This Week at UUP: August 16

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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SUNDAY SERVICES

(Social time with refreshments begins at 10:00, at the Petaluma Woman's Club, 518 B Street. Worship service at 10:30)

Sunday, August 20: "The Waters of Walden": Guest Speaker: Jeremy Elliott
Beneath the wakes of Walden Pond, one finds the sacred currents of early American Transcendentalism and Hindu thea/ology. This service will explore the historical connection of early Unitarian thought and Hindu spirituality. What wisdom did our religious foremothers, forefathers, and elders encounter in the great teaching of ancient India? Do their voices and the chorus of these great souls and seers still speak to us today?

Following the service, we'll have a "lunch bunch" gathering at the Tea Room Cafe--meet up on the front steps!

Sunday, August 27: "The Caring Congregation": Guest Speaker: Rev. Barbara Meyers
Rev. Meyers is the author of a new curriculum called The Caring Congregation which focuses on mental health and what congregations can do to help our congregations be more welcoming and intentionally supportive to people with mental health problems and their families. She will discuss her own experience with depression and how a faith community helped her to heal.

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This Saturday! Family Potluck & Swim

On Saturday, August 19 Carol and Steve West will be hosting their third (and final) 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 West.
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Welcome to Our New Administrator!

Jennifer Newman will be taking on the responsibilities of UUP's Administrative Assistant beginning this month. Jennifer lives in Petaluma, has a 2-year-old daughter, and also works part time for Slide Mountain Ranch in Marin.
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Volunteer Newsletter Layout Help Sought

"UUPDates," our almost-ready-to-be-launched newsletter, needs the skills of a graphic designer / layout artist who would like to create the look of our in-house publication. We have most of the article written for a September newsletter, so it would mean putting together this four-page publication. If you have these skills, and would like to contribute them to UUP, please email David Dodd at weaverly at earthlink dot net.

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Gather Ye Water and/or Stones

As you embark on travels this summer, or if you stay close to home, remember to gather a small container of water, and/or bring a small stone for our end-of-summer, all-congregation re-gathering of the community Water & Stones service (September 10). Please mark your calendar now and plan to attend!

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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings

- The Women's Group will meet on August 21 from 7:30-9:15 pm at a KC's house.
- The Stewardship Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 23, from 8-9:30 pm at David Dodd's house.
- The Membership and Hospitality Committee will meet on Monday, August 28 from 7:30-9:30 pm at Hope's house.
- Larking About (UUP Singers) will rehearse on Tuesdays (except the second Tuesday of each month) beginning August 29 from 8-9:30 pm at David & Diana's house.
For a calendar of events each month, visit our website.
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