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.

Stewardship Committee



Join us in Growing through Giving. Have you sown your seeds?

Missed picking up your gift package? Pick one up in the narthex. Didn't receive a letter or pledge form? They, too, are in the narthex. (Remember, we need a new pledge form each year.) Or use this link to pledge online

As your seeds grow into your flowering plants and you turn in your pledge form we'd like to recognize our covenant, renewing our spirit of generosity, and mark the flower petals with your name or simply the word "Pledged" if you want to remain anonymous.

Thank you,

Maryse Postlewaite and the Stewardship Committee

Membership and Things Like That

Whether you’re “ready to decide” or “just looking,” come learn more about Peace United Church of Christ at two after-worship gatherings especially for people who may be interested in church membership.

Sunday 28 April - Noon to 1pm in the sanctuary:

Getting acquainted, with a discussion of the vision, mission and ministry of our church led by Pastor Dave. (Also, we’ll send you home with important printed information.)

Sunday 5 May - Noon to 1pm in the sanctuary:

Getting connected with church leaders highlighting opportunities to participate, lead and make a difference, moving from “friend” to “member.”

Please understand that attending these events will not obligate you to anything more. This is just our way of saying we’d like to get to know you, to provide an opportunity for you to learn more about the church, and to facilitate access to membership… if that’s how the Spirit is moving!

New Members will be formally received and welcomed into the church during the 10:30am worship service on Sunday, May 12

Questions? Contact: PastorDave@PeaceUnited.org, tel. 831-426-2010

Spring Bible Study

Good Text: Reclaiming Scripture from the Grip of Homophobia

…And it’s not just homophobia! The liberating call of scripture is distorted by any number of “authoritarianisms” that claim a place in our culture, politics, and churches. This four-session Wednesday evening Bible study invites a close reading and honest listening to scripture as Good Text and liberating Word, 6:45 to 8:00pm, May 1, 8, 15 & 22, led by Pastor Dave in the Fireside Lounge. Get more from this experience by reading The Seven Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism, by Carter Heyward (Rowan & Littlefield, 2023).

Senior Perennials

On April 21^st a speaker from Host Homes, providing safe temporary spaces for 18-24 year olds in our community, will be introduced during the service. She will then give us more information and explanation during our time together after church. 

We will open this up to the anyone interested—not just Perennials. So please plan to join us!

Perennials will not be meeting in May but you are encouraged to join the Peace Pods that will be held after the Sunday service on that day.

Lynn & Lote

Family Game Night!

Come join Peace United families and friends for an evening of games and Pizza My Heart pizzas. April 26th from 6:00 to 8:30. Bring your friends. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall. Be there or be square!

Authentic Living, Loving Service:

An Exploration of Joy, Community, and Service with the Expressive Arts

10:30 am - 12:30 pm for four Tuesdays - April 16 - May 7

Joy shared is joy multiplied. When our authentic passions merge with our desire to make a difference, the delight grows exponentially! It is no accident that you love what you love in this life - it's an integral part of who you are and a resource for purposeful living. 

You're invited to join this 4-week series, using the expressive arts to explore how the things that bring you joy integrate with your way of being and serving in community. We'll play with movement, sound, drawing, and writing as expressive media, discovering and rediscovering what makes us come alive and how it can gain fuller expression. You don't need any prior artistic training or experience - just a willingness to play, enjoy, and learn something new. 

To register, please contact Lanakila@lanakilamusic.com. 

Affordable Housing Month

Save the Date!

Our Faith Leader Partnership is co-sponsoring, along with H4HP, another affordable housing event for faith communities interested in using their resources and property to create housing.

The event will be on Wednesday, May 1, from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM at St. Stephen's Church (2500 Soquel Avenue). It will feature a tour of St. Stephen's Senior Housing, info on SB4, the law that allows faith communities to build affordable housing on their land, a reception with affordable housing developers, and more! Whether you joined us last month or not, this event should be worth your while.

Flyer and invite to come!

Feel free to send questions to info@housingforhealthpartnership.org.

Lord our God, keep us in the Amazing Grace that is ours through Jesus Christ

• Prayers for the family and friends grieving the death of church member Dorothy Creely
• Prayers for Cheryl Anderson who had a back injury, and for Susie Land who had a minor stroke.

Continued prayers for

• Nick Piediscalzi’s brother Fred, for Art Alm’s neighbor Kristin and her family, Mary Coneway’s heart valve replacement, Lisa Johnson’s grandson Dustin for cancer treatment.
• Prayers for all who grieve the loss of loved ones and homes, are at the effect of violence and war, all who are oppressed and bullied, unhoused and incarcerated, experiencing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual illness, addicted and at the effect of fear.
• Prayers for peace and an end to all war, especially for mercy in Gaza and Palestine.

With gratitude

• For Bill Walton’s sister Karen’s successful cancer treatment. 
• For the healing we receive in our bodies, minds, and spirits.
• For Jane Heyse, holding the center of our Congregational Support committee and our kitchen. 
• For those who serve the Good in their paid and unpaid work, stepping up in churches and all forms of service to others.

Thank You, in Jesus’ Holy Healing Name, Amen!  

You may request prayers by emailing Prayers@PeaceUnited.Org,

calling Lynn Walton (600-7343), or calling the church office (426-2010).

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, 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
• Facilities Manager, Aaron Abeyta - facilities@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.

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