Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma

Welcome to “UUP”

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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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This Coming Sunday

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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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Sunday, August 22, 2010, 10:30am

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Creativity as Spiritual Practice
Guest Speaker: Alex Mercedes
Worship Leader: Jan Ogren
We create our life every moment. Life is improvisation. What would happen if we awakened more to the creative in our everyday life? Come join Alex Mercedes as she shares improvisation as a playful spiritual practice. Alex, is a musician, actor, performing arts educator and workshop facilitator with a degree in Transformative Arts from John F. Kennedy University. All ages are encouraged to participate and enjoy the service. Child care will be available.

Sunday, August 15, 2010, 10:30am

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The Eighth Day of Creation: Part I
Worship Leaders: Meredith Guest & Jodi Boyle
In Genesis, it says that on the sixth day, “God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Whether you believe we are created in the image of God or not, what is clear is that each of us is born with the inherent capacity – like God – to create. Expanding on the Judeo-Christian creation story, it’s as if we are now on the 8th day of creation, and this time we are the creators. Each thought we think, each word we speak, each action we take is an act of creation. Yet how conscious are we of this innate capacity and of what comes into being as a result of our thoughts, words and deeds? In the first of two messages, let’s examine our capacity and consciousness to create so that at the end of the day we too can survey that which we have wrought and, with The Creator, proclaim it good.

Sunday, August 1, 2010, 10:30am

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To Save or to Savor the World
Worship Leader: Stacey Meinzen
Guest Speaker: Bob Holt and daughter, Stacey Meinzen
On the spectrum of personalities, some are prone to saving the world (from environmental damage, violence, hunger, ignorance, injustice, and apathy) while others savor it (the beautiful scenery, good company, fine food, good fun). For those inclined to save it, when looking around at the problems, it’s easy to lose faith in humanity and in ourselves. Perhaps there is a way to savor the world without just avoiding all the problems we face. Come hear a father and daughter of diverse religious persuasions explore this topic.

Sunday, July 25, 2010, 10:30am

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Topic: Evensong
Worship Leaders Elisabeth Hathaway, Nancy Blake, Harriet Coyne, James Coyne
Listening deeply, and speaking deeply are worship. When we sit with ourselves, openly and with curiosity, and really listen to others with this same respect and reverence, we live a simple and profound practice, which builds a spiritual foundation for us as individuals and as a community. Join us today in a service styled on the Evensong Adult Religious Exploration group which has been meeting since January at UUP, and explore–with words or in the silent sanctuary of your heart–considerations about your particular spiritual grounding and its connection to our community. We seek to risk to know and be known. This service will include brief periods of meditation and participation.

Sunday, July 18, 2010, 10:30am

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Living and Dying Well
Worship Leader: Joyce Tischler
Most people would prefer to avoid the subject of death. Yet, some would argue that death is not an enemy to be feared, but rather, an important aspect of one’s life, to be understood and appreciated. We do not honor life when we fail to see that mortality is what gives our humanity its precious quality. Death is a vital aspect of life, giving it a deeper flavor. When consistently practiced, the values and principles of Unitarian Universalism will guide us not only to live well, but to die well. Don’t miss this participatory service.

Sunday, July 11, 2010, 10:30am

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How many UU’s does it take to change the world?
Worship Leaders: Jan Ogren and Dean Watson
What power for change can be generated when 5000 Unitarian Universalists gather to worship, take action and vision together? Join Dean Watson and Jan Ogren for a virtual tour of General Assembly, the national annual meeting of UU congregations that occurred in June in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Feel the passion and potential of Unitarian Universalism and how our congregation fits into this larger web. Dean is a member our UU Pacific Central District board and Jan is a life-long UU, writer and public speaker.

Sunday, July, 4, 2010, 10:30am

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Take Me out to the Ballgame
Worship Associate: Berkley Sturgeon
Every team member is unique and adds value, and no one contribution is more valuable than another. Come join us as we take a look at the building blocks of some of the most successful sports teams of all time. What can we learn as we build our winning team? Wear your favorite teams cap or color and bring your favorite team story.

Sunday, June 27, 2010, 10:30am

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Taize: A Parable of Peace
Guest Speaker: Kayleen Asbo
Worship Associate: Diana Spaulding
Guest speaker Kayleen Asbo will tell the inspiring story of Brother Roger, who in the midst of World War II founded a community dedicated to peace and reconciliation through song. Now, thousands of pilgrims from every continent journey to this tiny French town of Taize each week to join together in music and silent contemplation.