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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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Staff Links
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Minister:
Rev. Chip Wright
is on sabbatical until Dec. 21. Contact office for ministerial issues.
Administrator:
Choir director
Membership Coordinator:
Carolyn Bopp
Pastoral Care:
Chair:
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Minister's Schedule
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Minister:
Rev. Chip Wright is on sabbatical until Dec. 15. Contact office for ministerial issues.
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DRE's Schedule
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Director of Religious Education:
Office Hours:
Sunday 12:30 - 1:30
Tuesday 12:30-3:30
Thursday 12:30-3:30
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October 9, 2014
Issue #279
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Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am 
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October 12, 2014: "Indigenous People's Day"
Jeffrey Melcher, with Jason Stearns, Worship Associate
Instead of Columbus Day, Berkeley celebrates Indigenous People's Day. Why change from the European discoverer of the West Indies to lifting up the people and cultures which were plundered and almost destroyed? Why not?
Basket Share Sunday Bicycle Works
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Contemplative Service 9 am
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Leaders:
10/12/14 Carol Kerr
10/19/14 Susan Pryor
10/26/14 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.
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| Rev. Chip on sabbatical | |  Rev. Chip is on sabbatical leave until December 15. If you need assistance please contact the office at 415-479-4131 ext 100 or email office@uumarin.org. |
| President's Message | |  Thank you everyone who attended the Fall Congregational Meeting last Sunday. If you did not attend, you missed some important information about our current organizational needs. Please open and read the "Open Positions" document, to see if your talents might match one of our needs. Giving your time in this manner is rewarded with the satisfaction of making a meaningful contribution, and making deeper connections with individual people along the way. Don't worry if the task seems new -- there will be people to train you and help you get started, and make sure you are successful. One last thought -- this is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every possible opening. There are many more opportunities to contribute. The purpose of the attached list is to highlight those positions that have been open for a period of time, and that the Board of Trustees considers important to fill. Best, Dianne |
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Congregational Retreat, Oct. 24-26, 2014
| |  We have a total of approximately 70 people! Information packets will be sent in an email soon. We are looking forward to it! In the meantime, think about your talents, and consider being included in the Saturday afternoon Talent Show at the Retreat. Talent Show Entry form.
Also volunteers needed to help with kid and youth activities. 1.5 hour commitment.
For everyone- Don't forget to bring an item to tie-dye and a pumpkin to carve or paint. (younger than 10 need to have parental supervision for tie-dye.)
Draft Retreat Schedule
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Oct 12 Basket Share
| |  Six times a year, the UUCM Basket Share program distributes half of the offering proceeds to a service or advocacy program in the wider community. October's Basket Share will be distributed to not-for-profit do-it-yourself Bicycle Works. Making the appeal will be the program director, Jelani Bertoni, who graduated from the UUCM Religious Education program over a decade ago. Remember to bring your checkbook for the Basket Share offering on Sunday. |
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Homeless kickoff
| | Please join Joan Nelson at this year's kickoff meeting for the winter homeless shelter dinners. Thurs. Oct. 16 at noon. Light lunch provided. Contact figleafjoan@comcast.net. |
| Remarkable People | |  Come and be in the presence of a Remarkable Person with a long list of theatrical and poetic accomplishments. Get to know your local (but nationally known) poet, playwright, short story-writer, professor of fine art photography, and actress. She is prolific, modest, funny and one of us. Hear what she has to say about her creative journey and ask questions of this local celebrity. Sandy Steinman is the featured October presence for the Remarkable People series! Come and enjoy. UUCM Thursday October 16, Fireside Room, 7:30 - 9. |
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Our nonprofits will miss out if you don't renew
| |  Renew your Safeway Club Card with eScrip!
Although your qualified purchases are currently earning rebates for your group, your Club Card will become inactive with eScrip on November 1, 2014 unless you renew your commitment by clicking the link below. Renew now. |
| Book Group - October 15 | |  For the Wednesday October 15th UUCM book group, Carol Littrell with lead the discussion of The Sixth Extinction, An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert. Time is 7:30 to 9:00 pm, Clara Barton Room.
Over the last half billion years, there have been five major mass extinctions, when the diversity of life on Earth suddenly and dramatically contracted. Scientists are currently monitoring the sixth extinction, predicted to be the most devastating since the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. In this book the author tells us why and how human beings have altered life on the planet in a way no species has before. She provides a moving account of the disappearances of various species occurring all around us and traces the evolution of extinction. The sixth extinction is likely to be mankind's most lasting legacy.
All members and visitors are welcome. |
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Pachamama symposium at UUCM
| | Oct. 18 - 1-5:30 pm. at UUCM
Where on Earth are we going? And what on earth are we going to do about it? 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/ or http://uumarin.org/index.php/get-involved/social-justice/276-pachamama-symposium |
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General Assembly June 24-28, 2015
Building a New Way | |  General Assembly will be in Portland this year which means many of us will be able to go. Save the date and save your dollars. Scholarships and discounts for volunteering will be available. Watch the web site for information. If you are interested in submitting programming ideas do so by November 1.
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Upcoming Teleclass!
| |  Better Than Before - From Conflict to Collaboration Rev. Cat Cox
Join Rev. Cat Cox for a 6 week teleclass to discover how to turn tense, tough (and touchy!) situations into opportunities to build stronger connections and create long lasting solutions that benefit everyone!
Tuesdays, Oct. 14 - Nov. 18
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (PST)
Save $30 when you register by October 3rd (early registration deadline just extended!)
For information and registration please go to
http://www.revcat.net/fall-teleclass/ |
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PCD Leadership Day
| |  Let us have some of UUCM's leaders participate. Fostering Dynamic Leadership in a Challenging Time
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
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Social Justice Education/Action
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Next Social Justice Meeting October 12, 12 pm Clara Barton Room, everyone welcome.
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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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Mon. by 10 pm - activities and announcements, Staff columns, committee reports
20th of each month - Sunday services
Weekly articles can contain:
- Notices of UUCM-sponsored events, meetings, or other activities which involve the entire congregation.
- Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) or Pacific Central District (PCD) announcements of interest to the entire congregation.
(Staff article length 250 words)
Production, UUCM Connect and Special Announcements Editor: Lisa Cohen
Backup Production Editor: Joel Gluck
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin
415-479-4131
240 Channing Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
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