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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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Rev. Chip Wright
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Irene Stefanko
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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
ext. 102
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DRE's Schedule
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Director of Religious Education:
Jeffrey Melcher
Office Hours:
Sunday 12:30-1:30pm
Wednesday 3:00-5:00pm
Friday Noon - 4:00pm
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Intern's Schedule
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Ministerial Intern:
Irene Stefanko
Office Hours:
Tues., Wed., Thurs
9am-2pm
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Sunday Worship Service 
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April 14, 10:30 am: 'What Do We Worship?'
Robert Drake with Worship Associate Rodney Gothelf
As Unitarian Universalists, what is sacred? If nothing is sacred, why do we worship? Theologians say we worship what we have faith in, what our values tell us is powerful or good - what we trust to save us - this could be God or Community or Power or Money. Recognizing what we worship helps us to understand why we worship. If there is something transcendent about worship, is it because it allows us to access the Divine?
This week's Pulpit Guest, Robert Drake, is a seminarian at San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo. He has been a member of UU Marin for almost three years. As a theologian his primary interest is chaplaincy and pastoral care for the grieving and dying.
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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.
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.
Leader's schedule:
Sunday 4/14/13 Carol Kerr
Sunday 4/21/13 Doug Kerr
Sunday 4/28/13 Katie John Blikensderfer
Sunday 5/5/13 Bill Pryor
Sunday 5/12/13 Susan Pryor
Sunday 5/19/13 Katie John Blikensderfer
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UUCM Congregational Retreat
May 3-5, 2013
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Thanks to all who registered for the Retreat!
We have updated the schedule in the links below. Look for an email in two weeks with driving directions, suggested packing list, information about Walker Creek Ranch and the latest schedule. Please contact Thomas Ervin (thomas.ervin@comcast.net) or Dianne Estrada (dianne.estrada@ffic.com) if you have questions or suggestions. We look forward to seeing you at the Retreat!
Pricing/application sheet
Release form for attendees under 18
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Reminder: Turn in your pledge form today!
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 Our Pledge Drive is officially over, but quite a few of us still haven't turned in our pledges. UUCM relies on pledge numbers to create our budget for the coming church year. Keep your membership current: Return your pledge form to the office or pledge online ASAP. Thanks.
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| April Kirtan Date Change | | In order for Rev. Chip to head to the Pacific Western Regional Assembly, April's Kirtan has been rescheduled from Thursday April 25 to Thursday April 18 (one week early).
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Social Justice Luncheon: April 21
| |  Maintaining our commitment to the UUA's Green Sanctuary program, we are proud to offer the following Social Justice Luncheon:
Sunday, April 21. 12:30 - David Helvarg - Outspoken Voice for the Seas & Advocate for a National Ocean Policy.
Suggested food donation $8.
Nobody turned away.
Childcare must be pre-arranged.
Food reservations appreciated
figleafjoan@comcast.net
415-453-6221 - c: 415-595-6221 |
Book Group
| |  Our Book Group meets on third Wednesdays at 7:30 in the Clara Barton Room. Members and visitors are invited to join us in lively discussions.
The selection for Wednesday, April 17 is Jeffrey Eugenides' The Marriage Plot. "Moody spiritual seeker Mitchell Grammaticus is besotted with English literature loving Madeleine, who's just as besotted with brilliant, unstable Leonard. A standard love triangle? No, it's an extraordinary, liquidly written evocation of love's mad rush and the mistakes made in its name. Few books so effectively capture the territory lying beyond coming-of-age but before middle-age angst sets in." Library Journal.
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PWR Regional Assembly
| |  Pacific Western Region Regional Assembly Keynote Speaker: The Rev. Christine RobinsonWorkshop Tracks: * Theme Tracks - Get Religion, Grow Leaders, Cross Borders
April 26 - 28, 2013 San Jose Doubletree Hotel |
UUA General Assembly June 19 - 23, 2013
Louisville, Kentucky
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Info about General Assembly
Registration now open
if you can't attend GA in person consider being an off-site delegate. Register by Friday, June 7. Details
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Sacred Snapshots - April 20, 2013
| |  Sacred Snapshots, held April 20, 2013, at Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, is a day long celebration of the spiritual practices of many traditions. Each hour participants can choose to attend experiential workshops featuring diverse spiritual practices, a range of academic lectures, or a worship experience.
Visit us at www.sacredsnapshots.org for more information and to register ($10). Early registrants have a chance to win a free one-week summer session class at Pacific School of Religion. More info - sacredsnapshots@psr.edu or call 510-849-8279 |
UULM announcement
| |  Senior Minister & Executive Director, Rev. Lindi Ramsden, has indicated her intent to step down from this position at the end of the current legislative session in September. The Board of Directors has appointed a Search Committee to identify candidates for Lindi's successor.We invite you to participate in the search for our next Executive Director. |
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Social Justice Education/Action Activities
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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 include Kristin, Carol, Nancy, Lynne and Kyler. April 14 is the last Sunday to volunteer.
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June Fesler extends a most grateful thank you to Joy Obitz
who has provided remarkable casseroles for the Mill St. Shelter for the past three months.
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Members and guests are invited to take advantage of the Sunday Social Justice "Table" to promote a favorite cause or project. Perhaps you want to circulate a handout or a written petition (or refer people to electronic online petitions.) Arrangements must be submitted for committee approval in advance. figleafjoan@comcast.net 453-6221
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