Upcoming Dates
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July 3
Services start at 10:30 am
October 8
Partner Church
Inauguration Ceremony
Sovata, Transylvania
More Dates
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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 26, 11 am: "Because Life is a Wild Ride - Guidelines for Raising a Sane and Successful Teen"
Mary Ann Maggiore, M.Div., Guest Speaker with Worship Associate Joan Nelson
Guiding a young person into adulthood can be a swirling, hectic inferno, an engaging spiritual practice, or a bit of both. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, family member, friend or neighbor of a teenager, there are things you can do to smooth the path of growing up. We will explore what works and what doesn't and how we can all participate in this work of building a beloved community for all ages of people.
June Sunday Service Flyer
July Sunday Service Flyer
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.
June 19, 2011:
Text: "Shout for Joy" by Sharon Wylie (summer minister).
(we may or may not have audio sermons this summer)
with Rev. Chip Wright
Beginning July 3, 2011 services will begin at 10:30 am, year round.
(See letter from Board president)
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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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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:
Thursday, June 23, 2011 7:30
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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Contemplative Service
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Our Lay led Contemplative Service is from
9:00-9:50 am on Sundays (not available in summer).
Contemplative Services will resume September 11 in the newly refurbished Fireside Room.
Readings introduce a silent period to reflect on a topic or idea, followed by an opportunity to share individual thoughts.
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Hospice by the Bay Seminar
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My Life, My Choices
Planning Today for Future Healthcare Decisions
June 25, 9:30 a.m. - Noon
If you missed out on our last years' classes or if you were unable to bring your medical executor/family member, this is a great chance to learn about:
- Advance care planning to ensure your healthcare wishes will be known and respected.
- How to choose the right person to make decisions on your behalf.
- Communicating your values and goals regarding medical treatment choices.
Attendees receive a packet of practical information.
Seminar is Free, reservations are required. Register at (415)526-5580 or www.hospicebythebay.org Address will be given upon your request. |
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Partner Church News: Possible Trip??
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Several us are seriously considering going to Sovata for the dedication of our partner church (including Joyce Rhodes and Marilyn Nelson). We have a possible itinerary from John Dale, UU travel and pilgrimage organizer for Transylvania. It COULD include either Budapest or Bucharest. (Contact Marilyn Nelson, PCC co-chair ( msgnelson@earthlink.net) to have a copy of the e-mail sent to you.
It would be an unusual trip to visit a culture in transition and a wonderful opportunity to meet partner church members and to celebrate with them the dedication of our partner church in Transylvania, Rumania with their minister Levante (This year's Balazc scholar) whom we've met with his family several times in the past year.
For more information contact Marilyn or Terry Merrick.
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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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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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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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Social Concerns News
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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 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) July 18, August 22, September 19, October 10.
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