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Still Speaking
News & Ideas
March/April 2015
WWW.PEACEUNITED.ORG
PALM SUNDAY:
A SACRED CONVERSATION ON RACE
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
This year’s Palm Sunday Celebration includes a very timely conversation on race and racism in our
community and world. In lieu of a sermon, lay leaders will facilitate small group discussions around
urgent questions like: “What does racism look like to you?” and “How does race affect you in
everyday living?” We’re grateful to Robert and Jimi Valiente-Neighbours, Dru Glover, David Lo,
Allison Purdie, Beverly Brook, Jay Thomas and Peter Klotz-Chamberlin—who have inspired and
imagined this important Sunday worship event. Peace United’s “Sacred Conversation on Race” is
part of the United Church of Christ’s nationwide project promoting congregational discussion and
action around racism in our communities.
EASTER 2015: RISING AGAIN!
EASTER SUNDAY:
SUNDAY, APRIL 5!
7 am:
SUNRISE WORSHIP & BAPTISM @ BEACH
Join us at Almar & West Cliff as we celebrate the resurrection and rejoice in the baptism of adults.
It’s sheer joy, watery grace, and Easter renewal! Several new friends will be baptized. And we
share their joy! Lori Rivera and Art Alm join Dave Grishaw-Jones in leading worship!
8 am:
EASTER BREAKFAST
A yummy fundraiser for all ages…hosted and prepared by Peace United’s amazing youth groups.
10:30 am:
EASTER WORSHIP & CELEBRATION
Join us in the sanctuary for a lively, spirited celebration of the Power that heals and restores!
Yael Lachman joins the leadership team and preaches on the joy of resurrection…and our Jazz
Band joins the Chancel Choir for all kinds of uplifting music! Rise up and celebrate God’s love!
12:30 pm:
EASTER EGG HUNT
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HOLY WEEK @ PEACE
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NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR
MISSION, SERVICE & DISCIPLESHIP
WINGS TEAM WITH HOMELESS FAMILIES:
The Stations of the Cross:
A Community Art Expression
Once again, our Worship & Arts team has organized Peace United’s friends
and artists in creating a “Stations of the Cross” art exhibit for Holy Week
and Easter Sunday. Beginning Thursday (April 2), you’ll find the sanctuary
full of unique artistic expression, fourteen stations telling the story of Jesus’
journey to the cross. Come on Thursday, Friday or Saturday; spend some
time with the art and in your own reflection on the path we follow. We give
thanks for the many artists among us and their courage in bearing witness
to the deep faith/struggle in their souls.
Maundy Thursday: April 2
7:30 pm ~ The Last Supper: Love in Action
Our Maundy Thursday worship invites our
mindful reflection on Jesus’ last night in
Jerusalem: his sharing of a meal with friends
and his daring decision to wash their feet.
We gather in the sanctuary to recall these
things and to re-enact the washing of feet
in our own simple service. Join us for a
stirring reminder of the power of love and
Jesus’ example.
Good Friday: April 3
7:30 pm ~ Jesus on the Cross: Lamentation
Gathered around the cross, we recall
Jesus’ suffering and grieve for all the
suffering we and others meet in the
world. This powerful service includes a
ritual of lamentation in which we
articulate our grief and struggle together
for understanding and compassion. Join
us in the sanctuary for an evening of
power and prayer.
Holy Saturday: April 4
7:30 pm ~ Movie and Discussion: “Son of Man”
Following up on our Palm Sunday “Sacred Conversation on Race,” all are
invited to a special screening of “Son of Man”—a provocative re-telling of
Jesus’ story through eyes of Africans struggling with oppression, racism
and bigotry. Robert and Jimi Valiente-Neighbours will lead a discussion of
the movie, following our viewing. And we hope this will extend and deepen
our church-wide conversation around race and racism. Both the viewing
and discussion take place in the sanctuary.
We’re
delighted to announce the formation of a new PEACE UNITED
MINISTRY TEAM—one that will support families and social workers
at the Rebele Family Shelter here in Santa Cruz. The idea is to create
a Peace United team to work collaboratively and supportively with
case workers and their client families: helping with occasional tasks,
networking, and assisting with the search for affordable long-term
housing. A one-time training is planned for Saturday, March 14,
here at Peace United. Interested? Be in touch with Jim Young at
345-1699.
