This Week at UUP: December 8

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Sunday services coming up (social time with refreshments begins at 10:00, at the Petaluma Woman's Club, 518 B Street. Worship service at 10:30):

December 11: "A Lifetime of Dreaming"
Rev. Jeremy Taylor, Guest Minister

"When I was a child I spake as a child," did I dream as a child? "When I got old I spoke of meaningful things," what about my dreams? Is there a progression? How do our dreams change as we age?"

Join us in welcoming Rev. Jeremy Taylor on his second visit to UUP. Rev. Taylor is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister who has worked with dreams for over thirty years. For more on his work visit his website.


December 18:
Solstice Drum Circle and St. Lucia's Day Celebration
Tony Blake, worship associate & lead drummer.

Join the fabulous Mr. Blake as he once again leads us in a circle of drumming in honor of the Winter Solstice, and the celebration of the returning light.
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St. Lucia's Day Celebration Dec.18

The children and youth will celebrate St. Lucia's Day on December 18 as part of the the worship service. This tradition of sharing and light will include costumes, food, and a procession. All youth and children may participate if they wish. Costumes and props will be provided, but it would help if children would wear a white shirt that day- buttoned shirt, polo, or turtleneck without writing or colored designs, if possible.
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Other Upcoming Holiday Services

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Christmas Eve Service


The Santa Rosa Congregation and UUP are celebrating a joint Christmas Eve service held in their new building (547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa). Rev. Fran Dew, worship associates Lara Abel (UUP), and Cathie Wiese (UUCSR) will lead a service of holiday candlelight and music. Plan ahead to attend this very special early evening worship and visit the Santa Rosa church's website for more information and directions.

*There will be no service on Sunday, December 25 at UUP


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New Year's Day Brunch--A Service, A Communion, A Toast


The happy coincidence of New Year's Day and a Sunday will give our community a way to worship, nourish ourselves, and celebrate in a combined brunch and service. We shall experience a different kind of sacred time together in the enjoyment of sharing a meal together. Do plan to come with your wisdom and wishes to toast in the new year! We may even ask for reservations . . .
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Congregational Meeting Update

UUP's Board of Trustees' three vacancies were filled at our meeting last Sunday.The newly-minted Board Members are Jean Conrad, Phil Boyle, and Gene Ellsworth. Leaving the Board are KC Greaney, Greg Davis, and Terilynn Bench. Our thanks go out to all of you for serving UUP in this capacity.

Other items on the agenda included an update on the Religious Education program from Marlene Abel, Interim Director of Religious Education, and an extensive report and new budget proposal presented by UUP Treasurer Karen Elliott. If you are a member who missed the meeting and would like more information contact Board President David Hathaway at Hathaway1776 at sbcglobal dot net. For questions regarding the budget changes voted on by the members in attendance you may contact Karen Elliott at sonomaco94952 at comcast dot net.
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Social Justice Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Social Justice Committee after church on the 18th of December. Please contact Stacey Minezen at stacey at graphicsingreen dot com for more information. All are welcome to attend and this committee is looking for new members.
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News From the Worship Committee

Diana Spaulding, after many years of devoted and diligent service, has retired as Chair of the WA Committee, to be succeeded in January by Co-Chairs Tony Blake and Elisabeth Hathaway.

Elisabeth Hathaway will now serve as contact person for questions and arrangements regarding services and worship(elisabethhathaway at sbcglobal dot net). Thank you Diana for all your energy and creativity and care!!

The Worship Committee Would Love to Hear from YOU

UUP Worship services are planned with the congregation's wishes and needs in mind. The Worship Committee strives to be responsive to our members' comments, suggestions, constructive criticism, and praise. The worship suggestion box will be on the UU table in the back after the service for you to pass your comments along to the worship committee. Please take a moment to do so.
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'Tis The Season

In past years a group of us led by choir leader and musician David Dodd has strolled through downtown Petaluma singing holiday songs and traditional Christmas carols. Shall we go out again this year? Please let Celeste Durrum (cdurrum at pacbell dot net) or Adee Swanson (uupetaluma at gmail dot com) know if you're interested in participating.
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Become a Chalice Lighter!

Spread the word on Unitarian Universalism! Would it be great to hear about Unitarian Universalism on local public radio? The Chalice Lighters program was established to "Promote and Strengthen Unitarian Universalism" by facilitating congregational growth.

Individuals participate in Chalice Lighters by making contributions to the Chalice Lighters fund three times a year ($10 basic level). The donated money goes to fund growth projects planned and implemented by congregations in the Pacific Central District.

Right now, they have a call out for contributions towards an innovative media campaign throughout the Bay Area, with radio spots and other publicity that would be of great benefit to our congregation. UUP was started with the assistance of a generous Chalice Lighter grant that enabled us to secure our initial lease on the Woman's Club and to begin to pay guest speakers. We hope to apply for another grant, soon, in order to further our local ministry.

Preference for these grants is given to congregations with a higher proportion of members who participate as Chalice Lighters.

Brochures are available on the table in back at UUP services, or you can visit their website for further information. Please consider joining NOW, and helping this vital work!
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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings

-Larking About (the UUP choir) meets every Thursday from 8:00 to 9:30 pm at Nancy's. Contact David Dodd for more info.

-The UUP Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of each month from 7:30 to 10 pm. Contact David Hathaway for more info.

-The Social Justice Committee will be meeting after church on the 18th of December. Please see announcement above.
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