This Sunday (July 20)! Laurie Lewis, Grammy-winning bluegrass star, at 4 pm. $20.

“The Senate reconciliation bill is a stark example of moral deficit and profound indifference to harm. It will cause an epoch of injury... Budgets are moral documents, and Unitarian Universalists have profound concerns about this proposal..." Write your Lawmakers: bit.ly/RecPackageJuly

So great having Jennifer and Robin from @petalumapride.org at our service yesterday!

Come hear the legendary Laurie Lewis at our upcoming Sanctuary Concert! Lindsay Gang opens. Support the Sanctuary Coalition of Sonoma County! Sunday, July 20, at 4 pm. $20–all proceeds to the artist.

Please consider participating in the upcoming interfaith public fast in solidarity with our migrant neighbors on Wednesday, July 2. For more info, visit interfaithpublicfast.org, or ask me.

@uusj.bsky.social joined faith leaders from the Interfaith Immigration Coalition to denounce the Current Administration's Travel Ban See Full Statements Here: www.interfaithimmigration.org/2025/06/05/f... @elcalutherans.bsky.social @networklobby.bsky.social @truahrabbis.bsky.social

In support of the Sanctuary Coalition of Sonoma County, a new concert series debuts this month with The Rowan Brothers and Natural Bridges. Sunday, May 18 at 4 pm. Door proceeds to the artists, free-will offering taken for the Sanctuary Coalition of Sonoma County

@uusj.bsky.social, we affirm that all people have inherent worth and dignity and should be treated with respect and compassion. We urge Congress to show mercy & compassion and take immediate steps to stop the mass round-ups, detentions, & deportations. Write Your Lawmakers: bit.ly/DueProcessAlll

Editorial cartoon in this past week’s Petaluma Argus Courier. Pete McDonnell, cartoonist.

UU Petaluma will be part of a press conference declaring sanctuary next Wednesday, April 16, at 5 pm in Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa.

“Perfection is a Rhinestone” February 23, 10:30 am with Rev. Johnnie Bloom Ramirez Rhinestones are beautiful and shiny, but they are also made of glass, and usually incredibly flawed, not to mention breakable. They are the perfect metaphor for “perfection,” which is highly overrated.

"Standing in the Light: Protecting the Vulnerable in Uncertain Times" Sunday, February 16 - 10:30am In the coming months and years, we are called to be a steadfast presence for those most vulnerable among us - our LGBTQ+ family, immigrants, BIPOC communities, and all who face systemic injustice.

“How do we ensure that our people know exactly what to do if law enforcement or a government official were to come to our building, particularly during open hours?” Rev. Minna Bothwell said.

Tell Your Legislators - The new administration has selected immigration for its assault on the Constitution, our norms, and our liberties. ICE should not be allowed in our schools, hospitals, public demonstrations—and never at our houses of worship! bit.ly/EndViolations

Sacred spaces must remain sanctuaries. As announced earlier this week, the UUA as part of a multifaith coalition is challenging ICE’s rollback of the sensitive locations policy. See this coverage for comments from UUA Exec VP Carey McDonald: Globe: bit.ly/4b35xih Herald: bit.ly/3X1Z954 #UU

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Check out the Mass Deportation Know Your Rights Training! Hosted by the @aclu.org Monday, February 10 4:00pm ET • 3:00pm CT • 2:00pm MT • 1:00pm PT Thursday, February 20 8:00pm ET • 7:00pm CT • 6:00pm MT • 5:00pm PT RSVP: for both dates and more in March act.aclu.org/a/2025-kyr-t...

Yesterday, UU Petaluma voted unanimously to become a Sanctuary Congregation, joining with other faith communities in the growing Sanctuary Coalition of Sonoma County.

Please join us for services every Sunday at 10:30 am at our historic church at 5th and B street in downtown Petaluma.