For those unable to join us in person, there will be a live videocast 

of the worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays.

Go to the church's website, or use one of the links below.

If you miss the live service, you can find it archived on YouTube.

Midweek Lenten Services

Join us for Taize, a Contemplative Service. Wednesdays during Lent, March 1-April 5, from 8:00-9:00 pm in the Sanctuary. 

Taize is a form of sung prayer. We gather by candlelight to sing, listen and meditate, accompanied by guitar. 

Meditation Group



Are you looking for a Lenten practice, or some way of acknowledging this season of waiting? We offer a five-session group on Mindfulness Meditation, from 10 to 11:30am. The dates are March 11 through April 8.  

Weekly gatherings in the library (enter through the church office) for Mindfulness Meditation, a practice that teaches you to slow down racing thoughts, let go of negativity, and calm both your mind and body. Members of our Pastoral Care Team, Philip Spradling, a psychotherapist, and Susan Ezequelle, a hospital chaplain, will lead.

Through the series, our intention is to deepen our own spiritual lives and develop a community around contemplative practice. The sessions will be instructional and will allow time for meditative practice and discussion. While we would like to establish some continuity, it isn't necessary to come every week. No previous experience necessary -- all are welcome! 

Peace’s Pledge Drive

July 2023 - June 2024

Watch your mail!

Pledge forms and letters will be arriving soon. The season runs from March 26th through April 23rd. We encourage everyone to consider pledging to Peace this season! We can't do it without you.

Appreciatively, Your Stewardship Committee

Bill Walton, Karen Cozza,

Lisa Johnson, Jane Heyse, Bob Lange

We've all seen the destruction and loss caused by last weekend's storms and flooding. So, how can we help? The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz is working with a coalition of Watsonville nonprofits and County agencies on disaster clean-up operations in Pajaro and Watsonville. And, work is still being done to assist neighborhoods and families in San Lorenzo Valley, Capitola, and Aptos.

Here's how you can get involved

VOLUNTEER

• Check this link for updates on where Emergency Volunteers are needed: https://www.scvolunteernow.org/flood

• Join a flood clean-up crew: register on our website, and a volunteer coordinator will contact you.

• Groups, Businesses, and Teams of 4 or more - register to volunteer using this special sign up.

DONATE You can bring items to the following drop sites.

The Homeless Garden Project is accepting items at their farm from 10AM - 2PM, Intersection of Delaware Ave and Shaffer Rd in Santa Cruz

Call or text to connect with Raíces y Cariño in Watsonville and request to make a donation this weekend (831) 288-3105.

Here is a list of the items most needed - please donate NEW items unless otherwise specified.

• towels
• blankets
• sweatshirts, socks, and underwear for all ages and sizes
• diapers & diaper cream
• baby soap
• toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Grocery gift cards to local and chain stores are most desired
• New or lightly used playpens and portable cribs
• Gallons of water

For more information, use this link

Zentangle

Tuesday, April 4th from 6 to 7:30 pm.

Come and join us for some Zentangle inspired art fun, and intentional relaxation. We will be doing a more relaxed version of Zentangle link, drawing one tangle to another. Of course, we will tangle to the theme!

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It can also help to increase your focus and bring out your creativity. Drawing like this can bring a sense of well-being, and joy in your art.

As usual the basic supplies will be provided, you may wish to bring some coloring media.

The Zentangle Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at:

Peace UCC, 900 High St., in the fireside lounge.

Park in the upper parking lot.

We Want to Hear Your Voice

Sign Up to Be A Liturgist!

We would love to have you as a liturgist (reader) in one of our Sunday morning worship services. It's a wonderful way of serving!

Sign up for a Sunday to read live and in person and we'll connect with you by e-mail on the Tuesday prior, sending all the information you'll need for getting ready.

If you'd like to give it a try, click on this link to choose a date.

Easter Flowers for our Sanctuary

Spring flowers and Easter Lilies bring our Sanctuary alive for the celebration of Easter Sunday. We appreciate donations to help provide the flowers. You can donate in memory of a loved one and we will print those designations in the Easter bulletin. 

You can send donations 2 ways:

-By check sent to the office

• Please include "Memorial/Milestone" in the memo line, and a note explaining who or what is being remembered or honored

-From our website (linked here) using the "Donate" button

• Please select "Memorial/Milestone" from the drop down menu
• After entering your donation amount, choose "Write a Note" and enter the details about who is being remembered or honored. Or, email the office to let us know your designation. Your words will be printed in the bulletin

Peace Walkers - A Beautiful Day at Pleasure Point

Peace Walkers visit different trails each Tuesday morning. The walk this week was at Pleasure Point. We leave Peace Rocks at our favorite spots.

We meet to walk on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 am at a designated location. We hope that you will join us sometime.

If you are interested, contact Susie Land

[email protected]

Team Peace served up SIX gallons

of chili for the Faith Communities Mid County Homeless Coalition 6th Annual Chili Cook-Off Friday February 10.

The event was held at Resurrection Catholic Community Church in Aptos to a sold out crowd of over 225 chili chompers! Lynette Adelson provided her secret white bean chili recipe. Jim Weller, Lisa Johnson, Cathy Sarto, Mira Haslam, Lynette Adelson and Melodee all prepared one to two gallons each of chili (which was all gone by the end of the evening).

Team Peace consisted of Cathy Sarto, Jim Weller and Lisa Johnson

who served up a bowl of peace white bean chili to attendees. The band from La Selva Beach played music and a local Hula club performed.

The event raised over $10,000 for the mid county shower program for the homeless.

All of the local churches and attendees had a great time and competed with lots of enthusiasm. It was great to see so many Peace United members in the crowd. Can't wait for next year!

Snacks for Sunday Socials

Sundays Peace Church offers Beverages and Snacks before and after our 10:30-11:30am worship. Friendly socializing builds community!

Use THIS LINK to sign up to bring a tasty and healthy snack item to one of our Sunday Socials. Each week we like to share baked goods, fresh fruit, and always something for those on low sugar and gluten free diets.

Drop off in the kitchen anytime between 9:30 and 10:30am. THANK YOU!

Contact Jane Heyse, Sunday Kitchen Coordinator with questions: [email protected] or 831-252-9247.

Watch Out For Scammers

Peace United staff and leaders will never solicit you by e-mail, asking you to purchase or send gift cards or electronic funds for any purpose. Contact the church office if you have any concerns about emails you may receive.

Masks Optional

On February 23, the church council voted to make the wearing of masks optional for worship services beginning on March 12. If you have concerns about this change, or feel that it will affect your attendance on Sunday morning, please reach out to share your concerns with our pastor, [email protected] or our moderator, Maryse Postlewaite, [email protected]

Throughout the pandemic, the church has kept the health and well-being of our community at the forefront of decision-making. Every few months we have reviewed and revised our COVID safety policies, striving to respond to new scientific knowledge and adapt to a dynamic public health situation.

With the rollout of many new treatments and a high degree of vaccination, both state and federal agencies are ending the special status of COVID-19 as a public health emergency. In most public spaces, wearing a mask is now optional. This feels like the right time for our church to move to a masks-optional policy as well.

Small Groups and Ministries of Outreach

Use this link to find information about our various small groups and

ministries here at PUCC.