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GUESTS are always welcome.
Sunday worship is a time for
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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.
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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
Tuesday 12:30-3:30 Thursday 11:00-3:30 or
(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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April 27, 2014: "Beyond the Boundaries" (first talk in the series, "Grace and Gratitude")
Rev. Chip Wright, with Dianne Estrada, Worship Associate
We live lives defined largely by parameters we set, boundaries.
Some are natural, like rivers and seas; others are of our own making.
These lines can stifle potential we never see unless we step outside our boundaries.
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Contemplative Service
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Contemplative Leaders for coming weeks:
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
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 |
"Raising the Roof Beams!"
| |  May 4th "Raise the Roof Beams" Service is getting closer, and the excitement grows! As the time gets closer...most of the two-minute slots we will have available for representatives of committees and activities during the service proper have been spoken for. There are still a few open so let Rev. Chip know ASAP if you want one! (Clue: 2 minutes is 180 words or less.) Any eloquent followup will be handled at the Fair in the Sanctuary following the service when you can field all questions and gather names of folks interested in getting involved with your committee or activity. Meanwhile please arrive at Church early on the 4th so you can grab a space and set up your table. Remember we will have tables waiting for you that morning. We will also have some materials and thoughts to help you set up if you need extra assistance. Contact Janette or me for questions or help. Together we will all learn more about what's going on at UUCM as we Raise the Roof Beams in fun, song and excitement! Rev Chip Read previous weekly articles about Raise the Roof Beams. |
| RE nUUs | |  The Auction, egg hunt, and flower communion were fun and lovely. The kids did a fine job with their little dance on such short notice. We had to modify it at the last minute. They are such good sports. Parent group forming Out of an OWL parent meeting grew a desire to meet every other month during the service. Next proposed date is June 15th. BBQ to follow? We need: A boom box (used is fine), 3 carpet sweepers (used is fine) so kids can clean up after themselves, two computers (used is fine) for volunteers to help. If we do not get donations we can spend some money, but I wanted to reach out to you first. Help with snack prep for RE classes. Click here to sign up. We provide the food, you provide the love. |
| Chamber Music Concert | |  Featuring Amanda Morando, soprano Milton Wong, viola in FIU Piano Quartet Queertetto ma non tanto + Angus Davol, cello
Saturday, May 10, 2014 * 7:30 pm
Doors open at 7:00 pm
Refreshments for sale
Advance purchase tickets: $20 adults $15 students & seniors $10 children 13 & under At the door $5 more for all |
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Spring Fling Auction Thank you
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Well boy we certainly had fun flinging last Saturday. The Spring Fling Auction was a wonderful evening of food, entertainment, exciting auctions and fun! Our deepest gratitude to all who made this possible. Dani Lundbaek, co-chair, Lori Smith, Phil Smith, Heather Smith, and Karen Auroy who all organized the auction, Carole Rosvold and Lorayne Hansen who guided us on logistics and beauty, composed the Auction committee. Thanks also to Janette Morrow who did -- well, so much, it would take a book to describe here. There were many, many volunteers who helped at the auction, donated terrific items, helped get the word out, provided a steady arm when the gales blew. To the caterers that provided yummies including Alta Cuisine Gourmet Catering, Marinwood Market, ETC Catering, Rickey's Restaurant, Delicious! Catering, CaterMarin and Lauren's Delights. To all of those people, our deepest gratitude for making this event the success that it was! And of course Irene who got it all going.
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| Shop at UUSC | |  Your Social Justice Committee encourages you to continue your commitment to environmental and economic justice by shopping at UUSC.org Each week they add new items that meet our Green Sanctuary criteria for sustainable living. http://shop.uusc.org/ |
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Congregational Conversation IV Graphs
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We had a delightful conversation on March 30, in which we further explored our priorities as a congregation, to see "where we stand" (literally) on a few topics of interest. This link will bring you to a graphic of the results of the main questions that were asked.
If you missed the summary of the Vision Ideas from the 3rd Congregational Conversation and would like to read them.
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All UUCM Activity
| |  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. If we have at least 10 people, the price is $38. |
| Pastoral Care calendar | |  APRIL HEALTH EDUCATION & EVENTS SENIORS & CAREGIVERS 4-15 through 5-20 Senior Peer Counseling Training 6 weeks training Call Rachel 473-2871 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. |
| Hiking with UUCMers | |  If you 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. |
| New Starr King President announced | |  SKSM Board Announces Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt as next President of Starr King School for the Ministry. Rev. McNatt will succeed Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker, who will retire as President of Starr King on June 30, 2014 after serving for 25 years. More info |
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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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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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