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, 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 […]
April 3, 2024 Dear Members and Friends, Today I share a spiritual reflection on staying engaged with a hurting world and two readings that that keep me going when my heart is broken again and again. These follow an explanation of how the Congregation shall determine together the recipients for our Share the Plate Sundays. […]
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 […]
March 19, 2024 Dear Members and Friends, Happy Spring! Today marks the Spring equinox. This first week of spring holds a lot for both the Congregation and for me. For our community, the UU Players presents Rumors this weekend a labyrinth walk on Saturday Rev. Terasa Cooley joins us this Sunday I encourage you to […]
March 12, 2024 Dear Members and Friends, If you view conflict as something to be avoided, you’re not alone! For a long time, I viewed conflict as a problem to be uprooted in my relationships. It is easy to believe that the presence of conflict means that we have done something wrong. Have you ever […]
Dear Members and Friends, Today marks the anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King’s first march in Selma when the late John Lewis and many others were severely beaten; the wider world witnessed the brutality of white law enforcement officers under the orders of civic leaders who sought to keep Black people from exercising their right […]
Dear Members and Friends, Nearly a generation ago, Carl Scovel told his parishioners at King’s Chapel, “If someone in the next century wanted to know who we were, she could read our letters and our diaries… our obituaries, report cards, and job evaluations. But if she wanted to know what we valued, I think she’d […]
