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We cherish
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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! |
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Rev. Chip Wright
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Irene Stefanko
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DRE's Schedule
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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
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(415) 479-4131 ext. 104
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Intern's Schedule
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Ministerial Intern:
Irene StefankoOffice Hours:Variable, please call cell 650-814-5375 or email to arrange appointments intern@uumarin.org
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Sunday Worship Service 
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March 16, 2014: "Secular Chaplains -- John Burroughs"
Chris Highland, with Bev Munyon, Worship Associate
Chris Highland is the author of Meditations of John Burroughs and nine other books. John Burroughs was an American naturalist and essayist important in the evolution of the U.S. conservation movement. The presentation will offer a closer look at the "sacred secularity" or "natural spirituality" evident in the writings and philosophy of "Chaplain Burroughs."
Chris has degrees in Philosophy and Religion from Seattle Pacific University and San Francisco Theological Seminary. A Freethinker now, he was a Presbyterian Minister for 14 years and an Interfaith Chaplain for 25 years. Chris is currently teaching a class at the College of Marin on "A Wild Spirituality of Nature" (it will be repeated in the spring). His website is www.chighland.com.
Past services
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Contemplative Service
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Contemplative Leaders for coming weeks:
3/16/14 Jennifer Gennari
3/23/14 Carol Kerr
3/30/14 Jan Seagrave
4/6/14 June Fesler
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. Read More |
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From the DRE
| |  Children's Program during the UUCM Auction? We are thinking pizza, drinks, popcorn and movie night. The event is from 6 to 9:30, April 19th. If you could help we would be so appreciative. Contact Irene: intern@uumarin.org or Jef: DRE@uuMarin.org Save the date! Community Lunch & Tour of St. Vincent's - March 23, 1 PM carpool from UUCM. Prior to leaving, we will have our own lunch at UUCM, soup, salad and bread. Sliding scale $3-$10. (All profits to benefit St. Vincent's) Everyone welcome. See More Sincerely, Jeffrey Melcher,Director of Religious Education (415) 479-4131 ext. 104, DRE@UUMarin.org |
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Practicing Generosity
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 Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness. - Dalai Lama XIV
This year's theme for Gratitude & Commitment month is "Practicing Gratitude and Generosity."
Please make your annual financial commitment to UUCM as generous as your personal circumstances allow. There are three easy ways to do it:
- Complete the online form and set up automatic payments.
- Mail your financial commitment form, which you were mailed, to the church office.
- Stop by the Gratitude & Commitment table in the church foyer after the 10:30 service during March to fill out a financial commitment form or to drop off the form you filled out at home.
Questions? Visit the Gratitude & Commitment table in the church foyer during coffee hour on Sunday or visit our Gratitude & Commitment web page!
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Administrator's office hours for March
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In order to provide onsite support for
Gratitude and Commitment month, the administrator's office hours during the month of March will be Sunday-Thursday 9 AM - 5 PM.
Deadlines for Orders of Service announcements will be one day early - Wednesdays instead of Thursdays - during this period of time.
Janette will not be in the office on Fridays until April. |
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The Spring Fling Auction is in the air
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 Saturday April 19, 2014 Spring Fling auction 6-9:30 pm. Isn't the weather beautiful -- that's because Spring is in the air and that means that our Spring Fling auction is just weeks away! Enjoy a Taste of Marin, great bites from local caterers and eateries, libations, Sandy Geller on the piano, raffles and a thrilling auction. We hope you will come and bring a friend or two or twelve. Do you have something you could donate to our auction? Perhaps a dinner experience, a service, a precious antique, a gorgeous gift basket, a handcrafted wrap, or a beautiful piece of art. Or maybe you could ask your favorite restaurant or service provider to donate a gift certificate. To submit an auction item, please fill out this donation form and return to box in the foyer or community room. We also could use help at the event, for example setting up, serving food, or coordinating the children's program. Please sign up to help using the following Signup Genius link.
See you there!
