September 20-24, 2021 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
CLICK HERE for 2 week calendar PDF. .CLICK HERE for past issues of SOUNDINGS.
Reminder today after our service, Diane Hessan will share insights from her book Our Common Ground. In person and on worship ZOOM HERE.
HIKING GROUP TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21 9:30 AM
Pic of people hiking away from the camera in the woods
TUCW Hikers, we’re heading back into the woods!

Join us for our first fall 2021 hike on Tuesday, September 21st. If you are new to TUCW Hikers and would like to join our email group (and our hikes!) contact Gian Morresi or Jamie Forbes.

We will meet at the Crow Hill trail head in the Trout Brook Preserve (Easton) at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, September.21.

We’re looking forward to hiking together again! Our schedule going forward will be the first Saturday and the third Tuesday of the month, 9:30 AM. Mark your calendars!
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AFGHAN REFUGEES
We’re expecting a large influx of Afghan refugees as well as those from Central America and the African continent to start arriving in Bridgeport through our community partner, CIRI (CT Institute for Refugees & Immigrants. Interested in helping them re-settle in their new adopted home? Contact Marjolijn de Jager or Kathy Roberts .
RALLY FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: SATURDAY OCTOBER 2
On Saturday, October 2, The Women’s March returns to Washington, D.C. and to every state in the nation two days before the Supreme Court reconvenes for the fall term. Rally to send the Supreme Court and lawmakers across the country a clear, unified message. The attack on reproductive rights will not be tolerated. Details on Connecticut locations and times will be forthcoming.
SAVE THE DATE!! SATURDAY OCTOBER 16, 2:00-5:00 PM
Fall Fun Fest For All! - a multigenerational time of live music w Acoustic DizzyFish playing the Best of the 70's, lots of creative expression, group games and all-round community togetherness. Safely outdoors. All ages encouraged. Mark your calendar, more information soon!  (Thank you Cathy McElroy!)
SHARE YOUR FAITH WITH OUR 6th AND 7th GRADERS!
Family Faith Formation tree with multi-colored butterflies as the leaves
Are you from any of the following faiths (see below)? If yes, would you be interested in volunteering your time for the following weeks to help our 6th and 7th graders? We will provide materials and teaching guides. Please let Heather know as soon as possible if you would like to volunteer.
 
  • September 26 through Oct. 24 - Judaism and Christianity
  • November 7 and Dec. 5, 12, (19) - Catholicism, Buddhism and Evangelical
  • January 3 & 30 - Quakerism and Humanism
  • February 6, 13, 27 - Islam and Hinduism
  • March 6 - Islam and Hinduism
  • March 13 & 20 - Paganism
•ONGOING PROGRAMMING EACH WEEK•
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: 7:30-8:15 AM. MOVING! low impact, heart-healthy aerobics. Beth Cliff

Wednesdays: 7-8:15 PM The Power of Now Jim Francek

Thursdays: 4-5 PM Talking Circles. ZOOM HERE. Jim Francek.
6:30-7:15 PM MOVING! low impact, heart-healthy aerobics. Beth Cliff
7-8:30 PM September 23, 30 Starting Point Linda Lubin

Saturdays: 12:00 noon- 4PM John Street Bag Lunch Drop Off David Vita

Sundays: Meditation Janet Luongo

The Hiking Group meets the first Saturday and the third Tuesday of the month, 9:30 AM. Jamie Forbes Gian Morresi
Our complete calendar is always on our website. Click HERE for quick access.
All women welcome at all events; visit our website for complete info.
Questions? Contact TUCWomen@gmail.com
  • Sacred Circles with Grandmother Nancy: Tuesday, September 21 - 7:00-8:30 PM. (1st and 3rd Tuesdays) Talking circle, thought-provoking conversations. ZOOM HERE. Contact Pat Francek.

  • Black Lives Matter Meeting, Friday, September 24, 7:00-8:30 PM We will be discussing and sharing updates to our BLM Activities. ZOOM: HERE

  • Women’s Retreat at Mercy Center by the Sea, Madison CT. Music, movement, meditations, and workshops that will help us connect to ourselves and to one another. For information and to reserve a space. Cost: $36.00, which includes lunch (limited to 25 women). We will follow safe Covid practices. Contact Pat Francek, patfrancek@gmail.com

SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES
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.
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 Dorothy Rich, Diane Cano, or Sharon Poole.
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
Find us on digital and social media: website: uuwestport.org, Facebook public page (Unitarian Church in Westport) private group (uuwestport), and Instagram (uuwestportct).
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.