Nancy Blake, Worship AssociateRachel Steiner, Cantor “Reach out your hand if your cup be empty,If your cup is full may it be again…” In our UUP Affirmation, every week, we say the words, “Service is our prayer.” What does that mean? Rev. Dr. John Buehrens, one of our two consulting ministers, will help us understand … Continue reading Why You Stopped Saying Your Prayers (Or Did You?)
Worship leader: David Dodd, with Diana Spaulding and Jodi Boyle Please join us to hear about this year’s General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, which was held in late June in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Richard Greggory Johnson III and David Dodd attended virtually as delegates. Our third delegate, who attended in person, … Continue reading Faithfully Becoming: UUA General Assembly 2023
Two UUP members, Mary Bevins (our current Board President) and Sharon Rossi (a new member), will share their spiritual journeys with the congregation in this ever-popular series of worship services.
Professions of faith, heresy, orthodoxy and the ever-present possibility of redemption; all these can be found within the church of baseball. Come today and hear your Rev. Bonnie’s reflections on the theology of America’s favorite pastime.
Nate Makdad, Worship AssociateGary Rossi, Pianist What are the odds? Join us as we delve into the intriguing relationship between signs, coincidences, and the profound interconnectedness of life. We’ll look at how people try to make sense of life’s mysteries— exploring topics in psychology, statistics, theology, and the paranormal. Whether you seek answers, find solace … Continue reading Signs or Coincidences? Unraveling Meaning in Life’s Mysteries
Earlier this month Rev. Bonnie visited Boston with some non-UU friends. As they walked the streets around the Boston Commons, she began pointing out significant landmarks in the history of Unitarian Universalism. The ensuing conversations inspired her to reflect today on our remarkable and sometimes fraught theological journey as UU’s, and how our history gives … Continue reading Roots and Wings
Worship Leaders: Nancy Blake and David Dodd.Music: Gary Rossi and David Dodd, accompanists Please join us for UUP’s Summer Hymn Sing featuring songs and arrangements by Jim Scott. Jim will be performing in concert the previous evening at UUP, and while he won’t be at our service, we will continue to celebrate him and his musical contributions … Continue reading Songs for Peace, Songs for the Earth: Summer Hymn Sing!
Worship Associate: Andrew RichardsonRachel Steiner, CantorDavid Dodd, musician Come hear John Crowley, the much-loved founder of Aqus Cafe and Community, and a leader of Petaluma’s innovative Cool Petaluma project, which aims to unite Petalumans to go carbon neutral by 2030. Their tagline is “Building a planet-friendly community, block by block.” John will speak about his … Continue reading Building Community: Cool Petaluma & More
Rev. John just celebrated another birthday and is at work on yet another book! This one is called Something Left Over: A Memoir of Ministry. It contains not only some delightful tales of how he found joy in ministry, but also this piece of wisdom: “Everyone is capable of leadership – or ministry. Leadership is … Continue reading Something Left Over
Worship Leader: Andrew Richardson Celebrate Pride Month! Worship Leader: Andrew Richardson A service to celebrate and honor Pride Month through storytelling! True, personal stories that celebrate LGBTQ+ community and Unitarian Universalism’s commitment to being an inclusive and loving faith. For an online stream of the service, click here after 10:20 a.m.
