This Week at UUP: April 13-20, 2007

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 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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No Foolin'--Pledge Campaign ends on Sunday!

Thank you to those who have pledged already this year. Members who have not are encouraged to visit the pledge table in the back of the room on Sunday.

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UUP Picnic Potluck and Play after the Service

Director of Education Marlene Abel invites everyone from UUP to join us after the service for a potluck picnic at Oak Hill Park. This park, less than a mile from the Women's Club, has picnic tables, shade from large oak trees and play structures for the children. Some members of UUP have already volunteered to bring apple juice, cheese, pasta salad and fruit salad. Please bring something to add to our shared lunch. Plates, silverware, napkins and cups will be provided.

Marelen will be setting up the picnic near the parking area on Pleasant Street. (Directions from the Women's Club. Drive on B St towards 6th St. Turn right on 6th, which becomes Howard St . Drive on Howard .5 mile crossing Washington Street, left on Prospect, immediate right on Pleasant to top of hill and the park.)

Twenty folks from UUP will be attending a matinee of the play The Green Bird (2 pm at Cinnabar Theater) after the picnic. This play stars our very own Amy West. If you're interested in going to the play, either contact Cinnabar Theater or Marlene for tickets. Of course, we'd love to see you at the picnic even if you're not going to the play!

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Larking About Is Open To All Who Like to Sing! Join Us!

Our singing group, Larking About, is currently working on a beautiful piece of music for our Earth Day service on April 22: Seth Houston's "Emerald Stream." This would be a wonderful time for anyone who has been thinking of joining in to test-drive the choir, as it were. Regular rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from 8 to 9:30 at the home of David Dodd and Diana Spaulding, and on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. before the service at the Woman's Club.

Please feel free to just show up if you are at all interested! We have also begun work on Randall Thompson's "The Road Not Taken."

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"New to UUP" Visitors' Orientation: Sunday, April 15
Curious about UUism? About our congregation? Want to ask some questions? Please join with a small group of UUP members to hear about our congregation, ask questions about Unitarian Universalism, and generally get acquainted with UUP. We'll hold these sessions on the third Sunday of each month. Meet in the fireside room immediately following the service.

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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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Time and Talent Auction May 6th Following the Service
Please plan on attending this annual fundraising event that benefits the congregation financially and also brings us together as a community. Live and Silent auctions. Childcare and lunch will be provided free, with wine available for sale by the glass. Come bid on terrific items and services such as an hour of landscape consultation, a barbecue for eight, or help clearing out your garage with a truck run to the dump!

Look for donation forms in the order of service this Sunday and use your imagination to contribute to the list of items and/or services up for bid at the auction. You may also provide a dessert for the fabulous dessert auction immediately following lunch. Please contribute as you are able and most importantly come out and have fun.

Planning is underway for this event so if you'd like to help please contact Leslie Harrison.
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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings- UUP Board of Trustees Meeting: Sunday at 8:30 am at the Woman's Club.
- Love All (UUP Tennis Group): Friendly drop-in tennis game Sunday from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Petaluma High School courts.
- Women's Group: Monday at 7:30 at Jean Conrad's home
- Larking About (UUP Choir): Rehearsal Tuesday at 8 pm at David and Diana's house.

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