Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma

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!

It was great having you there!!

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.

Faith Voices Denounce Discriminatory Travel Bans as Contrary to Values - Interfaith Immigration Coalition A diverse consortium of faith organizations reacted strongly to President Trump's new travel bans, disavowing the measures as discriminatory.

@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.

Photo of sparkling rhinestones.

“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.

Image of stylized human figures in a citcle, bathed in light emanating from the center.

"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.

What to Do if ICE Comes to Your Church “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.

“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.

Golden religious symbols of the Ying Yang, the Muslim Star and Moon, the Hamsah, the Jewish Star, the UU Chalice, the Cross and the Ohm. Over "Write your legislators and ask them to Stop the violation of sensitive and protected areas." over four stained glass window. Over "Take Action: Faith Communities must stand Firm against ICE's Violations." At the bottom left corner, there is a take action, a QR Code and Bit.ly/EndViolations in the Right hand corner is the UUSJ logo.

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

Religious groups sue administration to protect worship sites from immigration arrests More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans have filed a federal court lawsuit challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more leeway to m...

Breaking news:

abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...

Know Your Rights Training: Mass Deportation & More Take action with ACLU People Power!

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.