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.

Please join our Council Meeting next week, via zoom, on Thursday, June 18 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 Tony Augimeiri at moderator@peaceunited.org 

OR

Use the following link:

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

Our Annual Fund Drive for the budget year beginning July 2026 is happening now! Consecration Sunday will be this Sunday, June 14, when we celebrate the generosity of our members and friends.

Each pledge supports our operating expenses and ministries. Meeting our 300K goal would avoid dipping into our reserves altogether… a first in over 8 years. And meeting this goal would support the strength, flexibility, and spiritual health of our congregation.

Check out the Hot Air Balloon in the narthex to note our progress. To date, we have a total of $228,500 in pledges. Thank you to all the households who have submitted their pledges! Just over half of our congregation has now pledged.  

For those who have not yet pledged: please consider increasing your pledge to address the continued increase in expenses. The Finance team hopes to present a balanced budget for member approval at our Congregational Meeting on June 28th!

Please let the office know if you did not receive a pledge form. We’ve made it easy to fill out; and we need a current one each year. Once completed, you can place it in the offertory basket on Sundays, bring it to the office or mail it in. 

“Together, we soar to great heights!” 

Floral Arrangements for Worship

Thank you to those of you who have offered to bring flowers for the Sanctuary! We have had such beautiful arrangements celebrating Pentecost and Pride. There are several weeks unclaimed in July and August so please sign up in the narthex or email Lynette.

Flowers from your garden, the grocery store or a florist would be great. Even a blooming or beautiful houseplant would help us focus on God's beauty as we settle into the music and words of worship. Sign up, bring your floral gift before worship, set it on the table under the pulpit and know that your generosity enhances our worship experience.

The arrangement on July 12 is a gift from Melodee and Larry Kistner in celebration of their daughter Emily's birthday.

The flowers on June 28 will be picked from Elizabeth Schilling's garden and arranged by her family in her memory.

Lynette (mlette117@gmail.com) for the Worship Enhancement Committee

Financial Weather Report



The financial outlook for the remainder of this fiscal year and into the next is concerning. At the end of April and moving into May, there was a significant gap between revenues and expenses. Total revenues were $26,135, while expenses reached $50,188. On average we need a minimum of $45,500 to meet our monthly operational expenses.

We approved a budget with the anticipated pledge amount of $275,000. Our pledges have come in shy of $245,000—not enough to cover our monthly expenses for the year. We projected last June that our 25/26 budget would end at a deficit of $24,500. This projected deficit plus not reaching the $275,000 in pledges means we will end this year in the red over $50,000. To cover this shortage, we will have to pull money from our reserves which is quite low ($58,000) due to having to transfer money into our local bank account to cover operational expenses. 

Our reserves will be exhausted within the next fiscal year, leaving no remaining buffer to support operations. We need to act prudently and quickly to determine ways to replenish our reserves and to meet the demands of our monthly expenses.

*As a guideline, wise fiscal policy recommends maintaining at least three to six months of operating expenses in reserve. Currently, we have only one month available.

Financial State of Peace - Join us for an informational meeting

Thank you to all who attended the budget update meeting held on May 31. At that meeting, you listened to the overview of our budget situation and the status of Peace Village housing. Table groups then conferred to propose ideas to help church leadership determine a path forward in our finances. 

As a follow-up to that meeting, we are convening another budget update on Sunday, June 21, immediately following worship. 

At this meeting, you will have a preview of a trimmed budget that the church council will present for approval at our June 28 annual congregational meeting. 

This is a budget proposal that would reflect necessary cuts to programs based on a realistic estimate of what our pledges for the coming year will be. To date, we have $228,500 in pledges from 58 households, well below our target of $300,000.

We will provide light snacks for this gathering in the Fellowship Hall. Please plan to attend. 

Announcement of Peace United Church of Christ’s Annual Congregational Meeting

Sunday, June 28, 2026

After Worship

Dear Beloved Members and Friends of Peace United Church of Christ

More than anything else, what keeps our church vibrant and meaningful to us and to the wider community, is the loving engagement of each one of you in our shared vision and mission. Through scripture, prayer, community support and action we demonstrate our faith in Jesus’s promise to us: “And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

In the Ministries and Committees booklet update, and in our Annual Report, you will read about the hard work and dedication of our community over the past year. These documents will be available soon. Please take time to read and absorb all that our congregation has accomplished and has yet to accomplish as we approach the annual meeting. 

I encourage all members of the congregation to attend the meeting. Your comments and questions are important as we plan for the upcoming year. And we need your vote on approval of the slate of new council members, the budget, and the annual report. Friends of our congregation are welcome to attend as well. Though non-members do not have a vote, we value their presence and contributions to table discussions. 

In Christ’s peace, 

Tony Augimeri

Moderator

Year-end appreciations, business, deliberations, sharing and LUNCH. $5 - $10 donation suggested. Save the date, and see you in our Fellowship Hall.

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

Piano by Moonlight: Candlelit Evenings of Rest and Reverie

Solo piano music by our own Aidan Santa Cruz every Tuesday night at 7:00 to 9:00 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 more information 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.

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.

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, 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.

Small Groups and Ministries of Outreach

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

ministries here at PUCC.