A service led by UUP’s Keepers of the Flame Since the beginning, UUP has been a vibrant, growing group because of all of us who belong to the congregation. Each year, we honor those who have shone brightly in their efforts to sustain and grow UUP with our Recognition Awards: Keeper of the Flame, Firecracker, … Continue reading Keeping the Flame Alive
Rev. Aija Simpson-NewburyRev. Dr. Wakoh Shannon Hickey, Worship AssociateRachel Steiner, Cantor and Choir DirectorThe Larking About Choir As we re-gather our church community at the beginning of a new church year, we hold our ritual ingathering of Water & Stones from our summertime places.
Nate Makdad, Worship LeaderAlan Eshleman, Music LeaderPlease join us for a day of honoring those who have worked to improve working conditions through organized labor. [Please note: many congregants will be away on an all-church retreat. We welcome any who cannot attend to this service in Petaluma!]
We’ll explore the profound impact of the choices we make and how they shape our lives. Though we may all face regret about choices not made, we’ll draw on philosophical theories and scientific research to delve into the idea that every decision creates a branching path, leading to different outcomes. We’ll discuss various understandings of … Continue reading The Multiverse Within: Exploring Choice and Infinite Possibilities
Rev. Aija Simpson-Newbury, MinisterNancy Blake, Worship AssociateDavid Dodd, Piano; The Undogmatics What does it mean to be new to a place or a community? Is there wisdom to be found in not knowing a place well? Could we be okay with getting lost?
Given the current condition of our shared world, as spiritual/religious people, who are you/we? As spiritual/religious people, what is our collective purpose for attending/becoming a member of a church or fellowship? What is your personal reason(s) for attending UUP? What is your/our vision for UUP? If you are a little bit curious about these questions, if you … Continue reading Is It True? How Will You Know?
Rev. Aija Simpson-Newbury’s First Service at UUP! As we begin our ministry with Rev. Aija, we ask: who else are we prepared to welcome? How might we imagine ourselves anew?
Join us for a unique blend of reverence and passion, as this week’s worship service celebrates the intertwining realms of baseball and faith. We encourage you to come dressed in your favorite team’s attire.
Join us as we explore the profound ways in which travel can lead to self-discovery and deepen our connections with one another. Fresh off their first mother/daughter cross-country trip, Ashley and Nora will discuss how encountering new places and cultures broaden our perspectives, reveal hidden interests and passions, and foster resilience and adaptability. We’ll highlight … Continue reading Journeying Together: Self-Discovery and Connection Through Travel
Our three UUP delegates to the national gathering of the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association will share significant moments and impressions from the June General Assembly.
