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, Juneteenth is the “longest-running African-American holiday,” according to Gladys Knight in the Encyclopedia of African American Popular Culture. It is a celebration of the vision of freedom for the descendants of all Black Americans, but it celebrates the day that many slaves in Texas learned about the Emancipation Proclamation—two and a […]
Dear Members and Friends, It was so good to be with you this past Sunday for worship and the Annual Meeting. It was a fabulous day. Congratulations to Luke Garvey, Steve Grathwohl, Deb Garskof, and Wendy Levy for concluding their service on the UUWestport Board. I include a photo of them below taken by Beth […]
Dear Members and Friends This past Sunday, I knew that we would be reminded during worship the importance of the Faith Formation program to the Congregation. Listening to the testimony of four graduating seniors and seeing 20 children and youth gather up front at the end of the service was deeply touching. On Sunday, we […]
Dear Members and Friends, It doesn’t seem possible that Memorial Day weekend begins tomorrow evening. Memorial Day weekend has always signaled for me the beginning of summer. It also signals the winding down of the worship year. This Sunday, I will join you remotely, addressing the origins of Memorial Day. I will be with you […]
Dear Members and Friends, This morning, Rev. Ed Thompson shared his plans to retire at the end of December. I want to follow up with you. Rev. Ed’s upcoming retirement gives the congregation the opportunity to celebrate his ministry this fall. Rev. Ed’s announcement may come as a shock, especially given how he and the […]
Dear Members and Friends, Today is the first day of Passover, the most observed holiday among the Jewish community. Last night, Jews around the world began gathering with friends and family for a seder dinner. The seder is a ritual enactment of the Exodus story of the Jewish people seeking freedom from slavery in Egypt. […]
April 18, 2024 Dear Members and Friends, This past Sunday, I shared why I’m passionate about Unitarian Universalism and addressed the current proposal of the Unitarian Universalist Association to recast our central commitments. Following the service, a discussion ensued about this proposal. I understand that this was the first time many of you heard about […]
April 8, 2024 Dear Members and Friends, This morning, The Leaders Network (an organization whose board I serve on that serves Chicago’s westside) gave an award and tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson. Rev. Jackson mentored the founders of The Leaders Network, Missionary Baptist clergy whose faith calls them into public engagement to provide a voice […]
March 28, 2024 Dear Members and Friends, Sunday’s worship service, including Rev. Terasa Cooley’s sermon was deeply rich. Nearly a hundred of you stayed for the reflection guided by the Transforming Conflict Team. Thank you! The Team and I are curious how Rev. Terasa’s sermon landed for you. Any specific takeaways? It can be accessed […]
March 21, 2024 Dear Members and Friends, This Sunday, we have a change in plans. Rev. Terasa Cooley contracted bronchitis and cannot be with us in person. She believes that she will be well enough to join us remotely for the Sunday service. It will be good to be together on Sunday! I invite you to […]
