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Contemplative Service
UUCM Religious Education Nuuws
UUCM Congregational Retreat
Reminder: Turn in your pledge form today!
Community Potluck: May 12th
Pastoral Care
PWR Regional Assembly
UUA General Assembly
Social Justice Items
Upcoming Dates
 
May 3-5 
Congregational Retreat

May 12
Potluck, Budget Hearing

May 19
Annual Congregational Meeting 

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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
dre@uumarin.org 
 

Intern
Irene Stefanko

 

Administrator: 

Janette Morrow
            

Choir director

Amanda Morando

muusic@uumarin.org   

 

Pianist:

Milton Wong 
  milton.wong@goaaa.com  
Pastoral Care:  

 Chair:

  Carol Littrell 883-9676
 Partial Resource List 

Minister's Schedule
Minister:
 Rev. Chip Wright

Office Hours:

Tues., Wed., Thurs.
10am to 3pm
 or
office@uumarin.org
or
phone: 415-479-4131
 ext. 102

or email Rev. Chip: minister@uumarin.org 
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

 April 25, 2013

Issue #212

Sunday Worship Service chalice

April 28, 10:30 am: Communion:  Science and Religion?
Intern Irene Stefanko with Worship Associate Rodney Gothelf

(No sermon description, it is a mystery)

Past services online

      

Read past PDF sermon December 16, 2012: "The Story of Christmas".
Read past PDF sermon April 7, 2013: 'Resurrection In Real Time or Bible Study From the Far Side'

                 

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.   

 

Leader's schedule:

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  

 UUCM Religious Education Nuuws
jef melcher
April, 2013
Whew!  Time flies when you are having fun. I am having fun. Are you?

We do like to have some serious fun and some fun with the serious in our religious education program. The silly and the sublime can be found in our classes as we integrate learning and experience while holding the goal of developing in our children both a strong sense of self-definition, values, and deep connection to community: family, faith, and civic.

Our Spring is packed full of programs and community celebrations. Right after the All Church Retreat weekend, May 3-5, our Coming of Age ceremony and community potluck, May 12th, will feed our hearts again. Yes, this is Mother's day and it is a great way to share the time with a biological, adopted, or Earth mother in beloved community at UUCM.

Learning  at UUCM RE.

For much more about the RE program and upcoming dates click  HERE

Jeffrey Melcher
Dir. of Religious Education
(415) 479-4131 ext. 104, DRE@UUMarin.org
UUCM Congregational Retreat
May 3-5, 2013

Thanks to all who registered for the Retreat!

 

We have updated the schedule in the links below. Look for an email this week 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!

 

2013 Pledge Drive: 

Reminder: Turn in your pledge form today!

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Our Pledge Drive is officially over, but some of us still haven't turned in our pledges. UUCM relies on pledge numbers to create our budget for the upcoming church year. Keep your membership current: Return your pledge form to the office or pledge online ASAP. Thanks!

 Community Potluck: May 12th
In celebration of Coming of Age and the extra bit to make the Budget Hearing that much tastier, FOOD. ~ Please bring a good home cooked dish, sandwiches, fresh fruit, salad, or dessert. Just to make sure we have full nutritional coverage and do not end up with 50 carrot cakes, here are suggested potluck assignments --> Last name A-H: main dish, I-P: salad, Q-U: bread and cheese or complex carb, V-Z: fruit or dessert. (If you have a great dish you like making and it is not in your category ... trade with someone. This is allowed.)

In a goal to move to zero waste potlucks, bringing your own tableware would be helpful.

UUCM will provide drinks: coffee service, milk and juice.
Pastoral Care
NEED A RIDE TO & FROM SAME DAY SURGERY?
 
Project Independence/Hawkeyes provide rides to and from the hospital to your home.  This program is sponsored by the Division of Aging. These drivers have been trained by RNs to review post-op plans when people return home.  If you need someone to take you and make sure you are settled in afterward in your own home, consider calling Hawkeyes at 473-6940.  This is a service provided at no charge.

It is necessary to schedule your trip in advance.  A minimum of four working days is necessary to facilitate the reservation.  If you have further questions, call Carol Littrell at 883-9676 or cjwlittrell@aol.com.
PWR Regional Assembly
Pacific Western Region Regional Assembly

Keynote Speaker:
The Rev. Christine Robinson

Workshop 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
chalice blue
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
Social Justice Education/Action Activities
Because the Winter shelter is closed until mid-November, there will be even more pressing need (if that's possible) at the Mill St. Shelter and for the Street Chaplain's Tuesday night dinners.
 
Please keep an eye out here for details as needs arise.
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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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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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