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We cherish
diversity and
welcome among us
people of all races,
cultures, ages,
abilities, sexual
identities/
orientations, and
faith perspectives.
GUESTS are always welcome.
Sunday worship is a time for
inspiration, renewal, and connection.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Join adults during the first part of the
service, and then attend Religious
Education classes. Nursery and
toddler care is provided during the
11:00 service.
REFRESHMENT HOUR in the
Fireside Room follows the services.
Come, join us!
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Staff Links
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Minister:
Rev. Chip Wright
minister@uumarin.org
415-479-4131
Director of Religious Education:
Linda Haumann
dre@uumarin.org
Administrator:
Janette Morrow
office@uumarin.org
Director of Music:
Philip Hildreth
music@uumarin.org
Pianist:
Milton Wong
milton_wong@csaa.com
Pastoral Care:
Chairs: Carol Littrell 883-9676
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Minister's Schedule
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Tues., Wed., Thurs.
10:00am to 3:00 pm.
Or available by appt.:
office@uumarin.org
or
phone (415)479-4131
Email Rev Chip at: minister@uumarin.org
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 Sunday Worship Service
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Sunday, March 7th, 11:00 AM
"What We Can Do Together"
Rev. Chip Wright with guest colleague, Rev. Lindi Ramsden
The
Director of the UU Legislative Ministries of California will share the
pulpit this Sunday to talk about the importance of supporting this
congregation and all of its efforts and possibilities!
View and Print March Services
Read Past Sermons Online
Most recent sermon available online:
Feb. 21st: The Unitary Universal Pull to Evolve
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Contemplative Service
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March 7th, 9:00 AM Service
Our Lay led Contemplative Service is from 9:00-9:50 am on Sundays (not available in summer), Readings introduce a silent period to reflect on a topic or idea, followed by an opportunity to share individual thoughts.
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Our Green Sanctuary is Smoke-Free
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In keeping with our efforts for a cleaner, greener place up on the
hill, UUCM is going to be smoke-free on Sundays beginning March 7. Smoking will
not be permitted on Sundays anywhere on the grounds or parking lot.
If you have concerns, please contact Rev. Chip Wright.
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Minister's Musings
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 The early spring is an exciting time filled with both
opportunity and potential.
This is the time to choose the seeds for your gardens, the
flowers, the peas, corn -- whatever strikes your fancy. Kale or kohlrabi? It is the time when you turn the soil to let
the air in and to fold the past under, the rich compost of new life. It is in this springtime soil that the
possibility of tomorrow is sown.
Spring is an exciting time for lots of reasons, but I think
the most apparent is the potential it can call forth from the inside of all of
us. It is easy to say "I can't," but
spring reminds us that we can! The
future is written like the seasons and we can sow a whole bushel of seeds, the
potential is unlimited, as is the possible harvest.
So as we enter into this pledge drive, please remember how
important this church is and that this soil in which we grow our community has
the full potential spring offers. We all need to bring our time and treasure
and talent to the garden and make sure this UUCM has the soil and seeds it
needs to feed a world that would be starved for the open acceptance and service
which our liberal religious tradition provides.
Thanks for keeping the spring in our efforts as we begin a
new growing season at UUCM.
Rev. Chip
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Education Connection
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Linda Haumann, DRE
March, 2010
Have you noticed the lovely daffodils on the
hillsides at UUCM? We welcome spring with another set of UUCM family friendly
events and special worship:
March
20th: Sat. AcoUUstic Café: Hootenanny for the whole family.
March
31st: Wed. 6:30 pm Passover Seder at UUCM.
April
4th: 11 am:
Sun. Intergenerational Flower Communion: bring a flower to share. Rev. Chip
would also like to offer families the opportunity to have child/baby namings or
dedications at this service. The age of your child is not important. Please
contact Rev. Chip directly: minister@uumarin.org
if you'd like to participate.
For
those of you who would like to get more involved in adult education, there are
several ways to do so. New and visiting people are welcome!
"Exploring Spirituality": It's not too late to join! March 25th at 7 pm.
"Articulating Your UU Faith"
Small Group Ministry groups, Remarkable People, Knitting/Crocheting to Serve and the
book group are also open to everyone.