CARING & VISITATION TEAM:
This team is looking to
grow and involve new members and friends! We gather monthly
(the third Tuesday morning at 9:30) to compare notes, reflect
spiritually and support one another. In between meetings, we
commit to visiting an elderly member or another friend perhaps
unable to attend worship at Peace United. It’s a ministry of
compassion! You’re welcome to meet with us on Tuesday, March
17 at 9:30 am. Or be in touch with Dave Grishaw-Jones for more
information!
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JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP
INTERGENERATIONAL MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, March 14 @ 5 pm
In the Youth Room
We will be watching ‘Frozen’ and having
pizza. Wear your PJ, bring a special snuggly or
blanket and come join the fun!
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
SHAMROCKS & SHEKELS
Saturday, March 14, 6 - 9PM, The FitzGerald
home in Scotts Valley
Did you know we have a dynamic and active
youth group at Peace for youth in grades 59? We meet on the first and third Sundays,
September through May in the youth room
from 12 to 2pm with Jamie Langley and Lilly
Thomas. We have a great time together,
playing games, engaging in Bible study,
crafts, and fellowship. We also go on field
trips for fun and service, and provide delicious
meals for the congregation like our annual
Easter breakfast! For more information
contact Lilly @ [email protected] or
239-7510.
The FORTY DAYS OF LENT recall Jesus’
forty days in the wilderness, a season of
deep reflection, profound testing and
renewed spiritual practice. Join the
community—in small group settings and
worship—as we puzzle over faith and
wrestle with conscience. It’s a time of
renewal and grace!
FRIDAY NIGHT TAIZÉ SERVICES
Enjoy Irish and Celtic music and memories while
imbibing in festive adult beverages and a hors
d'oeuvres buffet. Donation: $25 – 50. Contact
Anne Rogers @ [email protected]
CONSCIOUS EATING & SOCIAL JUSTICE SENIOR YOUTH GROUP
The Taizé team invites you to a weekly
service of song and prayer, by
candlelight, throughout Lent. The
service begins every Friday at 8 pm in the
Sanctuary. We continue Fridays,
through the month of March.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 @ 6:30 pm
Hello Senior High Youth Group and Families!
Youth Group will be hosted on the third
Author of the best-seller, The World Peace Diet, Sunday of the month and will run from 2:15 educator, pianist and composer, Dr. Will Tuttle 4:15pm in the youth room. Please contact
Lilly Thomas at [email protected] or by
will deliver an inspiring talk about the food we
choose, where it comes from, and how it affects phone at 831-239-7510
us physically, culturally, and spiritually. You will
learn how to make positive changes that
promote wellness, encourage wisdom and social
justice, and minimize our eco-footprints on the
Earth. Dinner will be provided by Cafe Gratitude. Volunteers are needed to help in Sunday
Sliding-scale donation of $5-10 invited (no one
School. If you would like to be a part of this
will be turned away).
important ministry to children, and can
In the Sanctuary at Peace United
commit to helping in the classroom once
every month or two, please be in touch with
Kristen at [email protected], or our CYF
Chair, Natalie Blackburn at
[email protected].
EGG DYING
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, During Sunday School
TRAINING SESSION
Saturday, Mar 14th from 9:30 – 2:30
At PEACE United Church of Christ
Lunch is provided
Please RSVP to Peggy Benedum at
[email protected] or 831566-3738,if you are planning on attending so we
can ensure adequate space and materials.
Our Sunday School children will be decorating
eggs on Palm Sunday. Kristen is asking that each
Sunday School family bring one dozen hard
boiled eggs on the 29th for decorating. She
would love to have other church friends donate
hard boiled eggs as well. If you are able to bring
eggs on the 29th, please contact her at
[email protected] so she can plan to have
enough decorating supplies. Thank you!
‘AGE-ING TO SAGE-ING’
Cecile Andrews leads a weekly Lenten
conversation on ‘the making of an elder
culture’—based on the bestselling book
(From Age-ing to Sage-ing) by Rabbi
Zalman Schachter Shalomi. Cecile
Andrews has written in this area,
including the recent Living Room
Revolution: A Handbook for Conversation,
Community, and the Common Good. She
has her doctorate in education from
Stanford and lives in the new Walnut
Commons Cohousing. Join us every
Thursday (through March) from 9:30 to
11 am in the Library. Bring your friends!
