The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport
10 Lyons Plains Rd., Westport, CT 06880 - Ph: (203)227-7205 Sunday Services: 10:00 AM
Dear Members and Friends, I am grateful to the UU Players for a fun and provocative production of the Thornton Wilder play, The Skin of Our Teeth. I was delighted to see it with my daughter, Erica. Afterward, she quipped, “It was a chilling play, literally in the first act.” In the first act the […]
Dear Members and Friends, “Action is the best antidote to anxiety” is a phrase I’ve heard many of you share with me, then followed with the question, “What specifically can we do that is meaningful at this time?” To answer this question whether individually or collectively, this takes discernment. It’s been nearly two months since […]
Dear Members and Friends, I am pleased to announce that I have hired Micah Krajca to be your Director of Music in the next worship year. Micah was originally hired as Interim Director of Music in a half-time position that extends through June. Beginning in August, Micah will work with UU Westport in a 3/4 […]
Dear Members and Friends, With the warming of the weather, the first blossoms are sure to emerge. The turning of the seasons are an invitation to pay attention and be nourished by the natural world. Such a time is an ideal time to re-commit to a spiritual practice, whether it be a gratitude journal, daily […]
Dear Members and Friends, International Trans Visibility Day is March 31st. I am delighted that UU Westport shall honor this day. On Saturday, March 29th, at 4:00 PM, our Gender Equity Team shall host a special recognition of how our congregation can support our trans siblings in the wider community. Rev. Aaron Miller, a trans […]
Dear Members and Friends, As the weather warms in Chicago and Fairfield County, the ice melts, the snow disappears, and mud can get tracked into the house! There’s a definite shift reminding us that spring is around the corner. Is there a similar movement in your own spirit? May you find ways to tend to […]
Dear Members and Friends, At this evening’s Board meeting, your Board will discuss whether to launch the search process for your next “settled” minister. I believe that your Congregation is now poised to conduct a successful search for your next permanent minister. As your Transitional Senior Minister, I am pleased that your Congregation has truly […]
ear Members and Friends, Just as the recent snowstorm wasn’t as bad as predicted, I pray the current political storms won’t be as bad as predicted by many. Fortunately, we the people have a lot more influence on the outcomes of political storms then the weather. However, there are some immediate needs that require urgent […]
Dear Members and Friends, Sometimes when the wider world seems especially chaotic, I fall ill. And I’m obliged to slow down. And it’s as if it’s a spiritual test: will I fill my hours following the news or other things that cause me anxiety? Will I invite the spaciousness to explore my inner life, my […]
Dear Members and Friends, On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I take the opportunity to share more than I typically do in a letter to you. This day, each year, is a day to reflect on “What does the world require of us? What does love require of us?” As the inauguration takes place […]
