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Worship This Sunday
July 26, 10:30 am
Ninth Sunday After Pentecost
Matthew 13:31-35, 44-49a
To Will One Thing
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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Meet A New Member: April!
Meet April Lemier, who recently became a new member of Peace. April moved to Boulder Creek from Davenport last year.
Mother of a 26 yr old son, April recently retired from her career as a preschool teacher at UCSC.
Seeking a like-minded community, she started her search at Peace United and didn't need to look farther after experiencing our warm welcome and open and affirming faith.
April's interests include poetry, writing, yoga, walking and knitting.
She's joined our poetry group and Extravagant Welcome team, serving first as a social hour cleanup helper and now also a greeter.
We are blessed by her energy and enthusiasm, her warm smile and kind presence!
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This month, as we explore the theme of freedom, we are reading "The Trouble with Giraffes" by Lisa Mantchev. In honor of Disability Pride Month, which celebrates the 1990 passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this story follows a young girl and her pet giraffe who discover that their favorite gathering, Pet Club, is not accessible to them.
To ensure everyone is truly free, we must make sure everyone can participate! This book teaches us how to create space for others so that everyone feels welcome and included.
You can find this week's story video here.
Please note the following upcoming dates:
-August 2: Sunday School
-August 21: Kids' Night Out (6 - 8 p.m.)
-August 23: Sunday School
-September 6: Sunday School
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Brewery Group!
Do you like beer? Or just hanging out with your Peace friends? Join Tuesday, July 28 @ 6 p.m. at Humble Sea Brewing Company, 829 Swift Street.
The Peace Brewery group meets at 6:00 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month for conversation, fellowship and food; beer drinking is not required. Contact Susie Land at susietrip@gmail.com if you want to be added to the mailing list for reminders.
Come join the fun!
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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
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Save the Date!
Saturday, October 17 will be Peace Village's inaugural FALL FEST! This event will celebrate the community we build here at Peace and invite others to join in! We'll have live music, performances, vendors, food, games, and other fun, seasonal activities!
Mark you calendars so you don't miss it!
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Did you miss last week's sermon?
You can find sermons and full worship videos on our Peace UCC YouTube Page. Dave's sermon from last week is below!
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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
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Prayers of comfort for Nick Piediscalzi's family and thanksgiving for his long and good life.
- For Lisa’s grandson Dustin, living with cancer, and Darrell Johnson, in a care home.
- For Kwok's mother-in-law, living with dementia and his sister-in-law, going through cancer treatment.
- For our family members, friends, and loved ones who are incarcerated. May they find hope and may our system move toward transformational justice.
- For each of us having all manner of health challenges. May there continue to be research that helps cure and alleviate the health problems that continue to challenge our world today.
Prayers for our Communities, Country and the World
- For an end to violence and war. May our country and leaders choose the path of peace and nonviolence. May those in mourning for loved ones lost to violence and war find comfort.
- For immigrants and their families, everyone in custody, and those experiencing being targeted, oppressed, and dealt with unjustly. May we see God's love flowing through all people and protect our communities.
- 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 county, country, and world. May we continue to stand up for our values.
- For all who give much of their time and talent to our church, and for those who pledge.
- 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.
- For those who pick strawberries in the "Strawberry Capital of the World." During this Strawberry Festival, may we remember the workers who endure poor conditions for substandard pay. Gratitude for all farmworkers. May we create a world in which all work is honored and valued.
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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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.
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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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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.
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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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Small Groups and Ministries of Outreach
Use this link to find information about our various small groups and
ministries here at PUCC.
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Peace UCC Facilities Calendar
To view our availability or request space on our campus click here!
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Our conference staff and the offices have
moved to a new address. The new address is
1320 Willow Pass Rd., Suite 600, Concord, CA 94520
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