This Week at UUP: September 5-11, 2008

The Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Bring Ye Gathered Water and Stones!
This Sunday, bring the water and stones that you gathered on travels, journeys and adventures this summer to share at our annual Water and Stones participation worship service!

Congregational Meeting this Sunday regarding "No on Proposition 8" Campaign
Please plan to stay after the service for 10-20 minutes this Sunday for a congregational meeting. UUP members will vote whether or not to take an official stand on Proposition 8, the initiative on the November ballot which if passed would deny the newly-won right to marry to same-sex couples in California. Childcare is provided. Full text of the resolution is now posted on the UUP blog.

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.

Marriage Rights Attorney to Speak on Sunday, September 14
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.)

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.

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.)

This Sunday, September 7, 2008: Water and Stones Ingathering: Our Community Re-gathers

Worship Leaders: Jodi Boyle and Meredith Guest
Our community re-gathers following our summertime adventures, whether at home in Petaluma or abroad. Bring water and a stone from your travels, to leave in the common vessels as a symbol of our coming back together for the start of a new church year.

September 14, 2008: Marriage Equality
Guest speaker: Terry Stewart

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

REGULARLY SCHEDULED GATHERINGS
The UUP Men's Group meets tonight, Friday, Sept. 5th at 7pm at Dick Allen's house. All UUP men are welcome to this monthly gathering. Meet at 7 pm to socialize and schmooze, group begins at 7:30. Contact Dick Allen for more details.
The UUP Board of Trustees meets on Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm, for a board retreat.
The UUP Worship Associates will meet this Sunday at 12:30 pm at T's office.
The UUP Women's Group will meet Monday, Sept. 15th at T (& David)'s house at 7:30 pm. Topic: to be determined
Larking About meets Wednesdays at 8 pm at David Dodd and Diana Spaulding's house.

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