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Sunday Worship Service
Contemplative Service
Religious Education nUUs
Administrator's vacation
Congregational Meeting 9/29
New to UU Class - October 6
Keep track of your UUCM dates
UUCM BBQ at Stafford Lake Park
Wesley Grant Proposals due September 30
Slide Show
From The Refreshment Coordinator
UUCM Fall Pasta Feed
Basket Share
Giving Back Or Passing It On
Book Group
Pastoral Care
PCD Leadership Day
Social Justice Education/Action Activities
2013 PCD Men's Retreat
Service-learning journeys UUCSJ
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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
 Partial Resource List 

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 - 1:30 pm
Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Friday Noon - 4:00 pm
or
(415) 479-4131 ext. 104
 
Intern's Schedule
 Ministerial Intern:
Irene Stefanko

Office Hours:
Variable, please call cell 650-814-5375 or email to arrange appointments

[email protected]
September 26, 2013

Issue #230

Sunday Worship Service chalice

September 29, 2013:  'The Faith Experience'
Rev. Chip Wright and Karen Auroy, Worship Associate with Congregational Response

Faith, often a key to the religious experience, offers a safe and secure sense of the world we live in.  This is not only true in fundamental Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition, but what we call 'New Age Thought' as well.  This Sunday I will incorporate a time set aside at the end of the sermon for discussion and observations from the congregation.
Congregational Meeting 12 noon, Fellowship Hall

Past services online

                      

View future service information online    

 

Congregational Conversation Sundays:  Oct. 13, Nov. 24, Feb. 16, and March 20.   

Oct. 2013 theme: 'Finding the common ground'    

Contemplative Service

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 [email protected].

 

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Religious Education nUUs
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Religious Education Notes:

Heidi Eberle is back as our Nursery Care Provider.

Sierra Lander, a young adult raised in UUCM, is co-coordinator of our newly formed OWL Program team with Jef Melcher, UUCM DRE. Also on the team is the Rev. Chip Wright and several OWL teachers and parents.

Warm Wishes,
Jeffrey Melcher,
Dir. of Religious Education
(415) 479-4131 ext. 104, [email protected]
Administrator's vacation Oct 3-15
janette Administrator Janette Morrow will be on vacation (out of the country) from Oct. 3-Oct. 15. There will be a volunteer in the office during her absence. If you have an announcement for the Oct. 6 or Oct. 13 order of service please e-mail it to [email protected] before Oct. 2. If necessary, announcements may be sent in after the 2nd and an office volunteer will make sure it makes it in (space allowing). Please be sure to specify which Sunday the announcement is for.
Congregational Meeting 9/29
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Pre-work for Committees Discussion

The Congregational meeting is on 9/29, and a discussion on Committees is on the agenda.   We would like to hear from you!   Here is a draft working summary of our committees and coordinator roles at UUCM.

Please review the document and let me know your feedback. Please email Dianne Estrada, [email protected].

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New to UU Class - October 6
LogoNew to Unitarian Universalism, 12:15 Fireside Room: If you have questions or are curious about Unitarian Universalism or liberal religion in general, this class is for you! Please RSVP to Janette at [email protected] or (415) 479-4131.
Keep track of your UUCM dates
You may have noticed that the dates in the Upcoming Dates section (which is the second section on the left hand side) are now links. These link to the summary of the event on our Facility Calendar and you can save the date in your ical, outlook etc. Just click on the appropriate icon above the listing.
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UUCM BBQ at Stafford Lake Park
UUCM Intergenerational BBQ at Stafford Lake Park in Novato to be held on Saturday, October 5 from 1 pm to 6:30 pm. The event is sponsored by the Religious Education Committee with funding by the RE Enhancement Fund. Hot dogs and hamburgers (both meat and veggie) plus fixings provided. Please contribute a side dish, drinks or dessert. Additional details can be obtained by clicking on the flyer.  Please address questions or concerns to Thomas Ervin ([email protected]) or Dianne Estrada ([email protected]). See you there!
Wesley Grant Proposals due September 30
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UUCM members: Remember to submit your Wesley Grant proposals by Monday, September 30. These annual grants fund special projects that benefit the congregation and are new, unique, innovative, and exploratory. Learn more 

