March 12-13, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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Every Saturday: Brown bag lunch donations to support John Street Outreach. Drop off Saturdays noon- 4:00 PM. Sign up HERE; contact David Vita to learn more.
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INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE & ELDER ABUSE WORKSHOP 9:30-11:00 AM - ON ZOOM |
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Calling all Interested parties, including Pastoral Care and Worship Associates, TUCW Staff, Volunteers, and Congregants.
Faith communities can play a significant role in providing support for victims of domestic violence, particularly those experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) and elder abuse. During this workshop, we will learn about the complex dynamics of intimate partner violence; how to identify warning signs of abuse; and different ways to help and support someone experiencing IPV or elder abuse, including local resources.
Presenter: Ann Rodwell-Lawton, M.S.W., Associate Director DVCC Questions? Contact Wendy Levy. DUE TO SNOW IN THE FORECAST THIS WILL BE ON ZOOM. Link HERE Meeting ID 820 9575 3081 Passcode: 807797
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SONGS OF PROTEST, SONGS OF LOVE AT VOICES CAFE 8PM |
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So many of us wonder what we can do in the face of this Russian war of aggression.
Well, we can raise funds for the refugees, we can be together in community, and we can sing together. Songs of protest, songs of love. The Suzanne Sheridan Band will be playing the music of Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Bob Dylan in support of the Ukrainian people. Come and once again feel the power of Richie Haven’s, “Freedom” and Leonard Cohen’s, “Anthem” as we sing together.
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Town Hall Today After the Service in the Sanctuary and Broadcast Live on ZOOM. |
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Learn about the proposal and the process.
Participants in the Sanctuary will be able to ask questions and offer their comments.
Participants on ZOOM will be able to use the Chat to comment and ask questions for later follow-up. For more info go to organ.tucw.org
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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM - In Person and Virtual
“A FAITH BEYOND OUR TEARS”- REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
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In this service at the two-year anniversary of the pandemic we will share in a ritual of lamentation and hope.
Click HERE for the Order of Service.
Our service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HERE. Our ZOOM link is always on our website's homepage. You can also click HERE. Meeting ID 207 517 697 PASSWORD: 8893787678 Landline: 1 646 876 9923.
Offering can be made on VENMO ("The Unitarian Church in Westport"), on vop.tucw.org, or feel free to mail in cash or check.
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Upcoming Service: March 20, 2022
WOMEN AND FAITH: THEN GET UP AND WORK – KIM WARMAN, INTERN MINISTER
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ADULT PROGRAM TODAY AFTER SERVICE, 11:15 AM |
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Please join us in Rev. John's office directly following today's service for the first of a 4-class series: Lent Passover: Traditional Readings as Metaphor. All are welcome. We will approach readings as universal metaphors that guide each of us, and humanity, towards greater well-being and a fuller connection to this life. Contact: Tom Hearne.
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VOLUNTEERS needed for children's Sunday morning classes. Do you have an hour to spare to be with our children on a Sunday morning? If you say, yes!, then please reach out to Dr. Heather Hamilton to discuss. Reminder - we're not asking for every Sunday; just some Sundays you are available -
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH FAITH FORMATION
Please contact Heather Hamilton for info about pre-K to 7th grade programs; Nate Pawelek for 8th-12th grade programs. Your children and youth are always welcome.
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CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION. Our theme for the month of March is: RENEWING FAITH.
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Pre K-5 - Children’s Chapel downstairs 10:00 AM
Join Ms. Rachel and Ms. Rockhill as we explore how each of us is special. We all have special gifts and we can use our gifts to help ourselves and others.
6th & 7th grades - Crossing Paths - Meeting House 10:00 AM
We begin our study of Judaism with Dan Magida who is a member at Temple Israel. If you are new to us and are in 6th or 7th grade, this is a perfect time to join our program!
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OWL – Our Whole Lives: T raining for younger grades will be June 10-12th. We have had many people show interest in this fantastic opportunity taking place right here. Please reach out to Dr. Heather Hamilton for more information. Official registration will open in April.
8th-9th grade OWL meets 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Sunday’s session is “Communicating with a Sexual Partner.” The OWL Parent Group meets for the last time at 11:15 AM in the Chapel Room
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The Youth Group will meet 11:15 AM-12:15 PM.
After an engaging meeting last Sunday with Rev. John, who spoke about environmental justice, the Youth Group will pivot this Sunday to brainstorm about innovative solutions that are being developed in response to our many climate problems.
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Have you heard?
We are preparing a special Youth Group Benefit Concert on March 27 at 2:00 PM to raise money for our Alaska Environmental Mission Trip. You can now purchase tickets on the Voices Café website.
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE FROM REV. JOHN |
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As part of our capital campaign improvements, we will be replacing all the flooring on the main level of the church building except for the sanctuary, restrooms and kitchen. Contractors will be in the building Monday-Friday for the next several weeks working on three phases of floor replacement.
The sanctuary, restrooms and kitchen may have new floors and improvements in the future, but are not included in this current work.
For the most part, we will not be able to use much of our meeting space during the week including some of the offices, for the next couple of weeks. Note the sanctuary and foyer will be open for worship on the weekends - signs will tell us where we can and cannot go. Some of the staff will be working remotely. Even those floors which are not being replaced may be full of furniture. We are also changing out some furniture in the library to bring it more in line with our new flooring.
This is a very exciting development and I look forward to the progress we continue to make. Please follow the signage, and take heart that this is a temporary situation that allows for a marvelous improvement in look and feel.
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MEDITATION: ZOOM - Sundays at 9:00 AM. For info contact Janet Luongo. ZOOM Meeting - click HERE ID 604 513 6137 Passcode: 068510
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Flowers: Should you wish to donate flowers for a Sunday service, please reach out to Diane Donahue.
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Pay it forward: please consider being a greeter on Sundays; help our new folks navigate our community. Sign up for virtual or in person greeting, HERE. Thank you, in advance!
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PAST SERMONS/SERVICES
Our sermons are archived on the website HERE.
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“Widening Our Self”
Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
February 20, 2022
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“Widening Our Vision”
Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
February 27, 2022
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“Rising Up”
Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
March 6, 2022
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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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Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC)- 24Hr 888–774–2900
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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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