MAY 14-15, 2022 - 10 Lyons Plains Road Westport, CT 06880 - Phone: 203.227.7205
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This Saturday there will be marches across the country from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Brownsville, Texas to Portland, Maine to Westport, Connecticut. People will be hitting the streets to demand that the right to abortion be kept safe and legal.
The Westport rally will be on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Memorial Bridge in downtown Westport on Saturday May 14 from 11:00-1:00.
Look for members of our congregation in the middle of the bridge on the right side - the side going out of downtown, the same side as the Starbucks. Bring signs, make noise, and see you Saturday. Further information contact David Vita - david@uuwestport.org
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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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WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 AM - In Person and Virtual
“TOWARDS A MORE BEAUTIFUL FUTURE”
REV. DR. JOHN MOREHOUSE
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Rev. John considers what we might need to overcome evil and suffering and bring forth a more beautiful tomorrow.
Click HERE for the Order of Service.
Our service will be in person and virtual; attendance guidelines are HERE. NOTE: COVID numbers are rising. Please consider wearing a mask, and use care when making this decision as this variant is highly contagious.
Broadcast of the service is available at uuwestport.org/livestream. Please put into the chat any candles you'd like lit before the reading of the covenant; at the appropriate time we will light a candle with your words.
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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Next Sunday, May 22 2022 at 10:00 AM
YOUTH LED WORSHIP SERVICE
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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 are always welcome.
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Infant and toddler care available in the Library, 10-11 AM.
Pre K-5 – Children’s Chapel – 10:00 AM: We will read the book, Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature by Joyce Sidman. The children will talk about how we honor all the ways we take in beauty around us. Meet Ms. Rachel and Ms. Rockhill at the downstairs door to sign in. Reminder to pick the children up promptly following the service.
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Crossing Paths – Meet at 8:30 AM to depart on our trip to the Hindu Temple Society of North America in Queens, NY. We will spend the day at the Temple learning more about Hinduism. Ravi Sankar will lead us on this journey! The children will return around 1:00 PM.
Coming of Age (8th-9th grade) – COA Room – 10:00 AM
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Youth Group – Youth Room – 11:00 AM: Prepare for leading the worship service on May 22, when we will debrief to the TUCW congregation about our recent Environmental Learning Journey to Alaska.
The service will be informative and fun, full of music, images and video, laughter yoga, and reflections about the trip from youth themselves.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION OFFERING SUNDAY 11:15 AM |
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Searching for the Self, Discussion group, Sundays May 15 and 22 11:15-12:15, Led by Dayle Brownstein. Location: TUCW Library.
If you’ve ever wondered, what exactly is my “true self” and what does that mean in relation to the rest of my life, come participate in this journey of self discovery. Contact: Linda Lubin
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GREEN VILLAGE INITIATIVE:
SHARE THE PLATE AND RECEPTION IN EAST WING 11:15 AM
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CALLING ALL GARDENERS, WOULD-BE FARMERS, ENVIRO-JUSTICE ALLIES |
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Ellie Angerame, Executive Director of Bridgeport's Green Village Initiative, gogvi.org, will be delivering our Share the Plate Offering this Sunday. Please join her in the East Wing directly after the service to talk about GVI's 2-acre urban farm and many community gardens in Bridgeport.
If you want to make new friends, grow flowers and vegetables, and meet the current and future leaders in the growing food justice movement, GVI is your organization. Join us for a cool beverage and a discussion about creating a partnership with this wonderful group. Questions? Contact Eileen O'Reilly
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CELEBRATE KIM WARMAN'S GRADUATION: ONLINE, 4 PM |
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Please join us as we celebrate Kim Warman's Commencement Ceremony. Meadville Lombard will celebrate its 177th Commencement this weekend, May 15, 2022. The Commencement Ceremony will be streamed live.
Sunday, May 15, 4:00 pm Eastern (at First Unitarian Church of Chicago (5650 S. Woodlawn Ave.)
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PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAMETAGS!
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Especially since we've been months apart with COVID these past few years (!), we need to remind ourselves who we are! And it's helpful for our newcomers to put names and faces together. Thanks to our Membership Committee, all tags have been organized and sorted, and are on display on the wooden table to the right as you enter the sanctuary. Ask an usher if you need help, and sign up on the clipboard if you need a new one made for you. |
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MEDITATION: ZOOM and in person in the Oak Room downstairs. 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 Beth Cliff.
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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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"Impossible Beauty"
Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
May 8, 2022
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Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC)- 24Hr 888–774–2900
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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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