Religious Education Update: December 31

On this last day of the year, I’d like to thank those who have created our community and supported us in 2006.

Thank you to our Founding Mothers and Fathers who were brave enough to dream of a UU church in Petaluma which would spread the good news of our faith.

Thank you to our newest members who bring energy and fresh ideas.

Thank you to :

our new babies who bring joy, hope and innocence.
the children for questions, enthusiasm, and exuberance.
the youth for dramatic flair, cookie-baking skills, and sharing
young adults for bringing your passions for social justice and
building a better world.
the middle group of adults who contribute selflessly to the church while balancing family and job pressures.
our elders for encouragement, wisdom, and love.

Thank you to our Board for meeting early on Sunday mornings to create a vision for us, while managing all the details.
Thank you to Juliette and Beatrice for tending our wee ones.
Thank you to Jennifer for skillfully handling paperwork.
Thank you to committee chairs for keeping us running.

Thanks to all those who brew coffee, bring bagels, plan worship, play instruments, sing in the choir, organize retreats, teach classes, count cash and checks, run the sound system, and contribute in so many, many ways.

This community of UUP is one that I treasure as a place of acceptance, warmth, intellectual challenge, and inspiration. UUP exists through the gifts, hard work, and talents of so many. Please know that you are appreciated and valued.

Marlene Abel

Director of Religious Education