Happy
Spring!
Read Parent Letter
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| Walker Creek Ranch Retreat Postponed |
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Thank you to the 44 people who responded to our online survey about
plans to attend Walker
Creek. Only 8 respondents
said they definitely were planning to go, and we have had 60 to 100 people go
in past years. Here are some survey results:
Are you going to the retreat?
Yes (18%) No (55%) Maybe (27%)
If no, why?
Cost is too high (26%), Too busy (24%)
Although only about one-third of our membership took the survey, the
board has made the difficult decision to postpone. Fortunately, Walker Creek
Ranch will hold our deposit until next year. We think an every-other year
schedule is a good plan.
The Quinleys are offering an alternative nature hike on Saturday (see
info). In addition,watch for announcements about the July Sly Park Camping
Trip.
FLOWER AND BIRDING TRIPS TO CHIMNEY ROCK,
POINT
REYES
Join UUCM for a hike to Chimney Rock at Point Reyes National Seashore to see
wonderful wildflowers at their peak and look for birds and seals. Two dates:
Saturday,
April 24: Gather at the Chimney Rock parking lot at 10:30 AM for a 1 to 1 1/2
hour walk out to the point (about 1/2 mile). Bring a lunch and binoculars.
Leader needed.
Monday,
April 26: Gather at the Chimney Rock parking lot at 10:30 AM. Bring
lunch and binoculars. Leaders: Jan and John Quinley. Call for sign up and car
pool: John Quinley, 897-4559, jdquinley@msn.com
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Prepare Food for Women's Shelter
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If you
haven't had your chance to prepare food for the women's shelter, contact Joan
Nelson 453-6221. |
Choral Reading Group Forming
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Want
to read poems and short prose pieces out loud with others? A UUCM choral
reading group is starting up.
Please email Jan if you are interested in
knowing more by March
5.
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New to Unitarian Universalism Gathering
March 7th
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New to Unitarian Universalism Gathering,
Facilitated by Rev. Chip
12:45 PM - 2:30 PM
If
you are considering UUCM membership or want to learn more about our
Marin congregation, Unitarian Universalism, its history and traditions,
and how it may enliven your own religious and spiritual journey,
consider this meeting.
First Session: 12:45 PM - 2:30 PM Mar 07, 2010
Next session: 12:45 PM - 2:30 PM May 9, 2010
You
are invited to one or both of these sessions to learn more about
becoming a member of UUCM, and to get any answers to your questions.
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Remarkable People March 12th
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The second Friday of each month is Remarkable People. On March 12, Sher Sheldon and Art Rosvold will speak to us about their lives.
We start at 7:30
p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. There is a break
between speakers for light refreshments, Carolyn Bopp and Carole Rosvold are
co-hosts. Come and meet some of our very interesting members who hail from
all over the USA and have unique life experiences. This is a way to know
more about the interesting people who work so hard for our community.
We'll see you on the hill!!
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Plan to Come to the Pledge Drive Dinner
March 13
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Mark your calendars for Saturday
evening, March 13.
This complimentary dinner launches the pledge drive for the 2010-2011 church year.
Entertainment.
Child care
provided.
Pledge financial
support that is vital for maintaining the viability of our UU community.
More
details forthcoming.
Your Stewardship Committee
- Sher Sheldon and Don Beck - Co-Chairs
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Intergenerational Collage Workshop
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ALERTING
ALL ARTISTS.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. MATERIALS PROVIDED OR BRING YOUR OWN.
SUNDAY, MARCH 14 AFTER THE SERVICE. BRING BROWN BAG LUNCH, DRINKS PROVIDED. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
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Social Concerns Double Header Mar. 21
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Education Luncheon
Habitat for Humanity is selling affordable homes in San
Rafael! Learn more...
Social Concerns Education Luncheon - Sun. March 21,
Speaker (Marilyn Willard) from Habitat for
Humanity.
Marin
Hunger Walk - St. Vincent's Dining Room San
Rafael
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AcoUUstic Café March 20th
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Featuring Sandy Geller (UUCM's wonderful alternate pianist), Elaine & Mike Steinbrecher
Sandy is a singer of many genres
and a music instructor.
