On April 21st we will gather to remember and value the gift of nature that has gifted us with life and continues to sustain us each day with warmth, oxygen, water, and nourishment.


Our service will include a teaching on interdependence entitled “THE THREE SISTERS” from Grandmother Nancy Andry a storyteller, pipe carrier and sun dancer of the Algonquin nation. Pat Francek will share a poem capturing the beauty and inspiration provided by nature. Lindy Hennessey will give witness to the direct gift of earth she has received. Raleigh Padgett flute and drum maker of the Cherokee nation will share his inspiring sounds. Rev. Jim Francek, our community minister, will share his heart felt inspiration on RECIPROCITY… the basis of our relationship to Mother Earth. Our closing will bring the sounds of the heartbeat of Mother Earth gifted us by our native participants.

“Reciprocity: the Basis of our Relationship with Mother Earth” – Rev. Jim Francek - April 21, 2024

Reflecting on the Exodus narrative and the monthly theme of “Interdependence,” Rev. Alan Taylor explores the nature of spiritual community and the relationship between freedom and responsibility.

“We're All In This Together” – Rev. Alan Taylor - April 28, 2024

An original composition for two guitars, drum, voice & Native American flute “Seeking Home” was created to acknowledge and raise awareness about the ongoing crisis of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Men and Youth (MMIW) occurring throughout the US and Canada. All donations will go to “Medicine Wheel Ride” (https://www.medicinewheelride.org/)– an Indigenous MMIW advocacy non-profit organization.

"Seeking Home" - Rev. Ed Thompson - May 5, 2024

On this Mother’s Day, join us for this Unitarian Universalist ritual originally created by Rev. Norbert Capek in Prague over 70 years ago. We all are invited to bring flowers to share to symbolize the diversity of our community. Then we take a flower that someone else brought. Rev. Alan Taylor, Angi Haen, and our children & youth will participate in this service.

"Flower Communion" - Angi Haen & Rev. Alan Taylor - May 12, 2024

On May 19, 2024, please join our congregation’s Black Lives Matter Team in uplifting the 8th Principle of racial justice and equity! Leading “The Color of Love: Kindling the Flame of Commitment” service, Reverend Alan and members of the congregation will share how the flame of racial justice was ignited within them, and how they overcame obstacles to commit their inspiration to action. Erik Paul, conductor, will lead us in music that opens our hearts and encourages each of us to kindle individual commitments to racial justice.

"The Color of Love” - Rev. Alan Taylor & the Black Lives Matter Committee

Memorial Day is often a time to gather with family and celebrate the beginning of summer. Rev. Alan Taylor will share the meaningful history of Memorial Day and reflect on how religious progressives can lift up the original intent of Memorial Day.

"To Honor and Remember" ~ Rev. Alan Taylor - May 26, 2024

Children and Youth, K-12th grade, will participate in service. The Teen choir and Children’s Chapel Choir will sing.

Faith Formation Celebration - Angi Haen & Rev. Alan Taylor - June 2, 2024

As a prelude to the Annual Meeting, Rev. Alan Taylor will share what he has learned about the identity of our Congregation, both our strengths and our growing edges, and what he looks forward to in the coming year.

"Don’t Let Go of the Thread" – Rev. Alan Taylor - June 9, 2024

This choral service will celebrate Nature and the importance of experiencing Nature. In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson: “In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through us in spite of real sorrows. Nature says, — he or she is my creature, and in spite of all our impertinent griefs, they shall be glad with me”

Summer Solstice Concert - UU Westport Choir - June 16, 2024

Memories are the traces of our past experiences which inform who we are, but they need not define who we are. During this service we will explore how we create meaning from our memories, and by building on who we are, choose who we wish to become.

"Memories & Meaning" - Rev. Carries McEvoy - SUMMER SERVICE - July 7, 2024

On June 30th we will explore the terrain of life-lessons. We’ve all learned a few, and we will all learn a few more as time goes by. A few of us will share our stories, and we’ll also have a bit of interaction with the congregation-for those interested in participating. Tom Hearne and Cathy Paine will share some music.