‘MID-WEEK RENEWAL’
Marie Grace Brook is leading a series of
spiritual practice classes every
Wednesday during Lent, continuing
through March. Included our sections
on yoga, centering prayer, tai chi and
lectio divina. Classes will meet in the
sanctuary, mid-day hours. See the
details elsewhere in this edition of Still
Speaking.
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WELCOMING YAEL LACHMAN!
All of us at Peace
United rejoice in the
arrival of the Rev.
Yael Lachman, who
begins her ministry
in Santa Cruz on
Wednesday, April 1! Yael will preach at our
thrilling Easter Celebration on Sunday, April 5.
Plan to greet her during Holy Week, introduce
yourself to her in April, and anticipate an
exciting ministry full of new life!
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CORE VALUES
ON THE WEB:
Look for us online at www.peaceunited.org.
Yael extends many thanks to all those who’ve
helped set up her new office, all those who
assisted with her move, and all the others
whose creativity awaits her partnership in
ministry!
ON FACEBOOK:
Find us and LIKE US at “Peace United Church of
Christ, Santa Cruz.”
WEEKLY E-NEWS:
JAIL MINISTRY HAS JOINED ESCRIP—
MAKE A DIFFERNCE WHILE YOU SHOP!
Peace United is part of
escrip.com--a program that
returns a percentage of
your purchases to the
church when you shop with
enrolled merchants. Use your loyalty card or
debit/credit cards when shopping, and the
percentage is sent directly to us, all of it
supporting our jail, justice and juvenile hall
ministries. Some participating merchants are:
Safeway, Home Depot, Amazon, Macy's,
Expedia, Priceline, Gilda's, Pleasure Pizza and
Gabriella's Cafe. It's simple to enroll! Go to
escrip.com/howitworks and sign up with Peace
United Church of Christ! Questions: Contact
Stoney Brook at [email protected].
HOW ABOUT
GETTING
CONNECTED?
We have a weekly e-newsletter that goes out on
Thursday with news for the coming weekend
and week. You can find it and sign up to receive
it by clicking on ENEWS on the main menu on
our website. Or call the office at 426-2010.
DAVE GRISHAW-JONES:
Dave’s blog is “Valley Rise Up” at
www.valleyriseup.blogspot.com.
Over several months in 2012 and 2013, members
and friends explored our shared traditions, our
particular passions and our theological heritage.
In all that, we discerned eight ‘core’ or
‘motivating’ values—values that infuse our
ministries with purpose and energy. Take a look
at the eight…and get involved in a class or small
group to see how it all plays out in YOUR life.
PEACE UNITED’S STAFF:
Senior Minister:
Dave Grishaw-Jones
426-2010 / [email protected]
Parish Administrator:
Brooke Graff
426-2010 /
[email protected]
Receptionist/Program Assistant:
Valerie Friend
426-2010 / [email protected]
Sexton:
Roger Erickson
426-2010 / [email protected]
Chancel Choir Director: Cheryl Anderson
Organist: Vlada Volkova-Moran
Jazz Band Directors:
Lori Rivera
Art Alm
Sunday School Teacher: Kristen Kovaletz
Childcare Coordinator: Jenny Ohlsen
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SPIRITUAL
PRACTICE
JUSTICE &
PEACEMAKING
All relationships require commitment,
discipline and love! Cultivate your
relationship with the Divine as you grow in a
daily spiritual practice. You’ll find support,
friends and encouragement here at Peace
United Church. Feel free to talk with a
pastor—or check out one of our
opportunities for spiritual growth in small
groups!
More than dogma, beyond doctrine, Jesus
calls us to discipleship, peacemaking and
service. In a world fractured by war and aching
in poverty, Christians are moved to creative
expressions of generosity, solidarity and love.
Be curious. Take a risk. If you don’t see
something here—see a church leader or
pastor! Let’s make it happen together.
YOGA @ PEACE UNITED
COPA: ORGANIZING FOR JUSTICE
THURSDAY MORNINGS
8:30 to 9:30 in the SANCTUARY
with Sarah Zell (278-2426)
COPA is Communities Organized for Relational
Power in Action–and Peace United works sideby-side with synagogues, labor groups and civic
organizations for affordable housing, health
care access, immigration reform and economic
opportunity. Our COPA CORE TEAM meets
once a month to coordinate, learn and
strategize together. Call Elizabeth Schilling for
more at 475-3852.
