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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 14th, 11:00 AM
Daylight savings time begins, spring forward 1 hour
"A Buddhist minister looks at end of life experience"
Rev. Denah Joseph with Worship Associate Sally Schroeder
Rev.
Denah Joseph, chaplain at the UCSF palliative care unit, will reflect
on her work caring for the very ill and dying. She will focus on what
her work can teach us about living, including issues of hope,
dignity, suffering, surrender, mystery and meaning. Rev. Joseph is an
ordained Buddhist minister in the Theravada tradition.
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 14th, 9:00 AM Service
Daylight savings time begins, spring forward 1 hour
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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A Turn at the Helm
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 Jennifer Gennari
Board President
It's the year 2010, and the Board of Directors thinks
there's something magical about that number 10. Ten, it turns out, is exactly
the percentage more we need from each pledge to sustain our congregation. Can
we all give 10% more?
Ten is an important number for me, too. After 10 years as a
member, I decided to step up and lead. And when I reflect on the decade I've
been coming up the hill to this community that gathers with the intention to
love the world into a better way-I think I've been getting a bargain.
I've been inspired by words and music. I've been restored by
hugs and silence. I've been nurtured by trees and smiles. Have you?
March is our month to ask each of you to commit to
supporting the work UUCM does. We've been feeding and sheltering the homeless.
We've been educating our children about faith and themselves. We donated about 100
pairs of socks to Marin Street Chaplaincy. We've been a safe spiritual haven.
I feel good about the commitment I've made to UUCM. The
amount I give each month has fluctuated as my circumstances have, but this
year, when Don Beck asked us to give 10% more, I said yes. Please join me!
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Music Notes
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 Phil Hildreth, C.M.L.
Choir Director
Hello all, It is now pledge time
and I want to talk a little about my role here at UUCM. I came here in 1999 to
sing in an Easter service and my lawyer at the time was Ben Gale. He paid me to
sing in that service. I remember it well. I was then asked by Scott Merrick and
Charles Seagrave to become the next Choir Director and the rest is history.
My role, as I see it, is a
leadership role in which I am an example for my beloved congregation. I was
trained to be a Music Professional by the UUA. I am to empower the congregation
to sing with the choir and myself. I provide excellent music as best as I can
and enrich our services. It is my distinct pleasure to announce the hymns and
maybe give a little bit of information about the hymn itself or the
circumstances surrounding the hymn. Part of my training was Hymnody, which is
the study of hymns. My choir has a somewhat rapid turn-around when it comes to
learning anthems. The sermon topics are mostly just a month ahead so rehearsal
time is at a premium.
I plan on having a wonderful Easter
anthem in April.
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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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Pledge Drive Dinner Saturday, March 13
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Last Announcement for our Celebration Dinner
Get your reservation in by today if you intend to take part in this gala event.
Please
email to office@uumarin.org. and specify chicken or vegetarian for your
choice of entree and whether you would like child care provided.
As is
often the case with fancy restaurants, upon your arrival, we shall ask
you to wait to be seated. This seating arrangement will allow you to
become better acquainted with congregants who you may not know well.
There will be a welcoming host at each table.Your Stewardship Committee.
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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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Sign up for Earth Hour at UUCM
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Join other UUCM members signing up to participate
in Earth Hour.
On March 27, hundreds of millions of people
around the world will come together to call for action on climate change by
doing something quite simple-turning off their lights for one hour. Join other
UUCM members signing up to participate in Earth Hour.
Visit earthhour.org, or sign up here at UUCM on Mar 14 &
21 after the service. Contact Tanya Webster with
questions.
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Prepare Food for the Women's Shelter
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Only 3
weeks left! If you haven't had your chance
to prepare food for the women's shelter, contact Joan Nelson
453-6221. |
Pastoral Care Reminder
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NEED HELP HELP US
CALL PASTORAL CARE
We
are a caring congregation, you can help others and us by calling or
referring members to the Pastoral Care Committe for temporary help with
meals, transportation, shopping and visitation or just someone to lend
a sympathetic ear in times of crisis and need.
We also need to be notified if a member discontinues attendance without explanation.
LET'S KEEP THIS AS A COMMUNITY THAT NURTURES ONE ANOTHER.
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Register for District Assembly
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April 30 - May 2, Newark, CA
This is the time of year we start getting excited about the great
programming we're putting together (with a LOT of help from our friends) for
District Assembly. If you've never
been to DA before, this is the year to find out what you've been missing.
This year's theme, Harvest the Power, invokes our belief that we are
better together. We come together
to teach and learn and support and inspire one another. You don't want to miss this. And we don't want to miss you.
So take a look at the DA pages now posted on our website (with more
information still to come). Your early registrations help us plan and save our sanity,
so they're very much appreciated.
Check it out now. . .
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AcoUUstic Café - Saturday, March 20th
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LAST CAFÉ THIS SPRING
Listen to jazz and folk at AcoUUstic Cafe
Performers will be singer-songwriter Sandy Geller of Novato and frequent performer at Rickey's
&
vocalist and guitarist Elaine & Mike. Listen
Rev. Chip and our Music Director
Phil Hildreth will also take to the stage.
Doors open at 6:30,
show 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Fellowship Hall, UUCM
Refreshments & beverages for sale.
Tickets are $15 ($5 students).
more information
Volunteers get in free! Contact Jennifer to help. We need food,
drink, ticket sellers, bartender, and baked goods, fruit or cheese. Print and Post flyer
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Social Concerns Double Header Mar. 21
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Education Luncheon
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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.comLet us know if you are coming
for food planning.
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Potluck Lunch with Rev. Robert Balint
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| Just a reminder from the Partner Church Committee that we are inviting you to a potluck luncheon after church on Mar. 28. We will meet Rev. Robert Balint, the 2009-2010 Balazs Scholar from Transylvania, who will visit us that day with his family. Please plan to come. Sign-up sheet in the foyer for providing food and/or services. |
Passover Seder Wednesday March 31st
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COME,
COME, WHOEVER YOU ARE!
To A Family Passover SEDER
At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin
DATE: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
TIME: 5:30-8:30 P.M.
PLACE: Fellowship
Hall, UUCM, 240 Channing Way, S.R.
potluck and event information
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Shelter Update
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Emergency Shelter Update 3/7/10
The women at the
emergency shelter last Sun. had a lovely dinner, thanks to: Karen Auroy,
Caroline Bopp. Katherine Da Silva-Jain, Judith Pomeroy and Kristen Jensen
for a lovely dinner.
HURRY...HURRY...ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT TO VOLUNTEER!
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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