This Week at UUP: March 22
For complete up-to-date info on the Unitarian Universalists of
Petaluma, see our website: http://www.uupetaluma.org
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(Social time with refreshments begins at 10:00, at the Petaluma Woman's Club, 518 B Street. Worship service at 10:30)
Sunday, March 26:
"Shift Happens"
Celeste Durrum, Worship Associate
"Little drops of water, little grains of sand, make the mighty ocean, and the pleasant land." Likewise the repeated actions over time of human voices and hands add up to vast change in the human landscape. Join us for this service to inspire you to take simple actions for a more just, less suffering world.
Sunday, April 2:
"Moving the World Through Reverent Daily Actions"
Guest Speaker Trathen Heckman
At this time when our senses are being quenched by Spring's ascent, Trathen Heckman will discuss a potent blend of Buddhist mindfulness and innovative ecological design artfully applied to the conscious daily acts at the heart of healthy lives and communities.
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Don't Miss District Assembly - An Announcement From the Pacific Central District Office
Dear Friends:
As Karnack the Magnificent would say:
The Answer is: 40 days and 40 nights! 40 days and 40 nights!
And the Question is (opening the envelope): How long is it to District Assembly 2006?!!!
Yes, DA2006 is almost here!
This year we have a great program, featuring:
Mt Diablo Worship Team (Friday Night Opening Worship and Banner Parade), UUA President Bill Sinkford (Saturday Keynote Breakfast),
SF Chronicle Columnist Jon Carroll (Saturday Banquet Speaker), and
Starr King School for the Ministry President Rebecca Parker (Sunday Worship)!
We have 30 workshops and activities, 5 levels of programming for Children and Youth, four worship services (including YRUU and UUYAN worship), the PCD Awards Lunch and the PCD Annual Meeting, all for your enjoyment and edification!
COME JOIN THE GATHERING OF THE TRIBE: DISTRICT ASSEMBLY IS FOR EVERYONE!
Come visit us on the web for all of the information: workshops, schedule, programs and registration material.
Now is the time to make your reservation at the Concord Hilton at: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/private_groups/conchhf_uua/index.jhtml
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A Message from the UU Legislative Ministry of CA
The Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry-CA (UULM-CA) would like to invite you to join us in attending the California Interfaith Council's annual Faith In Action Dinner on March 27th and/or the Legislative Issues Briefing Day on March 28th. Full information and registration form are available on our website at www.uulmca.org. Early registration discounts apply through March 21st and reduced rates are available to high school youth and young adult students.
The Faith in Action dinner will feature a keynote address by the world-renowned Anuradha Mittal on the impact of globalization on world food distribution and hunger. Legislative Issues Briefing Day kicks off with a keynote address by Senator Alarcón.Workshops will focus on pending legislative issues including health care reform, death penalty, clean money, living wage, immigration, and California's infrastructure bond. The afternoon will include time to put your faith into action as you lobby your legislators and the day will close with the film "Rights on the Line, Vigilantes at the Border". Whether you can attend one event or both, we hope that you will join us in creating a strong UU showing and voice for justice.
Christy Baker,
Operations Manager
UULM-CA
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To Build the Common Good: UUP's Annual Pledge Drive
Our approach to the pledging this year will be to hold small, semi-informal "pledge dinners" (though that sounds pretty dry: how about "Vision dinners"?) at the homes of congregational leaders. Look for the sign-up sheets on the back table this Sunday, or email David Dodd (weaverly at earthlink dot net) for more info.
We also sent out a letter to give more details to regular attenders and members, but if you didn't receive a letter, you're still welcome to sign up for a meal!
The times of the meals are:
* Saturday, March 25: Dinner, 6 pm . Hosts: Gene and Elaine Ellsworth (Gene is on the Board; Elaine chairs our membership committee), Marlene Abel (Director of Religious Education, member of the Board)
* Saturday, March 25, 6 pm. Hosts: Nancy and Tony Blake (Nancy is on the Board; Tony co-chairs the Worship Committee)
* Friday, April 7 (NEW DATE), 6 pm. Hosts: Phil and Jodi Boyle (Phil is on the Board, Jodi is on the RE committee) ********************************************************************
An invitation to join as WOMEN TOGETHER . . .
The women of UUP are invited to the 17th annual retreat of Women Together of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Rosa taking place May 19-21 at St. Dorothy's Rest. The theme of the retreat will be "Roads Taken," an exploration of life choices. The cost for 2 nights lodging and 5 meals is $150 with partial scholarships available. Details and registration to follow in April. This is a wonderful opportunity to build sisterhood with the women of our fellow Sonoma county congregation.
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Save the Date for Two Great Annual UUP Events
- Our Time and Talent Auction is May 7 after the service from noon to 3 pm. Lunch will be served. Please start thinking about what you might be able to contribute. Last year's highest bids went for hosted dinners, trips to family cabins, and chauffeured rides to and/or from the airport. Be creative!
- The all-congregational Memorial Day Retreat is May 26th through 29th at Four Springs Retreat Center. Join us for a long rejuvenating weekend of community, cheer, relaxation and connection! Contact T Hathaway (elisabethhathaway at sbcglobal dot net) for more information or to help plan this event.
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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings
-The RE Committee will meet at 10am on Saturday, March 25 at a location TBD.
-The Membership and Hospitality Committee will meet at 7:30 pm on Monday, March 27th at the Ellsworth's.
