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Sunday Worship Service
Contemplative Service
Members Welcoming Visitors
Kirtan resumes
Memorial - Charles Mastin
Pathway to Membership #2
Social Justice Items
North Bay UU Revival
Religious Leadership in Changing Times!
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October 25
Kirtan

October 26
UU PCD Men's Retreat

October 27
PCD-UUA Leadership Development Day

October 27, 1:00 PM
Memorial - Charles Mastin

October 28
Social Concerns Luncheon         


October 30

   

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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 of Religious Education: Dara  Olandt
 mre@uumarin.org

Irene Stefanko
intern@uumarin.org 

 

Administrator: Janette Morrow
office@uumarin.org  
  

 

Pianist: Milton Wong  milton.wong@goaaa.com  
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Minister's Schedule
Minister:
 Rev. Chip Wright

Office Hours:

Tues., Wed., Thurs.
10am to 3pm
 or
office@uumarin.org
or
phone: 415-479-4131
or email
Rev. Chip: minister@uumarin.org 
MRE's Schedule
 Director of Religious Education
Rev. Dara Olandt

Office Hours:
Wed.,Thurs.
10am-3pm

mre@uumarin.org
Intern's Schedule
 Ministerial Intern
Irene Stefanko

Office Hours:
Tues., Wed., Thurs
9am-2pm

intern@uumarin.org

October 18, 2012

Issue #185

Sunday Worship Service chalice

Oct. 21, 10:30 am: The Things We Do Not Say
Caitlin S. Cotter (Pulpit guest of Rev. Chip) with Worship Associate Karen Auroy

"Did anyone ever say to you, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all?" Caitlin Cotter will explore the topic of "The Things We Do Not Say" - and question political correctness, tact, and how our words shape our world."

Caitlin is a third year student at Starr King School for the Ministry and serves as the Director of Religious Education at the Berkeley UU Fellowship. She is a birthright UU whose home congregation, Knoxville, Tennessee, is where the murders in the sanctuary took place a few years ago.

   

Selected Sermons Online  

               

View future service information 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.     

Members Welcoming Visitors
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.
Kirtan resumes
kirtan Kirtan Meditation begins Thursday October 25, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, 4th Thursdays, except 5th in November, none in December. Fireside Room.

Chanting & meditation services. These services offer a refreshing reentry into the heart-centered world of meditation and deep joy. If you haven't come to one of these services before and wish to deepen your spiritual life or find a space to just relax into, please come. Actual teaching practice may vary from month to month.
Memorial - Charles Mastin
mastin Charles Mastin's memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27
starting at 1:00 in the afternoon. It will take place in the Courtyard, weather permitting. In an effort to assist the family in planning for food after the service, please let Janette know by Tuesday, Oct. 23 if you plan to attend by sending an e-mail to office@uumarin.org or calling 415-479-4131. Thank you for your help!

Pathway to Membership #2
UUCM logoPathway to Membership #2, Rev. Chip
November 4, 12:00 PM, Fireside Room


This second of three Pathway to Membership classes will focus on sharing religious histories and hopes and reasons for coming to UUCM. Please RSVP to Janette at office@uumarin.org or 415-479-4131.
Social Justice Education/Action Activities
Sun. Oct. 21, refreshment hour: Check out the UU Israel/Palestine petition at the Social Justice information table, and take home an in-depth analysis of the history of the conflict in the Holy Land.
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Sun. Oct. 28, 2012. Noon. Fellowship Hall

Social Justice Luncheon
 
The Marin Chapter of the League of Women Voters will
lay out the California's proposition pros and cons.
 
Suggested donation $6.50. No one turned away.
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Mill Street shelter, a branch of New Beginnings, provides housing for about 60 people per night.

UUCM provides dinner one night a month, on the first Sunday. If you would like to be a once a month cook, please contact Junemfesler@gmail.com. A list will be made and you will be reminded before the day you choose. Aluminum pans for main dishes we need are available in the kitchen. Food should be brought to church - it will be taken to Mill Street.
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Wellness Dinners: Our last opportunity  to serve the homeless is Tuesday, November 20th! Call or email Carol Littrell at 883-9676 or cjwlittrell@aol.com
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The UUA's "Standing on the Side of Love" public advocacy campaign seeks to harness love's power to stop oppression. In Feb. 2013, UUCM will recognize its third recipient of the "Side of Love" award. Perhaps you know of a person from Marin (possibly, but not necessarily, from our congregation) who exemplifies social justice values of inclusion, diversity, and equality. Deadline for nominations  Dec. 31. Contact figleafjoan@comcast.net - 415-453-6221
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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 Justice information table at refreshment time.  To reserve a date: figleafjoan@comcast.net
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UUCM encourages anyone and everyone to reach out and advocate for social justice (economic, environmental, civil) in the wider community. Please invite others to join you, and send photos of your action to the Social Justice Committee.

North Bay UU Revival
billschultz Members of five UU churches and people from other UU churches as well, came together and had a wonderful time. Rev. Dr. Schulz gave a very inspiring sermon and each of our ministers contributed to the service. Photos coming soon on our facebook page and in the UUCM photogallery.
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!

Registration opens at 8AM - our program begins promptly at 9AM.
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