Topic: Community

Unitarian Universalism and Fascism

with Nate Makdad, Worship Associate, and Gary Rossi, piano

At this year’s annual gathering of UU ministers, Rev. Bonnie was able to attend the annual Berry Street Lecture, delivered this year by the Rev. Cecilia Kingman. She gave an impactful address about the ways that fascism … read more.

Celebrating Solstice

Sunday, December 12, 2021, 10:30AM
IN-PERSON AND ON ZOOM

Rev. Dara Olandt, Karen Mansergh & Amelia Richardson, Worship Associates; David Dodd, Ashley West, BE Lundy, Musicians  

Winter Solstice will occur on December 20th. As we anticipate the Winter Solstice, we’ll be exploring the gifts of darkness, and the slow … read more.

(Re)Dedication: Exploring Spiritual Teachings of Hanukkah

Sunday evening begins the first night of the Jewish “Festival of Lights”, Hanukkah.  In Hebrew, the word Hanukkah can be interpreted to mean, “dedication”. The eight nights of Hanukkah are an occasion to recall ancient stories of rebuilding through crisis, pathways of resilience, and the surprising light of … read more.

All About Our Principles

Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote Seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. What are these principles? How do they inspire and challenge? And, how did they come to be? All are welcome for this service of inquiry as we explore these principles, … read more.

Meditations & Memory

Sunday, October 24th, 2021, 10:30AM, ZOOM

As Samhain, Dia De Los Muertos, and Halloween approach, we take this opportunity to reflect on the teachings of this fall season,  and to honor and remember our beloved ones who have died. Please consider bringing a candle and a … read more.

Do Nothing

Supporting Service: Rev. Dara Olandt, Minister;  Ellen Beeler, Worship Associate

Artist Jenny Odell writes “Nothing is harder to do than nothing. In a world where our value is determined by our productivity, many of us find our every last minute captured, optimized, or appropriated as a financial … read more.

Why an 8th Principal?

SPECIAL JOINT SERVICE
with Guest Bruce Pollack-Johnson, PhD

UU Petaluma please join the service at 10:30am
NOTE: Please use a special zoom link below for this particular service! (It is a different link than our regular worship link.)

A joint service with First Unitarian Church of Oakland, Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma, … read more.

Across the Generations

All month long we’ll be exploring the theme of “Cultivating relationship”. This morning we ask: what does it mean to engage “across” different generations — in our families, workplaces, in the larger culture and our congregation? Do generations collide? Connect? Enrich one another? What’s the … read more.

Water & Stones, Past and Present: The Future is Fluid

10:30am Gather for Multigenerational Worship Service on ZOOM 10:30am-11:15am

We hold our annual multi-generational service online this year! Please use our regular UUP worship link.

Feel free to send a picture of yourself or family next to a body water or a piece of earth (rock, mountain) … read more.

Centering Love, Cultivating Liberation

With love at the center, there is always room. These words from activist and author Adrienne Maree Brown invite all of us to expand our imagination when it comes to creating a more just and equitable world.

What does a world with love at the center look … read more.