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The Unitarian Church in Westport

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December 10, 2019 by Rev. Jim Francek - Community Minister – Pastoral Care

A Minister’s Message – The Gift of the Present – December 10, 2019

We are in the cycle of the year… when darkness is upon us and taking us into a time of waiting. As we move through this season both metaphorically and psychologically, there are many things about our current life that could depress us or leave us without direction. It is critical to stay focused on […]

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December 3, 2019 by Rev. Dr. John T. Morehouse - Senior Minister

A Minister’s Message – Advent – December 3, 2019

My favorite time of the Christian calendar is the season of advent, those Sundays in December leading up to Christmas. These four Sundays each represent an aspect of the divine nature in all of us. The first Sunday, December 1, is for hope. Hope that with each child there is a chance for a new […]

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November 26, 2019 by Rev. Dr. John T. Morehouse - Senior Minister

A Minister’s Message – The Question Box – November 26, 2019

A few weeks ago our worship service focused on questions asked by the congregation of the ministerial staff. During the services we heard some incredible and thoughtful answers without the advantage of considering the questions in advance. We collected all the questions you asked and compiled them in a virtual “Question Box” which the ministers […]

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November 19, 2019 by Margalie Belizaire

A Minister’s Message – Be On Your Side – November 19, 2019

“… you have got to be on your side. Not against others, but for yourself.” ~ Rick Hanson[1] Be On Your Side. What a mind-blowing thought! At least, that was my reaction to this idea. Yet, what a commonsensical thing it is to be on one’s own side! For some, it’s an obvious and easy […]

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November 12, 2019 by Rev. Dr. John T. Morehouse - Senior Minister

A Minister’s Message – Trust as a Spiritual Practice – November 12, 2019

Last Sunday I spoke about the importance of committing ourselves to a spiritual practice. I said that the only way we really deepen our spiritual life is to hone in on one or two spiritual disciplines, such as walking in nature, meditation or music. As the Buddhist scholar Jack Kornfield put it: “better to dig […]

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November 5, 2019 by Rev. Dr. John T. Morehouse - Senior Minister

A Minister’s Message – Our Past Is Not Destiny – November 5, 2019

Last week I attended the Annual Mental Health Breakfast hosted by the Westport Department of Human Services. This event, held largely for teachers and mental health providers, gives me a chance to connect with those in our larger community who are on the front lines of helping our children, youth and under-resourced adults. The speaker, […]

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October 29, 2019 by Rev. Shelly Thompson - Assistant Minister for Faith Formation

A Minister’s Message – Belonging – October 29, 2019

My Dear Ones, Creating belonging for ourselves and one another is the heart of what it means to build beloved community. After our last Family Friendly worship, I had the privilege of reading your reflections about Belonging. What a delight to hear your heartfelt wisdom and to see that our congregation has such a strong […]

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October 22, 2019 by Rev. Dr. John T. Morehouse - Senior Minister

A Minister’s Message – Hope Keepers – October 22, 2019

In the normal course of a week, our congregation provides two worship services complete with soul-stirring music; five choir rehearsals; two adult classes; and numerous children’s classes including Our Whole Lives, a Youth Group, and a field trip. We provide outreach services to refugees, and to children who need tutoring; and we consult with other […]

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October 15, 2019 by Rev. Dr. John T. Morehouse - Senior Minister

A Minister’s Message – I-Thou – October 15, 2019

Some of my deepest learnings have been at store checkout lines. In that moment of waiting for the cashier, I have seen the best and worst of humanity. I remember the mother who was so exasperated with her life that when her three-year-old began to cry about not getting a candy bar, she just snapped […]

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October 8, 2019 by Rev. Ed Thompson - Minister of Music

A Minister’s Message – Resiliency – October 8, 2019

OK. It is now Thursday afternoon. About an hour ago I discovered that AOL had just ‘lost’ 800 emails. This is a problem. I need some of those to do my work. What to do? Remind myself that anger will do me no good Remind myself to change email vendors Remind myself that it is […]

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