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Sunday Worship Service
Contemplative Service
UUCM Congregational Retreat
Note from the Administrator
March is pledge month!
Memorial for Art Rosvold March 16 - 3 pm
Accompanist for Youth-Children's Choir Sought
Social Justice Luncheons
Pastoral Care - Marin Catch-A-Ride
Posting to UUCM facebook page
UUCM Book Group
Feeding Our Souls, Our Soil and Our Communities Conference
PWR Regional Assembly
Youth Advisor Position open
UUA General Assembly
Summer UU youth program
Social Justice Items
Upcoming Dates
 
March 16, 3 pm
Memorial for Art Rosvold

March 17
New to UU class
Social Justice Luncheon

March 28
Kirtan Meditation

March 31
Easter - Flower Communion Sunday
        

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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! 

Staff Links
Rev. Chip Wright
415-479-4131
 ext. 102 
Jeffrey Melcher
[email protected] 
 

Intern
Irene Stefanko

 

Administrator: 

Janette Morrow
            

Choir director

Amanda Morando

[email protected]   

 

Pianist:

Milton Wong 
  [email protected]  
Pastoral Care:  

 Chair:

  Carol Littrell 883-9676
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Minister's Schedule
Minister:
 Rev. Chip Wright

Office Hours:

Tues., Wed., Thurs.
10am to 3pm
 or
[email protected]
or
phone: 415-479-4131
 ext. 102

or email Rev. Chip: [email protected] 
DRE's Schedule
 
Director of Religious Education:
Jeffrey Melcher

Office Hours:
Sunday 12:30-1:30pm
Wednesday 3:00-5:00pm
Friday Noon - 4:00pm
 
Intern's Schedule
 Ministerial Intern:
Irene Stefanko

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

 March 14, 2013 

Issue #206

Sunday Worship Service chalice

March 17, 10:30 am: 'Promenade in Green'
Rev. Chip Wright with Worship Associate Thomas Lundbaek

It's St. Patties Day!  Wear Green if ya' dare!  And be prepared to nurture your inner leprechaun!

Past services    

               

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.  

        

The  Contemplative Service is a small circle gathering that includes short readings and time for discussion and sharing of joys and concerns.

All are welcome to join us.  

UUCM Congregational Retreat
May 3-5, 2013

Your Retreat will not happen unless you sign up soon!  We need to know who is coming in order to complete plans for the Retreat. Please access the links below and complete your registration. You can place completed forms in the Retreat box in the Community Room or turn them in to Thomas Ervin, Dianne Estrada, or Janette Morrow on Sunday mornings until the 24th of March. You can pay your fee by submitting a check with your form or by accessing the church web site and using the donate button. If you pay online, please note that on your form.  

 

Pricing/application sheet

Release form for attendees under 18
 
Note from the Administrator
janette I'll be working on Sundays during the pledge drive in March. My office hours for March only will be Sun-Thu 9-5.
March is pledge month!
LogoHave you turned in your pledge yet? Your pledge is the best way to support UUCM and keep your membership current.
Pledge online or return your pledge form to the office by March 31. Questions? Visit the pledge table at Sunday coffee hour or our Pledge Drive web page! 
Memorial for Art Rosvold March 16 - 3 pm
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The memorial will be held in Fellowship Hall. Marin IJ obit.

Art's photos are displayed in the Fireside Room through March.
Accompanist for Youth-Children's Choir Sought
kids choir Can you volunteer for the lovely budding choir here at UUCM? Two Sundays per month 12:00-12:30 in the Sanctuary. Performances in Sunday services optional. "You do not have to be a virtuoso to help bring forth music." ~ anonymous

Contact Jeffrey Melcher
Dir. of Religious Education
Social Justice Luncheon March 17
3/17 Gandhi Guy.  UU principles are driving the Marin-grown "Dear Iran Project." The UUCM March 17 Social Justice luncheon will show us how we can (with very little effort) help to build understanding and respect between Americans and Iranians.
 
Noon: Fellowship Hall. Lunch will include Persian food. Suggested food donation $8. Nobody turned away. Bring kids, neighbors...welcome all.

