O sacred season of Autumn, be my teacher,
for I wish to learn the virtue of contentment...
Autumn has arrived, bringing the gift of rain and the opportunity to share the all the blessings of the harvest. As the season of celebration and gathering arrives, I'm giving thanks for all the ways  and all the places  we gather here at Peace United...
  • Our childcare classroom is newly reopened and ready for joyful play on Sunday mornings with Ariana Album and our dedicated team of volunteers 
  • Upstairs, Corinna Regan and our team of teachers has filled our Sunday school classroom with art,  stories, song, and even a few pumpkins 
  • Downstairs, our youth group is ready to move into our newly painted and carpeted youth room!
We're gathering before worship in the Fireside Lounge for sacred conversation; we're gathering in the sanctuary around God's table of grace; we're gathering in the Fellowship hall right after worship for coffee and pot-luck brunches and puzzles. I hope you'll read on to find more ways for families of all shapes and sizes to gather this season, right here at Peace. 

With prayers of thanksgiving, for the One who gathers us all,

Yael

Peace United Church of Christ
900 High Street, Santa Cruz
831-426-2010 x 17
                                     
Gather 'Round: a monthly dinner for families of all shapes and sizes!
Join us 
Friday, November 20th 
@5:30
in the Upper Room.

Dinner, friends, games, and celebration will be provided: just bring yourself! If you can email to Yael to say you'll be joining us, that will help us plan for dinner!

Bring your friends: all are welcome! 
Tuesday Crafternoons
3:30-5:00 pm in the
Fireside Lounge

Bring your neighbors, bring your friends, and join us for an afternoon of crafts, conversation, and new friends! Bring any project you're working on, or get creative with the craft supplies we have here. Adults and kids of all ages are most welcome!
It's never too early to start thinking about CAMP!

Children and youth of all ages are invited to join friends from Peace and beyond at Camp Cazadero and Camp Tamarack this summer!

Visit the conference Outdoor Ministries Website for details, and mark your calendar now for these great camping opportunities:



Caz You and Me Camp: July 8-10
Caz Senior High Camp: July 10-16
Caz Junior Camp: July 17-23
Caz CIT Camp: July 17-23
Caz Junior High Camp: July 24-30
Caz Adult Spiritual Retreat: August 5-7
Tam Jr. High Camp July 17-23
Tam Sr. High Camp July 24-30

If you'd like more information about camping opportunities in the California-Nevada Conference United Church of Christ, please contact Elizabeth Schilling: [email protected]
Calendar of Events for Children, Youth, and Families 
@ Peace and beyond...

     
Sunday, November 15th @ 9:15 am: Youth Group Meeting in the downstairs Youth Room!

Friday, November 20th  @ 5:30 pm.: Gather 'Round: Dinner and More for All Ages 
In the Fireside Lounge. Email Yael to let us know you'll be joining us!

Sunday, November 29th after worship during coffee hour:
All-Ages Advent Wreath Making in the Fellowship Hall

Sunday, December 6th @ 9:15 am: Youth Group Meeting in the downstairs Youth Room

Sunday, December 6th @ 10:30 am: All-Ages Advent Worship and Pot-Luck Brunch featuring Advent Crafts: Help us decorate the Hall for Christmas!  

Friday, December 11th  @ 5:30 pm.: Gather 'Round: Dinner and More for All Ages 
In the Fireside Lounge. Email Yael to let us know you'll be joining us! 
 
Friday, December 11th @ 7:00 pm: Advent Spiral for all ages in the Sanctuary:
Join us for this beloved tradition featuring candlelight, songs, and a beautiful evergreen spiral

Wednesday, December 16th: All-Ages Christmas Caroling
Stay tuned for details!

Thursday, December 24th: Christmas Eve at Peace
Services at 5 pm, 8 pm, and 10 pm

Peace United Church of Christ | 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 831-426-2010
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