Compassion, community, joy...join us this fall!
  
Waters of Blessing, Waters of Life:
All-Ages Worship This Sunday!


Have you been collecting waters from the places you've been this summer? Now's your chance to tell us about where you've been and all the oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams you've visited!

Bring your water, bring your stories, and join us for our first all-ages worship service of the year 
this Sunday, October 4th at 10:30.

This year, we'll have all-ages worship on the first Sunday of every month: kids will stay with us in the sanctuary for  a special worship service for all ages. 
Sunday school will resume on the second Sunday of the month 
(for Sunday school news, see the box below...)

Come celebrate with Peace United friends and families this Sunday!

May streams of blessing fill and carry you, this season and always,

Yael

Peace United Church of Christ
900 High Street, Santa Cruz
831-426-2010 x 17                                      
Sunday School News...
We had a wonderful first day of Sunday school last week! Many thanks to all the kids and families who attended our first day of class and our all-church barbecue. And, very big thank-you to last Sunday's teachers: Barbara Bautz and Rita Jones, and our new Sunday School Coordinator, Corinna Regan!

Our next Sunday school class meeting will happen on Sunday, October 11th. Corinna Regan, Tyler Anthony, and Michelle Miracle will be offering a very special time of stories and music! This fall, we'll be diving into the parable of the Good Samaritan as we join the whole congregation in an exploration of 
the power of forgiveness, generosity, and compassion. 

Join us!
Youth Group Pool Party
Saturday, October 10th

Join us as we kick off our Youth Group year with a pool party at Lloyd and Sue Robinson's house! Swimming and bocce will start at 2:00; dinner will be served at 4:00. You won't want to miss this!

And, don't forget: Beginning on Sunday, October 4th, youth ages 11 to 14 are invited to join us for Sunday-morning Youth Group, from 9-10 am, in the Youth Room.   Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for a great year of fun, friends, and growing faith...

Peace United Youth Group Upcoming Events Calendar

Sunday, October 4 9 am First Youth Group 
Meeting
Youth Room
Saturday, October 10 2-6 pm Pool Party and Dinner Lloyd and Sue Robinson's Home
Sunday, October 18 9 am Youth Group Meeting Youth Room
January 16-18
Middle School Youth Winter Camp!










Join Us at the Pumpkin Patch...
Sunday, October 25th
right after worship!

Bring a bag lunch and join us for a trip to pick pumpkins and enjoy the beauty of the season, together! We'll meet outside the Lounge right after worship to arrange car pools. We're heading for the  Rodoni Farms Pumpkin Patch (on Highway 1, four miles north of Western Drive) for pumpkins, a hay maze, and all kinds of fun.

Bring your friends: all are 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 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

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

     
Tuesday Crafternoons: Every Tuesday from 3:30-5:00 pm
Adults and kids of all ages are invited to bring  any craft or handwork project you enjoy, and join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting. If you don't have a project to               work on, no problem: we'll provide some crafting supplies each week, along with tea and hot cocoa. Everyone is welcome, so bring your neighbors and friends!  We'll be in the Fireside Lounge. 

Sunday, October 4th: Youth Group at 9 am and All-Ages worship at 10:30 am. 
Join is for spirited worship for the whole church family!

Saturday, October 10: Youth Group Pool Party @ 2 pm
Join us at Lloyd and Sue Robinson's home for swimming, bocce, dinner, and friends!    

Sunday, October 25th: Pumpkin Patch Picnic and Pumpkin Carving
Bring a bag lunch and join us right after worship. We'll carpool to Rodoni Farms pumpkin patch, for pumpkins, a hay maze, and all kinds of October fun!

Sunday, November 1st: All-Ages El Dia de los Muertos Worship and Pot-Luck Lunch
Join us for festival worship, followed by lunch, conversation, and crafts for all ages in the Fellowship Hall.                              
Peace United Church of Christ | 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 831-426-2010
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