This Week at UUP: August 10-15, 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, August 12: "Ripples of Reverence and Resiliency"
Guest Speaker: Trathen Heckman.
Worship Associate: Elisabeth Hathaway
Join us for Trathen's return to UUP to share his earth and experience based sense of spirituality, discussing the power of our daily actions: with our movement and breath we can hold the beauty and hurt in our lives and in our world, as we move with inspired action.

Sunday, September 2:
Worship Associate: Meredith Guest
On this Labor Day weekend, let's examine the complex and controversial issue of immigration, particularly illegal immigration and its impact on and implications for America's working class and ask ourselves: When compassion and concerns for social justice collide, how do we decide what to think, feel and do?

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This Weekend is a Share-the-Plate Sunday

In keeping with our commitment to supporting our community, UUP will share its non-pledge offering collected during this Sunday's service with the Petaluma Arts Council. The Petaluma Arts Council is "committed to making the arts accessible to all of our residents and helping Petaluma serve as an example of a community that values its artists and the role they play in the quality of life".

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Gather your Water and Stones!

During your summer travels near and far, don't forget to gather a small vial of water or a stone for our traditional "Water and Stones" service on September 16th.

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UUP Rummage Sale coming next Saturday, August 18th!

Do you have good stuff in your garage or attic that you've been waiting to donate to a good cause? Save it for the UUP Rummage Sale on August 18th. KC Greaney and Diana Spaulding, sale coordinators, ask that you sort your stuff, categorize bags or boxes, and check that everything you donate is in working order. Drop-off items before and after service (9:00 - 10:15 a.m., 12:00-2:00 p.m.) this Sunday, August 12th. Please bring the goods to the home of KC and Matt Greaney, 8 Nob Hill Terrace.Of course you are welcome to drop off at other times, but please contact KC and Matt for this option.

Don't have stuff? You can also participate by working the sale or donating a baked good to sell. The refreshment stand will raise money specifically for R.E., so we are looking for children to help participate in this endeavor, as well as adults. KC is covering liquid refreshments to sell, but we need donated baked goods and, ideally, responsible and enthusiastic kids to work the table to sell them.

Wondering about other ways you can help? Please join us for a sorting/organizing/pricing party at KC and Matt's house after church on Sunday, August 12 (modest lunch provided). Also, we need a volunteer--preferably with a truck--to haul away the stuff that doesn't sell.

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Regularly Scheduled Gatherings

- UUP Board of Trustees Meeting: This Sunday 8:30 am at the Woman's Club
- Book Discussion Group: The group discusses "The Left Hand of God: Healing America's Political and Spiritual Crisis" by Rabbi Michael Lerner directly 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.
- Women's Group Meeting: next Monday, Aug 20th, 7:30 pm at Jean Conrad's house. Topic: Travel

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