“How do you cultivate mindfulness and
balance in daily life?” Friends, neighbors and
members are invited to this yoga class—every
Thursday in our glorious and inspiring
sanctuary. Our teacher is Sarah Zell, trained
and experienced and ready to help us with a
practice that inspires wholeness and depth.
Call her for more information.
MEDITATION & CENTERING
TUESDAY & THURSDAY MORNINGS
8:20 to 8:50 in the LIBRARY
This is a simple half-hour of silence and
stillness. A chance to practice centering prayer
together. It’s as easy as sitting in silence,
paying attention to the gift of breath. All are
welcome to drop in any time! Dave GrishawJones is our host.
PASSAGE MEDITATION
TUESDAY EVENINGS
with Forest Monsen
Forest invites interest and practice around
“passage meditation”—a dynamic practice
involving focused attention and ancient texts.
Call Forest for more information at 469-3095.
SACRED CIRCLE DANCING
1ST WEDNESDAY IN THE SANCTUARY
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Beginners welcome
FREE again on APRIL 1st
We trace simple folk dances and newlychoreographed dances to beautiful music from
around the world. Dances range from lively to
meditative, and each one is taught before we
dance it. Dancing in a circle is one of the oldest
ways in which people celebrate community.
Contact Donna Davis for more information:
831 566-3365 or
[email protected].
RESOURCE CENTER FOR NONVIOLENCE
The RCNV is a local peace and justice center
founded in 1976. Working with a diverse
community of allies, the RCNV provides
community leadership around a range of
interests: from the culture of war to immigration
justice, from peacemaking to economic justice
for all. You can find more at www.rcnv.org or by
seeing church member Peter Klotz-Chamberlin
(251-4833), who is also a staff member at RCNV.
HELP WITH OUR VEGE GARDEN
We garden together in our own vegetable
garden on the 1st Saturday of the month, from
4-5:30 pm. Meet and work in the garden (below
the lower parking lot). Bring gloves, water
bottle, a trowel and a snack to share.
Occasionally the date is switch, so please contact
Liz Klotz-Chamberlin for more at 251-4330.
GREEN TEAM
Peace United’s GREEN TEAM helps the church
keep faith with commitments to ecological
justice. Contact Caryl Williamson at 706-0709.
SHELTER FOR HOMELESS FRIENDS
HOLY CROSS FOOD PANTRY
Peace United joins with friends from other Santa
Cruz churches to offer a nightly shelter for
families who find themselves without shelter.
Peace United takes responsibility for Sunday
evenings—and hosts a community of 15-20
every Sunday night. Contact Pegatha Hughes at
440-9018 for more on volunteering, cooking
meals and creating a ministry of hospitality.
The Holy Cross Food Pantry is running short of
volunteers. Several Peace United members
volunteer there now. We’re asked to serve one
or two 2-hour shifts per month (10-12 or 12-2) on
Wednesdays or Fridays. If you’d like more
information, email director Irene Lennox at
[email protected] or call her at 831-4572690.
WINGS: ADVOCACY MINISTRY
PROPHETS OF HOPE
WINGS is a partner ministry with Peace United,
training a caring group of advocates to support
individuals in their walk out of homelessness and
despair. We’re developing a new team to work
in partnership with friends at the Rebele Family
Shelter downtown. Contact Peggy Benedum for
more at 566-3738.
Peace United has a lively network of ministry
teams doing compassionate ministry in local jails
and juvenile halls. We have a men’s team and a
women’s team at the County Jail, a new team
serving at the Blaine St. Women’s Facility, and
one serving the youth at the County’s Juvenile
Hall. Interested? Call Beverly Brook for more at
429-1392.
SH/OP: SUPPORTING HEALTH WITH
ORGANIC PRODUCE
PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIAN FORUM
FIRST WEDNESDAYS @ 1 pm
Sponsored by Chadeish Yameinu, this is a weekly Call DARRELL YEANEY for LOCATION
FREE organic produce distribution for those with Are you eager to see more weekends like the
Dianna Butler-Bass weekend at Peace United
cancer or HIV. Saturdays @ 2pm at Trinity
Church? Would you serve on a planning team for
Presbyterian Church.
next year’s event? We’re looking for a couple of
For more information or to volunteer:
Peace United friends to join the planning team!
