Upcoming Dates
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April 29-May 1
UUCM Congregational Retreat
May 15
UUCM Congregational Budget Hearing
May 16
Cohousing Presentation
Event Flyer
May 18
UUCM Book Group
May 19
Kirtan
May 22
UUCM Annual Congregational Meeting
June 4th
Fundraiser
October 8
Partner Church
Inauguration Ceremony
Sovata, Transylvania
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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
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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
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 28th, 2011
Issue #115 |
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May 1, 11:00 am at UUCM: "I'm Not Sure I Believe"
Rev. Chip Wright with Worship Associate Joan Nelson
Faith & belief are similar experiences in some ways. We will explore these ideas which we apply to so much, both in our day to day, as well as in the deeper places of our lives.
View and Print May 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 17, 2011:
AUDIO "The Prophetic Power of Play" by Jennifer Whitten, Starr King School for the Ministry seminarian.
Basket Share Calendar
May 8 - Basket Share Sunday On May 8, our basket share will support Autistry Studios, which helps teens and adults with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and other social/communication/learning differences become successful independent adults by leveraging their interests and talents. Come to our 11 am service that day ready to financially support a great local nonprofit and our own UUCM! Effective July 1, 2011 services will begin at 10:30 am, year round (See letter from Board president) |
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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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2011 Pledge Drive:
Much to be thankful for!
| | Thanks to the generosity of our members and pledging friends, this year's Pledge Drive raised $174,827 in pledges for the upcoming church year! 109 households turned in pledges--that's a total of 188 adults and children.
Pledges are UUCM's largest source of income--about 66% annually. Your pledge helps provide inspiring Sunday services with great music, quality religious education for children and adults, and an inviting, sacred space.
About 25 households have not pledged yet. If yours is one of these, it's not too late to renew your commitment to UUCM by submitting your pledge! Fill out this pledge form and return it to the office ASAP. |
Update: UUCM Congregational Retreat
Walker Creek Ranch April 29 - May 1, 2011 | |  If you registered for the retreat but have not received information about the retreat by email contact Dan Van Winkle immediately. dandvan@comcast.net
Retreat photographers- John Severinghaus will not be at the retreat this year to collect your photos so if you want them displayed on our web site please send them to the webmaster webmaster@uumarin.org
Please downsize them (under 500 kb each).
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President's Column: A Turn at the Helm
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Jennifer Gennari
President, UUCM Board of Directors
May, 2011
It's hard to believe, but my two-year tenure as president is almost up. Soon, I will be turning the reins over to the very capable and equanimous Mikey Songster. But before that happens, we have some business to finish.
Members may know that now is the season for conducting the business of our church. We've gathered your pledges-thank you!-and now we have two important meetings: the budget review May 15 and our annual congregational meeting May 22. We will approve our budget for 2011-12, vote in new board members, and discuss an update to our endowment charter.
If you are a new member or haven't attended a congregational meeting in a while, please come. If you are not a member, please ask me or Rev. Chip about the benefits of joining.
Spring is the nicest time up on the hill; even though school, sports and events may be pulling at you, please make time to join us. Together we govern and celebrate our community.
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Cohousing Presentation
Monday, May 16th, 7-8:30 pm at UUCM
Cohousing offers new options for pro-active adults
Nevada City Architect Katie McCamant and members of Wolf Creek Lodge will host a presentation about cohousing in general and walkable, sustainably-built Wolf Creek Lodge specifically.
Wolf Creek Lodge in Grass Valley is the result of a group of pro-active adults creating their own caring and supportive cohousing neighborhood with a dynamic balance of private homes and community living.
For more detailed information on Wolf Creek Lodge, visit their website at wolfcreeklodge.org The May 16th event is free but space is limited, so call 530-478-1970 or email info@cohousingpartners.com to reserve a space.
Event Flyer
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Kirtan continues
| | Kirtan, 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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Social Concerns |
The Social Concerns Committee hosts information/action speaker luncheons several times a year. We also host a Social Concerns Information/Action Table during coffee hour after Sunday services. Make suggestions for Social or Environmental Justice issues and speakers or to reserve a Sunday for your table to: socialconcerns@uumarin.org. Web pages
Social Concerns
Green Sanctuary |
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Summer Sundays - new time (services will begin at 10:30 am.) New tradition.
Social Concerns Summer Videos
Your Social Concerns Committee is creating a new UUCM social justice education venue. You are invited to share your favorite Social Justice videos during post-service refreshment hours in the Fireside Room. To schedule a date contact socialconcerns@uumarin.org.
Suggested topics: human values, rights and responsibilities, economic, spiritual, race and gender, health and safety issues (housing, water, health care)
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Botermans Fund
Notice of Election of Trustee
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This congregation established the Karel F. Botermans Service Fund in 1974 to aid employees and members who are "unable to provide the necessaries of life" for themselves due to disability.
The market value of the fund as of March 31, 2011 was $82,334. The funds are managed by First Republic Private Wealth Management. There were no requests for assistance this past fiscal year.
The current trustees are Kristin Jensen, Marje Park and Paul Steinman. Paul Steinman has resigned; Marje Park's term ends in June 2012; Kristin Jensen's name is placed in nomination for election at the next annual meeting (May 22) for another two-year term ending in 2013.
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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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New link on all UUCM webpages | | There is now a link to the Activities/Events page on the purple side column on every web page.
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General Assembly 2011!
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June 22-26, Charlotte, North Carolina
General Assembly (GA) 2011 in Charlotte will mark the 50th anniversary of the merger of the American Unitarian Association and the Universalist Church of America. Experience wonderful and uplifting worship services. Participate in our democratic process. General Assembly is the way that our faith does business. Hear terrific speakers. There will be hundreds of dynamic, entertaining programs and informative workshops.
Registration
(Early Registration
March 1 - May 1)
General Information: http://www.uua.org/ga/index.shtml
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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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