This Week at UUP: April 26-May 3

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 29th: "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 children of UUP.

Sunday, May 6th: "Doing Worship Together"
Worship Associate: Elisabeth Hathaway
Unitarian Universalism is a tradition without dogma, without identified divinities, yet our principles include encouragement to spiritual growth, and a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. Our Living Tradition, first and foremost affirms our "direct experience of that transcendent mystery and wonder affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to all the forces that create and uphold life." As we gather in the touchstone of our community, this community, in our ritual gathering place and time, we will worship. Together. Today's service includes Music, Silence, Spiritual Inspiration, Participation and an Ingathering for new members.

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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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DISTRICT ASSEMBLY this weekend!

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 are available such as landscape consultation, a barbecue for eight, handmade items created by UUP kids, and--late breaking news!--a stay at a vacation cabin in Maine!

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.
- Larking About (UUP Choir): Rehearsal Tuesday at 8 pm at David and Diana's house.

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