Irene Stefanko

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

intern@uumarin.org

November 10, 2013: 'Service'
Rev. Paul Gaffney, Pulpit Guest with Rodney Gothelf, Worship Associate

This week we will consider the following from Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers' Neighborhood):

"At the center of the universe is a loving heart that continues to beat and that wants the best for every person. Anything we can do to help foster the intellect and spirit and emotional growth of our fellow human beings, that is our job. Those of us who have this particular vision must continue against all odds. Life is for service."

Rev. Paul Gaffney began working with the Marin Interfaith Homeless Chaplaincy (now the Marin Interfaith Street Chaplaincy) in 2003. In 2005, Paul became the sole chaplain of the Street Chaplaincy, providing emotional and spiritual support to people in transition. Paul was ordained into Christian Ministry by the Northern California/Nevada Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Lafayette Christian Church on June 4, 2006. Rev. Gaffney also is a lay-ordained student of Taigen Leighton in the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition.

You are Invited to Join the Auction Committee! Just sayin' it's going to be tons of fun!  We need all sorts of talent!  Set up chairs, collecting donations, help with dinner, run a rockin' raffle...We will be holding the auction on Saturday, April 19th and if you want to be a part of an awesome committee email Irene at intern@uumarin.org.

Reservations are required. Please Call Carol Littrell by noon on Saturday, Nov. 16.

UU "Creationist" Joan Nelson has announced a studio art sale:

Proceeds to go to the Social Justice Committee's Homeless fund and will then go toward establishing a permanent shelter.

Here's  a link to Joan's website.

Pachamama's annual fundraiser luncheon will take place on Thurs. Nov. 14, at Fort Mason in San Francisco.
Joan Nelson is taking reservations and planning a carpool. Contact her for details.
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As winter approaches, we are starkly reminded that our least fortunate neighbors are homeless all year long:

*Please put your name on the Sunday night Women's Shelter Dinner sign-up board in the foyer.
 
*Bring Socks, Toiletries & Food Bank contributions to the containers.  (New white socks. Tube socks are best because they are a fit-all size.)
 
*Mark your calendar for the Thanksgiving Eve street chaplain's moving worship and ingathering service at 1st Presbyterian Church, San Rafael. (5th & E streets) 7 PM.
 
*If you haven't yet responded to the Social Justice Committee's homeless appeal letter please do so as soon as you are able.
 
*Tell your friends and neighbors to do their holiday shopping at Joan Nelson's art fundraiser. Nov. 29-30. Funds will go toward establishing a permanent shelter. Tax deductible.  Credit cards OK.
415-453-6221
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