"Lessons Learned" - Dayle Brownstein - SUMMER SERVICE - June 30, 2024

David Emberling, a climate educator and activist, will speak about his journey to his present work preventing the earth from overheating beyond our control.

It's Getting Hot! A Climate Journey - David Emberling - SUMMER SERVICE - July 14, 2024

Seeking Wellness - Carolyn Gundell - July 21, 2024

How did you come to be a UU? Most of us left one faith tradition and found an entry-point to the UU faith that brought us joy and aligned with our deepest values. On August 4th, we will explore this concept of moving from one tradition into another through the lens of Veganism. Three guest-speakers will be joining Jenna McPartland and Julyen Norman for a morning of poetry, reflection, music, and food. If you care about the planet, human health, or animals - or if you just enjoy a good Service - join us as we dive into the joy that comes with opening ourselves to new possibilities. Plus, a delicious Vegan lunch will be served following the service.

"Entry Points - Growing Towards Compassion, Health and Planet" - Jenna McPartland - August 4, 2024

History is replete with inflexible, intrusive and often oppressive societal systems and religious laws. In the darkest moments reformers have come along to change the course of civilization with great courage and personal sacrifice. How will their stories inspire you to create change?

Come listen to Brahmo and Rabindra Sangeet - spiritual, haunting and inspirational music from the Brahmo Samaj, a social justice and religious reform movement from 19th century India.

Unitarians have had ties of faithful solidarity and friendship with the Brahmo Samaj leaders such as Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda.

Sermon: Ravi Sankar, a long time Unitarian Hindu will share how reformers through history inspire us to be the change.

Music: Dr Dola Sengupta, the Vivekananda Vedanta choir and friends will present classical Brahmo and Rabindra Sangeet.

"Courage to Create Change: Resist & Reform" – Ravi Sankar - SUMMER SERVICE - July 28, 2024

The interconnections between social justice causes that UUs support. Special guests are well-known singer/songwriter guitarist Suzanne Sheridan, who will sing songs by Holly Near, Dylan, Lennon and Sam Cooke; and Gemeem Davis and Callie Heilman, co-directors of Bridgeport Next Gen who build relationships while urging people to vote. UUWestport Social Justice Council (SJC) members will speak: Janet Luongo on racial justice and UUthVote; Jamie Forbes on Gender Rights, and Reproductive Justice (for absent RJ lead Leslie Cenci); and Sari Bodi and Linda Hudson on women’s suffrage. Our worship associate is Pat Francek, a champion for the rights of Black people. UU Westport in 2022 earned a UUA “Good Trouble” award, thanks to our passionate volunteers.

Sacred Activism: Creating a Beloved Democracy – Janet Luongo - SUMMER SERVICE - August 11, 2024

When refugees immigrate to the United States, many of them arrive illiterate and the children have had very little schooling. Michael O’Connor, the founder of Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America will speak on how providing high-dosage tutoring has fostered a "Refugee Empowerment Movement.” FORA serves children from many countries, but the majority of them are from Rohingya families who fled Myanmar where they were deprived education, work opportunities, and even recognition as members of the state.

Forging Opportunities for Refugees – Michael O’Connor - SUMMER SERVICE - August 25, 2024

Join us for this Homecoming Sunday as Rev. Alan Taylor returns to the pulpit and the choir under the direction of Rev. Ed Thompson launches a new worship year. We will reflect on the nature of community and how at times each of us — and our congregation — clears space for a new song or a new story.

Homecoming: Opening to a New Story - Rev. Alan Taylor - September 8, 2024

As Unitarian Universalists, the central question for us is not “What Do You Believe?” But “How Shall We Live?” As we answer that question of how we want to be together, there are covenantal questions. Rev. Alan Taylor will explore the nature of covenant in progressive religious community and why it matters how we answer “What Do We Promise One Another?”

New tracks tagged #TUUCW