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: Sharon Davie and Renee Cacchi. David Dodd, Worship Associate; Jesus Contreras, Music Director; Suzanne Kimmel, Director of Religious Education Worship and Children’s Religious Education at … Continue reading This I Believe
What is Unitarian Universalism all about? Is it really a “believe whatever you want” religion? Our seven principles are excellent guides for living and for working toward a better world, but our six sources are what really give the power to our faith. We will talk about some history and why the sources and principles together … Continue reading The Sources of Our Faith
Process Theology is a perspective that acknowledges that the Universe in constant process, one that includes freewill. As Unitarian Universalists we are invited to approach and contemplate this process through the lens of our 5th Principle.
On this Sunday closest to Martin Luther King Day, we will reflect on his legacy and what it means for us today. Can we hold onto his vision of Beloved Community? How important are our dreams of a better world? What can we do to keep dreaming and working to make those dreams come true? Martin … Continue reading The Top of the Mountain
Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? – Mary Oliver What holds you back? What keeps you from living your fullest life? Please join us as we reflect on these questions, how we answer them, and how we move forward.
Please join us on this first morning of the New Year where we may reflect back on the year just past, and look forward to the year to come. This is our annual Rose Communion & Letter Writing service where we can gently try to let go of what belongs to the past, and, look … Continue reading The Turning of the Year: Rose Communion and Letter Writing
The year is between 1940 and 1944. The small town of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon is resisting an Imperial and seemingly unstoppable power. This town is assisting in the sheltering and escapes of Jewish families from Nazi Germany. In the end, their efforts are responsible for the lives of over 3,500 families. Constantly fearful of betrayal, what … Continue reading Christmas: The Enduring, Radical Story
We will sing carols and celebrate, lighting candles to keep hope alive. All ages are welcome. Reverend Theresa Novak, Speaker; KC Gearney, Worship Associate; Jesus Contreras, Music Director; Suzanne Kimmel, Director of Religious Education 5:00 PM 825 Middlefield Drive, Petaluma
Unitarians and Universalists were responsible for many of the Christmas traditions that we celebrate today. Learn some history, sing some carols, and celebrate the holiday we helped create. All ages are welcome for the entire service. Nursery care will also be available. Reverend Theresa Novak, Speaker; David Dodd, Worship Associate; Jesus Contreras, Music Director; Suzanne Kimmel, … Continue reading Unitarians and Christmas
I once had a student who was severely dyslexic. One day, while building a 3D scale model of our classroom out of folded cardstock paper, a couple of my students and I were puzzling about the placement an internal window when the dyslexic student came over, and with only a glance, told us exactly what … Continue reading What Do We Do Now?
