoy highly acclaimed, young and talented artists for their first time at Voices Cafe!
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Join us for our warm, inviting atmosphere, bring your own snacks and beverages, enjoy great music and a fun evening out, and support TUCW’s social justice programs.
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IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE OUTREACH |
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When we read distressing news of refugees fleeing war-torn countries, we wish we could do something to help. Well, we can. Since 2014, TUCW’s Immigration & Refugee Outreach has been supporting refugees in Connecticut from such countries as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, and now Afghanistan. Our committee always needs more volunteers to help refugees cope in their new, unfamiliar world. To learn how you can help, contact Kathy Roberts.
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An important component of I&R Outreach is the A-Team. Dedicated volunteers take an empty apartment and turn it into a warm home for refugees – sometimes in 24 hours.
Saturday, June 11th’s Voices Café, featuring Diana Jones, will be a fundraiser for apartment set-ups. Purchase tickets HERE.
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Black Lives Matter Book Discussion, Friday, May 6, 7:00-8:30 PM. "The 1619 Project" by Nikole Hannah-Jones and the New York Times magazine. We will be focusing on pages 219-286. Co-sponsored by the Racial Justice Council and TUCWomen BLM committee. All are welcome whether you've read the book or not. ZOOM: HERE. And click HERE to listen to a podcast from Christopher Lyndon, "1619: Rethinking how it all started."
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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.
Tuesdays: 11AM-12 noon Interfaith Theology RSVP HERE Nancy McKeever
Fridays: Every other Fri (next, Apr 8), 12:30-2PM Shawl Ministry Jan Braunle.
First Fridays 12-1PM Awakenings ZOOM Kathy Roberts. Last Fridays 7:30 PM
Saturdays: 12:00 noon- 4 PM John Street Bag Lunch Drop Off David Vita
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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: May 3 and May 17 (1st and 3rd Tuesdays). 7:00-8:30 PM. Learn about Indigenous knowledge and rituals. Grandmother Nancy will teach us about identifying our spirit animals. ZOOM HERE Contact Pat Francek
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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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