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, It snowed here in Chicago this morning and then the skies cleared up. Sunlight lit up the changing colors of the trees. And now it is becoming overcast again. The weather seems to change with my mood, or perhaps it’s the other way around. I want to wish you a “Happy […]
I was four months away from entering medical school and attending the First Unitarian Church of Oakland. The ministers. Rob and Janne Eller-Isaacs, were building a liberal religious community that brought together a spiritual depth, a commitment to social justice, and a vision of shared ministry. As I led small groups, listened to Rob’s prayers, […]
Dear Members and Friends, During this season of fall colors, we are reminded that change is a part of the cycle of life. Dealing with change is never easy. When I arrived less than two and a half months ago, I said, “I won’t make any changes for several months unless I am obliged to […]
Dear Members and Friends, Simple words of late poet Adrienne Rich keep returning: My heart is moved by all I cannot save: so much has been destroyed. I have to cast my lot with those who age after age, perversely, with no extraordinary power, reconstitute the world. In times of global insecurity, national dysfunction, and […]
Dear Members and Friends, As our Jewish neighbors wrapped up their seven day celebration of Sukkot this past Saturday and began the observance of the joyful Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret, horrific news from Israel came pouring in. The Hamas attack on Jewish towns and the murder and kidnapping of civilians disturbs me beyond words. […]
He is called the savior of California. His accomplishments are the stuff of legends, and I’m thrilled very few of you have heard of Thomas Starr Kiing. The few who know of his work in California likely don’t know his background: how he got into ministry or his rise as one of the most vocal […]
Dear Members and Friends, On Sunday, did you notice the four rectangles attached just below the speakers in the sanctuary? They mark where the monitors/screens are planned to be installed. Rob Laug and his Tech Team have done a remarkable job with updating the recording, audio and video technology in the congregation. (For those not […]
I begin today with three short readings. The first is from Ernest Hemingway. He began his short story entitled “Capital of the world” with a long sentence: Madrid is full of boys named Paco, which is diminutive of the name Francisco, and there is a Madrid joke about a father who came to Madrid and […]
Dear Members and Friends, This is a year of transition and change for you. I have no doubt your faith community will experience continued growth and healing. I’m here to accompany you during the good times and the challenging times. This past weekend, Nate Pawelek shared his resignation with me. He shared the news with […]
I walked into the room and saw a teddy bear. And then, I saw, lying on the bed, a young man with blue eyes, sandy brown curls, and freckles. As our eyes met, a smile broadened across his face. He told me his name is Josh. I introduced myself as Alan, the chaplain. For this […]
