Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma

The purpose of this congregation is to provide a haven where members can share in a spiritually, culturally, and socially diverse local religious community. We envision a congregation that will be welcoming to all, that values the contributions of each member in shared ministry, and that actively promotes and models individual development of an ethical way of living. We are intentionally intergenerational, and covenant to provide religious education and spiritual growth for children and adults.

Friday, January 09, 2009

This Week at UUP: A Native American Medicine Wheel


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


ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

RE Committee Meeting - Sunday, January 11, immediately after the service
All are welcome to work on Religious Education plans for 2009, including RE participation in the Time and Talent Auction on March 1. Childcare will be provided for our meeting.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CORNER
Service is our Prayer
In early 2009, the Social Responsibility Committee will begin working on the Unitarian Universalist Association study issue of Ethical Eating, which includes aspects of environmental concern, world hunger and humane treatment of animals. This is part of a 4-year process that is intended to culminate in an official UUA Statement of Conscience. You are invited to join us in bringing this study issue to UUP, so that our congregation may participate along with others in the work of the UUA. Please let any committee member know of your interest. (Jan Crosby, George Beeler, Earl Cruser or Stacey Meinzen)

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, January 11, 2009: Native American Medicine Wheel
Guest Speakers: Jan Ogren and Dean Watson
Worship Leaders: Jodi Boyle and Meredith Guest
Jan Ogren and Dean Watson will share from their experience apprenticing with Native American healers. They will lead us in a ritual for healing based on the Medicine Wheel, which includes a balance of gratitude for life, self healing and healing of others. The children will help us build a Medicine Wheel using animal drawings they have created. We will all join together to start the new year off with a wish for a very healing, healthy 2009. Intergenerational service, infant care provided.

January 18, 2009: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Worship Leader: Joyce Tischler

January 25, 2009: "The Third UU Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations"
Worship Leader: Elisabeth Hathaway

REGULARLY SCHEDULED GATHERINGS
The UUP Board of Trustee will meet Monday, January 12th at 7:30 pm at Jean Conrad's house.
Larking About, the UUP choir, meets Wednesdays at 8 pm at David Dodd and Diana Spaulding's house, 716 Bassett St. New singers are always welcome!

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