This Week at UUP: July 16-July 22

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

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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 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.

Sunday, July 30: "This I Believe"
David Strange, a long-time friend of UUP, will speak about his own beliefs.

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This Saturday! 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. 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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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 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.at Leghorn park (on Sonoma Mnt. Parkway near G&G Market). Please note change of location from printed announcement in this week's Order of Service!

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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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"Larking About" (UUP Singers) News

We plan to meet up again on Saturday, July 29 at Nancy Blake's at 3 pm, with a pot luck 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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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 Monday, 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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