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If you have changed your email address or would like to be added to or removed from the UUP list please email Christian Boatsman at christian at biosearchtech dot com
Petaluma, see our website: http://www.uupetaluma.org
******************************************************************
(Social time with refreshments begins at 10:00, at the Petaluma Woman's Club, 518 B Street. Worship service at 10:30)
Sunday, March 26:
"Shift Happens"
Celeste Durrum, Worship Associate
"Little drops of water, little grains of sand, make the mighty ocean, and the pleasant land." Likewise the repeated actions over time of human voices and hands add up to vast change in the human landscape. Join us for this service to inspire you to take simple actions for a more just, less suffering world.
Sunday, April 2:
"Moving the World Through Reverent Daily Actions"
Guest Speaker Trathen Heckman
At this time when our senses are being quenched by Spring's ascent, Trathen Heckman will discuss a potent blend of Buddhist mindfulness and innovative ecological design artfully applied to the conscious daily acts at the heart of healthy lives and communities.
******************************************************************
Don't Miss District Assembly - An Announcement From the Pacific Central District Office
Dear Friends:
As Karnack the Magnificent would say:
The Answer is: 40 days and 40 nights! 40 days and 40 nights!
And the Question is (opening the envelope): How long is it to District Assembly 2006?!!!
Yes, DA2006 is almost here!
This year we have a great program, featuring:
Mt Diablo Worship Team (Friday Night Opening Worship and Banner Parade), UUA President Bill Sinkford (Saturday Keynote Breakfast),
SF Chronicle Columnist Jon Carroll (Saturday Banquet Speaker), and
Starr King School for the Ministry President Rebecca Parker (Sunday Worship)!
We have 30 workshops and activities, 5 levels of programming for Children and Youth, four worship services (including YRUU and UUYAN worship), the PCD Awards Lunch and the PCD Annual Meeting, all for your enjoyment and edification!
COME JOIN THE GATHERING OF THE TRIBE: DISTRICT ASSEMBLY IS FOR EVERYONE!
Come visit us on the web for all of the information: workshops, schedule, programs and registration material.
Now is the time to make your reservation at the Concord Hilton at: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/private_groups/conchhf_uua/index.jhtml
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A Message from the UU Legislative Ministry of CA
The Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry-CA (UULM-CA) would like to invite you to join us in attending the California Interfaith Council's annual Faith In Action Dinner on March 27th and/or the Legislative Issues Briefing Day on March 28th. Full information and registration form are available on our website at www.uulmca.org. Early registration discounts apply through March 21st and reduced rates are available to high school youth and young adult students.
The Faith in Action dinner will feature a keynote address by the world-renowned Anuradha Mittal on the impact of globalization on world food distribution and hunger. Legislative Issues Briefing Day kicks off with a keynote address by Senator Alarcón.Workshops will focus on pending legislative issues including health care reform, death penalty, clean money, living wage, immigration, and California's infrastructure bond. The afternoon will include time to put your faith into action as you lobby your legislators and the day will close with the film "Rights on the Line, Vigilantes at the Border". Whether you can attend one event or both, we hope that you will join us in creating a strong UU showing and voice for justice.
Christy Baker,
Operations Manager
UULM-CA
***********************************************************************
To Build the Common Good: UUP's Annual Pledge Drive
Our approach to the pledging this year will be to hold small, semi-informal "pledge dinners" (though that sounds pretty dry: how about "Vision dinners"?) at the homes of congregational leaders. Look for the sign-up sheets on the back table this Sunday, or email David Dodd (weaverly at earthlink dot net) for more info.
We also sent out a letter to give more details to regular attenders and members, but if you didn't receive a letter, you're still welcome to sign up for a meal!
The times of the meals are:
* Saturday, March 25: Dinner, 6 pm . Hosts: Gene and Elaine Ellsworth (Gene is on the Board; Elaine chairs our membership committee), Marlene Abel (Director of Religious Education, member of the Board)
* Saturday, March 25, 6 pm. Hosts: Nancy and Tony Blake (Nancy is on the Board; Tony co-chairs the Worship Committee)
* Friday, April 7 (NEW DATE), 6 pm. Hosts: Phil and Jodi Boyle (Phil is on the Board, Jodi is on the RE committee) ********************************************************************
An invitation to join as WOMEN TOGETHER . . .
The women of UUP are invited to the 17th annual retreat of Women Together of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Rosa taking place May 19-21 at St. Dorothy's Rest. The theme of the retreat will be "Roads Taken," an exploration of life choices. The cost for 2 nights lodging and 5 meals is $150 with partial scholarships available. Details and registration to follow in April. This is a wonderful opportunity to build sisterhood with the women of our fellow Sonoma county congregation.
*******************************************************************
Save the Date for Two Great Annual UUP Events
- Our Time and Talent Auction is May 7 after the service from noon to 3 pm. Lunch will be served. Please start thinking about what you might be able to contribute. Last year's highest bids went for hosted dinners, trips to family cabins, and chauffeured rides to and/or from the airport. Be creative!
- The all-congregational Memorial Day Retreat is May 26th through 29th at Four Springs Retreat Center. Join us for a long rejuvenating weekend of community, cheer, relaxation and connection! Contact T Hathaway (elisabethhathaway at sbcglobal dot net) for more information or to help plan this event.
********************************************************************
Regularly Scheduled Gatherings
-The RE Committee will meet at 10am on Saturday, March 25 at a location TBD.
-The Membership and Hospitality Committee will meet at 7:30 pm on Monday, March 27th at the Ellsworth's.
*******************************************************************
If you have changed your email address or would like to be added to or removed from the UUP list please email Christian Boatsman at christian at biosearchtech dot com
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