Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma

The purpose of this congregation is to provide a haven where members can share in a spiritually, culturally, and socially diverse local religious community. We envision a congregation that will be welcoming to all, that values the contributions of each member in shared ministry, and that actively promotes and models individual development of an ethical way of living. We are intentionally intergenerational, and covenant to provide religious education and spiritual growth for children and adults.

Thursday, March 02, 2006

This Week at UUP: March 2

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 5: "The Devotion of Justice" Guest Speaker Mitra Rahnema, Starr King Ministerial Student

The beginning of Spring is often a time in which we celebrate our religious communities and recommit ourselves to a more just world. In the service today we will look at the work of making this daily commitment, and explore the depth of personal and spiritual growth the practice of social change calls us to develop.

Sunday, March 12: "Must Be Present To Win"Leland Bond-Upson, Regular Guest Minister

When the raffle has a big prize, is more personal, or the prize-giver wants the event to be taken seriously, the requirement for eligibility is stated in these familiar words. Woody Allen has famously said, "80% of life is showing up". The Congregation's annual campaign for self-support begins today. Let's win by being present: for the campaign, for each other, and for ourselves.
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The Pacific Central District - District Assembly 2006
This year's theme is "Circles within a Circle: Embracing our Theological Diversity". It will be held April 28-30 at the Concord Hilton. For more information, please visit us at:

www.pcd-uua.org/DA or give us a call at: 510-601-1437.

Don't miss this once a year gathering of our regional community, coming together for a weekend of learning, laughing, singing, dancing, networking and worship, featuring:

Banner Parade and Opening Worship!

+30 Great Workshops and Events!

Keynote Breakfast with Bill Sinkford, President of the UUA!

PCD Awards Lunch!

PCD Annual Meeting!

Saturday Banquet and Address by Jon Carroll!

Sunday Worship with Rebecca Parker, President of Starr King School for the Ministry!

Bring the Family – District Assembly is for Everyone.
Programs for kids and youth include: Nursery Care, Evening Childcare, PCD Saturday Children's Camp (5-11), MUUGS - Middle School UU Groups (12-14), DYGT (Dig It) - District Youth Groups Together (14- 20), PCD - YRUU (Young Religious Unitarian Universalists), YACM - Young Adult/ Campus Ministry, UUYAN - UU Young Adult Network.
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Save the Date: UUP's Time and Talent Auction, May 7!

Our annual fundraiser, the Time and Talent Auction, is coming once again.
This year's event will take place on Sunday, May 7, after the service from
noon to 3 pm. Lunch will be served. Please save the date, and also 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!
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Community Garden

UUP now has a plot in the Petaluma community garden. We will be growing vegetables and other edibles to donate to a local shelter. If you would like to be involved in this new project please email Rebecca Black at rebeblack at yahoo dot com.
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UUP Annual Memorial Day Retreat

All-Congregational Annual Memorial Day Retreat! Yes, its coming up to that time of year again! Please put this on your calendars: May 26th through 29th at Four Springs Retreat Center. Join us for a long rejuvenating weekend of community, cheer, relaxation and connection! You know if you've been before you want to be there this year, our fourth. If you haven't been yet ask someone about it--last year we had 29 adults and 16 kids so you can ask almost anyone you see at UUP!

Look for general information about the retreat on the information table, or e-mail T Hathaway (elisabethhathaway at sbcglobal dot net). You can also contact T to volunteer to be on the planning committee. Your participation at this level is much appreciated.
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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings

-The Worship Committee will meet on Monday, March 6th. Contact Tony Blake or T Hathaway for details.

-The UUP Board of Trustees will meet at 8:30 am on Sunday, March 12 at the Woman's Club building. Please contact David Hathaway if you would like to request time on the agenda.
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