This Week At UUP: Week of October 10-16

Sunday:

(Social time with bagels / coffee / tea / juice begins at 10:00, at the Petaluma Woman's Club, 518 B Street. Worship service at 10:30.)

Sunday, October 16: "This I Do"

There are always discoveries when getting to know our members, so much below the surface. Hope Stewart, new member, and Adee Swanson, member and staff person, will share how they practice Unitarian Universalism (without preaching it).

October 23: "Rachel Carson: Her Life and Work":
Guest speaker, Lilith Rogers

There is more need than ever before for the people of our world to wake up and start protecting our air, water and soil. Rachel Carson (1907-1964), one of the most influential writers and thinkers of the 20th century, is widely regarded as the founding mother of the modern environmental movement. Her best-selling book, Silent Spring (1962), alerted the American public to the dangers posed by the widespread and careless use of pesticides other chlorinated hydrocarbons which came into widespread distribution during and immediately after WWII. Rogers tells Carson's story in the first person, revealing the many personal challenges Carson faced in her life. Rogers inspires others to realize that, through perseverance and dedication, one can achieve one's goals, that one person can truly make an important difference.
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UUP Blog

David Dodd, in his new incarnation as UUP Webmaster, has added a wonderful feature to our website. We now have a UUP blog that will allow us to keep people informed and update announcements without having to send out extra emails. For the very latest on all the goings on at UUP go to www.uupetaluma.org and click on "UUP Blog" at the bottom of the page. If you have an announcement, info on a committee, or correction that you think would be appropriate to have posted there, please send it to David at weaverly at earthlink.net or Adee Swanson at uupetaluma at gmail.com.
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Harvest Folk Dance

The Ray Bierl String Band will be fiddlin' and Erik Hoffman will be callin' at our Sunday, November 13, Harvest Folk Dance. But there won't be any fiddlin' or callin' without a little volunteerin'! Openings available now for: 1) Publicity Assistant, 2) Raffle Captain, 3) Ticket Booth Captain. Contact Celeste (CDurrum at PacBell.net).
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Contact Info Update & Our First Steps Toward Getting the "Passions & Professions Binder" Started

Please keep an eye out for an insert in your order of service over the next few weeks that will allow you to easily and quickly update your contact information for the UUP Directory. There will be a basket on the back table for you to deposit your slips in.

Included on the short form will be a box to check if you would like to have a information about your business, hobby, workshops, or artwork included in our new "Passions & Professions" UUP community resource binder.

You may also email Adee Swanson at uupetaluma at gmail.com with your information, but please put the words "UUP Directory Update" in the heading. We'll need your name, spouse or partner's name, children's names, whether or not you are a member at UUP, your phone number, your email, and your blood type (just kidding). But please do also indicate if you are interested in participating in the "Passions & Professions" project. All members and regular attendees are eligible to be listed in the Directory.
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Three Vacancies on the UUP Board of Trustees

Have you considered the possibility that you might be a good candidate for the UUP Board? This December, at our semi-annual congregational meeting, we will elect three new members to our Board.

Our Board is our day-to-day governing body, and is responsible for the nuts and bolts aspects of running a congregation. Individual Board members act as liaisons to the various committees, and take on particular areas of responsibility.

The Nominating Committee exists to nominate members to serve on the Board, and is composed of Naomi Davis, David Dodd, and Jennine Lanouette--each a former Board member--and welcomes your expression of interest in seeking election to the Board. UUP bylaws specify that members of the Board must be voting members. The term of office is three years. Please contact any one of them to nominate yourself, or to ask whatever questions you might have about the duties of a Board member.

Also feel free to speak with any current Board member about what is going on with the Board these days, and what work they are focusing on in the current year. Board members are: David Hathaway(President); KC Greaney (Chair); Karen Elliott (Treasurer); Marlene Abel; and Nancy Blake.
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Adult Religious Exploration

We have four potential activity and discussion groups planned for our Adult RE program this fall. The sign-up sheet will be on a clipboard on the Free Speech Table for the next few Sundays. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to let other friends in the community know about this! If you are not going to be attending services for a few weeks you may also email Adee Swanson at uupetaluma at gmail.com to express your interest in a class. Below is a description of each offering. Availability is subject to interest -so sign up and make them happen.
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A Chosen Faith: An introduction to Unitarian Universalism
by John Buehrens and Forrest Church
(a book discussion group)

Thought-provoking, entertaining sourcebook for searchers, newcomers and lifelong learners. Discuss a chapter per month. $15
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Building Your Own Theology
(A curriculum developed by the Unitarian Universalist Association)

The classic model for developing a personal theology. Begins with an introduction to the Purposes and Principles. Participants will learn the critical steps towards creating a personal credo--a specific set of meanings, values and convictions that inform and direct the living of one's life. $16
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Spiritual Film Series

View and discuss a series of films shown in members' homes: What the Bleep Do We Know, and other films that tackle life's big questions.

Hosts needed (big screen and good sound preferred for best viewing)
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Evensong

A weekly evening ritual gathering to share spiritual poetry, music, and a set liturgy to be crafted by the group in initial meetings.
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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings:

-Larking About (choir) meets Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30pm @ Nancy's. Please note! Cancelled this week.

-Religious Education Committee will meet Saturday, October 15. Teachers only from 10:30 to 11, then entire committee from 11-1:30. Location to be set. Call Janice or Marlene for details.

-UUP Women's Group will meet Monday, October 17th from 7:30-9:30 at KC's.

-Membership & Hospitality Committee will meet Monday, October 24 at Stacey's.
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