This Week at UUP: October 11-18

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 am, at the Petaluma Woman's Club, 518 B Street. Worship service begins at 10:30 am. )

Sunday, October 15: "Restoring the Web"
Worship Associate, Stacey Meinzen
"Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part" is a cornerstone of the UU faith. Unitarian Universalists tend to be nature-lovers and environmentalists, but what do we do as a collective body to live out this principle? Come hear about what we are doing to live out the 7th principle as a congregation and our plans for the "Green Sanctuary" project.

Sunday, October 22: "We, the People."
Regular Guest Minister: Leland Bond-Upson
". . . in order to form a more perfect union . . ." As an important election nears, we do well to refresh our sense of civics and civility, of demonstrations of democracy, and the crucial duties required of us when we, the people--not kings or dictators--are sovereign.

Sunday, October 29: "Dia de Los Muertos"
Worship Associate, Meredith Guest
An intergenerational celebration of the Day of the Dead.
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Book Club this Sunday!

A group led by Earl Cruser will begin its regular book club meeting this Sunday to discuss A Chosen Faith, An introduction to Unitarian Universalism. Join the group on Sunday at noon at the Woman's Club if you are interested.
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UUP Shares the Plate this Sunday with Petaluma Wetlands Alliance

As part of UUP's ongoing commitment to be involved in and supportive of our community, we will split the proceeds of our non-pledge offering this Sunday with the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance. The Alliance characterizes their work as follows on their website at www.petalumawetlandspark.org: "The Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA), a committee of Madrone Audubon, is dedicated to the creation, restoration and stewardship of publicly accessible wetlands and wildlife habitats. We support Shollenberger Park, Alman Marsh, the new wastewater treatment property, and future wetland sites in the watershed. PWA works with local governments, environmental organizations and other groups to educate the public about the ecology and value of wetlands."

Last month's Share-the-Plate offering resulted in UUP making a $108 donation to Petaluma People Services. Each of the six groups selected this year will receive the proceeds of two Share-the-Plate offerings between September 2006 and August 2007.
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Three-Week Orientation for Prospective Members of UUP

If you've been considering joining as a member of UUP, we will welcome new members on November 12 during our regular Sunday service. If you have questions about Unitarian Universalism or about our congregation, we are offering three opportunities (come to one, two or three!) following the services on October 22, 29 and November 5, to join with others in brief (half-hour or so) conversations. The first will be led by our regular guest minister Leland Bond-Upson on October 22 and will focus on a broad view of Unitarian Universalism. Leland is well-qualified to answer questions on this topic. The following Sundays' sessions will be informal meetings with long-time UUP members who will talk about the history of UUP, our governance or budget, or answer any questions you may have. We will also spend some time sharing our individual faith journeys that led us to UUP.

If you have questions, please ask David Dodd or anyone on the Membership Committee!
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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings

-The UUP Women's Group will meet Monday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 pm at KC's house.
-The UUP choir Larking About will meet Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 8 pm at David and Diana's house.
-The Stewardship Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 8 pm at David Dodd's house.
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