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9am-1pm
Congregational Development/Leadership Council
April 27-29
Oakland Airport Hilton
May 4-6
More Dates
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Visitor's Box
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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
or
or
phone: 415-479-4131
or email Rev. Chip: minister@uumarin.org
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Sunday Worship Service  | April 8, 10:30 am: "Flower Communion, Child  Dedication, Easter Sunday"
Rev. Chip Wright with Worship Associate Karen Auroy
The Big Day! Easter, child dedications and flower communion. Don't forget to bring a flower or a bunch to share for this Unitarian Universalist early spring celebration! And an Easter basket for the kids.
April 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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| Pledge Drive Update | |
The Pledge Drive is officially over, but many of us still haven't pledged! Remember, UUCM leadership needs to know our pledge in order to plan a great 2012-13 church year. We simply need to know how much each member is pledging - payment isn't required until after July 1. Fill out your pledge form and return it to the office today!
As an incentive, our BOARD PRESIDENT will SHAVE HIS LOCKS if we have received 100% of pledges by April 15! Turn in your pledge form ASAP!!
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| Message from the Administrator | | The Administrator will be out of the office April 9-13.
Also: Please observe designated parking signage and markings on Sunday mornings. A designated parking spot is between two white lines and one that is not otherwise marked for staff. Rev. Chip usually offers his parking spot as an additional disabled parking spot, so if his car is not parked there, it may be used for disabled parking.
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UUCM Congregational Retreat
| | The Retreat deadline has passed but we can allow a few more registrations.
If you have registered - do you have a special discussion topic that interests you? Do you have a special knowledge, talent or craft that can be shared with others? Consider leading a session at the retreat! Sessions are approximately 1.0 to 1.5 hours each. Never done it before? Never fear -- the Retreat Committee will help you every step of the way!
To offer a workshop or take part in the talent show, print and fill in these forms:
DON'T MISS these wonderful workshops coming up -- only at the Retreat --
"Mindful Parenting" with Ali Jenkins!
"Your Personal Theology -- Don't Ask Don't Tell!" with Nani Ranken
"Tie Dye Extravaganza" with Mikey Songster
"Nature Walk" with Mary Bicknell
and... don't miss Lisa Cohen's Poetry Reading, and Jazz Piano by ...you have to come to find out!
So please don't wait. Email Thomas Ervin at thomas.ervin@comcast.net or Dianne Estrada at dianne.estrada@ffic.com and let them know that you are coming and turn in your registration form on Sunday, April 8.
Questions see UUCM Congregational Retreat.
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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!
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Landscape Party Rescheduled
| | We will work together on Saturday, April 7. Please join us for a number of small and large projects beginning at 9 AM. Lunch is provided.
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Finance Committee Meeting
| | Next finance committee/budget preparation meeting date is 11:30 am to 1 pm on April 17.
Anyone wishing to address the Finance Committee with concerns about budget issues should contact Margaret Johnston at margaret.johnston@comcast.net.
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Ushers Needed
| | We need 2-3 additional ushers for our pool. New members are encouraged to serve. Contact Nani Ranken 898-8558 nani@ranken.com
I am only one.
But still I am one.
I cannot do everything
But still I can do something
And because I cannot do everything
I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.
Edward Everett Hale
Why I usher: I usher because I am able to arrive 30 minutes prior to the service of my choice to prepare, because I can stand and walk without undue fatigue, because I can smile and chat, open and close doors, because i can count people in their seats, and because I can count and record bills and coins for 10 minutes after the service.
I usher because there is a need that I am capable of fulfilling as Edward Everett Hale so eloquently reminds me.
Lee FitzGerald
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Old photos on UUCM facebook page
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our facebook page. John Severinghaus has donated photos from 1960 and 1970-1972. See who you can recognize including our illustrious leader. |
UUCM Book Group
| | Our UUCM Book Group meets the third Wednesday of each month, 7:30 to 9 PM, in the Clara Barton Room. New members are welcome to come and participate in our lively discussions! Contact: Nani Ranken.
Our book for April 18 is Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively. This novel was the 1987 winner of the Booker Prize. The protagonist and narrator, a best-selling author of popular history, is now an old woman lying alone in a hospital bed and deciding to write "a history of the world." This turns into the memories of her own life that glow in her consciousness and mix with the historical events that shaped her life and career.
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UUCM Emergency Women's Shelter Dinner
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Thanks for this week's shelter meals go to:
Carolyn B., Grace, Paul, Mason & Owen D., Katherine J., Roddi P., Carol L., Diana & Peter V.
Also two delightful ladies from Thailand who prepared a lovely Thai dish.
Make a food contribution and come to break bread with the gang now because there are only two more weeks until the ladies are living back on the streets.
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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Going deeper into green, the Social Concerns Committee, urges one and all to attend the Earth Day Marin celebration Sat., April 21, 11-6, Civic Center Lagoon.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.
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Nominations for District Awards
| | The PCD Board of Directors is calling for nominations for the following awards; these awards will be presented at the annual District Assembly Awards Lunch on Saturday, April 28th.
Patti Lawrence Distinguished Service For an individual Unitarian Universalist who has provided exceptional leadership at the District level, not only by valued contributions to our religious movement but also by exemplifying our common values through his/her very life. Junella Hanson Memorial Award for Excellence in Religious Education For a Unitarian Universalist who has demonstrated true excellence in teaching and faith development in the PCD. Moral Beacon Award For a Unitarian Universalist or a congregation that has demonstrated excellent work for social justice or community service in the PCD. Racial Justice and Multicultural Ministry Award For a Unitarian Universalist or congregation that has demonstrated commitment to the work of unlearning racism, dismantling racial oppression, or building multicultural community. Unsung Congregational Hero Award For a Unitarian Universalist who has exemplified personal commitment to a congregation in the PCD and has strengthened Unitarian Universalism within the congregation. Youth Programming Award For a Unitarian Universalist or congregation that has made a significant contribution to youth ministry. Please submit your nominations to |
District Assembly April 27 - 29, 2012
| |  There is something for everyone at the
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 of the Unitarian Universalist Association!
Friday Worship & Banner Parade * Rev. Peter Morales, President, UUA, Saturday Keynote * Informative and Thought Provoking Workshops * Awards Lunch * Annual Meeting * All-District Visioning Workshop * Affinity Groups * Robert Latham, Interim District Executive, Banquet Speaker * Sunday Forums * Sunday Worship * Friends, Old and New! Children & Youth Programs
Please Register ASAP
Regular Registration: $100 to April 18th
Late Registration: $115 to April 23rd
Children & Youth Registration Deadline: April 13th
Click this link for all of the registration information! |
General Assembly
| |  General Assembly in Phoenix, Arizona: June 20-24, 2012
Registration is open. Registration rates increase May 1.
Flyer with overview Information for first timers
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Starr King School Receives One Million Dollar Pledge
| | Starr King School joyfully announces its first $1 million endowment pledge.
Dr. Rebecca Parker, president of Starr King School, celebrates that "this is the largest planned gift made to the school in its 108-year history.
The gift has inspired two long-time supporters of Starr King School to step forward to help raise a $2 million match. Rigdon Currie (former SKSM board chair and UUCM member) and Rev. Earl Holt (SKSM 1972, and former board chair) will be making calls and visits to invite other friends of Starr King to make planned gifts.
By clicking here, you can send an email to invite us to personally call you.
You can Donate Now through our secure online server to make a gift to Starr King School. |
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