This Week at UUP: Week of October 3-9
This Week At UUP
A weekly email sent to our members and friends email lists
For complete up-to-date info on the Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma, see our website: http://www.uupetaluma.org
Sunday, October 9: "Yom Kippur"
Regular Guest Minister: Leland Bond-Upson
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).
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Harvest Folk Dance Attention: Sunday, November 13, is the new date for our Harvest Folk Dance, a festive event planned for members, friends, sister UU congregations, and the public. Many hands make light work, so consider offering yours to head these areas: 1)Raffle/White Elephant Sale, 2)Entrance Fees and Security. Contact Celeste for job descriptions.
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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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EvensongA 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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From the Pacific Central District:The PCD-UUA Stebbins Summer Gathering at Asilomar, invites you to a workshop selection meeting Saturday Dec. 10, 2005 at the Mount Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church (www.mduuc.org). There will be a potluck lunch from 11:30 to 12:30 and workshop presentations from 12:30 to 2:00.We are looking for some new workshops. Do you have a workshop you would like to present? Is there someone who could give a workshop you would like to attend?Whether you would like to present a workshop or not, please join us for a friendly time and to help us select this year's group of workshops. We will be stronger because of your presence. For a copy of the workshop brochure, call Dick LeBlanc at 510-234-3524. For more information about our program, call Jann Rose Schaub at 925-938-5454 or check our website at www.serve.com/stebbins. The conference, July 29 to August 3, 2006, "Finding the Way Forward: Connecting Forgiveness, Self Discovery and Global Healing", is pleased to announce two theme peakers: Reverend Cathleen Cox Burneo, community minister with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley; and Dr. Fred Luskin, cofounder and director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project.
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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings: -Larking About (choir) meets Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30pm @ Nancy's.
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If you have changed your email address or would like to be removed from the UUP list please email Christian Boatsman at christian at biosearchtech.com
A weekly email sent to our members and friends email lists
For complete up-to-date info on the Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma, see our website: http://www.uupetaluma.org
Sunday, October 9: "Yom Kippur"
Regular Guest Minister: Leland Bond-Upson
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).
*********************************
Harvest Folk Dance Attention: Sunday, November 13, is the new date for our Harvest Folk Dance, a festive event planned for members, friends, sister UU congregations, and the public. Many hands make light work, so consider offering yours to head these areas: 1)Raffle/White Elephant Sale, 2)Entrance Fees and Security. Contact Celeste for job descriptions.
*********************************
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.
*********************************
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.
-------------------------------------------------
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
-------------------------------------------------
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)
-------------------------------------------------
EvensongA weekly evening ritual gathering to share spiritual poetry, music, and a set liturgy to be crafted by the group in initial meetings.
*********************************
From the Pacific Central District:The PCD-UUA Stebbins Summer Gathering at Asilomar, invites you to a workshop selection meeting Saturday Dec. 10, 2005 at the Mount Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church (www.mduuc.org). There will be a potluck lunch from 11:30 to 12:30 and workshop presentations from 12:30 to 2:00.We are looking for some new workshops. Do you have a workshop you would like to present? Is there someone who could give a workshop you would like to attend?Whether you would like to present a workshop or not, please join us for a friendly time and to help us select this year's group of workshops. We will be stronger because of your presence. For a copy of the workshop brochure, call Dick LeBlanc at 510-234-3524. For more information about our program, call Jann Rose Schaub at 925-938-5454 or check our website at www.serve.com/stebbins. The conference, July 29 to August 3, 2006, "Finding the Way Forward: Connecting Forgiveness, Self Discovery and Global Healing", is pleased to announce two theme peakers: Reverend Cathleen Cox Burneo, community minister with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley; and Dr. Fred Luskin, cofounder and director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project.
*********************************
Regularly Scheduled Gatherings: -Larking About (choir) meets Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30pm @ Nancy's.
*********************************
If you have changed your email address or would like to be removed from the UUP list please email Christian Boatsman at christian at biosearchtech.com
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