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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
| Minister:
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
or email
Rev. Chip: minister@uumarin.org |
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MRE's Schedule
| Director of Religious Education
Rev. Dara Olandt
Office Hours:
Wed.,Thurs.
10am-3pm
mre@uumarin.org
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Intern's Schedule
| Ministerial Intern
Irene Stefanko
Office Hours:
Tues., Wed., Thurs
9am-2pm
intern@uumarin.org
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October 25, 2012
Issue #186
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Sunday Worship Service 
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Oct. 28, 10:30 am:"El Dia De Los Muertos" 
Irene Stefanko, UUCM Ministerial Intern with Worship Associate Dianne EstradaWe will celebrate El Dia De Los Muertos in a multi-generational worship service. Together we'll call on the wisdom and beauty of El Dia De Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) to help us remember our ancestors and loved ones who have died. We'll create an altar to welcome our ancestors into the sanctuary. We invite you to bring a photo or memento of those you wish to remember. Children are welcome to wear their costumes to this service.
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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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| Kirtan resumes |
 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.
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Memorial - Charles 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 Fireside Room, followed by a reception with light finger food. Obituary
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| Car wash tickets fundraiser | |  Walt will set up a table in the foyer on Sunday October 28 as a mini fundraiser with a target to raise $500. We will be offering 40 tickets to Matt & Jeff's car wash in Novato. Their full service car wash costs $25 and they will donate half to the UUCM congregation. 40 tickets brings us $500. Each ticket covers washing the inside, outside and dressing the tires. They do a great job. Winter rains are coming so we can be prepared. |
| Food Donation Barrel | |  As the days grow colder and wetter,
the Marin Food Bank grows emptier.
So the UUCM Social Justice Committee
has reinstalled a Food Donation Barrel
where you can just drop in a food item
on your way into the building. Please
bring non-perishable packaged items
again and again because people get
hungry again and again. Thank you. |
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| Pathway to Membership #2 |  Pathway 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, hopes and reasons for coming to UUCM. Please RSVP to Janette at office@uumarin.org or 415-479-4131.
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| Choir Director Search | |  The UUCM Choir Director Search Committee is looking for an outstanding choir director. If you know of anyone interested in the position, please refer them to the job listing under the About Us section of the uumarin.org web site.
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Book Group November 28
| |  Our UUCM Book Group will NOT meet on the third Wednesday next month, because of conflicts with Thanksgiving gatherings. Instead, we will meet on the fourth Wednesday, November 28. Please contact Nani Ranken: 898-8558 or nani@ranken.com for information on the venue.
We will discuss When The Elephants Dance by Tess Uriza Holthe, a novel of survival of Philippine families during the waning days of World War II. ""Papa explains the war like this," narrates 13-year-old Alejandro as he heads through a series of Japanese barricades and checkpoints." `When the elephants dance, the chickens must be careful.' The great beasts, as they circle one another, shaking the trees and trumpeting loudly, are the Amerikanos and the Japanese as they fight. And our Philippine Islands? We are the small chickens." Grounded in Philippine myth and culture, the novel is filled with beautiful, allegorical stories told by the story's elders, who try to share wisdom and inspire their captive audience in the midst of gruesome violence." (Publishers' Weekly) |
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Social Justice Education/Action Activities
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 Sun. Oct. 28, 2012. Noon. Fellowship HallSocial 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. ---------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------------ 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.
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