This Week at UUP: July 12

The Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma
An Oasis for Heart and Mind
Every Sunday in Downtown Petaluma

For complete up-to-date info on the Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma, see our website: 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, July 16: "A Capacity of the Heart"
Ministerial Student Lynn Kelly joins us at the pulpit to look at the roots of our Unitarian Universalist second principle, the practice of compassion. What changes could it bring to your life?

Sunday, July 23: "This Hour is Sacred Because We Make It So"
Worship Associate Stacey Meinzen. "This hour is sacred because we make it so." These are the opening words each week at our service. Come explore what makes something sacred for you personally and for us collectively as a spiritual community. Please bring a poem that expresses something sacred to you.

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BY POPULAR DEMAND! UUP' s FIRST annual Summer T-shirt!

We'd like to have a t-shirt made up for us to all wear proudly, if there is enough interest. What is planned is a simple, tasteful, three-color (100% cotton) T-shirt. A sketch of the shirt--from an idea submitted at the Memorial Day Retreat--will be at church! Cost is $15 per shirt; kids and adults sizes available.
We will order based on interest, so get your orders and payment to T Hathaway by July 30th.


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UUP Play Group Meets Every Friday!

Got kids? The new UUP Play Group, open to all members and friends and their children, is meeting again this Friday, July 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This week, meet up at the new East-side park near G&G Market. Find each other at the playground! (We think the official name of the park is Eagle Park, if you want to look it up on an online map.) Call or email Diana Spaulding if you have questions: weaverly at earthlink dot net; otherwise, just show up.

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Photo Project Well Underway

Hope Stewart, our resident photographer extraordinaire, is taking pictures of members and friends for a photo album. For instructions on how to sign up for a slot to get your photo taken, and for the biography sheet which Hope will include in the album alongside your photo, see http://www.uupetaluma.org/photoalbum.html

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"Larking About" (UUP Singers) News

We plan to meet up again on Saturday, July 29 at Nancy Blake's at 3 pm, with a potluck to follow. We were happy to have some folks attend who came to socialize and eat, rather than sing!

We decided that we would begin meeting weekly on Tuesday evenings beginning August 29. If you have an interest in singing, feel free to show up on July 29 at Nancy's, or talk to any of the Larking About members: Nancy Blake, T Hathaway, Stacey Meinzen, Shari Woodbury, Celeste Durrum, Jodi Boyle, David Dodd, David Hathaway, or Earl Cruser.

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Save the Date! Family Potluck & Swim

On Saturday, July 22 Carol and Steve West will be hosting their second family potluck from 2-5 pm. The Wests have a spacious, kid-friendly backyard (see the picture on our website to get an idea what a great place this is!). Bring swim suits, towels, and a dish to share.
Parents, please be prepared to lifeguard for your own children if they go in the pool. RSVP to Carol.

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Gather Ye Water and Stones

As you embark on travels this summer, or if you stay close to home, remember to gather a small container of water, and bring a small stone for our end-of-summer, all-congregation re-gathering of the community Water & Stones service (September 10).
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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings

- The Women's Group will meet on July 17 from 7:30-9:15 pm at KC Greaney's home.
- The Membership and Hospitality Committee will meet on Monday, July 24 at Elaine's house.
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Seeking Calm and Sanity in a Rapid-Paced World?

Read recent guest speaker Matt Alspaugh's sermon, "Slowing Down" at the UUP website.

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