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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! 

Sunday Worship Service

UUCM's early Sunday morning 9 am Contemplative Service in the Fireside Room is a lay led service.  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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Chip's winter message:

Wait until the winter hits

with all its crystalline glory!

Wait until the sky is filled

With bursting sunsets

          pushing tangerine and salmon pink fingers into the long crisp 

         night.

Wait until the stars are so bright 

               blinking seems wasteful

Wait until winter hits in its 

full goose bump splendor! 

By then it should be Christmas

 warm hearths and family

           sweet as  cotton candy

                   soft as a feather pillow

The house full of  smells 

                 of pine sap and fir from the living room fire

wispy smells of 

               turkey, 

                    Goose, 

                           Ham 

Pies and puddings of  

                all kinds

        nuts and sweet drinks.

             And yes, 

the warm covers tucked tight

                    under chin  

                             while a cool face closes its eyes into long winters sleep.

Yes, wait till winter hits

             If you can....

Chip  

Bet you are wondering what I have been up to this year.  Well, I am working with a terrific team of folks on all things Membership.  At the end of last year Rev. Chip suggested that this year I work on Membership.  So in September I explored the needs in the congregation and sought to hire the Wesley funded Membership Coordinator as soon as possible. In that way we would have four hands, instead of two, creating, tuning and working the congregational hospitality systems and programs.

During September we posted the position and several tremendous candidates applied.  In October Jenn Smith agreed to take the position. Jenn knows this congregation well, and the congregation Jenn, as she grew up within it.  Having recently returned to the area after completing her graduate education and some time abroad, I know she is excited to help us in this important role. 

During this same time several congregants came together to create our Membership Committee. Thomas Ervin, Nancy Jacobson, Christine Kraemer, Carol Littrell, Nani Ranken, and Dee Spake as well as Jenn and I have been meeting monthly.  During the first two months the committee reviewed the hospitality systems currently in place and discussed areas of possible improvement.

During these first months in the year, we also completed the Pathways to Membership program and will celebrate New Members this Sunday, December 8, 2013.  There are many opportunities for you to help fold others into this beloved community.  We would love to have you greet visitors as a Greeter or join the Membership Committee. Or if you have any thoughts on how best to bring visitors into this beloved community I'd love to hear those as well. 

If so, please email me at intern@uumarin.org.

Bring your personal 'Touch of Beauty' to UUCM.

Every Sunday, there has been a bouquet or plant on the dais at the front of Fellowship Hall. The offering comes from a congregant, and - more importantly - from the heart, and it touches the hearts of many who enjoy it.

We hope more of you will bring your own "touch" to a Sunday service in the first 6 months of 2014.  Please choose a Sunday that you will participate and email the date  to me ( sallyrschroeder@comcast.net). You may want to choose a date at random, or a date that would honor a loved one. Please remember, we are NOT professional florists (you've probably noted that already!). But every offering adds to the beauty and sacredness of the Sunday service.

A special thank you to Terry Merrick for co-ordinating this effort for many years!

Joan-of-Art thanks the UU supporters who showed up for her Thanksgiving weekend fundraiser.

Proceeds (prices now greatly reduced) will be used to help create a permanent homeless shelter in Marin.

If you were unable to attend, Joan will open her studio for you by appointment. 415-453-6221.

Items for sale include acrylic paintings on canvas, board, glass and clothing (wearable art).

Buy sustainable gifts

You can choose from hundreds of sustainable gift choices that allow you to enjoy the spirit of the holidays while still living your values! Shop.uusc.org

Fair foods and ethical eats

Stocking stuffers and more