This Week at UUP: March 28-April 4

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, April 1: "Generosity: Three Stories and a Poem"
Guest speaker: Pacific Central District Executive Director, Cilla Raughley. Worship Associate: Diana Spaulding
This time the G-word stands for Generosity and some other Great words such as Gifts, Gratitude... maybe even Grace. This will be a simple reflection of why my partner and I have chosen to Give at the level we do, and what we have Gained as a result. This will be a Guilt-free, Gentle time together, and you'll be Glad you came.

Sunday, April 8: "Reborn, With a Derelict as My Midwife"
Regular Guest Minister: Leland Bond-Upson
Rebirth can come in many forms and sometimes from unlikely sources. As Mother Nature refreshes the Earth on her reliable schedule, let us consider the less predictable and often messier ways in which we ourselves experience emergence, new beginnings, and transformation.

Sunday, April 15: "Money: a Spiritual Currency" by Jan Ogren
Worship associate: Elisabeth Hathaway

WARNING: attending this service may lead to a change in beliefs and attitudes towards money. This service
contains explicit content concerning money. Not only will money be discussed frankly but frequent references to God will be made.
This sermon won the 2007 PCD (Pacific Central District) sermon award in the Connection to our Larger Movement category.

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For the Generosity that Sustains This Religious Community: No Foolin'!
Our annual pledge campaign kicks off this Sunday, April 1 with a short and sweet meeting after service. We will talk about pledging to financially support UUP, which is an expectation of membership in the congregation, and we will fill out pledge cards. A light lunch will be provided. The pledge drive will wrap up on April 15. Your financial commitment allows UUP to thrive and grow in depth and mission. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

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Religious Education Programs Coming Up
This Sunday, the children will participate in a Passover Seder during their religious education time, using a lovely (and brief!) Haggadah. They will experience the traditional Passover ritual plus taste the traditional Seder plate foods, such as Matzoh, hard boiled eggs, parsley, grape juice and haroset (apple and walnuts pieces mixed with a little grape juice.)

Easter Sunday: Immediately following the service on Easter morning, April 8, we will have an Egg Hunt in the grassy area between the Petaluma Woman's Club building and the Christian Science church. There will be two age groups for the hunt: under six and seven and over. If you would enjoy donating a dozen hard boiled and colored eggs to the hunt, please let Marlene know.

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A Picnic and the Green Bird at Cinnabar Theater: Sunday, April 15

Come join Religious Education families and friends for a picnic at Oak Hill Park in the afternoon, followed by a trip to Cinnabar Theatre! We'll see our very own Amy West in the Green Bird at 2 pm. See Marlene Abel for tickets to the play ($12 adults, $8 for ages 12 and under.).

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Annual Memorial Day Retreat Planning Meeting: Sunday, April 22

Planning is now beginning for our annual retreat (scheduled for May 25-28) so gather up your ideas, mark your calendar and come to the potluck BBQ to help put it together! We are looking for a committee to form to make our plans: we need ideas for child activities and care, worship, scheduling, food etc. The planning meeting/potluck will take place SUNDAY, APRIL 22 at 4 pm at the Spaulding-Dodd house. Bring something to grill, share and drink, plus your enthusiastic selves. Questions, call T Hathaway.

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DISTRICT ASSEMBLY IS FOR EVERYONE!
When: April 27-29, 2007
Where: The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Foster City
Don't miss this once-a-year gathering of our regional community, coming together for a weekend of learning, laughing, networking, and worship. The theme this year is Rise Up O Flame, with featured presentations from the Rev. Peter Morales and Holly Near.
Get all the information at the PCD website.

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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings
- Annual Pledge Drive Kickoff: Sunday at 11:30 am after service.
- Love All (UUP Tennis Group): Friendly drop-in tennis game Sunday from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Petaluma High School courts.
- Worship Associates: Meeting Monday at 7:30 pm at Tony Blake's house.
- Larking About (UUP Choir): Rehearsal Tuesday at 8 pm at David and Diana's house.

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