[email protected]
Call Darrell Yeaney at 713-7589. We need you!
VETS 4 VETS
FIRST TUESDAY @ 6 pm
1658 SOQUEL DR., SUITE B
New volunteer opportunities in our community
to support veterans in a multitude of ways! See
Stoney Brook or David Davis for more
information or call 477-7515.
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EXTRAVAGANT
WELCOME
FINDING
COMMUNITY
As an OPEN & AFFIRMING CONGREGATION
of the United Church of Christ, we’re
passionate about the extravagant welcome
extended to each and every child of God. In
1997, our ‘open and affirming covenant’
made it particularly clear that gay, lesbian,
transgender, bisexual and questioning
friends were ‘extravagantly welcome’ at the
very heart of this Christian community.
We’re committed to demonstrating what
truly inclusive and healing Christian
fellowship looks like and how we can grow in
faith together.
Small groups of all kinds offer a place for
exploration and support. Your life here will
deepen in spirit and connection as you
participate in some kind of small group. Give
one of our leaders a call, have tea, and see
where these ministries lead you!
PFLAG
LUNCH BUNCH
“Lunch Bunch” is a warm fellowship meeting in
the Lounge for lunch and conversation on the
first Tuesday of each month, beginning at 12
noon. Our food is prepared by Chris and Molly
Ohlsen of OHLSEN FOODS (and of Peace United
Church!) or you may bring your own.
APRIL 7th – Suzanne McLean: Her Travels in
the Middle East
RSVP by APRIL 2nd to the church office – 4262010 or [email protected].
VETERANS GROUP
Contact David Davis @ 566-2471.
The Veterans Group meets for food, fun and
socializing throughout the year. All veterans
and their families are welcome.
THE CINEMATIC SALON
THE SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
MARCH 14TH, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm
IN THE LIBRARY, SNACKS PROVIDED!
JACOB’S LADDER: MEN’S GROUP
Come, join the “Cinematic Salon” for lively and
spirit-filled conversation about contemporary
films. Each month, we select for the following
month films currently playing in nearby theatres
or as rentals. See one or more and join our
conversation! Just like at the end of great
sermon, or after a good or bad film, one’s desire
DOMINICAN OAKS COMMUNION
A monthly hour of prayer and communion with is to go out with friends and discuss what you’ve
experienced. The “Cinematic Salon” is just such
Dave Grishaw-Jones—at Dominican Oaks
COMING UP:
a place. Beverly Brook is our leader and
Retirement
Community
(3400
Paul
Sweet
Road
TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH
behind the Hospital). We usually meet there on convener, and she welcomes your ideas and
UPPER ROOM, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
the last Friday of the month at 10:30 am. All are enthusiasm.
Please join us for an evening with two local law welcome as we worship with our church friends
MARCH’S FILMS TO WATCH:
enforcement leaders as they discuss their
at Dominican Oaks. Our next date is 2/27. See
commitment to keeping LGBT People safe in our Dave for more.
“McFARLAND USA”
community. All welcome!
and
The first hour of the PFLAG Santa Cruz County
SARAH’S CIRCLE: A Women’s Group
(Parents, Families and Friends of
“STILL ALICE”
Contact Barbara Baker @ 429-6213
Lesbians & Gays) meeting is dedicated to
All women are welcome to join us for friendship,
discussion groups followed by a brief break. The spiritual support, and discussion. We meet at
second hour is dedicated to our March program. 7pm on the second Wednesday of the month in
PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Santa Cruz County meets
the second Tuesday of every month from 7 – 9
pm right here at Peace United Church. Find
support and friendship. Help us make the world
a better, safer place for all. Contact us:
[email protected] or www.pflagscc.org or
831-427-4016.
ALL KINDS OF WEDDINGS
PEACE IS THE PLACE FOR LOVE,
UNION AND GETTING MARRIED!
Dave Grishaw-Jones
welcomes the opportunity
to speak with couples
considering marriage! As
an OPEN & AFFIRMING CONGREGATION,
Peace United celebrates marriages between
men, between women, and between men and
women! All shapes and sizes fit here! We’ve
got a great community, wonderful musicians
and a beautiful facility. It’s a great place to
begin a new chapter of love and marriage! Be
in touch with Dave for more information.