Elaine is a vocalist singing jazz and folk music
with her husband Mike on guitar.
Listen
Doors open at 6:30, show begins at 7:30.
Fellowship Hall, UUCM
Refreshments & beverages for sale.
Tickets are $15 ($5 youth).
If you volunteer, you get in for free:
email Jennifer Gennari
Print and Post flyer
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Landscape Work Party: Save the Date
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Landscape Work Party
March 27, 8
- 2 PM. Lunch provided.
RSVP Jan Quinley, 897-4559 jdquinley@msn.comFirst order of business is the annual patio pool
cleaning. We also will do more work on the pathway up to the Memorial Arbor,
clearing of scotch broom and planting of the patio barrier boxes. If
enough people come we will clean windows, repair chairs, etc. The more
the merrier. Rain cancels outdoor work. Let us know if you are coming
for food planning.
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Notes from the Partner Church Committee
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Your Partner Church Committee talked (via Skype) with Rev. Levente Lazar, pastor of our Partner Church in Szovata, Transylvania (Romania) on Saturday, Feb.27. We learned that the inauguration ceremony for the new church would be held on October 2, 2010. Levente would like to have some members of our congregation there to help celebrate the happy occasion. Anyone interested could talk with Terry or Scott Merrick for more information about the church and a possible trip.
Also, we will have a poster and sign-up sheet in the foyer for the Mar. 28 potluck luncheon we mentioned last week. We invite you to come to meet and greet this year's Balazs scholar from the Starr King School for Divinity. Rev. Robert Bálint will talk informally and answer questions. One of his many interests is the Transylvanian Unitarian Youth Project. We would appreciate your signing up for what you will bring or do for the luncheon that day and hope to see you there.
Partner Church Committee: Marilyn Nelson and Terry Merrick, co-chairs; Scott Merrick, Lou Anne Needels
Terry Merrick and Marilyn Nelson, co-chairs Partner Church Committee
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Enjoy the New Spring Exhibit of Watercolors
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BY UUCM MEMBER AND FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR MARGARET JOHNSTON
Margaret
says "I have enjoyed drawing and painting as long as I can remember. I
have always admired watercolor and a few years ago I began taking art
classes at College of Marin. While art remains for me primarily a when I have the time (seldom!) past-time, it is one that is highly
satisfying, and I'm pleased to be able to share this pleasurable
struggle with friends at UUCM."
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Past Weeklies Archived on UUCM Website
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If you need to look at a past weekly newsletter, the issues from
January on are now on the UUCM website under the heading of Newsletter which is
on every page in the left hand purple column. This is best viewed with
Firefox or Explorer. If you have Safari and do not have Firefox contact the webmaster (Lisa).
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Shelter Update
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Emergency Shelter Update 2/21/10
Womens' Shelter
thanks this week go to: Mary Bicknell, Katherine Da Silva-Jain, Kristina Gale, Joyce
Rhodes, and Joyce Slick. Also John and Peter
Blickensderfer.
One owl sat on the
roof over the Fireside Room and serenaded the sun as it rose (not so
spectacularly) today...(subdued by the cloud cover). The
women look forward
to the owl every week.
PLEASE GIVE JOAN
NELSON ANY IDEAS OF THINGS THAT COULD BE DONE TO MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR THESE
LADIES AFTER THE ROTATING SHELTER ENDS (one month...April
1).
Future Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers
who deliver food for future Sunday sleep-overs may leave the
dish (clearly labeled "Shelter") in the kitchen before 5:30. Volunteers
who stay to break bread with our guests should read the following
Shelter Guidelines. There will be at least one professional shelter staff person with us at all times. Safety and privacy are paramount. On Sunday nights, UUCM is a true "sanctuary:" A "Safe House."
View the OFFICIAL SIGN-UP SHEET with complete details for each job.
After viewing the sign-up sheet tell Joan - 453-6221 or email Joan which Sunday nights (12/20 - 3/28) you
will be available, and for what shifts.
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Learn How to Keep UUCM Humming
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 The UUCM office needs a volunteer who can come in and assist
the administrator on a weekly basis.
This position reports to and is supervised by the administrator. Please contact Janette for a description of
duties.
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