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Worship This Sunday
March 1,10:30 am
Second Sunday in Lent
John 3:1-8
I Can't Make You Love Me
Sermon by Pastor Dave
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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.
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WEDNESDAYS IN LENT
Wednesday evenings in Lent through March 25, we’ll gather in the sanctuary 7:00 to 7:59pm, to pray for Courage and Healing, with music, scripture, guided meditation, and a chance to share. Along with these traditional elements, our gatherings will be informed by reading from How We Learn to Be Brave, by Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, D.C. (Avery/Penguin Random House, 2023.) Especially helpful for people of faith in these challenging times, the book is widely available in local bookstores and online, and you are encouraged to read it as a part of your Lenten spiritual journey.
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Sunday, March 1, 4-5 pm - Delightful and educational concert for all ages, showcasing the colorful sounds of the pipe organ, presenting the famous Prokofiev story "Peter and the Wolf" with Jörg Reddin at the organ and Michael McGushin as narrator. With a few additional favorite organ solo pieces, this concert is an excellent way to introduce one to the "King of the Instrument
Invite your friends!
Sunday, March 1, 6 pm, Peace United Church - Santa Cruz Baroque Festival presents an evening of blended secular and sacred vocal music featuring outstanding soloists joined by UCSC Chamber Choir, followed by a reception.
Tickets at https://scbaroque.org/tickets/ or at the door
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CYF Theme: Lent
This month, we have explored the theme of Love and Action. Our video this week demonstrates how our individual efforts can join with others to accomplish beautiful things. We are sharing "Together" by Mona Damluji, a book described by Ibram X. Kendi as "a vision of the world we want for our children, one in which all living things flourish, our communities thrive, and justice prevails."
In the illustrations by Innosanto Nagara, adults may recognize references to various justice movements and leaders, while children can enjoy hunting for a frog on every page. We hope you enjoy this week's story.
You can find the video here: https://youtu.be/lhUldu_VOCc
Blessings,
The CYF Team
Upcoming Dates:
March 1: Family Worship/Sunday School
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Sami Awad is Co-Director of Nonviolence International and author of The Sacred Awakening, which invites us to embody a radical path to liberation and peace. Raised in and currently living in Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine, Sami has lived his life at the intersection of spirituality, justice, and nonviolent resistance. He brings lived experience with occupation and spiritual reflection to invite us to resist injustice, embody courageous love, and embrace a deeper way of living in the face of colonialism.
(You may call me, Peter Klotz-Chamberlin, 831-251-4833 or email, for more information. Sami Awad brings a unique message from Palestine!)
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Join the audio/video tech crew!
If you have ever had interest in learning how to run a sound board or stream online, now's the time! The Peace Tech Crew is recruiting new members to assist our A/V staff. We're looking for people who would learn how to set up the mics for the service and run the soundboard, or how to set up the cameras and run the streaming, or both!
Contact Cathy Sarto at catherinegracesarto@gmail.com.
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Holy One, keep us in the Amazing Grace that is ours through the spirit of Christ, in whose Loving Name we pray
Prayers of Healing and Faith and Continuing Prayers for our Community
- For the family and friends of Raneta Pomeroy, who passed away at her home in Idaho.
- For Lynn & Bill’s daughter-in-law Gina, concerned for her bereaved best friend and for her grandmother.
- For Karen’s back surgery, for Matt Broadbent’s rehabilitation, for Jazzy Chavez and Rafael Padilla, and for Kathy Rohrs’s son Owen.
- For Nick Piediscalzi, in hospice care, for Paula’s broken ankle, for Anne’s brother Conrad, in hospice care, for Suzanne’s friends Deb and Gordon, recovering from his stroke, for Lisa’s grandson Dustin, living with cancer, and Darrell Johnson, in a care home.
- Comfort for Lynn & Bill’s family who lost son Johnnie, and for Nancy’s, Kwok’s, Aidan’s, Susie’s, Nancy’s and Ken’s families and for all of us who grieve lost family and friends.
Prayers for our Communities, Country and the World
- For courage to oppose wars and leaders motivated by greed and preying on fear.
- For those in mourning for loved ones lost to violence.
- For water and food, healthcare and housing for all.
- For immigrants and their families, everyone in custody, and those experiencing being targeted, oppressed and dealt with unjustly.
- For all affected by natural disasters and human violence, terror, war and displacement, especially the children.
Prayers of Gratitude
- For Suzanne’s daughter Allison and Devon’s mom Steacie, successfully completing cancer treatment.
- For healing of bodies, minds and spirits.
- For peaceful protestors all over the country and world.
- For all volunteers giving their time and talent to our church, community, and world.
- For trust in God and each other, courage when facing fear and injustice, hope in times of darkness, and for the Light of Christ in our hearts and minds.
In Jesus’ Holy Name, Amen!
You may request prayers by emailing Prayers@PeaceUnited.Org,
calling Lynn Walton (600-7343), or calling the church office (426-2010).
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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.
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Office Hours!
Monday through Friday, from 9 am - 2 pm staff are in the office, attending to the business of our church: monitoring e-mail, answering telephones and/or responding to messages, working on the dozens of different projects and connections that keep our ministry moving forward.
If you plan to come into the office, please call ahead to schedule a time when we know someone will be in to assist you. You can reach us by e-mail using the list below or by phone, 831-426-2010.
Pastor Dave works from the church office, Monday through Thursday, and most weeks will have office hours on Saturday too, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday is his day off. In case of emergency, the pastor is available by cell phone, 773-255-8095. If you would like to schedule a meeting or would like to "drop by", please contact us via email using this link to make an arrangement.
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