Contact Doug Owen @ 566-0676
This Men’s Group meets one Thursday night
each month from 7 to 9 pm. Men find space for
exploration, friendship and spiritual growth.
the Jr. High Room.
FRIDAY MORNING GROUNDS
Contact Bill Walton @ 600-7343.
This group of men and women get together most
Fridays from 9 am to 12 pm, working to the
beautify church ‘grounds’ and care for other onsite projects. After some work around campus,
they sit down for coffee, doughnuts and warm
conversation. All are welcome!
Financially $peaking
How are we doing with our pledged income?
Report for JULY thru JANUARY, 2014
Pledges received July thru January*
$ 205,346.01
Budgeted pledged support for 7 months
$213,813.33
$ (8,467.32)
* Includes pledges that have been paid in full (i.e., for 12 months)
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ALL KINDS
OF FAMILIES
All kinds of families find welcome and spirit
here at Peace United Church of Christ. Know
that you’re welcome—whatever your
situation or generation—to join in the spiritlifting ministries of our expanding program
for families, children and youth.
SUNDAY SCHOOL @ PEACE
SUNDAY MORNINGS
During the 10:30 am Worship Hour
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTINUES THROUGH
THE WINTER AND SPRING SEASONS.
Children are invited to join the congregation
during the first part of worship, and then
continue on to Sunday School with our lead
teacher, Kristen Kovaletz. For more
information, contact Kristen @
[email protected] or 714 501-5230.
CHILDCARE @ PEACE UNITED
SUNDAYS FROM 9:30 am to 1 pm
We have a warm and friendly childcare
program for small children every Sunday. You
can drop your children/toddlers off on the
lower level of the CE building—before you head
for worship, or at any point during the service.
It’s up to you! See Jenny Ohlsen, our Childcare
Coordinator, for more information @
[email protected] or 295-2681.
YOUTH GROUP @ PEACE UNITED
JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP
Junior Youth Group is open to all youth from
4th to 7th grade. We meet on the 1st and 3rd
Sundays of the month, directly after church in
the Youth Room: for games, Bible Study, crafts
and fun! Contact Lilly Thomas @
[email protected]
or 239-7510.
SENIOR YOUTH GROUP
If you have a teenager in high school who
might be interested in joining our senior youth
group, please contact Lilly Thomas @
[email protected] or 239-7510. The Sr.
Youth meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month
from 2:15 to 4:15. All are welcome!
DIAPER CHANGING STATION
We have changing tables for parents and their
babies, located now in the “Brides Room” off
the Narthex as well as in the unisex bathroom
next to the Lounge. Please note, as well, that
there are highchairs available in the Fellowship
Hall closet, when needed.
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MINISTRY TEAMS
THESE MINISTRY TEAMS ARE HOPING
YOU’LL JUMP IN—AND LEND YOUR
ENERGIES TO THEIRS.
WORSHIP & ARTS TEAM
Is helping to integrate visual arts, spoken word
arts and others into the vibrant life of our
congregation. Are you passionate about the
arts? Contact Dave Grishaw-Jones or Deb
Culmer for more.
MISSION & FORMATION TEAM
Is working to build our church’s vital witness of
compassion in the community beyond our doors,
and well beyond. We’re thinking about
ministries with those without homes, ministries
in prison and institutional settings, prophetic
action for peace and justice. To join the team or
learn more, be in touch with Ken Thomas (4753852).
CARING & VISITATION TEAM
Offers friendship to members and friends unable
to attend church regularly. Team members call
on these folks once a month and maintain
contact by phone. Interested? Call leader Dave
Grishaw-Jones at 426-2010 for more.
OPEN HEART PRAYER TEAM
Prays weekly for the requests and concerns of
teens and adults visited by our Juvenile Hall and
Jail Ministry Teams. Each week, inmates ask us
for particular prayers: family members in crisis,
lonely children, personal hopes for the future.
Team members receive a weekly EMAIL—and
are asked to pray around these requests each
day. For more, or to get on the team list, call
Beverly Brook @ 429-1392.
ONGOING
STUDIES
GROWING IN SPIRIT AND FAITH
BROWN BAG BIBLE STUDY
THURSDAYS
IN THE LIBRARY AT PEACE UNITED
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Brown Bag Bible Study will resume in
September, every week, beginning 9/4. Join us
for an informal, lively 90 minutes—of study and
sharing around the texts we read in worship each
week. You can drop in, come weekly, or come as
you’re able! You’ll find a friendly and curious
crowd of seekers! Dave Grishaw-Jones is our
host.