 

Download the application form 

 

Send your completed application to the church administrator: Email it to [email protected] or mail it to UUCM, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael, CA 94903, Attn: Administrator
Slide Show
October 6, 7 pm. Fellowship Hall.
Dione and Wayne will present a slide show of their trip to Northern Europe with SERVAS. SERVAS is an international, non-governmental, multicultural peace association run by volunteers in over 100 countries.
From the Refreshment Coordinator
MANY THANKS to the energetic refreshment VOLUNTEERS from this past summer who went above and beyond the minimum request of cookies and coffee. A schedule of refreshment providers will be sent to EVERYONE in the next week.  Thank you in advance for this crucial service to our community that is a vital part of the after service socializing of new and old friends.
 
Marilyn Nelson  -- Refreshment coordinator for the 2013--2014 church year.
UUCM Fall Pasta Feed
UUCM Fall Pasta Feed - Saturday, October 19th  5pm

This event will delight, entertain, and fill the stomachs of all ages.  Fall themed games of skill and chance, a pasta dinner (gluten free option) with musical entertainment by our very talented RE youth, capped off with a professional swing dance demonstration and dancing for all.  Invite your friends!  

Print reservation card and return or mail to UUCM.  Cards also available in the foyer.

$10 adults; $5 children (12 & under)
(All prices $5 extra at the door)
Bring cash for desserts, beverages, and some of the games

Help is needed with set up, serving, clean-up and games as well as dessert donations to be sold at the event.  Contact event co-chairs Monique Webster ([email protected]) or Susan Mathews ([email protected]). This is a UUCM fundraising event sponsored by the RE Committee.
Basket Share
Each year, UUCM's Basket Share Program splits the proceeds of several Sunday offering baskets with local social justice-related organizations. Click to learn more about the Basket Share Program.

UUCM members, please nominate your favorite organization by September 30. It's simple - email [email protected]. Tell us the organization's name, briefly describe its work, and include a link to its website.
 Giving Back Or Passing It On
Think of all your blessings!  Here's a spot that needs to be filled.  The second Tuesday of the month is UUCM's opportunity to get a
feel good.  The Homeless Chaplaincy sponsors a dinner for the less fortunate.  It is so well organized that they only need salads for the LARGE group attending the dinner! The number runs about 60 folks!.  They always eat every morsel of salad we bring.  (Well we do eat as well.)

This month Linda Stoneall, Mary Bicknell, Dick and Marje Park, Walt and Carol Littrell, and Don Beck brought, stayed and ate!  Maybe next month, October 8th, 5:15pm at the 1st Presbyterian Church in San Rafael you will pass it on and feel good.  Families are welcome!

Call Carol at 883-9676 or [email protected]
Book Group
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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.
 
The choice for October 16 is The Dog Stars by Peter Heller. "An elegy for a lost world turns suddenly into a paean to new possibilities. In The Dog Stars, Peter Heller serves up an insightful account of physical, mental, and spiritual survival unfolded in dramatic and often lyrical prose." -The Boston Globe  
Pastoral Care
DON'T MISS THE NOVEMBER 3RD CLASS!

This elders' class is designed for their family members or whomever is in charge when a medical emergency occurs! 

This class and the November 17 class require registration. We will begin class at 12:15pm in the sanctuary.  A light lunch will be served.  Please call or email Carol Littrell-883-9676 or [email protected]

Presented by the Pastoral Care Committee and Rev.
Chip Wright.
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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
Social Justice Education/Action Activities
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. [email protected] 453-6221
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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

Service-learning journeys UUCSJ
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The UU College of Social Justice invites you to plunge in and let yourself be transformed.

Our service-learning journeys will open your eyes - and your heart - to new dimensions of the human yearning for justice. The calendar of upcoming programs, as well as detailed descriptions, are available on our website.
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