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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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Minister:
Rev. Chip Wright
is on sabbatical until Dec. 21. Contact office for ministerial issues.
Administrator:
Choir director
Membership Coordinator:
Carolyn Bopp
Pastoral Care:
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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 16, 2014 Issue #280
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Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am 
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October 19, 2014: "This is my religion"
Nani Ranken, with Karen Auroy, Worship Associate
This sermon represents my personal experience of spiritual growth over 25 years of membership. After considerable reading, listening, pondering, and changing my mind, I here present my interpretation of our religion, and reflect on its depth and power.
Sermon conversation to follow the service.
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Contemplative Service 9 am
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Leaders:
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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RE nUUs | |  Every Little Bit Helps Please sign up to help prepare snacks for RE on a few Sunday mornings. It is about 15-20 minutes, well appreciated by the kids. Click here to sign up. Going to the retreat? Want to help facilitate YRUU in worship design? Saturday morning in the first workshop session or the fourth or both. We need a second adult to help out. Come hang out. Email Jef. I am still looking for a Bluetooth speaker to equip the NEW Nursing Lounge and Nursery with audio of the worship service. One more week until we spend some cash on it. Didn't get a chance to buy stuff at the rummage sale? You can still donate $ to the YRUU GA Fund. Call me or send to Janette. Jeffrey Melcher, M. Div. Director of Religious Education (510) 847-8219 |
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. |
Missing Linens
| |  We are currently missing about six of our nice burgundy round linens (NOT including the recent Dinners for 8 event). If you have taken any home to wash and not had a chance to return them, please either bring them in or let Janette in the office know when they will be returned. These were purchased within the past year, and we would like to make sure we maintain our inventory. Thank you, Janette Morrow Administrator Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin |
President's Message | |  Thank you everyone who attended the Fall Congregational Meeting on October 5. 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. If you think you are might be able to contribute to any of these areas, please contact me at destrada@ffic.com, or speak to anyone on the Board. Best, Dianne |
Congregational Retreat, Oct. 24-26, 2014
| | We have a total of approximately 70 people! You should have received your information packet by email. If not please notify Thomas. 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.)
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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. |
Pachamama symposium at UUCM
| | Oct. 18 - 1-5:30 pm. at UUCM
Same day registration available
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/ |
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. |
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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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
Registration and more information. |
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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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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