This Week at UUP: March 29

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, 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.

Sunday, April 9: "Marriage Matters"
Guest Speaker: Victoria Ingram

The UUA has taken a strong position in advocating for marriage equity and many in our denomination are active in working for legislative change and societal shift on this important issue. As we've watched this issue debated in the public forum, we've heard lots of compelling arguments both for and against making changes in the "traditional" definition of marriage. Our speaker will explore this topic, drawing on a variety of traditions to address the issues of marriage equity.
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Guest Artist to Help With Religious Education this Sunday

This Sunday, April 2, the RE program will welcome a guest artist,
Julie Young from Daily Acts, to our program to make Inspirational
Flags with our children and youth. These fabric paintings will allow
our young people to illustrate their dreams and hopes for our planet
Earth. Each older child or youth will create a 12 inch by 12 inch
square of painted fabric which will be sewn into a quilt for our Time
and Talent Auction in May. Ms.Young has worked with hundreds of
children in creating these works of art, and says that the product is
often very beautiful. Our youth group will be participating in this
project also, but in a separate space from the elementary school age
children.

The project will use permanent fabric paint. While we will provide
smocks, and every effort will be made to keep everything clean, there is a chance of kids' clothes developing new spots. Please don't
send your children in their best clothing on Sunday! Old, casual
clothes are strongly advised.

Thank you very much to Stacey Meinzen for arranging this special RE event.
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Looking Good for the New UUP Family Photo Album!

The Membership & Hospitality Committee will make appointments next
Sunday for professional-quality photographs by our own Hope Stewart for a UUP family photo album.

Your individual or family photographic portrait will be taken at a scenic downtown Petaluma site and recorded on a compact disc given to you. A $5 materials fee payable to Hope covers cost of project. Pick out your best outfit, polish up your smile, and head to the New! "Member Welcome" table this Sunday!
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Time to Sign Up for the Annual Memorial Day Retreat

It's time once again to sign up for our annual retreat. Last year a great time was had by all. We need to get a sense of how many plan to participate in this event so we can begin planning it in earnest. You can sign up by adding your name to the sign up sheet at church this Sunday or by emailing T Hathaway (elisabethhathaway at sbcglobal.net). Please let T know ASAP if you're planning to go.

There is still a great need for volunteers to make this retreat as wonderful as it can possibly be. Email T if you would like to help organize this gathering.
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The UUP Time and Talent Auction is set for Sunday, May 7

The auction will kick off with a lunch after the service, leading directly into fierce bidding for desserts. Think about what you might donate, and about asking your friends to come and bid in this important fundraiser which is more about fun than funds. Donation forms will be available starting this week at the Sunday service, or download one from the web at:

http://www.uupetaluma.org/auctionform.rtf
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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings

- There will be a Worship Committee meeting on Monday, April 3, at 8:15 pm at Diana Spaulding's.

-Sunday, April 9 the UUP Board of Trustees will meet at the Woman's Club from 8:30am to 10am.

-Spiritual Film Series will meet Wednesday, April 12 at 7:30 pm (location and film TBA).
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Hospitality Duty:

Please plan to sign up once per quarter to help us ensure that we are able to continue to provide bagels and refreshments before the service. Thanks for helping us create a warm and welcoming atmosphere at UUP.

http://www.uupetaluma.org/calendars/hospitality.html
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