This Week at UUP: January 18

For complete up-to-date info on the Unitarian Universalists of
Petaluma, see our website.
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Upcoming Services
(Social time with refreshments begins at 10:00, at the Petaluma Woman's
Club, 518 B Street. Worship service at 10:30)

Sunday, January 22: "This I Believe"

Come and join us for the latest installment in our series of participation
services wherein members of the congregation speak about their personal
beliefs. This week we'll be hearing from David Dodd and Mike Iritz. These
services are always informative and often surprising!

Sunday, January 29: "Sustaining Faith"
Rev. Fran Dew, Interim Minister, U. U. Congregation of Santa Rosa

People turn to their faith traditions in troubled times. What is the
sustaining message of Unitarian Universalism that not only helps us through
the night but gives us the strength to continue to be courageous and strong
in the face of adversity?
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Spiritual Film Club Continues -TONIGHT

Please join the Spiritual Film Club for "Baraka" TONIGHT
January 18, 7:30pm at the Meinzens'.

See www.spiritofbaraka.com for more details on the film.Please contact Stacey Meinzen to let her know if you plan to
attend:stacey at graphicsingreen dot com .
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Stewardship Committee Set to Plan Pledge Drive, Time and Talent Auction:
Members Needed!

Note: This group is meeting tonight--Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 8 pm. Call David Dodd for directions to his home.

The Stewardship Committee is our committee tasked with seeing to the short
and long-term financial well-being of our congregation. We're gearing up to
plan this year's annual pledge drive, which takes place in March, as well as
our annual Time and Talent Auction---a very fun way to raise funds using our
own gifts and resources--which currently has no date set. You don't need to
be a financial whiz to be on this committee, just someone with a commitment
to our congregation. If you would like to know more, please contact either
Naomi Davis, Karen Elliott, or David Dodd.
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Building Your Own Theology Group

A spot has opened up in the newly forming Building Your Own Theology group. Our
first meeting is set for Thursday, January 26th, at 7:30 at the Ellsworth's.
This group will be closed after the first meeting, so please email Adee
Swanson at adeeswanson at earthlink dot net if you would like to participate.

Here is a list of goals for participants from the UUA In case you missed
earlier announcements describing the curriculum:

* To build a theology based on the materials of individual life
experiences.
* To develop a credo statement which reflects the participant's personal
religious beliefs, values, etc.
* To examine one's theological journey and integrate it into an
understanding of where one currently is on that journey
* To explore and develop beliefs concerning some of the key issues in
religious inquiry - human nature, ultimate reality, and ethics
* To look at one's own religious history and the history of Unitarian
Universalism.
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Reminder: It's Time to Turn in the Money you Collected as Part of the Guest at Your Table Program

If you've been collecting money in the Guest at Your Table boxes over the
holidays, please don't forget to total up the contents of your box, write a
check for that amount to the UUSC, and get it in to Diana Spaulding by the
end of this month. Remember to fill out the bottom of the box with your
name, address, etc. You will automatically become a UUSC member, or extend
your membership, if you contribute more than $40 ($20 for seniors, and $10
for kids). Contributions of over $75 will be matched by the UU congregation
in Shelter Rock, NY.
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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings

- The choir will no longer be holding its weekly meetings.

- There will be a Membership & Hospitality Committee meeting on Monday,
January 23, at Stacey's home at 7:30pm. This committee is also
looking for new members. If you are interested please let Stacey Minezen
know (stacey at graphicsingreen dot com).
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