Upcoming Dates
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April 16, 2 PM
Memorial for Burr Cavan
April 16
Concert
April 20
Book Club
April 21, May 19
Kirtan
April 29-May 1
UUCM Congregational Retreat
May 15
UUCM Congregational Budget Hearing
May 22
UUCM Annual Congregational Meeting
June 4th
Fundraiser
October 8
Partner Church
Inauguration Ceremony
Sovata, Transylvania
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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
Vacation
April 15th-27th
Administrator: Janette Morrow
office@uumarin.org
Vacation
April 11th-19th
President, Board of Trustees:
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
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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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April 14th, 2011
Issue #113 |
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April 17, 11 am: "The Prophetic Power of Play"
Jennifer Whitten, Starr King School for the Ministry seminarian with Worship Associate Steve Webster
From Hasidic storytellers to Zen Masters, the prophets have not always been full of brimstone and fire. Sometimes, it is the prophet's job to introduce the playful, opening a holy space where new ideas can enter. How can play move us forward in our work in the world, and keep us aligned with UU principles?
View and Print April Services
Past Sermons Online
All new sermons on the web sermons index are audio. Older sermons are text. If you want a text version of an Audio sermon please contact the minister.
April 10, 2011:
AUDIO "Islam" by the Rev Chip Wright.
March 27, 2011:
AUDIO "It Comes from the Heart" by the Rev. Chip Wright. (audio contains 2 songs sung by Chip)
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Contemplative Service
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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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Administrator's vacation
| | From the Administrator: Janette will be on vacation the week of April 11 and will return to the office on Tuesday, April 19.
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Pastoral Care News
| |  Joan Nelson has uncovered a new program for Marin County!
WHISTLESTOP'S VOLUNTEER DRIVER PROGRAM!
Designed for older adults who are disabled or frail, who can find a driver to take them to church or errands.
The program reimburses them up to 80 miles per month! The money is sent to the older adult to give to their driver/s.
Whistlestop is also looking for drivers who would like to be reimbursed for their mileage. See flyer & a short
description of the program with contact information.
Carol Littrell, Chair Pastoral Care
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Update: UUCM Congregational Retreat
Walker Creek Ranch April 29 - May 1, 2011 | |  As of April 5 there are 68 people registered for the retreat (including Saturday only). Retreat registration is closed, but late registrations will be considered if possible. People should contact the office with any payment questions. Confirmed programs being offered so far are: Tie dye (for youth), UU parenting workshop, Nature walk for all ages, Dance/Movement workshop, Small Group Circle with the theme "Inspiration", Dvd on immigration, The Spiritual Tool Box for Tension and Anxiety, Haiku on a String, "Free art exploration". The complete schedule will be on the retreat web page soon. More information about the retreat. |
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Memorial for Burr Cavan - April 16
| |  The memorial for Burr Cavan is scheduled for Saturday, April 16 at 2 PM. Afterward there will be a catered reception in the Fireside room.
There is an exhibit of Burr's photography in the Fireside Room through the end of April.
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DRE's vacation
| | Linda Haumann, DRE will be on vacation from April 15-27.
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Kirtan continues
| | Kirtan, April 21, May 19, 7 to 8:30 PM (Approx.), Fireside Room
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.
Rev. Chip. |
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UUCM Book Club
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Adult Education:
Our UUCM Book Group meets the third Wednesday of each month, 7:30 to 9 PM, in the Clara Barton Boom. New members are welcome to come and participate in our lively discussions! Our April 20 meeting will be a break from the usual format: members will be reading some of their favorite Shakespeare sonnets. Contact Nani for more information.
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Social Concerns News
| | Many thanks to everyone who took part in UUCM's community outreach to the homeless. Chaplain Paul Gaffney tells us that our lady shelter guests continue to express gratitude for our hospitality.
The St. Vincent DePaul Society's Development Director has asked us to share our personal experiences, lessons learned and ideas for change by writing letters. Send to socialconcerns@uumarin.org and they will be forwarded in a packet from UUCM. THE DEADLINE IS APRIL 15.
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The Social Concerns Committee thanks UUCM members Katherine Da Silva-Jain and Wayne, Dione and Kevin Lechner--and frequent visitor, Nolan Olhausen--for carrying our UU values into last week's "We are One" Workers Rights Rally at San Rafael City Hall.
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The rotating homeless shelter program for this year ended on April 1. A total of 1,177 adults from 16 Marin congregations participated in meal preparation, laundry, site preparation, serving guests, and much more. A large number of young people helped as well. We served a total of 215 homeless folks. (That's a 24% increase over last year.)
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Two artists. Two guitars: Concert - April 16
| | Concert and Sunday homily hosted by Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma
FrogSong House Concert
Saturday April 16, 8:00PM
Please join us in welcoming:
Reign Lee and Melissa Cox
Frogsong Common House
8290 Old Redwood Highway
Cotati CA 94931
For more information email asherahmitchell@gmail.com or call 707-293-8614
Directions at www.cotaticohousing.org
The Odometer Destroyer Tour
Two artists. Two guitars. 10,000 miles. One car.
Reign Lee (Hong Kong)
&
Melissa Cox (Denver, CO)
Visit the Official Tour Website
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SAVE THE DATE!
| | Saturday June 4th 7-9pm fundraiser featuring the 6-8th graders doing skits and musical tributes to our seven UU principles AND the UUCM Reader's Theatre with hilarious short plays and verses. Don't miss this fun evening for all ages. Keep watching for details. Please contact Linda Haumann at dre@uumarin.org or Ellen Thurmond at ellenthurmond@gmail.com if you'd like to help with the show. We need set builders!
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Pacific Central District Assembly 2011
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Pacific Central District of the Unitarian Universalist Association's
District Assembly 2011
May 13-15, Newark Fremont Hilton Hotel,
The Transient and the Permanent
Click on the hotel link and make your room reservations now! The deadline for the Early Bird Special of $75 is April 18, 2011.
This is a $20 savings over previous year's registration fee!
Please see the PCD DA2011 web page for all of the information!
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| It's the Year of the BAFS! | |
 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 on May 20, 2011!
Here's how it works.
Please note the BAFS Sundays:
Second half: 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 informally 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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UU Legislative Ministry CA Events
| |  We get many requests to list events from UULMCA. if you are interested in Legislative ministry visit their web site or subscribe to their newsletter. We will no longer list them in the weekly due to space limitations. |
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