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9am-1pm
April 21
Congregational Development/Leadership Council
April 27-29
Oakland Airport Hilton
May 4-6
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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 10:30 service.
REFRESHMENT HOUR in the Courtyard or
Fireside Room follows the services.
There are 4 "Sunday First Time Visitor" parking spots at the top of the parking lot.
Come, join us!
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Staff Links
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Director of Religious Education: Linda Haumann dre@uumarin.org
Administrator: Janette Morrow
office@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.
10am to 3pm
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or
phone: 415-479-4131
or email Rev. Chip: minister@uumarin.org
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March 15, 2012
Issue #159
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Sunday Worship Service 
| March 18, 10:30 am: 'The Song of Spring'
Rev Chip Wright with Worship Associate Rodney Gothelf
Salutations, prayers and songs to greet the coming spring! A new members' Sunday!
March Sunday Service Flyer |
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Contemplative Service
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Our Lay led Contemplative Service is from 9:00-10:00 am on Sundays in the 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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March is Pledge Month!
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St. Patrick's Day alert: Remember last year, when leprechauns were observed playing on the grounds of UUCM? They recently told the Pledge Drive Chair that they'll be back this year, to once again bring us a little extra luck for our Pledge Drive. So stop eating corned beef and cabbage for a minute, and put down your Guinness Stout! Fill out your pledge form and return it to the office by March 31.
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DRE search
| | The Search Committee for the Director of Religious Education is now accepting applications through March 28th. Please see the job posting and description for more details.
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| Last Day for Open Auction Items! | | |
The auction will remain open for the following items until midnight March 15! Please e-mail Janette at office@uumarin.org with the Auction Item in your subject line. Items will be sold on a first come, first sold basis.
#1 Evening sail with Stan and Sher. 4 spots available: SOLD
#28 Dinner and Charades with the Schroeders. 2 spots $70 each
#10 Day bay sail with Doug Kerr on May 19. 2 spots $95 each
#125 Hand car wash at Matt & Jeff's. Fixed price: SOLD
If you have any questions about the above items, please contact Lori Smith at lasmith7@att.net.
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Adult Ed: Build Your Own Theology
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Adult Education presents: Build Your Own Theology
Great for newer members and long time members alike!
5 Monday evenings starting April 2, 6:45-8:15 pm in the Fireside room.
This is one of the all time favorite adult ed classes among UU's nationwide! Come join Beverly Munyon and me as we explore our personal beliefs and clarify our values. Discover what gives us meaning and share with others as we create a personal credo for our lives.
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UUCM Congregational Retreat
| | The Retreat Committee is hard at work preparing a fun-filled schedule of events for the retreat! If you would like to volunteer to organize a workshop, please fill out a workshop form or just contact one of the retreat chairs (Thomas Ervin or Dianne Estrada) directly. Remember, registration forms are due March 25!
UUCM Congregational Retreat May 4 - May 6, 2012 Walker Creek Ranch - Marshall, CA
 To sign up for the Retreat, please download these forms:
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Time to Submit Budget Items
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Budget Time
It's time to submit requests for 2012-2013 (starting July 1, 2012) budget items to the Finance Committee. We will be constructing the proposed UUCM Budget during our next two meetings, 11:30 to 1 p.m. on March 20 and April 17. John Quinley will be contacting committee chairs for their requests. Anyone who wishes to address the Finance Committee directly or to express issues or concerns via email may contact Margaret Johnston, Finance Committee chair, at margaret.johnston@comcast.net. The Finance Committee will present a proposed budget to the Board of Trustees at their April 25 meeting, and the budget will be presented to the congregation for approval at a May 20 meeting. For reference, the 2011-2012 budget is posted on the website in the "members only" section.
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| Pastoral Care | | Those who wish to pursue the changes and expansion of transportation services in Marin and the Bay Area will want to attend the program on March 21 sponsored by Marin Transit from 9-12 at San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street San Rafael. If you would like to carpool to this event call Carol Littrell: 883-9676 CJWLittrell@aol.com. Reservations - 485-3348 See flyer for more information.
If you did not fill out the UUCM Pastoral Care Committee Questionnaire it is available on our web site under "Forms". Please help us in our effort to be there for one another. Print it and complete and turn it into the Pastoral Care box in the Robinson (Community) Room. The Updated Emergency Forms can also be found on our Website. Send 1 copy to the office. It will be secured in a locked cabinet until needed.
