with Worship Associate Rev. Dr. Wakoh Shannon Hickey, Cantor Rachel Walters Steiner, and musician Aidan Manousos. In life, we step into many roles – parent, partner, leader, learner, friend – and each one shapes us in unexpected ways. The same is true of the roles we take on in our professional lives and extracurricular pursuits, … Continue reading The Theater of Becoming: Transformation Through the Roles We Play
with musician Tim Jenkins. Where do we come from? Where are we going? This service will include reflections from current members as they explore their UU journey.
with Worship Associate Nancy Blake and Cantor Rachel Walters Steiner. Join us as we continue to explore how we became the keepers of the JETPIG! Have no idea what I’m talking about? Come find out!
with musician Tim Jenkins.
with Worship Associate Tony Blake and pianist David Dodd “Water is not just another substance – it is the life force of majestic nature.” Masaru Emoto, The Hidden Messages in Water (2004). The elements, earth, water, fire, and air, possess transcendent qualities. Join us in worship as we explore the spiritual dimension to be found in … Continue reading Swimming to the Other Side
with Worship Associate Rev. Dr. Wakoh Shannon Hickey, Cantor Rachel Walters Steiner, the Larking About Choir, and pianist Gary Rossi. We kick off our church year with our annual Water and Stones service. This year we will be exploring the values that Unitarian Universalists proclaim to the world. Which leads us to ask: how did … Continue reading How Did We Get Here? (Part 1)
with Worship Associate Nancy Blake, Cantor Rachel Walters Steiner, the Larking About Choir, and pianist David Dodd. What do Labor Day and labor day (the baby kind) have in common? We’re honoring both here at UUP this day. We will sing some classic labor songs and honor the traditions of resistance and solidarity that we seek … Continue reading What Will We Pass On?
While many members of the congregation will be at the Annual Retreat in Napa, those attending Worship in Petaluma can enjoy a minimalist service focused on silence and meditation: sitting and walking. No experience is necessary; basic instruction about different styles will be offered. Feel free to BYO meditation cushions, bench, etc. Shoes that are … Continue reading Enjoying Stillness
with Worship Associate Nora Makdad and pianist David Dodd. We often celebrate goals, milestones, and successful outcomes – but what if the most sacred moment is the one where we begin? This service invites us to reimagine success not as crossing the finish line, but as standing courageously at the starting line, uncertain but willing. … Continue reading Starting Lines and Brave Beginnings
with Worship Associate Nancy Blake and pianist Gary Rossi. Have you ever wanted to interrupt the sermon and ask the preacher a question? Here’s your chance! Come prepared with all of your burning questions for Rev. Aija.
