This Week at UUP: August 9

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

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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 13: "On Ritual": Guest Speaker: Meredith Guest
Rituals can help frame our lives, give context, meaning and preserve memory. Even though some rituals (especially the religious variety) are laden with baggage, they can sometimes be reinterpreted, recreated or replaced with others that can be liberating and life affirming. Come prepared to share in a dialogue sermon rituals that hold meaning in your life and in the life of your family, community and culture.
Note: Meredith's Father's Day sermon in our This I Believe series of member sermons is now available online.

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?

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Save the Date! Family Potluck & Swim

On Saturday, August 19 Carol and Steve West will be hosting their third 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/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).

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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings

- UUP Board of Trustees will meet at 8:30 am in Woman's Club Fireside Room on Sunday, August 13.
- 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 Elaine'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 web calendar
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