This Week at UUP: April 5

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 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.

Easter Sunday, April 16
Leland Bond-Upson, Regular Guest Minister

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Hospitality Duty:

We are in need of more people to sign up to provide refreshments for this month and next month.Please remember that the Hospitality Committee provides detailed instructions and there is always someone there on Sunday morning who can help out if you need it. You don't have to be a member to be a bagelista (the UUP equivalent of barista). If you've been attending for a while and would like an easy way to give back to the community this is a great way to do it.Thanks for helping us create a warm and welcoming atmosphere at UUP!

There is a sign up sheet on the bagel table on Sundays or you can volunteer online at the following link:

http://www.uupetaluma.org/calendars/hospitality.html
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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 "Member Welcome" table this Sunday!
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UUP Meeting Policy -
A Reminder from the Board of Trustees

All members and guests are allowed to observe meetings. However, participation in the meeting must be cleared with the chair in advance, and follow rules that have been set by the committees.
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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

Regularly Scheduled Gatherings

-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).

-The UUP Women's Group will meet at 7:30pm on Monday, April 17 at KC's home.
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