We teach by example ...

Thank you to those who have already brought in white tube socks and food for the food drive. We still have another 18 inches to fill the barrel to the top.

We need more packaged tube socks too.

Nov 5-10 Jef is on a mini-vacation.

Nov 23rd, Stone Soup Service, a UUCM tradition. Our Young Religious Unitarian Universalist youth will again lead an intergenerational service as a celebration of community and Thanksgiving. This year's theme: Lord of the Rings. Bring your root vegetables and cabbages to participate in this ritual.

Hello everyone!  So much going on, so little time! 

Update on Small Group Ministry: Three new groups have been launched and are meeting monthly and under way.  Our existing group (a Novato/San Rafael combo group) is looking for two new members.  If you would like to join a group, or just find out more about the program, please contact me or anyone on the Membership committee. 

We have received a new "job opening" request from our wonderful Usher Leader, Nani Ranken -- "We need three or four new ushers, willing to pass the basket and count the money once or twice a quarter.  This is a very good choice of service for newer members."  If interested, please contact Nani. In addition, we are still looking for additions to the Stewardship committee.  Follow the link to the revised job opening list for a "more complete" listing (note that this is not an exhaustive list -- all of our committees would welcome new members to those who are interested). 

Another interesting development -- coming up soon in December (date to be finalized), is another YRUU Rummage Sale/Final clearing out of the Dream Room!  I will be hosting this rummage sale at my home in Novato -- the YRUU will be magically transporting the for-sale items to my house.  The reason I am telling all of you this now is, this is a great opportunity to address some of the accumulated "not-so-valuable items" (i.e., junk) that has accumulated not just in the Dream Room, but around our wonderful building.  So, it is time for all of your pet peeves to "come out of the closet", literally!  All items should be transported to my house for the rummage sale. Anything not sold will be either donated to a charity or sent to the dump.  Stay tuned for the date and more information. 

Best, 

Dianne 

Part of the mission of the UUCM Social Justice Committee is to provide hands-on service opportunities for congregants to practice the UU principles.

Over the past 7 years we have provided 182 meals for the REST (Rotating Emergency Shelter Team) program.

Last year we joined 16 other Marin congregations in serving 376 people: 93 wonderfully unique women and 279 wonderfully unique men.

Once again this year ─ for 26 weeks ─ we will provide Sunday evening meals for approximately 100 different women.

Can we count on you to provide a dish for approximately 12 people at least 1 of the 26 Sunday nights?

Sign up on the board in the lobby or at socialjustice@uumarin.org or contact figleafjoan@comcast.net or 415-453-6221.

Book Club has been postponed until November 19th

Carol Littrell, who was to present last month's book, The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert, was ill so we have delayed discussing the book until November 19th.  That will give people extra time to read the book and join us for a lively discussion at 7:30.

MORE Remarkable UUCM folk share their stories.

Thursday evening  November 20 

UUCM Fireside Room  7:30-9:30

Featuring Milton Wong & Sue Fleckles

Have you ever been curious about that magical man Milton behind the piano, that virtuoso of the strings? 

Did you know that Sue is a psychologist AND an expert on artichokes?  

Come for a conversational evening where these two interesting and dedicated members of our community will share some of the story of their life paths.

All are welcome. And you may bring a friend!

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.

Pachamama luncheon

Join Joan Nelson at this year's Pachamama luncheon.

(It is a fundraiser, but admission is free and donating is optional.)

During the 90-minute beautifully designed program, you will enjoy a delicious and healthy meal while getting a visceral sense of the tremendous difference the Pachamama Alliance is making both in the South and in the North. 415-453-6221 figleafjoan@comcast.net

The Social Justice Committee has received a request from an Avenal State Prison

inmate requesting a supply of notebooks for prisoners to write in. If you are

interested, contact Joan Nelson 415-453-6221 figleafjoan@comcast.net

Registration is open for the 4th Annual Walking the Walk Justice Leadership Summit, November 14-16 The Headlands, Sausalito, CA. Sponsored by the UU Justice Ministry of California; featured presenters are eco-philosopher and activist Joanna Macy and Rev. Deb Holder, of the UUA Western Region. The event brings together justice seeking UUs for worship, practical skill development, networking and community building. Workshops will address climate change, housing insecurity, immigrant justice, water justice, living wage campaigns and more. To register visit uujmca.org.

UU Thanksgiving Camp at Mendocino Woodlands
Nov. 26-30
Camp Two of the Mendocino Woodlands

Consider spending Thanksgiving with your NCUUCC (Northern California Unitarian Universalist Camps and Conferences) Family in the beautiful Mendocino Woodlands! Whether you gather friends, mushrooms, creativity, or just plain good times, this will be an excellent chance to gather and share. For more information, go to the NCUUCC website, or contact the Dean, Amanda Payne (650-678-1301).