This Week at UUP: Marriage Rights Attorney Therese Stewart to speak this Sunday

The Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma
Nurture Your Spirit. Help Heal Our World.


ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

The California Supreme Court Decision Legalizing Gay Marriage: The Inside Story
Therese Stewart, Marriage Rights Attorney, to Speak this Sunday, September 14th at 1pm.
Therese Stewart, Chief Deputy City Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco who argued the case for same sex marriage rights before the California Supreme Court, will speak twice on Sunday, September 14 -- first, in the regular worship service at 10:30 a.m., and then in an afternoon presentation from 1 to 3 p.m. Both events are open to the public. Stewart is the daughter of UUP member Hope Stewart. (Childcare available from 1 to 3 pm for those who RSVP by Sept. 10th to uupetaluma at gmail dot com.)

Youth Coming of Age program for 8th - 10th Graders
UUP teens will participate in this district-wide program starting this fall. The Greaneys will host a planning and informational meeting for teens and their parents on Saturday, Sept. 20th at 2 p.m., 8 Nob Hill Terrace.

Live Theatre at the Woman's Club!
"Love Letters", the Pulitzer Prize nominated play by A. R. Guerney, will be performed by UUP member Sharron Belson and Leonard Auclair.
Directed by Mr. Auclair
Friday, September 26th, 7:30 p.m.
$10 donation at the door
Dessert served at intermission.
Adult content, appropriate for ages 15 and up
This is a fundraising event for UUP and the RE program. Bring your friends and neighbors!

Religious Education Committee
The UUP RE committee is looking for new members for the coming year. Please consider joining and helping us to provide great programming for our children and youth. There are many ways to get involved! Please contact Leslie Harrison or Marlene Abel for details.

Save the Dates:

California Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday, September 20th, 9 a.m. to noon, Doran Beach in Bodega Bay.

Dream Workshop on Sunday, September 21
Would you like to get to know yourself better through your dreams? Reverend Tristy Taylor, who is a dream professional, has agreed to conduct a Dream Workshop for our UUP congregation in the Fireside Room, following her presentation of our Sunday Service on September 21th. Join us from 12-3 PM. Cost: $15 per person. Sandwiches provided!

Petaluma Progressive Festival on Sunday, September 28
Join fellow UUP friends and members as a bunch of us hang out at the annual Petaluma Progressive Festival on Sunday, September 28. Bring a picnic and watch the Mime Troupe perform--a Bay Area legend.

Annual UUP Halloween Pot Luck and Costume Party
Sunday, October 26th, 4-7 p.m., KC and Matt Greaney's home. Everyone in the congregation is invited to this fun event. Wear your costumes! Rain cancels.

UPCOMING 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.)

September 14, 2008: Marriage Equality
Guest speaker: Therese Stewart
Therese was the lead attorney representing the City of San Francisco in their landmark case before the State Supreme Court which found that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.

September 21, 2008: "Dreamwork"
Guest speaker: Tristy Taylor

REGULARLY SCHEDULED GATHERING
The UUP Women's Group will meet Monday, Sept. 15th at T (& David)'s house at 7:30 pm.
Larking About meets Wednesdays at 8 pm at David Dodd and Diana Spaulding's house, 716 Bassett St.

www.uupetaluma.org