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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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Minister:
Rev. Chip Wright
415-479-4131
Administrator: Janette Morrow
office@uumarin.org
Pianist: Milton Wong milton.wong@goaaa.com
Pastoral Care:
Chair: Carol Littrell 883-9676
Partial Resource List
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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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office@uumarin.org
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phone: 415-479-4131
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Rev. Chip: minister@uumarin.org |
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September 20, 2012
Issue #181
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Sunday Worship Service
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Sept. 23, 10:30 am: Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement & Well of Souls
Rev. Chip Wright with Worship Associate Bev Munyon
Having a time to let go of that which holds us back is important. This Sunday is about taking the time to join together in the work of letting go of the things that bind us and keep us from moving forward. Come and join in our Well of Souls Yom Kippur service.
September 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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Introducing Irene Stefanko
| |  Irene feels blessed to serve UUCM as a Ministerial Intern this year.
She is excited to bring her enthusiasm to the youth and other congregational ministries. Irene has a strong interest in religious education, pastoral care, multi-generational ministry, and social justice. Irene graduated from the Starr King School for the Ministry in May 2012 and completed her clinical pastoral education in August 2012. Prior to Seminary, she enjoyed a career in management and consulting. She has studied engineering, environmental studies, and business.
Irene found Unitarian Universalism in the middle of her life. After hearing a single sermon at the congregation in San Mateo, she knew she found her spiritual home. Within her home congregation she served as a religious educator, assisted with the interfaith Home and Hope Program, and tried to add a touch of beauty to the environs. She loves storytelling, and from a literary perspective, considers herself a "Seussarian." Science of all flavors intrigues her. Irene gardens when she can, tries to paint, and sometimes spends the whole day watching old movies. Irene lives in the Bay Area with her son, daughter, and partner. They all share the house with a poodlely-thing.
Contact Irene
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Night to ReMember - October 6
| |  An Evening of Re-Membering: Member Appreciation PartySaturday October 6, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMPlease join us for a Night to ReMember! On October 6th, we will welcome newer members to join existing members to thread and tend the threads of beloved community here at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin. The evening begins at 5 pm and ends at 8 pm and will be filled with great conversation, new connections, and wonderful fun. A light dinner will be served and childcare will be available. Please RSVP to this event by dropping a note to office@uumarin.org. Event Flyer |
Building Repair Workshop - Sept. 22
| |  Work party: Saturday, September 22 ,9 - 3 PM. Lunch (Chicken Snack Attack). 17 Jobs from caulking to gardening and window cleaning. Contact John Quinley jdquinley@msn.com if you want a list of jobs or to let me know you are coming. |
Chamber Music Concert
| |  If you have never heard Milton and friends play a classical concert you are in for a treat. Join them on Saturday October 13. Doors open at 7 pm. Concert begins at 7:30. Tickets - $15 for adults and $5 for youth. Refreshments available for sale.
Details:
This will be a chamber music concert with a septet (7 people) including Frank Lahorgue and Milton Wong. It features wind and brass instruments. They will play:
Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Grand Septet in B-flat major by Franz Berwald
Print flyers for your friends.
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North Bay UU Revival - October 14
| |  FREE Hope
Free HOPE
Want to know what it means to have Hope that is free? Or to release Hope from whatever may be locking it down?
Come, Come Whoever You Are. Join our FIVE North Bay Unitarian Universalist Congregations on Sunday, October 14 beginning at 10:30 AM in Petaluma, Veterans Memorial Building. Hear Rev. Dr. William Schulz, President and CEO of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, speak on what it is to have Free Hope. We will also hear from all the choirs, including our own. Enjoy fellowship with other congregations after the service. This is a multi-generational event that promises an inspiring, fulfilling and fun time for all. Childcare and activities will be provided.
Shared transportation will be arranged, details coming soon.
Lunch is available for pre-ordering. $10/person, $5 children under 12. Please either complete the attached form and return it to Janette at UUCM or simply send an e-mail to revival@uumarin.org and state the # of adult and children's lunches, as well as if you would like the vegetarian option. You may send or drop off a check (with Free Hope Revival in memo line) or pay online at www.uumarin.org. (click donate) Lunch is being catered by Worth Our Weight, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide training in the culinary arts for at risk youth. We do need to submit our head count soon - please do put your order in early.
Please note UUCM will not have regular services that day.
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Members Welcoming Visitors
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visitors and new attendees in a road to membership process. We are inviting volunteers to help welcome visitors after the service. A training workshop for greeters and welcome volunteers will be on Sunday October 21, 12 to 2:30, Fellowship Hall. This is a limited commitment (one Sunday a month?) and is a great way to help! For further information or to volunteer, please contact Nani Ranken. nani@ranken.com or 898-8558.
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Kirtan Meditation begins Thursday October 25, 7:00 PM
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Social Concerns Items
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Social justice (economic, racial, etc.) is the most important human concern today.If you want to beef up your spiritual practice of social justice, come to the steering committee meeting next Sun. Sept. 23. Noon. (Clara Barton) or contact Joan Nelson figleafjoan@comcast.net 415-453-6221. ------------------------------------- Election Day is coming!  Social Concerns Luncheon.
Oct. 28. Noon. Fellowship Hall.
Take control of your right to vote. The non-partisan League of Women Voters will present the pros & cons of propositions on this year's ballot. We will need this information in order to vote intelligently.
Suggested lunch donation: $6.50 ---------------------------------------- Our last opportunity to serve the homeless is Tuesday, November 20th! Call or email Carol Littrell at 883-9676 or cjwlittrell@aol.com.
ST. VINCENT'S SOUP KITCHEN: Dinner will be prepared FOR US--at St. Vincent's soup kitchen--by volunteers from the street community. October 8. Contact figleafjoan@comcast.net (453-6221) to reserve your seat at the table.
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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| UU PCD Men's Retreat | | Join fellow UU men for a weekend of personal growth, camaraderie and fun!
The 16th annual UU PCD Men's Retreat is Oct. 26th - Oct. 28th at the Westminster Retreat Center in Danville/Alamo CA. For further information & registration, go to www.pcd-uua.org/men/frames.htm, or contact Rob Strong strong00@pacbell.net. |
Religious Leadership in Changing Times!
| |  PCD-UUA Leadership Development Day
October 27, 2012
UU Church of Berkeley
$60.00 Registration Fee
$10.00 (or more) event scholarship donation respectfully requested.
Religious Leadership in Changing Times!
Three workshops presented by UU leaders for UU leaders!
"Faith Beyond Words and Walls"
Rev. Terasa Cooley, Director of Congregational Life, UUA
"Governance and Ministry"
Rev. Nancy Bowen, District Executive, Mountain Desert District and Pacific Western Regional Lead
"Building Beloved Community as Radical Practice"
Rev. Deborah Holder, Minister of Beloved Community, Mountain Desert
Breakfast goodies and a hearty lunch with vegetarian / vegan options will be provided.
Registration opens at 8AM - our program begins promptly at 9AM.
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| 2012-2013 UU Partner Church Council Trips | |  This year, as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the founding of the Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council, we are excited to share with you the spiritually meaningful and life-changing experiences that hundreds of UUs have had through their participation in the UUPCC Travel Program.
Visit www.uupcc.org/trips.html or call us (781) 275-1710 to sign up today to join a UUPCC Pilgrimage!
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