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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.
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Sunday 12:30 - 1:30
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September 18, 2014
Issue #276
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Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am 
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Joan Nelson, with Rodney Gothelf and Jason Stearns, Worship Associates
Old structures are falling away. New ones are forming. We still have a chance to play a crucial role in the outcome. But first we need to get-it about the "interdependent web" thing.Subatomic/molecular/quantum physics isn't as difficult as it sounds.
Basket Share Partner Church
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Contemplative Service 9 am
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Leaders:
9/21 Jim Gronvold
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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We Are Open for Registration
| |  Registration parent meeting for all children and youth in UUCM RE after service on Sunday Sept. 21st. Annual registration, program overview, and new developments in RE. Getting ready for the year and aligning our values with our lives. Please plan on attending. The RE committee has committed funds to help with UUCM Annual Retreat scholarships for children and youth. These retreats are a central part of relationship building and fun.MORE Retreat info. Jeffrey Melcher, M.Div. |
| Message from the administrator | |  Please note that Janette will be out of the office Thursday, Sep. 18 -Tuesday, Sep. 23.
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| Nursing Lounge | |  Announcing the new Nursing Lounge at UUCM For mothers who do not want to nurse in the service or in the foyer, we have a Nursing Lounge in the small room off the main Nursery. I had a couch moved in and vacuumed the place. It needs some more attention to straightening up, but it is a good quiet place to support nursing babies who get distracted. I am also collecting parenting, nursing, early childhood development, and fathering books for a shared library. If you can help straighten it up or have books to donate, drop me a line or bring them by my office. Sincerely Yours, Jeffrey Melcher, DRE |
| Basket Share 9/21 | |  Please remember that on Sunday, September 21, half the collection will be used for our Partner Church in Sovata, Transylvania. They need money for children's books, garage repairs, and kitchen supplies. Bring your checkbooks.
The Offering Basket will be part of the Social Justice Committee's Basket Share Program.
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| Rev. Chip's Sabbatical coming soon | |  Rev. Chip will be taking 10 weeks of his 20 weeks of accrued Sabbatical time this fall, starting Oct. 1st and running through Dec 15th.
Coverage will be provided by:
Rev. Stan Stefancic
Oct 5, and Nov 16, 2014
Rev Dr Jay Atkinson
(not Joy who was one of our interim ministers)
Nov 9, and Dec 7, 2014
Rev Dr. Bonnie Dlott
Nov 30, 2014
Watch the upcoming services for their topics and bios.
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Congregational Retreat, Oct. 24-26, 2014
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The deadline for registering for the Retreat is this Sunday, September 21. Please hand your registration form to Thomas or Dianne or put your registration in the Retreat mail box in the Community Room at UUCM. If you need a form, you can get one by accessing the link below.
Talent Show Entry form. If you have a talent that you want to share at the Retreat, please download a form, note your entry and turn in the form to Thomas or Dianne.
Registration forms and Parent's/Guardian's Consent and Release Form.
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| Wellness Dinner | |  Our last Wellness Dinner was Tuesday September 9. Our contribution once a month is on the 2nd Tuesday. Thanks to Carolyn and Alexandra Bopp, Joyce Rhodes, Mary Bicknell, Carol and Walt Littrell! The main courses are prepared by the homeless group, led by the Homeless Chaplain, Paul Gaffney. If you would like to contribute a salad and receive some "feel goods" as well as a lively time, call or email Carol Littrell: 883-9676 or cjwlittrell@aol.com. If each of us participate once a year, we give and receive our annual blessing! Think about it. Our brothers and sisters less fortunate than us are always most grateful! |
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Remarkable People returns tonight
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 Remarkable People Returns, with a Remarkable person as the Opening Event Thursday evening September 18 UUCM Fireside Room 7:30-9:30pm Featuring Jan Seagrave (Milton Wong has had to reschedule) Do you wonder about the mistress of stories and founder of our Readers' Theater? Come for a conversational evening where this wonderful member of our community will share some of her story of her life path. All are welcome. And you may bring a friend! ---The Adult Education Committee. |
| Social Justice Luncheon Sept. 21 | | Social Justice Luncheon - Sep. 21 - 12:30 Fellowship Hall
Suggested donation $8.00 (Nobody turned away.)
UUCM's own Religious Education program graduate, Jelani Bertoni, has put his UU values to work by creating a literal "hub" for his mission of community, creativity and education.
The Bicycle Works provides tools and instruction for bike repair. This center of Marin's cycling culture sells new and used bikes, parts, and accessories. All are welcome to visit the Bicycle Works' work space, "share ideas, relax and get stuff done." Be sure to check out the selection of electric-assist systems and cargo bikes!! Try one out through the Rent-to-Own program.
Please help, if you can, by providing food and/or assisting with set up or clean up. Please contact figleafjoan@comcast.net. |
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Your Spiritual Path and UU
| |  If you have questions about Unitarian Universalism or liberal religion in general, we have a class for you! These classes are informal, in a relaxed setting, and last about 2 hours. We warmly encourage you to get to know our community here at UUCM and share your journey. A few members of our congregation and our minister are prepared to share stories and guide you in our faith traditions. Please RSVP membershipcoordinator@UUmarin.org if you are interested in attending the following sessions. Child care during the class can be arranged by emailing Thomas Ervin (thomas.ervin@comcast.net) at least two weeks in advance of the class date. Part A, September 28, 12:30, Fireside Room. Part B, October 20, 7 pm, Carolyn Bopp's home. (RSVP for address) |
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Pachamama symposium
| | Save the date: Oct. 18 - 1-5 pm. at UUCM If you remember Rev. Chip's groundbreaking Pachamama Sermon, you will want to mark your calendar, right now, for the Pachamama Symposium sponsored by the UUCM Social Justice Committee. Contrary to the skepticism currently afoot in the world, it IS possible to build a just, sustainable, and thriving world. Sign up for the symposium. socialjustice@uumarin.org Or contact figleafjoan@comcast.net Suggested donation $10. For more background on the Pachamama Alliance, go to http://www.pachamama.org/ |
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SJMassIncarceration Rally
| | An event to help you be part of changing history! For details, go to StopMassIncarceration.net To carpool from UUCM, Contact Joan Nelson - figleafjoan@comcast.net RALLY Oct. 22 Oscar Grant Plaza 14th/Broadway, Oakland |
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PCD Men's Retreat
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Celebrating and Exploring our Creativity
October 24-26, 2014
Westminster Retreat Center, Alamo CA
http://www.pcd-uua.org/men/frames.htm
This year we will be Celebrating and Exploring our Creativity. Participants are invited to bring examples of your personal creativity, including photos and stories of creativity in their lives. David Stanley:stanleydav@gmail.com |
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PCD Leadership Day
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with UUA Moderator Jim Key
PCD-UUA Leadership Day
Saturday, October 25, 2014 Kensington, CA 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley
Registration is Now Open! |
Social Justice Education/Action
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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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