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Sunday Worship Service
Contemplative Service
New to UU
UUCM Congregational Retreat
Easter Photos
UUCM Emergency Women's Shelter Dinner
Social Concerns Items
District Assembly April 27 - 29, 2012
General Assembly
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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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Minister: 
Rev. Chip Wright
415-479-4131
minister@uumarin.org


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
Rev. Chip Wright
 
Office Hours:
Tues., Wed., Thurs.
10am to 3pm
 or
or
phone: 415-479-4131
or email
Rev. Chip: minister@uumarin.org

April 19, 2012

Issue #164

  Sunday Worship Service chalice

April 22, 10:30 am: "Earth Day"
Rev. Chip Wright with Worship Associate Bev Munyon

 

Today I'll offer some tales of the earth and stories of the human life on it. Thoughts on how we grow and learn to be better stewards of this planet we share.

 

April Sunday Service Flyer 

  

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.     

  

April 15, 2012: AUDIO Becoming a Spiritual Elder by Mike Whitty.  

  

April 8, 2012: AUDIO "Flower Communion, Child Dedication, Easter Sunday" by the Rev. Chip Wright.   

    

February 12, 2012: AUDIO Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things by Guest speaker Dwayne Hunn.  

 

          

View future service information online.        

Past Sermons Online  

Contemplative Service

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.
New to Unitarian Universalism/UUCM
discover uu reli iconsSunday April 22, 2012, 12:00-1:30, Fireside Room

This session is geared for those visitors who are interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalism and about our congregation specifically. Light finger food and childcare is provided. Please contact Linda Haumann, DRE at dre@uumarin.org for further information. View Flyer.
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 at the Talent Show 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.

Questions see UUCM Congregational Retreat.  
 
Easter Photos
There are many Easter photos of the Easter service, egg hunt and families on our web site
and our facebook page.    

UUCM Emergency Women's Shelter Dinner
Last Sunday's "last supper" was prepared and/or served by
Dione C., Mary G., Kristen J., Carol & Walt L., Dani & Sophia L., Diana & Peter V. 
It was the final night of the interfaith winter homeless shelter. Our unhoused friends are now living on the streets again.
 
But we will be on deck again for the Tuesday night Interfaith Chaplaincy dinners. So keep an eye on this Social Concerns section of the weekly e-mail for dates when you can serve.
 
Also benefitting Marin Interfaith Street Chaplaincy:
Enjoy an afternoon of light-hearted music featuring Rebecca Jones, soprano, Mark Jordan, violinist and David Shepard, pianist: 
Sun. April 29, Marin Lutheran Church, 
649 Meadowsweet, Corte Madera 
Adults $20. Students & seniors $10. 
Social Concerns Items
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.
To reserve a date: figleafjoan@comcast.net 453-6221.
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
Late Registration: $115 to April 23rd
 
Click this link for all of the registration information!
General Assembly
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General Assembly in Phoenix, Arizona: June 20-24, 2012


Registration is open. Registration rates increase May 1.

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