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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 Courtyard or
Fireside Room follows the services.
Come, join us!
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Staff Links
| 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
President, Board of Directors:
Jennifer Gennari
board@uumarin.org
Director of Music:
Philip Hildreth
music@uumarin.org
Pianist:
Milton Wong
milton.wong@goaaa.com
Pastoral Care:
Chair: Carol Littrell 883-9676
Partial Resource List
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Minister's Schedule
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Rev. Chip Wright
Office Hours
Tues., Wed., Thurs.
10:00am to 3:00 pm.
Or available by appt.:
or
phone (415)479-4131
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The Late Edition... Dec. 16th, 2010
Issue #96
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 Sunday Worship Service
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December 19th, 11am
"The Solstice Approaches" This is a BAFS Sunday!
Rev. Chip Wright with Worship Associate Dick Park
As the winter solstice starts to turns its cool damp head towards us once again we will prepare with the ritual of the 'Well of Souls' to remember and celebrate the gifts of winters past and the potential of winters to come!
View and Print December Services
Read Past Sermons Online
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Contemplative Service
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Contemplative Service, 9 am
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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Help Please, Christmas Eve
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| | Help please! Ushers are needed for the 5 o'clock Christmas Eve service for families. Please contact Nani Ranken -- 898-8558 or nani@ranken.com -- if you are able to serve. Thank you! Nani |
Christmas Eve Cookie Reception
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|  Please bring cookies to share on Christmas Eve!
We'll all rejoice in the variety!
This light reception will follow the 5pm and 7pm service.
Plan to stay for a bit and share in the spirit of the holiday.
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Bring Small Toiletry Items
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 Toiletry Items for Homeless People: We're collecting small toiletry items through December 26th. Please leave them in the labeled box on the RE table in the foyer. Our children/youth will assemble toiletry kits on December 26th and January 2nd to be delivered to St. Vincent's.
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Pastoral Care Corner
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The End of Life Series was a great success! There was documentation presented at the last meeting. If you did not receive a blue packet, a white binder, or the vial of life, you may still do so. Walt & I will bring these items on the 19th (next Sunday).
The holiday season is upon us, sometimes it is a difficult time due to losses of loved ones, illness, or special needs. Pastoral Care is available to you through this time as well. If you need help, a ride, food, a caring listener, I am listing the members of the committee as I will be away from Dec. 23-28 and again January 7-21.
The committee remains active at all times. Following is a list of the members you may contact: Anne Baele, Art Rosvold, Phil Hildreth, Don Beck, Babs Turrentine, Linda Haumann,
We wish you a happy and safe holiday season!
Carol Littrell, Chair |
Social Concerns Corner:
Weekly Shelter Report
Upcoming Social Concerns Luncheon
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Due to a UUCM Sunday night building rental, another church hosted Marin's homeless ladies this week.
However: Dan Manserg's youth group prepared over 20 bag lunches for those who spent the night outdoors.
Next week's providers at our Fireside Room "Hotel" will be: Roddi Pistilli (Baked Ham) Kate Mansergh (Vegetarian MainDish) Joyce Rhodes (Salad) Judith Pomeroy (Fruit) Andrea Hildreth (Beverage) Carolyn Bopp & Jo Heassler (Dessert) Walt Littrell will play and all will sing Christmas songs. We will welcome new volunteers,
Amy Likover and Diana Nichols
NEXT SHELTER NIGHT: DEC. 19.
To participate in UUCM's Sunday Shelter...
contact Joan Nelson 415-453-6221
(cell: 415-595-6221)
Jan. 16, 12:30
Social Concerns Luncheon
(Open to all. Suggested donation $6. Nobody turned away.)
Walt Davis (professor emeritus San Francisco Theological Semiary) will speak about his work in the Middle East with the Keep Hope Alive Olive Tree Project. He works with a variety of Israeli and Palestinian peace and human rights groups.
