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.

Special Congregational Meeting on Peace Village

June 9th after Service

There will be a special congregational meeting on Sunday, June 9, immediately after the service in the Fellowship Hall and by Zoom (zoom details later). At this meeting, the Congregation will be asked to approve various legal documents necessary for the Peace Village housing development to move forward, directing the Moderator to sign and execute them, per her authority. It is important for everyone to attend if at all possible.

At its meeting on July 11, 2021, the Congregation approved moving ahead planning, design, and implementation of the Peace Village Housing project. Now that plans have been submitted and the project has received City approval, the Church needs to execute the documents that will provide the legal basis for proceeding. These documents include arrangements with the developer for construction and management of the apartments, parking, uses of the upper meadow by the Church, and many other details. The documents will be made available to the congregation at least one week before the meeting, the Church Representatives to the developer will provide further

information about them in the coming weeks, and a presentation summarizing them will be made at the meeting. 

We are pleased to report that the Church Representatives, Church attorney Steve Cassidy, and the developer have reached consensus on the documents, vetting them carefully from multiple angles. The Church Representatives are unanimous in their recommendation that approval be given to the moderator exercise her authority to sign and execute these documents.

The meeting will make a foundational decision toward creating Peace Village. Please attend!!!

Student Lunch

This Sunday, Pastor Dave and Luke Shepherd will host the monthly Second-Sunday Student lunch right after worship, starting around 11:45am. College students and all college-age friends are invited to join us for good company, nice food, and a safe space to talk about what's happening in the world and in our community.

We had a really good group for lunch last month, and participating in the Pride worship service and parade last Sunday. We'll hope to see you this Sunday for lunch!

Birthday Blessings - THIS SUNDAY!!

If you celebrate a June birthday, know someone who’s a Junester, or

just want some extra Sunday celebratory time, join us Sunday for

Birthday Blessings during Worship

Esther Rogoff, Forrest Giessow, Brandi Richards, Kiwi Ledig, Kirsten Hinkel, Joseph Ritchey, Faith Bennett, Summer Bennett, Jeannie Thomas, Kevin Johnson, Jacob Depp, Peter Taylor, Doug Owen, Frances Basich-Whitney, Travis Walsh, Art Schuller, Barry Erickson, Carol LePage, Margaret Van Vlack, Grace Harris, Nicole Safranek, James Chambers, Jeremy Calandri, Miranda Koo, Luke Shepherd, Alfred Keuter, Philip Spradling, Lance Merkhofer, Katie Monsen, Eric Stachnick, Cindy Leachmoore



Featured Ministry for June:

Pastoral Care Committee

The Pastoral care committee’s purpose is to provide support for our church family so that no one feels alone during times of crisis. We provide ongoing support for individuals who are experiencing short—or longer-term life challenges.

The committee meets in person on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2 PM in the church lounge.  

The following is a list of ways we have provided ongoing support for individuals who are experiencing short-term or longer-term life challenges:

• Card Ministry: Peggy Kelly sends cards to those on our prayer request list as a tangible way of informing members of the PUCC community that we are praying for and supporting them.

• The Meal Train is an online system where PUCC members may sign up to provide meals to people recovering from hospital stays, undergoing medical treatment, experiencing a death or loss in the family, or facing some other serious challenge.

• Pastoral Visits: The pastoral Care Team meets monthly to review and add to our care list. Team Members provide support through in-person visits and phone calls on an ongoing basis.

• Each committee member makes monthly calls to those who cannot attend church yet want to remain connected to our faith community. 

We see our work as one part of a web of caring relationships among all members of the Peace United community.

We invite you to join our committee if it interests you. Please feel free to reach out to us when your family at PUCC may assist you.

Contact Person: philipspradling@gmail.com

Senior Perennials

On June 16th, Pegatha Hughes will talk about writing a memoir and share some information about the one she wrote.  

Please get your coffee and come to the lounge after the service.

We hope you can join us!

Lynn and Lote

Contact: Lwalton@rawbits.com

Adore the New Decor!

Members of the Busy Hands group and the Buildings and Grounds committee worked together to add some Pride celebrations to the church. 

As you come into the church, look to your left and see the beautiful Pride banner. Then, walk into the sanctuary and see the Pride colors draped across the cross. Walking the grounds, you'll see the Pride colors reflected in all the flowers.

Peace Walking Group

The Walking Women's Group invites any and all to join us next Tuesday. We will walk from Arana Gulch to the lighthouse.

For more information about our group, and to find out exactly where to meet us, contact Susie Land susietrip@gmail.com

The Vera Taylor Scholarship Committee is accepting applications from church members for scholarships for 2024-25.

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.

Qualification:

• 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 Chris Wellens for a link to the application (chris@wellens.com)

Stewardship Status Report

We are an open and affirming community, a gathering place for faith and renewal, a community attending to people in need, a progressive Christian environment that embraces our interfaith colleagues and Santa Cruz neighbors, and a community that anticipates continuing growth through the provision of service and mission. It is in giving that we receive.

Pledge season is an opportunity to open our spirits of generosity and ensure that our church continues to be a vibrant community and grows. This is a moment of opportunity.

We are grateful for your past support!! Now, we need a completed form from each household, whether your pledge is the same or changing. Please submit your pledge form. If you need a copy, you can use THIS LINK 

Faithfully yours,

Lisa Hoesing, Lisa Johnson, Pastor Dave Pattee, Maryse Postlewaite, Bill Walton, Bob Lange.

Authentic Living, Loving Service:

An Exploration of Joy, Community, and Service

with the Expressive Arts

10:30am - 12:30pm, for four Saturdays - June 29 through July 20

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. No prior artistic training or experience is required - just a willingness to play, enjoy, and learn something new. 

To register please contact Lanakila@lanakilamusic.com. 

Star Spangled

Beach Cleanup

Friday, July 5th 10am

Natural Bridges

State Beach

It's time for another trip to the beach to enjoy and help preserve this beautiful part of God's creation together! 

Although most visitors to Natural Bridges are conscientious, inadvertent littering is especially likely to build up over a holiday. Fireworks in particular add to the debris, so the beach really needs an extra boost on July 5th. That's where we step in and make a difference, protecting what we love!

To join in the fun and service, please contact Lanakila (lanakila@lanakilamusic.com) to receive liability waivers that need to be filled out, and a parking pass for the morning. Bring sun protection, closed in shoes, and work gloves if you have them, like gardening gloves. We will meet in the dirt parking lot past the rangers' station by Lanakila's truck (white Toyota Tacoma with a covered bed)

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

• Prayers for guidance and wisdom for the Finance team, led by Cathy Sarto, as they work to draft a balanced budget, and for our congregation, voting in two meetings this month.

With gratitude

• For a beautiful Pride Sunday, where we witnessed to God’s unconditional love for all Their children.
• For all who are willing and able to pledge ongoing support for our church.
• For our hardworking Church Council, especially the current, past, and vice moderators.

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.