We, the Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma (”UUP”), are a community of religiously liberal people who gather on a weekly basis to share our values in a Sunday service setting, and who work (and play!) together to establish an atmosphere of principled seeking and ethical living on a day-to-day basis.
We meet at 10:30am on Sundays at the Woman’s Club at 518 B St in Petaluma, CA. Click here for directions. Please read through the upcoming services below or read through our past services to get an idea of what to expect if you visit us on a Sunday. Also please explore our photo gallery to see what we’re doing in the community and beyond.
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Sunday, August 29, 2010, 10:30am
The Eighth Day of Creation: Part II, Giving Spiritual Practice a Second Thought
Worship Leaders: Meredith Guest & Jodi Boyle
Whether established by religious protocol or fashioned by an individual, spiritual practice takes many forms. Continuing with the theme of creation from August 15th, let us examine the elements of spiritual practice and consider that such a practice can be the means by which we gradually pry off the shackles of unconsciousness and, fully free, consciously create the selves and the world of our highest aspirations.
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The Eighth Day of Creation: Part II, Giving Spiritual Practice a Second Thought
Worship Leaders: Meredith Guest & Jodi Boyle
Whether established by religious protocol or fashioned by an individual, spiritual practice takes many forms. Continuing with the theme of creation from August 15th, let us examine the elements of spiritual practice and consider that such a practice can be the means by which we gradually pry off the shackles of unconsciousness and, fully free, consciously create the selves and the world of our highest aspirations.
“They Say in Harlan County, There Are No Neutrals There…”
Worship Leader: David Dodd
On Labor Day, how often do we consider the place of labor in our lives, and the many struggles undergone by working people to gain acknowledgment of their inherent worth and dignity? Today, we will hear about and honor working people—pretty much all of us—and look at the American labor movement in particular. A big part of today will revolve around the music of protest and organizing that sprang up from the labor movement, and the modern-day musical descendants of that tradition. The Common House Band will perform and lead us in song.
Water & Stones
Worship Leaders: Amy West and Stacey Meinzen
Join us for this annual tradition of celebrating journeys. Bring water and/or stones from your summer travels and a story to share.
A Morning of Prayers and Blessings… Sacred Hebrew Chanting
Worship Leader: Jodi Boyle
Guest Leaders: Sheila Katz and Brian LeMesh
Jewish religious services have utilized chanting and song for thousands of years to invoke the sacred and access the Divine. Using Hebrew text with both English translation and transliteration, Sheila and Brian will lead a morning worship service that brings awareness to the four Kabbalistic worlds of body, mind, emotion, and spirit. Presenting the morning prayers and blessings in this participatory manner provides a beautiful introduction to Jewish chanting that blends deep tradition with newer musical and spiritual elements.
Islam
Worship Leader: Joyce Tischler
Wendy McLaughlin will talk about her journey to Islam. More details to follow…