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New Year's Eve Party???
| | We have had great New Year's Eve dinner parties in the Fireside Room for over 10 years, but this year we are unable to take a leadership role. Is there anyone out there who would like to make it happen?
Just call us. We have all the info you need to bring it about.
If no one calls, it won't happen. The Fireside Room will then be available for a rental.
Marje and Dick Park |
AcoUUstic Cafe: Thank You!
|  Thanks to all who made the December 11 chamber concert a success. There were approximately 90 attendees (including musicians) and we made approximately $600 net. The musicians did a wonderful job, Katie Blickensderder organized everything and numerous UUCMers helped from publicity to setting up, selling tickets, food, drinks to cleaning up. The music was wonderful and they hope to return next year.
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| AcoUUstic Cafe: Save the Date - Jan 8, 2011 |
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday January 8, 2011, 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm) AcoUUstic Cafe
After our 2 chamber music concerts it is time for something different.Cowpony and the Hopheads, is a three piece acoustic folk-rock trio. Kim Richards (vocals, guitar, bass, percussion), James Tepperman (mandolin, guitar, woodwinds, vocals) and Peter Tracy (guitar, dobro, mandolin, harmonica, vocals) make up the band. They're known for surprising audiences with their freewheeling mix of many genres. You never know what they'll do next.
If you would like to help at the cafe fill out the job form online or sign up in the UUCM foyer.
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Coming in the New Year:
UUCM's Second Annual Sock Hop
| UUCM's Second Annual Sock Hop
benefiting UUCM
and the
Marin Interfaith Street Chaplaincy
on Saturday, January 29, 7-10pm.
Admission to the fun evening is a little cash and a package (or more) of men's white athletic socks.
All the family can join in the fun of dancing or listening to "That Old Time Rock 'n' Roll" music of the 50's and 60's! Professional ballroom dance teacher Michelle Parodi will teach us some basic steps. Last year we learned "The Stroll" from our own musical artist Karen Auroy and collected over 100 pairs of socks for the Street Chaplaincy. Let's make this year's Sock Hop even bigger and better! Bring your friends too!!
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Kirtan!
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Jan 13, Feb 17 - 7:00 To 8:30 PM (Approx.)
On January 13th at 7:00 PM in the fireside room, Kirtan, chanting & meditation services continue.
 These services offer a refreshing reentry into the heart-centered world of meditation and deep joy. If you haven't come to one of these services before and wish to deepen your spiritual life or find a space to just relax into, please come. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Rev. Chip
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Calling All Book Lovers!
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 Want to help launch a "Buck a Book" used book sale fundraiser? This simple fundraiser is also a green way to reuse and share the books we no longer want. This project needs a bookcase (on wheels) or a closed cabinet; a group of volunteers to set up and take down the book table; and a responsible team to manage revenue.
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Non-Juried Art Show
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Although we don't have an Art committee chair right now, Georgia Annwell has offered to sponsor a show for Artist Members and Associates.
 PEOPLE AND PLACES
January 16 - Feb 24, 2011
All water-based media accepted. Receiving on Sunday, January 9, 2011 12:30 - 2 pm. An informal artist reception service on Sunday, January 16 , after 12:30 p.m. All work should be picked up Thursday, February 24, between 12:30 - 2. Contact Georgia Annwell.
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It's the Year of the BAFS!
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 And you are invited! BAFS? Well, that is 'Bring a Friend Sundays.' Bring a friend(s) to service at LEAST once a month--or have them bring you! And you can anticipate a reward beyond heaven, on earth: Gourmet dinner at the home of Rev's Chip and Lisa!
Here's how it works.
Please note the BAFS Sundays:
First half: Dec 19 & Jan 16
Second half: Feb. 13, Mar. 13, Apr. 10 & May 15
All BAFS will offer an opportunity for any new folks to meet with the Minister, the RE Director, our Board President and other leaders of UUCM after the service.
So start calling your friends and telling them what a great place the UUCM is and inviting these special people to our special Sundays on top of the hill. A fun time will be had by all!
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