What's New at Peace | July 10

Worship This Sunday

July 12, 10:30 am

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Genesis 25:19-34

What is Our Inheritance?

Sermon by Joliene Wade Gatlin

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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Rev. Dr. Nicholas Piediscalzi, Ph.D., passed peacefully on July 1, 2026, at the age of 95, surrounded by his loving family. Please join us for a service to celebrate Nick’s life on Saturday,July 18, 2026, at 11:00am at Peace United Church of Christ.

The service will also be live-streamed, and you can find the video link at www.PeaceUnited.org.

Please join our Council Meeting next week, via zoom, on Thursday, July 16 at 6:00pm. This is a beneficial meeting to learn more about the current issues and witness the decision making process of our vibrant church community.

For the link, contact Paula Abel at moderator@peaceunited.org

Use the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86505810901?pwd

If you celebrate a July birthday or just want some extra Sunday celebratory time, join us this Sunday, the 12th, for Birthday Blessings during Worship. We want to honor YOU!

These Friends Have July Birthdays!

Kathy Fahl, Christoper Ohlsen, Darlene Wilcox, Lisa Johnson, Amy Marlo, Rev. David Pattee, Jeanne Faulkner, and Harmony Hoesing.

Our total for our goal for the 26-27 Annual Drive continues to grow. Thank you for your pledges.

To date, we have received 68 household pledges for a total of $254,990.11. We celebrate the generosity of our members and friends!

Our follow up calls have highlighted some clarifications which may be helpful. We do need a new pledge form every year. If the form is not filled out completely, it will delay your pledge. If using a check, please write in the memo your intentions, especially for which year you would like your pledge to be applied to. If using PayPal, please select Annual Fund on the drop down menu. If you are able, adding the additional charge on PayPal or credit card, will support that your full amount is applied. Yes, you can place your pledge form in the offertory basket, bring it to the office or mail it in.

We recognize that many give of their time and talent which adds substantial savings to our expenses.

We trust that as the Stewardship Committee reaches out to the current yet pledging friends and members, we will reach our current goal of 270K.

“Together, we soar to great heights!”

Farmworker Reality Tour

Sunday • July 19 • 3:00-7:00 PM • Free

40 Zils Rd • Watsonville

Farmworker Reality Tours offer a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between the farmworker community and those who enjoy the fruits of their hard labor.

Farmworker housing is often located in remote areas, making these essential workers nearly invisible to the general public. These tours aim to change that by bringing you face-to-face with the people who make our food possible. On this immersive tour, you'll have the chance to meet and engage in meaningful conversations with farmworkers, listen to their powerful testimonials, and experience their daily lives firsthand.

You'll share their food, visit their living quarters, and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they face. Join in building connections, fostering empathy, and creating a more informed and compassionate community. Be part of an eye-opening experience that will leave you with a profound appreciation for the hardworking individuals who sustain our food supply. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference—reserve your spot on a Farmworker Reality Tour today!

The Vera Taylor Scholarship Committee is accepting applications from church members for scholarships for 2026-2027.

You can learn more about the program here: https://www.peaceunited.org/verataylor

Who can apply?

If you are a full-time student or planning to become one, and have been a member of Peace United Church of Christ for at least one year, you are eligible to apply for the Vera Taylor Scholarship.

Qualifications:

Attend a college or university or an accredited vocational school, such as culinary arts, dental hygiene, or the like, in an undergraduate or graduate-level program.

For Mini-grants to learn or enhance skills and strategies for church or community outreach activities by taking training in a program that leads to a certificate or degree for such things but not limited to Hospice, elder care, child care, working with homeless persons or prisoners, crisis hotlines and counseling, English as a second language, and immigration support.

Where can I find an application?

Please contact Tammy at VeraTaylorRep@gmail.com to get a link to the online application.

DEADLINE for applications is WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026

This July, we are exploring the theme of freedom as we celebrate our nation’s birthday and enjoy the summer break.

This week, we are sharing "We Are All Born Free," a book by Amnesty International that presents the International Declaration of Human Rights through words and pictures designed for children. We will explore how freedom is more than just doing what we want; it is about thinking and speaking for ourselves, and living in peace and fairness. Through illustrations by various international artists, we will learn what it truly means to be free.

You can find this week’s story video here: https://youtu.be/eX-RVHCf5ec

Please note the following:

- Kids' Night Out: Resumes August 21.

- Sunday School: Held every 1st and 3rd Sunday.

- Monthly Family Movie Nights (Coming Soon!)

- Inaugural PEACE VILLAGE FALL FESTIVAL October 17 (invite your friends!)

Piano by Moonlight: Candlelit Evenings of Rest and Reverie

Solo piano music by our own Aidan Santa Cruz every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30-9:30 at Peace United. Aidan is heart centered and plays free improvisations inspired by classical, jazz and spiritual traditions.

Come to meditate, relax and let go...on pillows, on the floor, or seated. All are welcome. Suggested Donation - $15-25

For updates and more information(like cancellations!) please check out the Facebook group linked here and/or contact Aidan directly: 831-428-2368, aidanfpsc@gmail.com

Find Friends and Activities @ Peace!

At Peace United, there are many opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth, helping with events and socializing. To help you find a group that you might be interested in joining, our Ministries, Committees, and Groups booklet has been updated. It describes each group and lists the chairperson and their contact information and members. Everyone is welcome so come join us....

You can download our updated booklet HERE.

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

Prayers of comfort for Nick Piediscalzi's family and thanksgiving for his long and good life.
For Grant, recovering from surgery after a fall, and Roger.
For each of us having all manner of health challenges.
For Lisa’s grandson Dustin, living with cancer, and Darrell Johnson, in a care home.
Comfort for Molly & Chris’s, Scout’s, Anne’s, Earle’s, and Raneta’s families and for all of us who grieve lost family and friends.

Prayers for our Communities, Country and the World

For those in mourning for loved ones lost to disease, violence and war.
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 our Peace Village housing project for all the good that will come from it when it’s completed.
For peaceful protestors all over the country and world.
For all who give much of their time and talent to our church, and for those who tithe.
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).

We Want to Hear Your Voice

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.

Watch Out For Scammers

Peace United staff and leaders will never solicit you by e-mail or text message, 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.

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, the Rev. David Pattee - pastordave@peaceunited.org
Office Manager, Devon Obert - office@peaceunited.org
Bookkeeper, Susan Robinson - bookkeeper@peaceunited.org

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.