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, On Valentine’s Day in 1847, a woman living in Worcester, Massachusetts, by the name of Esther Howland received a lovely note adorned with fancy colored paper. She was so delighted by the delicate creation, she convinced her father to buy fine papers, laces, and trimmings from which she designed her own […]
Dear Members and Friends, Who? Who are you? Who are you to think? Who are you to think that? Who are you to think that you can? Who are you to think that you can change? Who are you to think that you can change the world? These words were on a poster hanging in […]
Dear Members and Friends, I look forward to returning to Westport this Saturday and seeing many of you at the Crys Matthews concert hosted by Voices Cafe, at worship on Sunday morning, and at Cottage Parties over this weekend and over Presidents’ Day Weekend. What do you value at UU Westport? The Cottage Parties are […]
Dear Members and Friends, As your Transitional Minister, I want to catch you up on some things: Opportunity to learn and discuss Brene Brown’s concept of BRAVING The need for volunteers for the history project Where we/you are with Shared Transitional Ministry BRAVING Today at 5:00 PM and Saturday at 9:00 AM, I invite you […]
Dear Members and Friends, I look forward to joining you this week in Westport. This past Sunday, I’m grateful for the wisdom and sharing of leaders and participants in our Soul Matters small group ministry program. If you have been longing for deeper connection with others in a small group setting, consider Soul Matters—especially if […]
January 15, 2024 Dear Members and Friends, In 1915, a bright, young black student was denied entrance to the all-white seminary at Oberlin. The denial letter simply stated he didn’t have the proper credits. So this young man traveled to Oberlin to talk with the head of admissions. When the Head of Admissions re-stated the […]
Dear Members and Friends, I have been thinking about the location of my heart centers. In this liminal time, following the death of my mother, I realize that I now have three heart centers: California, Chicago, and Connecticut. This past Saturday, a lovely Celebration of Life was held for my mother at the Unitarian Universalist […]
Dear Members and Friends, I so enjoyed being with many of you over Christmas Eve. Both the morning and the evening services were beautiful opportunities to gather. I enjoyed meeting many of you for the first time: some of you as long time members, some who grew up in the congregation, and some who visited […]
Dear Members and Friends, Today is the sixth day of Hanukkah. It was good to see a menorah lit this past Sunday. I was deeply touched by the Choir’s musical offering, and I was impressed how well the music streamed through my computer here in Oak Park. Thank you to all of you that made […]
Dear Members and Friends, I can’t believe we are already into the Holiday Season! Here at UU Westport, there are plenty of Holiday gatherings in which to participate. This Sunday, the worship service will be the Holiday Concert with the full choir led by Rev. Ed Thompson. I understand the Choir is doing an especially […]