Food reservations appreciated. Child care reservations required. 415-453-6221 [email protected]
Pastoral Care - Marin Catch-A-Ride
This program is getting a great response!
 
What is Marin Catch-A-Ride?
It is a funded program that allows residents who are age 80 & older as well as residents 60 & older who no longer drive to receive a subsidy for
taxis.

How does it work?
It will provide eligible riders with $14 toward each
one-way ride you take ($18 for low income riders).
You will be allowed 8 one way rides per month.
 
What will it cost?
When you schedule your ride, your fare will be based on the mileage of your trip.  The exact fare you will be required to pay will be given to you when you schedule.
There are no vouchers to keep track of or meters to worry about.  Marin Catch-A-Ride will take care of all of that for you.
 
Where Can I Ride?
Marin Catch-A-Ride will arrange for rides throughout
Marin County.  Though rides are subject to provider
availability, every effort will be made to provide your
requested ride.
 
Who is Eligible?
You must be:  A resident of Marin
At least 80 years of age
Or, at least 60 years of age and unable to drive.
 
Please Call:  (415) 473-2943 or (415) 457-4636
Posting to UUCM facebook page
Did you know that anyone can post to our facebook page as long as the photos or text relate to UUCM or UU. If you take photos of a UUCM event we would really like to see some.
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UUCM Book Group
book pileOur UUCM Book Group will meet on Wednesday, March 20, at 7:30 PM  in the Clara Barton Room.  Sher Sheldon will lead us in a discussion of Zaitoun by David Eggers.

"Through the story of one man's experience after Hurricane Katrina, Eggers draws an indelible picture of Bush-era crisis management.  Abdulrahman Zeitoun, a successful Syrian-born painting contractor, decides to stay in New Orleans and protect his property while his family flees. After the levees break, he uses a small canoe to rescue people, before being arrested by an armed squad and swept powerlessly into a vortex of bureaucratic brutality. When a guard accuses him of being a member of Al Qaeda, he sees that race and culture may explain his predicament."  (New Yorker)  

All members and visitors are welcome to join in our discussions..  Contact: Nani Ranken, 898-8558.
Feeding Our Souls, Our Soil and Our Communities Conference
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April 7th Event Helps Congregations Build Local Food Systems

The focus of the conference is addressing how congregations can strengthen the local food system. (Chip is involved with this)

Sessions will include: growing food at the congregation's site at a community garden or small farm; educating your congregation about the Farm Bill and other food policies advocacy opportunities; and how can congregations reflect their religious values with food policies for on-site events; and religious perspectives around food and sustainability. The event will also feature strategies to support access to fresh local produce for low-income people in the community.

The conference will be held Sunday, April 7th, 2013 from 2 - 6:30 p.m at Luchessi Community Center in Petaluma. Reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited. Registration is $45 prior to March 20th and $55 afterwards and includes: a resource guide and a reception featuring delicious local food. Full scholarships are available to ensure that as many congregations can be represented.

Reserve (707) 321-7524 or [email protected]

More info 
PWR Regional Assembly
Pacific Western Region  
Regional Assembly 
 
April 26 - 28, 2013 
San Jose Doubletree Hotel

 
Youth Advisor Position open
Logo Lead YRUU Advisor Sought - We are in search for a paid Youth Advisor for our Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU).

UUCM Lead Youth Advisor Job Description
UUA General Assembly June 19 - 23, 2013
Louisville, Kentucky
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Info about General Assembly

Registration now open
Summer UU youth program
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The UU College of Social Justice is advancing our mission to engage the next generation of Unitarian Universalists - and you can help.

The program will be held in Boston, Mass.,
June 30-July 21, 2013 and will include interactive social justice education and real-world internships, grounded in Unitarian Universalist values and practices.

Apply today through our online application.  We are accepting applications now through April 15.  See more.
Social Justice Education/Action Activities
Homeward Bound of Marin is the primary provider of shelter and services for homeless families and individuals. They seek volunteers to represent the program at Marin Farmers Markets. 459-5843
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Shelter volunteers this week included: Carolyn, Valerie, Kristen, Peter and Diana.
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Please remember to buy white socks and nonperishable food items for our homeless friends. Just leave them in the foyer.  And rest assured that they will be appreciated.
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