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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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RE nUUs

Calling for last minute Toiletries for the Homeless Project. To fill out quart size baggie gifts we need a few toothbrushes, dental floss, hand sanitizers, and feminine products. Bring what you have or make a donation for purchasing supplies.

We are collecting the UUSC Guest at Your Table boxes on Sunday Jan 12th. Please bring your box with a check made out to UUSC, memo: Guest at Your Table.

Our Sock Appeal will go until the end of January. Please bring new white tube socks as gifts for those who live without homes. A collection basket is in the foyer by the clothing collection.

To read the newest RE nUUs newsletter  click here.

Jeffrey Melcher, M.Div.

Director of Religious Education

Aaron Feldstein, crab feed chair

The Jan. 12 offering basket will be shared 50/50 with Image for Success: a volunteer, non-profit organization that provides complimentary wardrobes to men, women and children transitioning to a life of self-reliance.

(Any checks made out to Image for Success will go directly there.)

Chaplaincy Dinner For Homeless Jan.14

In September, Rev. Chip and I set four Membership goals: 1) hiring the Membership Coordinator; 2) rejuvenating the Membership Committee; 3) reviewing the hospitality systems currently in place and discussing areas for improvement; and 4) setting up a framework for documenting the congregation's hospitality processes. 

These goals were extensions of the tremendous work done over the years by Rev. Chip and the congregation on hospitality and most recently the work of the Membership Task Force.  

About two months ago, Jenn Smith joined us as our Membership Coordinator. She has been very helpful in reviewing and suggesting improvements to existing systems. We now also have a terrific Membership Committee chaired by Thomas Ervin and including Dee Spake, Nancy Jacobson, Carol Littrell, Nani Ranken, Lori Smith, Jenn Smith, Christine Kraemer, and Dianne Estrada

(the new Small Group Ministries coordinator).

After reviewing the existing hospitality and membership systems, modifications were agreed upon in order to enhance our ability to weave visitors and new members into the fabric of this beloved community. Some familiar elements of the hospitality program continue, including the Greeter Program (now led by Christine Kraemer), the Pathways program (which will now be offered in a single evening format), and New Member Celebration Sunday. Some new elements are being added, including a New to UUCM Small Group Ministry (conceived and led by Jenn Smith), a mentor program to pair visitors with existing congregants (conceived and led by Lori Smith), and a monthly effort to welcome family and friends of congregants to UUCM (suggested by Michael Jenkins). 

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Irene Stefanko and Jenn Smith

PCD Workshop, January 24-25, 2014