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Landscape Party March 31st
| |  Our fish pond is in good health and on advice from Fred, at Pet Arcade, I would like to forgo the scouring this year and see how it goes. Apparently, there are beneficial bacteria in the pond and it is ok to have green on the bottom.
Wanda and Paula know about this and are planning plenty of other projects to make good use of everyone so please turn out on Saturday March 31st, between 9-1. Students can receive community service credit.
Lunch provided |
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UUCM Emergency Women's Shelter Dinner
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Shelter appreciation this week goes to:
Carolyn B., Grace D., Kristen J., Kathryn DSJ., Susan M.
To participate in this rewarding spiritual practice, sign up on the board in the UUCM foyer or Contact: Joan Nelson 453-6221 or figleafjoan@comcast.net
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Social Concerns Items
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If you care about an issue or cause that you want UUCM members to know about, please bring it to our attention at the Social Concerns information table at refreshment time.
March 18. Noon. Social Concerns Luncheon
CRIME, CONVICTION & THE ULTIMATE CONDEMNATION.
Dan Julian, psychologist/evaluator of Death Row inmates,
will take us behind the scenes of the death penalty.
Suggested lunch donation $6.00. Nobody turned away.
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Book Club
| | 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! Contact: Nani Ranken.
Our book for March 21 is Shanghai Girls by Lisa See. This is a library kit book that Lou Anne Needels will distribute. "A novel about two sisters, two cultures, and the struggle to find a new life in America while bound to the old, Shanghai Girls is a fresh, fascinating adventure from beloved and bestselling author Lisa See."
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Passover Seder April 6
| |  Join us for A FAMILY PASSOVER SEDER POTLUCK on April 6th starting at 5:30pm at UUCM, Fellowship Hall. This year we'll be using the "Oranges and Olives: A Modern, Interfaith Haggadah" to read the story of the Jewish people's liberation from Egyptian slavery many years ago. This story is a liberation story for ALL people who are enslaved in body, mind or spirit. Please see the flyer for details and children are welcome! |
Balázs Scholars Program
Spring Transylvanian Tea March 17, 2012
| |  The Balázs Scholars Program at Starr King School for the Ministry cordially invites you and your friends to our spring Transylvanian Tea fundraiser on Saturday, March 17, 3:30pm at Starr King School for the Ministry, 2441 Le Conte Avenue, Berkeley.
The program will feature Rev. Zoltán Kopándi-Benczédi, 2011-2012 Balázs Scholar, Minister in the Zsil Valley in Transylvania and Rev. Dr. Gabriella Lettini, Starr King School for the Ministry Dean of the Faculty, Aurelia Henry Reinhardt, Director of Studies in Public Ministry and Professor of Theological Ethics speaking on, "War, Oppression and Moral Injury: Perspectives from Transylvania and the United States".
Suggested donation is $25.
RSVP to ArlissUngarBalazs@ungar.us; 925-283-3288
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| St. Patrick's Day Potluck Dinner and Dance | | St. Patrick's Day Potluck Dinner and Dance with Live Band
Saturday, March 17, 5:30-8:30 pm
Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo
300 E. Santa Inez Ave., San Mateo, CA
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| 2012 Intergenerational Spring Seminar | | |
April 12-14 in New York City. This year's UU United Nations Office intergenerational, interfaith dialogue is on the global themes of race and immigration. Details are on the UUCM bulletin board and at
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District Assembly April 27 - 29, 2012
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Pacific Central District - UUA's District Assembly 2012
Oakland Airport Hilton Hotel
Oakland, CA
Transforming Ourselves and the World!
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Pacific Central District - UUA!
Join 400 Vibrant & Vital Unitarian Universalists for a weekend of laughing, learning, networking and worship.
Please Register ASAP
Early Bird Special: $80 to April 4th
Regular Registration: $100 to April 18th
Late Registration: $115 to April 23rd
Children & Youth Registration Deadline: April 13th
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Transylvania Pilgrimage Opportunity
| | We have a small travel group forming from churches in Arizona & possibly Colorado that is planning a Transylvania Pilgrimage in May of this year. They have decided to open the trip to the wider partner church community. The tour will begin May 15 in Kolozsar/Cluj and end May 24 in Bucharest. The cost of the tour starts at $1,150.
If you are interested please email John Dale at jdaleuupcc@yahoo.com for a detailed itinerary and instructions on how to register. May is a beautiful time in Transylvania. We hope to see you there!
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