May 24-28, 2021 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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SUMMER SERVICES COMING OUR WAY JULY-AUGUST, 10 AM |
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A note from Rev. John: We will be running a full schedule of summer services from July 4th through August 29th. Services will be both in person (sign-up is necessary to attend) and we will continue to be live-streamed for ZOOM. The services will be diverse in nature and delivered by TUCW congregants on a wide array of subjects, including, prayer, grief, sacred practice and faith. Sunday Services will be held at 10:00 AM. Childcare at the church will be provided for pre K-5th grade. There will be online break-out room discussions and in-person (outdoor) discussions afterwards. Please stay tuned to SOUNDINGS for the full summer schedule coming soon. |
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ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE: INITIAL START-UP STEPS |
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Thanks to so many of you who expressed support of our newly-framed Engagement initiative. The world continues to be our oyster!
Here's what would be helpful RIGHT NOW:
- Greeters for our in-person AND online Sunday services
- Ambassadors/buddies for our newcomers: we'll pair you up with a new friend
- Caregivers to provide meals to congregants in need
- Some folks familiar with the real estate biz ...
None of this requires you to commit to being on a standing committee, but rather, we just ask that you be available at some points to help out for an hour or two. Let's chip in and work it!
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FOREST BATHING: THURSDAY JUNE 3, 10AM - 12 NOON |
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Forest Bathing, or Shinrin yoku, is the experience of taking in nature with all the senses. Doctors prescribe this in Japan as an antidote to stressful living. It has been shown to reduce stress, boost immunity and improve cognitive functioning. In this encounter we will be with nature instead of passing through it. Expect walking meditation followed by sitting and being with our natural surroundings.
Open to all; sign up limited to 12 adults. Hosted by the Sankars in Ridgefield. Contact Carol Hamilton or text 1.203.767.4018 |
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LIVE FROM VOICES CAFE: SATURDAY JUNE 19
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MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH ... |
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• A study released this month found almost 50% of parents surveyed said the pandemic has caused mental health problems for one or more of their children, with 19% reporting major problems.
How do you distinguish between typical child/adolescent behavior and signs of a mental health condition? How do you know it's time to seek professional help?
Click HERE for more information. |
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Reminder: Our Addition Recovery Talking Circle is meeting this Monday evening, May 24, 7:00 PM. Contact Jim Francek for more information and ZOOM link.
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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. 7:00 PM (Every other Mon) Addiction Recovery Talking Circle Jim Francek
Wednesdays: 7-8:15 PM The Power of Now Jim Francek; 7-9 PM Is Mysticism Where Science, Art and Religion Meet? Bart Stuck
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Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access.
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NEW! The Listening Path, a series on Mondays based on Julia Cameron's latest book. Mondays May 24, June 7, 21, 7:00-8:30 PM . We will explore the practice of listening deeply to the environment. Contact Carol Hamilton. ZOOM: HERE
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Creating the New Normal Together, Tuesday, May 25, 7:00-8:30 PM. Come share with us what we have been doing that has added worthwhileness during this pandemic. We’ll also share our survey results and brainstorm what we want to create in our new normal. ZOOM: HERE
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ZOOM Training, Friday, May 28, 7:00-8:30 PM Brush up on your ZOOM skills with Elizabeth, who has has hundreds of hours experience teaching and conferencing on ZOOM. If you have specific issues you'd like covered, email Elizabeth. ZOOM: HERE
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Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy: Tuesday, June 1, 7:00-8:30 PM. Talking circle, thought-provoking conversations. ZOOM HERE.
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Black Lives Matter Book Group, Friday, June 4, 7:00-8:30 PM. We will be discussing The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcom X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation by Anna Malaika Tubbs. 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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