Upcoming Dates
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July 3
Services start at 10:30 am
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
Out of office/On call
June 20-30
Vacation July 1 - Sept. 11
Director of Religious Education:Linda Haumann Hiatus - June 13-August 15
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
Out of office/On call June 20-30
Vacation
July 1 - Sept. 11
Contact office for emergencies
(415) 479-4131
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June 19, 11 am: "Shout for Joy"
Sharon Wylie with Worship Associate Karen Auroy
The start of summer is a time to celebrate life's abundance and bounty. Even in times of struggle and sorrow, there is laughter and beauty to cherish. Come, let us gather together at the edge of summer to wonder at life's myriad gifts.
Sharon Wylie will return this summer to do many summer services. She is a recent graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry and a candidate for Unitarian Universalist ministry. She comes to ministry as a second career, having worked over ten years at her family's construction company in San Diego. She has just completed a year as the intern minister at the Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church in Hayward, CA. Sharon and her partner, Peter, have been together for 17 years and currently reside in El Cerrito.
View future service information online.
Past Sermons Online
Most 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.
with Rev. Chip Wright
May 22, 2011:
with Jinendra Jain, Guest Speaker
Beginning July 3, 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).
The last Contemplative Service for this year is June 19. It will resume September 11 in the newly refurbished Fireside Room at 9 am.
Readings introduce a silent period to reflect on a topic or idea, followed by an opportunity to share individual thoughts.
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Summer Changes
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 It's summer and we do things a little differently up on the hill. Here is a quick reference.
1. Service time change: Services start at 10:30 (beginning July 3 and continuing forever). Contemplative service on vacation.
2. Music
There is no choir in the summer but still wonderful piano music.
3. Refreshments: Nothing formal but please sign up in the foyer to serve cookies and lemonade.
4. Religious Education: No formal program, but sign up board is in the foyer for members to sign up to provide children's activities.
5. Staff:
Rev. Chip on vacation but contact office for emergencies 479-4131.
Linda Haumann on hiatus (she works a 10 month year)
6. Weekly - (every other week)
Newsletter will be published Thursdays July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18 , September 1 and then back to normal schedule. Deadline Monday 8 pm previous to publication date.
7. Gather water or stones from your summer adventures or home for our Ingathering service September 11.
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We reached our goal!
| |  The final numbers aren't quite in yet, but at this time we know that we have EXCEEDED our $4,000 goal by almost $500! As you know, we were challenged by an anonymous donor to raise $4,000 to be matched dollar for dollar. Our UUCM community has worked hard these past few weeks to turn that $4,000 into $8,000 (actually $8,500). Way to go! |
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End of Year Potluck Thank You!
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| We did ourselves proud with the ample and delicious food on Sunday! Special thanks for all who worked in the kitchen, setting up, serving and cleaning up. Many hands made light work! Have a lovely summer! |
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Basket Share Coordinator Needed!
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Can you make a little extra time to be Basket Share Coordinator next church year? Susan Ingersoll is going on the Board and therefore is unable to continue. It is a very fun job that contributes to UUCM's Social Concerns work, raises a little extra money for our congregation, and helps build community with other nonprofits. Susan's got all the files and information you'll need for a smooth transition and a great year!
Please contact Susan Ingersoll or Joan Nelson if interested in learning more. Thanks to all for considering taking on this very important task!
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Mill Street Shelter: Sign-Up Time Again
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On the first Sunday of every month, UUCM provides dinner for the residents of Mill Street Shelter. This effort has been shared by many people over the past five years. It's sign -up time again. If you would like to provide a main dish to serve 25, or a large salad, please let June Fesler know what month you can do so. She will make a schedule and contact you.
Contributors bring food to the kitchen on Sunday morning, and it is delivered later that day. We will need volunteer contributors starting in July. Contact June Fesler- Junemfesler@gmail.com
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Service begins 10:30 a.m. starting July 3
| | Get ready for a new and consistent year round service time! Beginning Sunday, July 3, UUCM's main service will begin at 10:30 a.m. This change will be better for families and hungry children, make our start time similar to other Marin churches, and accommodate other Sunday commitments - both at UUCM and in the community. Please spread the word! The contemplative service will take a break in the summer and resume in the fall in the Fireside Room.
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Annual Summer Family Camping Trip
Sly Park: July 14-17, 2011 |  Come join us for a fun weekend of car/RV/tent camping Thursday, July 14th through Sunday, July 17th. The place is Sly Park on Jenkinson Lake just outside Pollock Pines on Highway 50, and our sites are once again in the Hazel Creek camp and can accommodate tents or RVs. (For more information about Sly Park see: http://www.eid.org/recreation/recreation.htm)
Space is limited so please email me as soon as possible if you want to be part of this trip. The cost is about $25 per vehicle per night (pets are $5/night extra).
Mikey Songster
mikey@biosearchtech.com |
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Money sent to Partner Church
| | | We are giving Levente, the minister of our Partner Church, a check for $1560.75 to go towards buying a used car. This amount included everyone's donations and money from the children and Partner Church fund. Thank you to all.Ar |
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Social Concerns News | | |
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 videos in the Fireside Room during the post service refreshment hour. 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).
Social Concerns
Green Sanctuary |
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Social Concerns Information/Action Tables
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The Social Concerns Committee hosts a Social Concerns Information/Action Table during coffee hour after Sunday Services. To reserve a Sunday for your table, you may fill out a reservation form online or print a form and turn it into the Social Concerns box in the Robinson (Community) Room.
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Wellness Dinner: Save the Date!
Tuesday, August 16, 5 - 6:30 PM
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This is our only opportunity this year to participate in the WELLNESS DINNER at the First Presbyterian Church in San Rafael. If you and your family wish to be involved, please email or call Carol at cjwlittrell@aol.com or 883-9676. This an opportunity for social outreach in our community. We bring a dish, set up the multi-purpose room, serve, eat with the homeless attendees to the Street Chaplain's Meeting, & clean up all by 6:30 pm. I guarantee you will learn something and feel blessed for being there.
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Interfaith Street Chaplain's
Summer Supper Series
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UUCM members and friends are invited to the Interfaith Street Chaplain's second annual Summer Supper Series.
This time the homeless people prepare dinner for us! They even provide live entertainment! The monthly dinners are held at the St. Vincent de Paul Free Dining Room in San Rafael. So pick a date and contact Joan Nelson to make your reservation. (Mondays) June 13, July 18, August 22, September 19, October 10.
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Enjoy General Assembly from Home!
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From June 22-26 be sure to check out what is available online and watch and listen to as much as possible. Remember all times are Eastern Standard time and we are 3 hours earlier. If you miss something live you can go back later to view or hear it.
Highlights:
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 7 - 9 pm (EST)
Opening Celebration
Thursday, June 23, 2011 7:30-9pm
Service of the Living Tradition
Sunday, June 26, 2011 5-6 pm Closing Celebration
General Information:
http://www.uua.org/ga/index.shtml
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