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You can 'like us' on FACEBOOK and get connected to all kinds of news and ideas at Peace United Church of Christ. Even more, you can use FACEBOOK to connect friends with the interesting ideas and great events at Peace United every week.
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Have You Visited Recently?
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If you have, your visit matters to us. It's often strange to visit a church for the first time: to see new faces, hear old words spoken in new ways. We appreciate your trust, and we eagerly await the chance to see you again.
When you return, there will likely be a name-tag with your name on it, a chance for us to greet you more personally. Always, your questions and your curiosity thrill us. Return with these, return with your whole selves...
And know that you are God's blessing.
Every day.
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Who We Are...
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We're an OPEN & AFFIRMING congregation of the United Church of Christ--which means we take diversity seriously and we welcome all God's children as full and beloved members of our community.
We're part of COPA (which stands for COMMUNITIES ORGANIZED FOR POWER IN ACTION)--and in that way we work in solidarity with peoples of many traditions, bringing justice and decency to public life on the Central Coast.
We're decidedly CHRISTIAN, and in the most inclusive, generous way possible. We believe that--at its core--the gospel is a call to compassion. And that's what we try to be about every day, every week.
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Taize Songs & Prayers
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TAIZE describes a way of worship that invites simple song and contemplative prayer.
Our own TAIZE service runs about an hour on the first FRIDAY evening of each month. We will be taking a break in July and August.
Join us as we resume in SEPTEMBER, for a gathering of chant, song and prayer--by candlelight.
It's a soulful way to end a busy week, and a great way to lean graciously into the weekend. We gather in the sanctuary at 8. Mystics of all ages are welcome!
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Wider Church Community
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Looking for more about our wider church community?
You'll find out more about the
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| Support for Cancer & HIV Patients | |
SH/OP:Supporting Health with Organic Produce
Saturdays @ 2:00
MOVED to TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN
Sponsored by Chadeish Yameinu a weekly FREE organic produce distribution for people with cancer and HIV.
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This Week's Poem
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"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen."
-Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
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SUNDAY, JULY 20
WORSHIP @ 10:30 am
Fearless living, says Paul, is one of the marks of the Christian life. This Sunday, Dave Grishaw-Jones reflects on Romans 8 and the promise of fearlessness and love.
We're blessed in worship by all kinds of great music, including "Jazz on High" and the "Santa Cruz Community Gospel Choir". And we're always a spirited gathering of a diversity and curiosity. Join us for communion and summer refreshment!
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Join us for an evening of celebration, community and great music--with Lori Rivera and the Jazz on High Band. The Band will present an eclectic evening of music and lively spirit! They include Art Alm (keyboards), Renata Bratt (cello), Brad Hecht (horns and flute), Zach Ohlsen (drums) and Steve Uccello (bass).
HELP US GET THE WORD OUT!
If you're on Facebook, go to the Peace United Church page and you'll find this event. If you haven't 'LIKED' the church page yet, now's the time! After finding the event, SHARE it with your own friends--and help us get the world out far and wide. Your friends should know! And we should all be here on the 19th, groovin' together!
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SERVING PEACE
If you're intrigued or curious, give us a call and see what might be possible. Serving Peace is a great way to grow your faith and extend the common good!
YOGA MINISTRY
 Sarah Joy Zell is looking forward to restarting her Thursday morning Yoga group here at Peace United. She's also looking for a partner in this ministry, someone with whom to teach and lead hour-long yoga classes at church. If you're interested in working with Sarah, you can email her for more information.
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Peace United is at the dynamic heart of all kinds of community events and gatherings. You can click through to links for these events here; and let us know what's cooking in your neck of the woods!
MUSICAL EVENTS
LECTURES & READINGS
CHILDREN'S & FAMILY EVENTS
SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS
INTERFAITH EVENTS
LGBT EVENTS
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A FESTIVAL OF
COMPASSIONATE
COMMUNICATION
SATURDAY, JULY 19
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Whether you're new to Nonviolent Communication or a long-time student, this is an opportunity to select from a variety of workshops in the morning and afternoon: on topics such as relationship with self, partner, family, work and politics.
Sliding Scale: $25 to $75
Call: 440-8979
Please: Bring your own lunch.
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We still have t-shirts! Call the office, if you haven't gotten yours.
$20 adults
$10 children sizes and students
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 SYRIAN CRISIS: THREE YEARS ON [May 18 @ 7 pm @ RCNV]
Three years after the Arab Spring protests began across the Middle East, violence in Syria has caused the deaths of tens of thousands of Syrians and created millions of Syrian refugees. In spite of calls by politicians and pundits, the majority of Americans have continued to oppose US military intervention in Syria. Stephen Zunes and Paul Larudee will discuss the roots and history of the current crisis in Syria and suggest possible resolutions. For more, go to www.rcnv.org.  2014 SUMMER CAMPING FOR ALL AGES
Register your your friends for summer camping programs through the Northern California Nevada Conference (UCC). You can find out more at www.ncncucc.org. "The earth is God's and everything that's in it!"~ Book of Psalms
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NOW THAT YOU'VE FOUND US. . .
We hope you'll join us for a Sunday service sometime soon. There's a place for you, and a welcome table for you, at PEACE United Church of Christ. Our values are inclusive and expansive, and we perceive in faith a chance to change the world for the good. With compassion.
 In the meantime, if one of us can be helpful to you, we hope you'll give us a call and come in for a cup of tea. It's our joy to serve this community and to extend God's welcome and affirmation to you.
Wherever you are on life's journey, you're welcome at PEACE United!
Sincerely,
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