Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma

February 3, 2013 – Riding the Dragon

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Serenely balanced on the back of a fierce dragon, Kuan Yin, Goddess of Mercy, sees the suffering and hears the cries of the world. She pours the balm of compassion on the tumultuous waves. Known by many names and appearing in … Continue reading →

January 13, 2013, Be Like a Well-Watered Garden

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Committee On the Shelterless Executive Director John Records explores how we can be like a well-watered garden. A garden whose spring never fails. Our worship theme for January is exploring Unitarian Universalism’s Sixth Principle: the goal of world community with … Continue reading →

December 30, 2012, 10:30 a.m., This One and Only Present Moment

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At this service we will be on the cusp between the past year just ending and the new year upcoming. But then, we are always on the cusp between yesterday and tomorrow, or the moment just past and the one just before us. And in this precious and profound present moment, we will continue a tradition of writing letters to ourselves to be sent into our futures, and, perhaps start a new tradition with a UUP version of a Fire Communion, hoping that, if we so desire, we may gently let go of, or say farewell to, something in our past.

December 16, 2012 10:30 a.m., Honoring Darkness, Celebrating Light: A Winter Solstice Drum Circle

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The sun hangs low in the sky and the nights are at their longest. An invitation from the earth goes out to rest and reflect, like a seed in the quiet soil. The darkest hour gives way to light and … Continue reading →

December 9, 2012 10:30 a.m., Living your Light

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As the light diminishes and the night lengthens, we go inside to explore our inner callings and strive to live in sync with them. Dark can remind us of mistakes and failings. Dark can also be nurturing, calling forth inner … Continue reading →

December 2, 2012 10:30 a.m., Gospel Zikr: Sufi Practice

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Perry Pike, Worship Leader, Berkley Sturgeon, Worship Associate
Throughout history, as Sufi teachers migrated they combined local custom and music with traditional Sufi practices. Noticing this, Perry was inspired to share the beauty of Sufi practice in an American musical context. He created a simple body prayer cycle combining gospel music with a Sufi chanting practice known as Zikr. In this season of advent, experience the Gospel Zikr. Cultivate Presence through movement, chant and song.