This Week at UUP: November 16

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Petaluma, see our website.
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(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)

November 20: "At The Table"
Guest Speaker, Ron Hersom.

In this time of people coming together and sharing a meal called "Thanksgiving", how do we create The Table? What is it for and for whom?

November 27:"Gratitude as a Spiritual Practice: A Participatory Service"

Gratitude as a spiritual practice only requires that we open ourselves to a sense of appreciation for all that surrounds us and walk on the earth with gratitude in every step. When we know we are part of this incredible creation/evolution, we know we are not alone and can then support the world with our love, compassion, and strength. On Thanksgiving weekend, we welcome you to come to UUP and share your thoughts and feelings about what fills you with gratitude and thankfulness.
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Save the Date - Congregational Meeting December 4th

Our next Congregational Meeting will be held after the service on Sunday, December 4th. We will be reviewing the budget and voting to fill the vacancies on the Board of Trustees. These are important issues, so please try to attend if you can. All members in good standing are eligible to vote. Lunch will be provided by the UUP Youth Group.
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Harvest Folk Dance

Perhaps we should have called our event "Harvest Food Dance" for the wonderful abundance of gingerbread, seasonal sweets and savories, and wine! About 45 of us had a jolly time swinging about and gadding about to the rousing sounds of multiple fiddles. Many thanks to all of the volunteers, with special mentions for now to Marlene Abel (refreshments), Carol West (Decorations), and Elaine Ellsworth (everything!).
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Harvest Dance Volunteer Breakfast and Review

Volunteers who made the Harvest Folk Dance happen are invited to a breakfast at Elaine and Gene Ellsworth's home this Saturday morning at 9:30 (hold out for your first cup of coffee!) at 103 Dublin Court (Windsor Lane). We'll enjoy each other's company while evaluating the success of the dance. R. S. V. P. via e-mail or phone to Celeste (CDurrum at PacBell dot net).
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UUP Women's Group

The next meeting of the UUP Women's Group is Monday, November 21st, at 7:30pm at KC's home. This group is open to all the women of the community. If you are new to the congregation, or have not attended one of these meetings before please consider joining us. Small groups like this one provide a wonderful way for us to get to know each other better and the conversations that take place at these meetings always provide much food for thought.
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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings:

-Larking About (choir) meets Thursday evenings from 8-9:30pm at Nancy's.

-The next Women's Group meeting will be Monday, November 21 at KC's at 7:30pm. Come and enjoy some quality conversation and companionship before the holiday rush begins!

-There is a Stewardship Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 22.

-The Membership Committee will meet on Monday, November 28th at Stacey's at 7:30pm.
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