The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport
10 Lyons Plains Rd., Westport, CT 06880 - Ph: (203)227-7205 Sunday Services: 10:00 AM
The day has finally arrived. The expectation, the waiting, the exhaustion, the joy of this day is here. I wish you and yours only the very best this Christmas Day. After the pageant is done, after the Christmas Eve candles are extinguished, after the presents are unwrapped, after the meal has been served, after the […]
Through the Advent Door With every step you take, this blessing rises up to meet you. It has been waiting long ages for you. Look close and you can see the layers of it, how it has been fashioned by those who walked this road before you, how it has been created of nothing but […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“… 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]