Consider the Cow
Have you ever watched an animal approach someone who is sad? What can we learn about nonverbal caretaking from our nonverbal companions?
Archives: Services
Is It My Turn Yet? Letting Go of the Last Word
How often do we just listen? Listen without planning out our next comment, listen without mentally reviewing our to-do list, listen without arguing in our heads? Just listen. Come join us as we explore the quiet power of not talking.
We Need Not Think Alike to Love Alike – The Story of the Unitarian Church of Transylvania
Join us for RevKev’s report back from his recent Pilgrimage to Transylvania! The Unitarian Church of Transylvania has over 60,000 members and is the birthplace of Unitarianism. Theologian Francis David led efforts to pass the Edict of Torda in 1568 which established Unitarianism and allowed congregants to freely elect their ministers and represented one of … Continue reading We Need Not Think Alike to Love Alike – The Story of the Unitarian Church of Transylvania
Breathe In, Breathe Out: Chaos
Chaos may seem random, but it’s also a constant in our lives. Please join us as we reexamine chaos through the lens of Unitarian Universalism.
Evangelism for Beginners (and Doubters)
To evangelize means to “spread the Good News.” What Good News does UUP have to share? And what is keeping us from shouting it to the rooftops?
Keeping the Flame Alive
A service led by UUP’s Keepers of the Flame Since the beginning, UUP has been a vibrant, growing group because of all of us who belong to the congregation. Each year, we honor those who have shone brightly in their efforts to sustain and grow UUP with our Recognition Awards: Keeper of the Flame, Firecracker, … Continue reading Keeping the Flame Alive
What Shall We Bring to Each Other?
Rev. Aija Simpson-NewburyRev. Dr. Wakoh Shannon Hickey, Worship AssociateRachel Steiner, Cantor and Choir DirectorThe Larking About Choir As we re-gather our church community at the beginning of a new church year, we hold our ritual ingathering of Water & Stones from our summertime places.
Labor Day Songs
Nate Makdad, Worship LeaderAlan Eshleman, Music LeaderPlease join us for a day of honoring those who have worked to improve working conditions through organized labor. [Please note: many congregants will be away on an all-church retreat. We welcome any who cannot attend to this service in Petaluma!]
The Multiverse Within: Exploring Choice and Infinite Possibilities
We’ll explore the profound impact of the choices we make and how they shape our lives. Though we may all face regret about choices not made, we’ll draw on philosophical theories and scientific research to delve into the idea that every decision creates a branching path, leading to different outcomes. We’ll discuss various understandings of … Continue reading The Multiverse Within: Exploring Choice and Infinite Possibilities
The Art of Being New
Rev. Aija Simpson-Newbury, MinisterNancy Blake, Worship AssociateDavid Dodd, Piano; The Undogmatics What does it mean to be new to a place or a community? Is there wisdom to be found in not knowing a place well? Could we be okay with getting lost?