This Week at UUP: April 19-26, 2007

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

Sunday, April 22: "Flower Communion"
Worship Associate: Lara Abel
Join us for this moving ritual. The Flower Communion begun in Czechoslovakia during the Nazi occupation as a defiant show of loving passive resistance and as an affirmation of religious diversity. The ritual is celebrated worldwide by Unitarian Universalists in memory of Norbert Capek, the Unitarian minister of Prague who began the tradition and who lost his life in the service of his beliefs. Please bring a flower, or two, if you have some to share!

Sunday, April 29: "The Sound of Music"
Worship Associate: Stacey Meinzen with UUP Director of Religious Education, Marlene Abel
Come join us for an intergenerational service celebrating the power and joy of music. Religious Education Director Marlene Abel will be helping to lead the service, which will include performances by the kids of UUP.


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The Chalice Lighter Grant

The Pacific Central District Growth Committee met last Saturday and of the requests they received, there were two very strong applications. UUP was one of them. After much deliberation they decided to choose both the Petaluma and San Mateo congregations to receive the money from this call. That means that we would get 1/2 of the total - and would make up the difference, if necessary, for the weekend minister program. The UUP Board met last Sunday and voted unanimously to accept the grant. We are excited (and maybe a little scared) about this bold step into new territory!

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Calling All Hymnals!

Those of you hiding under newspapers and balanced atop bookshelves, taken home in a fervor of UU eager exploration, please come home! We are missing about 8 hymnals and would love to have them back for our Sunday services. Thanks. (Maybe we need to have another hymnal drive soon?!). ~ The Worship Committee

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Ladies, mark your calendars!

The date for the UUP Women's Fall Retreat has been set. Though usually on Columbus Day weekend, this year's retreat will be on the FOLLOWING weekend, October 12-15, 2007 (our house was already taken the regular weekend), so PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR!

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Annual Memorial Day Retreat Planning Meeting: This Sunday

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 this 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: Following the Service on May 6th

Our annual fundraising event benefits the congregation financially and also brings us together as a community. Please contribute as you are able and, most importantly, come out and have fun! Live and Silent auctions. Childcare and lunch will be provided free, with wine available for sale by the glass. Terrific items and services available such as landscape consultation, a barbecue for eight, or handmade items created by UUP kids.

Everyone is encouraged to participate by donating items or services for auction and joining in the fun at the event. Please consider contributing a dessert for the fabulous dessert auction or child-oriented items for the kids' silent auction. Additional suggestions are provided on the donation form. Please return donation forms to Leslie Harrison. If you'd like to help with the event, please contact Leslie.

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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings

- Love All (UUP Tennis Group): Friendly drop-in tennis game Sunday from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Petaluma High School courts.
- Membership Committee: Monday, 7:30 at Elaine and Gene Ellsworth's house.
- Larking About (UUP Choir): Rehearsal Tuesday at 8 pm at David and Diana's house.

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