How does a religious outsider find a path to spirit? What role does language play in our authentic search for truth and meaning? Do words present stepping stones or obstacles on our path? Long-time member Nancy Blake will share her faith journey as she explores … read more.
We all live together on Earth and we are aware of how art, science and spirituality impact us. But how are they related? Join us while we discuss and navigate the fine intersection between these three fascinating and important facets of life as we know … read more.
Guest minister: Meredith Guest.
“UUs are a part of what might be called the liberal faith tradition. You have a set of principles that you have identified and that you, in community with one another, seek to follow. As practitioners of Unitarian Universalism, you remind each … read more.
Please join us for an exploration of mindfulness and meditation. This will be an experiential service where we engage our senses, breathe a little deeper, and spend some time in the present.
Worship Associates: Lara Abel and Amelia Richardson
Accompanist: Will Johnson
Director of Religious Education: … read more.
UUP continues our beloved tradition of hearing from our own. This morning, two members, Amelia Richardson and Leslie Harrison-Lee, will share with us what is on their hearts and minds.
Worship Associate: KC Greaney
Will Johnson, Accompanist
Suzanne Kimmel, Director of Religious Education
Many believe that the golden era of Unitarian thought was reached during the time of our connection with the transcendentalists. Clearly, transcendentalists such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Ellery Channing, and Theodore Parker heavily influenced Unitarian thought around the role of the Divine, as well … read more.
A three-generational exploration of living as a UU. Through poetry, story and photography we will focus on how Ken Ogren’s 98-year-old philosophy of life has been deeply influence by his UU values. The service will include poems and photographs from Choose Life written by his daughter, Jan Ogren, an author, storyteller, psychotherapist and lifelong UU. Jan’s UU goddaughter, Zory Wilson, will be sharing her gift of music.
Recently the psychiatrist Mark Ragins has proposed that there are several identifiable stagesin recovery of one’s mental health, similar in concept to the stages of death and dying identified by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. We will reflect on these concepts and how they might be helpful in … read more.
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 … read more.
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 … read more.
