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Sunday Worship Service 
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September 15, 2013: 'Human Rights as a Spiritual Practice: What Makes an Activist Act?'Toby Blomé, Pulpit Guest with Worship Associate Joan Nelson Toby Blomé is a social justice activist and organizer with the San Francisco chapter of CODEPINK, a women-led peace and social justice organization. She will give us first hand accounts of life under daily drone surveillance in Waziristan, Pakistan. More importantly, she will let us know, in our bones, what it is that makes her do what she does.
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Contemplative Service
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UUCM's early Sunday morning 9 am Contemplative Service in the Fireside Room is a lay led service. It has become a quiet reflective mainstay for the circle of 2 to 8 regulars who attend and we always welcome those who would like to try this alternative. Readings introduce a silent period to reflect on a topic or idea, followed by an opportunity to share individual thoughts.
Come and widen our circle. All are welcome!
Questions, email Carol Kerr at drckerr@pacbell.net.
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| Religious Education nUUs | |  Religious Education Note:
All Children's Worship for RE on Sept. 15th. All are welcome. We will meet in the Wright room for song and sharing, movement and lesson.
Heidi Eberle is back as Nursery Care Provider starting Sept. 22. and Carol Kerr is doing an active learning story curriculum with the 4-5 yr. olds. Trucks. Vrooom!
All parent meeting after service Sept. 15th in the Fireside room. Short and sweet.
Sept. 15th Farm Field Trip to the Derby Farm. Bring a sack lunch. Car pool from UUCM 1-4 pm. All are welcome.
Warm Wishes,
Jeffrey Melcher,
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| Saturday afternoon Classical Fundraiser | | 
Saturday, September 14
Doors open at 1:30 and concert starts at 2:00 pm.
Come early for a good seat and to buy refreshments.
Listen to 9 musicians playing piano, cello, viola and violin:
Three Madrigals for violin and viola by Bohuslav Martinu
Piano Quartet No. 3, Op. 60 by Johannes Brahms
String Quartet No. 1, Op. 50 by Sergei Prokofiev
Tickets: Adult $15, Youth (17 and under) $10
There will be a "gift basket" raffle also (tickets $2.00 each, 6 for $10.00).
Flyer to give to friends. |
Social Justice Luncheon Sept. 15
| |  Sun. Sept. 15 - Noon-Luncheon - Fellowship Hall. After her sermon, Toby Blomé will present details of her experiences in Iran and Washington with a slide show. Also, she and her husband will play the nykelharp. Come learn about all of this and share the potluck at the Social Justice luncheon. IF YOU WANT TO PREPARE A DISH...PLEASE...CONTACT figleafjoan@comcast.net. 415-453-6221 Talk details: DRONE WARFARE: The Reality on the Ground in Pakistan. Hear first hand accounts about life under daily drone surveillance in Waziristan, Pakistan, the civilians lost to hellfire missiles, the survivors' stories, and the many ways everyday life throughout Pakistan has been seriously altered by the U.S. War on Terror. |
Book Group
| |  Our UUCM book group meets on third Wednesdays at 7:30 in the Clara Barton Room. Members and visitors are welcome to join our discussions.
For September 18 we will be reading The Master Butcher's Singing Club, by Louise Erdrich.
"A German soldier straggles home from World War I, marries his best friend's pregnant widow, then picks up a set of butcher knives and heads for North Dakota, where he founds a singing club . . . If anyone can make a butcher sing, it's Erdrich." (Library Journal) "All of the virtues of Erdrich's best works-her lyrical precision, bleakly beautiful North Dakota settings, deft interweaving of characters and subplots, and haunting evocation of love and its attendant mysteries are on full display in this superb novel." (Publishers Weekly)
Joyce Rhodes will lead the discussion and is inviting readers "to look for descriptive phrases that please them."
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| Basket Share | |  Want to nominate your favorite organization for a basket share?
Email socialjustice@uumarin.org. Tell us the organization's name, briefly describe its work, and include a link to its website.
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PCD Leadership Day
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PCD LEADERSHIP DAY
Saturday, October 26, 2013
UU Church of Berkeley
"Money, Stewardship, and Faith"
Featuring Wayne Clark, Ph.D., Director, UUA Congregational Stewardship Services
Registration begins at 8AM
Program begins at 9AM
(To participate in the afternoon session with Wayne Clark, each congregation must be represented by at least three leaders (professional and/or lay leaders.) Event Flyer |
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Social Justice Education/Action Activities
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Because the Winter shelter will be closed until mid-November, there will be an even more pressing need (if that's possible) at the Mill St. Shelter and for the Street Chaplain's Tuesday night dinners.
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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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Seminary & Theological Grad School Virtual Fair
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| Celebration of Transylvanian Thanksgiving | |  Fun, Food and Fotos Sunday, Sept. 29, starting 12:30pm Transylvanian Thanksgiving Reunion and Sharing Celebration for recent, past and prospective Transylvanian travelers. Meet in Fireside room at UU Church of Berkeley For further information contact Anne Greenwood at annegt1@sbcglobal.net For more information about the Starr King Balázs Scholar Program visit www.sksm.edu/balazs |
| 2013 PCD Men's Retreat October 25 to 27 | | 
Creating Balance In Our Lives
Friday, October 25, 2013, 4:30 PM -to-
Sunday, October 27, 2013, 2:00 PM
Westminister Retreat Center
512 Hemme Avenue, Alamo, CA 94507
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