The fire has its flame and praises God.
The wind blows the flame
and praises God.
In the voice we hear the word
which praises God.
And the word, when heard, praises God.
So all of creation is
a song of praise to God.
+ Hildegard of Bingen
Upcoming Camp and Youth Events
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Annual Gathering Youth Program June 11-14, 2015 at Sonoma State University (grades
7 to 12)
Cazadero Adult Spiritual Retreat June 12-14 (age 18 and up)
Cazadero You & Me Camp July 10-12 (grades K to 3 with adult companion)
Cazadero Sr. High Camp July 12-18, 2015 (grades 9 to 12)
Cazadero Counselor in Training Camp July 19-25, 2015 (grade 12 or HS graduate)
Cazadero Junior Camp July 19-25 (grades 3 to 6)
Tamarack Junior & Jr. High Camp July 19-25, 2015 (gr. 5-8)
Cazadero Jr. High Camp July 26-Aug 1, 2015 (grades 6 to 9)
Tamarack Sr. High Camp July 26-Aug 1, 2015 (grades 9 to 12)
Tamarack Adult Spiritual Retreat Aug 7-9 (age 18 and up)
3.15 STILL SPEAKING NEWS & IDEAS
SING, SING, SING!
AT PEACE UNITED
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WORSHIP THIS MONTH
THE CHANCEL CHOIR
Is a community of members and friends dedicated to great music and lively
participation in Sunday services. Led by Cheryl Anderson and accompanied by
Vlada Volkova-Moran, the Choir draws from the great choral tradition of
progressive Christianity and the evolving choral repertoire as well. It rehearses
every Monday in the Music Room at 6 pm. If you’re at all interested, see Cheryl
or give her a call at 277-9017. She’ll share ways for you to get started.
THE SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR
Includes singers from many faith communities and traditions across Santa Cruz
County. Led by David Wells, the gospel choir rehearses twice a month here at
Peace United: on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings, in the Music Room,
beginning at 7 pm. They sing from a rich tradition of gospel music. You can
simply come to a Tuesday rehearsal or contact Raneta Pomeroy at
[email protected].
EVERY FRIDAY IN MARCH
@ 8:00 pm
TAIZÉ HOUR OF PRAYER
Sacred Chant and Contemplative Prayer
SUNDAY MARCH 8
@ 10:30 am
Dave Grishaw-Jones, Preaching
With the Jazz Band & Chancel Choir
SUNDAY MARCH 15
@ 10:30 am
Dave Grishaw-Jones, Preaching
With the Jazz Band & Chancel Choir
Baptism of Marjorie Webb Appleby
SUNDAY MARCH 22
@ 10:30 am
Jay Thomas, Preaching
With the Jazz Band
And Santa Cruz Community Gospel Choir
PALM SUNDAY
SUNDAY MARCH 29
@ 10:30 am
Procession with Palms (hillside to church)
Sacred Conversation on Race
With the Jazz Band & Chancel Choir
MAUNDY THURSDAY APRIL 2
@ 7:30 pm
The Last Supper: Love in Action
Celebration of Communion
And a Service of Footwashing
TIME TO JOIN PEACE UNITED CHURCH?
TIME FOR MEMBERSHIP?
This spring, we’ll once again welcome new members into the life and heart of
the Peace United community! You can join the church, as a member, on Easter
Sunday: by baptism on the beach at 7 am or in our Easter Celebration in the
sanctuary at 10:30 am.
Peace United is a dynamic and committed community—and your curiosity and
passion add to the spirited service we offer to diverse city. Join us! Grow with
us!
A two-week class for those joining will be held on Sundays, March 15 and 22,
from 2 to 4 pm in the Library. See Dave Grishaw-Jones or give him a call (4262010) for more information!
GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 3
@ 7:30 pm
Jesus on the Cross: Service of Lamentation
The Church Cries out in Grief
For the Suffering of the World
EASTER SUNDAY
SUNDAY APRIL 5
@ 7 am
Sunrise Celebration w/ Immersion Baptism
At the Beach: West Cliff at Almar (westside)
@ 10:30 am
Easter Celebration in the Sanctuary
With the Jazz Band & Chancel Choir
And Yael Lachman, Preaching