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people of all races,
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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! 

Tuesday 12:30-3:30

Thursday 11:00-3:30

Sunday Worship Service

Contemplative Leaders for coming weeks:  

 Sunday 4/13/14 Geri Randall  

 Sunday 4/20/14 Doug Kerr  

 Sunday 4/27/14 Jennifer Gennari  

 Sunday 5/4/14 Jerry Moore  

 Sunday 5/11/14 June Fesler  

 Sunday 5/18/14 Carol Kerr  

 Sunday 5/25/14 Jennifer Gennari

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"Raising the Roof Beams!"

May 4, 2014

Calling one and all (that's YOU!)

to the first celebration of participation at UUCM in at least 5 years!

Please join us on this Sunday May 4th to celebrate all that we currently are doing. Come learn about ongoing committees and activities. Get inspired to join the activities, committee work and numerous other places where you can contribute. Bring your passions and calendars so you can consider where you might best fit into our efforts to grow and strengthen our community.

And while we are engaged in this all important volunteer planning, we will also be singing a passel of good old songs which will spur our creative spirits and passions. There are activities we need to develop as well, so come join in the fun and song and find a place to make a commitment to our common future! Let us keep our faith strong and vital, trust in the grace among us and raise the roof beams of our liberal religious community to new heights!  Onward and upward...

Rev Chip 

Egg coloring - We will have egg coloring again this year. Please bring a dozen hard boiled eggs on April 13th. If you want to help the kids we need a few more adults to help between 10:45-noon. We will leave the egg coloring tables up until 12:30 so adults coming out of the service at 11:45 can get a "crack" at the egg coloring too.

Make a Bonnet for our Easter Sunday/Flower Communion service on April 20th. For inspiration and perhaps a few supplies, stop by the special craft table in the courtyard following the service.  Creativity  encouraged. Have an extra hat? Or any Springlike craft supplies to donate? Drop them off at the table.

The UUCM RE Committee thinks that getting you and your kids to the District Assembly is SO wonderful an opportunity for UU faith development that they are willing to spend some of the RE Enhancement Fund on getting your kids registered for the Children and Youth programing.

The Middle School and Youth do not even need to have you along in order to be part of the program. You can send them off, like to a retreat or CON. (Car pooling will be necessary and Janette is willing to be a sponsor.)

Programs for elementary age kids are also available, but you need to be there.

So, contact me about funding help and sign your child up for this UUA Pacific Central District's great opportunity.   

Shalom,

Jeffrey Melcher, M.Div. DRE@uuMarin.org

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.

Please join the group to see the Mountain Play presentation of South Pacific on June 7. Carpool from the Smith Ranch Park n Ride at noon. Bring a water bottle and lunch. We will drive to Tam High in Mill Valley to board buses to the theater. The play starts at 2 pm. Open seating in an open air amphitheater with rock benches. You may want to bring a seating pad. A hat and sunglasses are also recommended. Please email thomas.ervin@comcast.net if you want to attend. Based on the numbers, we may qualify for a discount. The early bird price is $35.00.

APRIL HEALTH EDUCATION & EVENTS

SENIORS & CAREGIVERS

4-15 through 5-20

Senior Peer Counseling Training

6 weeks training Call Rachel 473-2871

Wednesday April 16 Advance Care

Planning - how to take control &

communicate your healthcare wishes.

Marin County POLST Coalition 526-56721

Novato Community Hospital

Wednesday April 16 Poles for Walking

& Balance  Easy to learn techniques for

people with mobility or joint challenges.

Quality poles provided. $20 fee. Call

Margaret Todd Senior Center 899-8290

Brown Bag Market Every Wednesday

1-2:30pm Margaret Todd 899-8290.

Senior Produce Market sold at below

wholesale prices.  Snacks entertainment

& fun included

Home Delivery Grocery Program. Novato-

Tuesdays, San Rafael Thursdays.  To

register Novato:  899-8296, San Rafael:

456-9062 x117.

Take Control of Your Driving Future Wednesday

April 16, 10:30 - 11:30 Whistlestop 456 9062

Call to register.

Easter/Spring Bonnets: This year let's all break out our most festive bonnets for our Easter Sunday Flower Communion service on April 20th.  Creativity and fun is highly encouraged. For both adults and children.

For inspiration and perhaps a few supplies, stop by the special craft table in the courtyard following the service on the next two Sundays. Have an extra hat or any Springlike craft supplies you'd like to donate for others to use?  Drop them off at the table. Monique Webster

Our next meeting is April 16 at 7:30 in the Clara Barton Room.  Our selection is Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates. This is a fictional account of the legend of Marilyn Monroe which "comes provocatively alive in this powerful tale of Hollywood myth and heartbreaking reality. Marilyn Monroe lives-reborn to tell her untold history . . .  of the intricate inner life of the idolized and desired movie star as only the inimitable Joyce Carol Oates could paint it." (Amazon)

All members and visitors are welcome to join our discussions.

If are not receiving hike information via email and would like to do so, hit reply from this weekly email and indicate you want  to be on the hiking list. 

Attend District Assembly 

Awaken the Spirit!

District Assembly 2014

April 25 - 27, 2014 

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!

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.

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

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.