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.

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

Sunday, June 28, 2026

After Worship

Dear Fellow Members of Peace United Church of Christ:

I hope you have some time before our congregational meeting on Sunday to review the 2026 Peace United Church Annual Report that is attached to this message.

In the report you will read about what the ministries of our church have been doing for the past year, including our work in COPA and the Prophets of Hope Jail Ministry. Other reports from Buildings and Grounds, Congregational Support, Chancel Choir, Peace Village Housing, among others, are worth your attention prior to our meeting.

The full 2026-27 budget that church council recommends the congregation adopt is also included in the report. Read it over and prepare any questions that arise.

We also need your vote on approval of the slate of new council members.

I encourage all members of the congregation to attend the meeting. Your comments and questions are important as we plan for the upcoming year. 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

The Zoom link for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82417778051



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

On June 14th, Consecration Sunday, we gratefully accepted the pledges for our 2026 Fund Drive. To date, we have had 61 household pledges for a total of $235,098. We have had several members increase their pledges with a second one time pledge. We celebrate the generosity of our members and friends!

Over the past weeks, we have heard feedback from members during our special meetings and the Council and Finance Committee. We have adjusted our goal to 270K to match the proposed budget from the Finance Committee.

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

To clarify common questions: Yes, we need a new completed pledge form every year. Yes, there are several options to pay: you can pay by a check from your bank or other financial institution; pay by an automatic withdrawal from your checking account or credit card; pay by PayPal. Yes, since our expenses increase each year, an increase in pledge amount makes a difference. Yes, you can place your pledge form in the offertory basket, bring it to the office or mail it in. Yes, we recognize that many give of their time and talent which adds substantial savings to our expenses. 

We look forward to seeing you at our Congregational Meeting, this Sunday, June 28th!

“Together, we soar to great heights!” 

Brewery Group: Frothy Fellowship!

The Peace Brewery group meets at 6:00 PM on the last Tuesday of the month for conversation, fellowship and food; beer drinking is not required. Tuesday, June 30, we will meet at Beer Thirty, 2504 S. Main, Soquel in their outdoor patio which is dog friendly. Food is available from Carpo's next door or you can bring your own. Contact Susie Land at susietrip@gmail.com if you want to be added to the mailing list for reminders.

Come join the fun!

Save The Date!

July 7 at 10am

Calling all beach lovers! If you are ready for a little service, fellowship, and fun under the sun in God's creation, I hope you will join us for our upcoming beach cleanup. We are caretaking the beach where quite a few of us have been baptized in this church.

We meet in the dirt parking lot past the ranger's station at 10am for a few words of welcome and orientation, and to distribute supplies. If you have work gloves like gardening gloves, you may wish to bring those. Likewise, if you prefer collecting trash in a bucket rather than a bag, you can bring one from home. Sun protection and closed toed shoes are recommended. We are usually only out there for an hour or so, but it's amazing to see the difference we can make as a group in that period of time!

Please let Lanakila Iesū know ahead of time if you're planning on joining in.

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

Buildings and Grounds Poetry: Mower Haiku

One of the many tasks of the Buildings and Grounds committee is to mow the upper terrace for fire safety. Beginning in early spring, we mow the terrace at least four times, ending when the rainy season ends and the grass stops growing. This is a series of haiku verses (with illustrations) generated by AI to document the work. It was fun working with multiple AI engines to make these poems and images. I offer them for your entertainment.

--Bill Walton

I. February

Late winter rains done — the meadow calls me back out. Time to begin again.

II. The Mower

Silent electric hum, no exhaust, just turning wheels — the grass yields gently.

III. The Raven

He walks the cut edge, inspecting each fallen stalk — not pleased, not displeased.

IV. The Hawk

Red tail tilts, then dives — the mower flushes his lunch. We work well together.

V. The Eucalyptus

Straight toward the tall grove — the cut line follows my boot. Half done. Half to go.

VI. Two Fridays

One battery gone — the tall May grass wants more time. I'll come back next week.

VII. Fire Season

I mow not for beauty — these dry hills hold a quick spark. This is care, not art.

VIII. June

Last row of the year. The raven tilts his head once — good enough, he says.

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.