More info Print flyers for your friends.
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Come listen - UUCM Fundraiser
Celtic music, healing music, and chants
| |  Celtic singer Laura Berryhill and keyboardist, harmonica and tabla player Anton Mizerak present an evening of Celtic song, transformational healing music, and chants from around the world on Sunday, March 16 at 7PM at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin. $10 - $15 suggested donation. www.shastasong.com Music sample Print flyer for friends. More info |
| Pastoral Care Calendar | |  Health Education and Events for Seniors and Family Caregivers March 2014 Wednesday, March 26, 10-11:30 am Where did I put my keys? How to forgive your forgetting & befriend your brain. Margaret Todd Senior Center. Call to register: 899-8290 Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Assoc. |
A Celebration of Life Service for
Nona Kaufmann | |  On Sunday, March 30, a service celebrating our dear Nona will be held at UUCM at 4:00 PM. The service will be followed by a reception with appetizers and beverages. In an effort to assist the family with planning, please RSVP to Janette at office@uumarin.org if you will attend. |
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New Art Exhibit in Fireside Room
| |  We have installed a wonderful Photography Exhibit by John Kouns, which shows the importance and passion of Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement. If you can corner John, he will tell you the stories surrounding the photos. John Kouns' career was as a professional photographer/activist, who did industrial photography as a job and documentary photography for his soul.
Read more about John.
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| Book Group | |  Our next meeting is March 19 at 7:30 in the Clara Barton Room. The selection is People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.
One of the earliest Jewish religious volumes to be illuminated with images, the
Sarajevo Haggadah survived centuries of purges and wars thanks to people of all faiths who risked their lives to safeguard it. Geraldine Brooks has turned the intriguing but sparely detailed history of this precious volume into an emotionally rich, thrilling fictionalization that retraces its turbulent journey. A complex love story, thrilling mystery, vivid history lesson, and celebration of the enduring power of ideas comes to life. --Mari Malcolm
Members and visitors are welcome to join our discussions. Contact: Nani Ranken nani@ranken.com |
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Hiking Group Forming
| |  Are you interested in joining a group of members that like to hike? Saturdays or Sunday afternoons are best for me. If you are interested, please email Thomas Ervin (thomas.ervin@comcast.net). We can hike weekly, monthly, or twice a month. Please let me know what you prefer. Hikes will be in Marin County within an hour's drive of San Rafael. Expect 4 to 6 miles with no more than 1000 ft elevation gain. Thomas |
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Attend District Assembly
| |  Awaken the Spirit! District Assembly 2014 April 25 - 27, 2014 Red Lion Hotel Westlake Conference Center
Hotel reservations
There is something for everyone at the Pacific Central District of the Unitarian Universalist Association's District Assembly 2014! This is our annual "Gathering of the Tribes," bringing together over 400 "Vibrant & Vital" Unitarian Universalists from all over the Pacific Central District! * 20 Stimulating and Thought Provoking Workshops * * PCD Annual Meeting * * 5 levels of Child & Youth Programming * * PCD Bookstore * * Old friendships * * New faces * * Engaging conversations and Discoveries * ... and More! Assembly Registration
Friday Leaders' Day at DA2014
"The Antidote to Burnout"
This workshop is designed for teams of leaders from our PCD congregations. The program runs from 10AM to 4PM on Friday, and is a separate event from District Assembly. |
| General Assembly | |  General Assembly June 25-29, Providence, RI Early registration through April 30. General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Think about being a delegate (either attending or off site). It is an amazing experience. Attend from off site, viewing offsite or help UUCM view offsite. |
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Social Justice Education/Action Activities
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In winter 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.
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Got a social issue/agency/organization or program that you would like to promote? You have a bully pulpit at the UUCM Sunday Social Justice table.
Contact socialjustice@uumarin.org for approval to schedule your table.
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Ever feel frustrated that you're not doing enough to make a difference in the world? Bring your concerns to the UUCM Social Justice Committee.
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