Easter is not only about the Christian story of the resurrection of Jesus. We will also explore some of the pagan and Jewish roots of this holiday and reflect on how these stories can inform our lives. An egg hunt for the children will follow this intergenerational service. Reverend Theresa Novak, Speaker; David Dodd, Worship Associate; Jesus Contreras, … Continue reading Rolling Stones
Jelaluddin Rumi has come to be recognized in the West, as he has been in the East since the 13th Century, for his extraordinary life as a mystic and poet. He has been called the most popular poet in the U.S. today, and for good reason: with passion and clarity, and oftentimes great humor, Rumi … Continue reading RUMI-nating
Life, my life and your life, is about so much more than money. What makes you feel more alive and what gives your life purpose and meaning? Does how we use what money we have reflect our deepest values? This Sunday is also the kick off for our annual stewardship campaign. As a special treat, the … Continue reading Your Money and Your Life
So often we hear about good behaviors something to the effect that it is “such a nice thing to be doing.” Rabbi Feldman will be address the differences between what is nice to do and what we have to do. This is especially tied in to the tumultuous climate in which we find our country.
Why do people come to services on Sundays? Why do they want to be part of a religious community rather than a secular organization? Our members are diverse and have many individual reasons for being part of UUP, but what holds us together? Why do we exist and where are we going? After the service, the … Continue reading Why Religious Community?
Another service in a cherished tradition of services at UU Petaluma in which two members of our community share the path that brought them, eventually, to Unitarian Universalism. Speakers: Rachel Ede and Marco Cacchi. David Dodd, Worship Associate; Jesus Contreras, Music Director; Suzanne Kimmel, Director of Religious Education Worship and Children’s Religious Education at 11:30 … Continue reading This I Believe
Class issues became apparent as a force in the recent presidential election, where Americans who had experienced downward social mobility (particularly less-than-college educated white males and females, the “deplorables”) voted overwhelmingly for President Trump. Shouldn’t we be willing to discuss class, and how it plays out in society as well as our denomination?
Muslims are currently being maligned and scapegoated by some of our government policies and leaders. It is important that we all know as much as we can about a religion that is every bit as diverse as Christianity. We will also talk about some of the historic connections between Transylvanian Unitarians and the Ottoman Empire. … Continue reading Islam and Unitarian Universalism
As we become ourselves, we don’t just arrive there! It is a process, an unfolding and a shaping. This process is shaped by the way we were born, (as Lady Gaga exclaims in her song!), the family we were born into, and the circumstances of our lives and our world. Sometimes we discover our deep … Continue reading Becoming Ourselves
Each week we affirm together that “Love is the Doctrine of this church.” Love is, of course much more than the sweet sentiments often expressed in Valentines Day cards. What is the love that our faith demands of us? How do we practice this love in difficult times and with difficult people? Reverend … Continue reading What’s Love Got to do with It?
