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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!
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Rev. Chip Wright
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Irene Stefanko
Administrator:
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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 30, 2014: "The Search for Balance"
Rev. Chip Wright, with Karen Auroy, Worship Associate
We live in a world of contradictions engaged in an ever challenging dance of balance. We know in the deepest part of our being what is right, but we act always in balance to what we can actually affect and accomplish.
This will be a response Sunday.
Reminder:
Congregational Conversation Finale, Sunday, March 30th, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m, Lunch provided, child care available (reserve drckerr@pacbell.net by 3/28).
Past services
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Contemplative Service
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Contemplative Leaders for coming weeks:
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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Let's Celebrate with Cake!
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Members' and pledging friends' annual financial commitments comprise about 66% of UUCM's income, helping to provide inspiring Sunday services; an inviting, sacred space; remarkable music; and quality religious education. Your support now helps us plan an amazing 2014-15 church year!
As this year's Gratitude & Commitment month draws to a close, about 60% of members and friends have made financial commitments totaling more than $116,000!
We'll celebrate the end of Gratitude & Commitment month during the coffee hour Sunday with cake!
If you haven't yet made your annual financial commitment, 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 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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Spring Fling catalog online
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 Grab some friends and come to the UUCM Spring Fling Auction on April 19th from 6pm to 9:30 pm. Advance event tickets are $25 and $10 for the children's program.
You'll dine on the gastronomical delights from Marin's best caterers and eateries (how does Wild Mushroom Pizzettas with 1,000 Day Aged Gouda, Micro Greens and Lemon Thyme sound?) and swoon to the lilting tunes of Sandy Gellar. Perhaps you will win the custom guitar crafted by Greg Nelson Luthier or the stay in Sea Ranch at the auction.
Check out the auction catalog. Please bookmark as new items are added daily.
More information and tickets are available on our web site or after services.
Or perhaps you have a lovely antique necklace you are ready to part with or can throw a rollicking poker party for eight - Lori (lasmith7@att.net) and Karen (kauroy@live.com) welcome donations.
Print flyers for your friends.
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Social Justice Luncheon April 13
| |  April 13, 2014 Social Justice Luncheon Speaker: Mark Bachelder - of Pachamama Alliance, will give us an overview of this collaborative organization which is dedicated to transforming the systems and structures that separate us. The alliance is actually generating a critical mass of conscious commitment to a thriving, just and sustainable way of life on earth! Mark is an environmental activist and general contractor. He is literally committed to making a difference in the world. The Social Justice (and catering) Committee will prepare the luncheon. However, pot luck offerings will be greatly appreciated. |
| Hiking with UUCMers | |  The newly formed UUCM hiking group took its second hike along the Gallinas Watershed creeks that drain Los Ranchitos through the Meadows area. NEXT HIKE: Please join a fun and lively group this Saturday, March 29 as we explore the hills above Fairfax to revel in a display of wildflowers. We will meet at 10:30 at the Smith Ranch Park n Ride and carpool to Fairfax and park near the movie theater. The hike, itself, will be led by an experienced naturalist and will be about 1.5 hours, the incline will be moderate at about 15% (15 foot rise per 100 feet) grade for about 1.0 mile going up and coming back down. We will take our time. Good gripping shoes or boots are recommended, along with layered clothing and sunscreen, etc. See map.
After the hike, we could have lunch downtown at a restaurant or Good Earth market. I hope that you enjoy the pictures from our past hikes and hope to see you on Saturday! Thomas If you want to receive future hike information by email reply to this weekly email. (Hikes will not continue to be posted here.) Please send hiking route suggestions to Thomas Ervin. |
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. |
| Memorial for Gordon Stewart | | 
His memorial service will be on April 5 at 2 p.m. at the Women's Club, 515 B Street in Petaluma. Can you let Hope know if you will be coming to the service? We need a rough count for set up and food. Many thanks and love, Hope.
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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. |
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Calling all youth!
| |  The work of human rights is ongoing - and for many of us, it starts early in life. This summer, the UU College of Social Justice is offering several dynamic programs to support high school youth as they embark on the lifelong journey of justice work. Summer Youth programs starting in April. |
| 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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