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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. 15. Contact the office for ministerial issues.
Director of Religious Education
Youth Advisor
Administrator:
Choir director
Membership Coordinator:
Carolyn Bopp
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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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November 27, 2014Issue #286 Happy Thanksgiving
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Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am 
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November 30, 2014: "Cast All Your Votes for Dancing"
Rev. Bonnie Dlott, with Bev Munyon, Worship Associate
The mystic Shams-ud-din Muhammad Hafiz is not well known in the Western world, but he is Iran's most popular poet, even seven centuries after his death. His poetry describes the stages of the mystic's "path of love," in which human love can become divine, ultimately uniting the lover with the source of all love. Come today and learn more about Hafiz and his poetry.
Rev. Dr. Bonnie Dlott is the settled minister at the Napa Valley congregation, where she has served since 2006. She was a cell biologist before receiving a call to ministry. She graduated from Starr King School for the ministry in 2005. She is an "Our Whole Lives" trainer for the district, and describes herself as an "Earth-based mystic".
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Contemplative Service 9 am
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11/30 Jerry Moore12/7 Doug Kerr 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 | | Deck the Halls:
We would like you to lead a craft table: Contact Monique. Our lovely and fun community tradition of decorating Fellowship Hall will be happening after the service on Sunday Dec. 7th. We will decorate the tree. Bring a buddy, share the joy.
Parent-to-Parent: UUCM parent group meeting to discuss child rearing, personal challenges, spiritual support, etc. Nov. 30 at UUCM in the Clara Barton Room 10:45-11:55.
Your DRE,
Jeffrey Melcher
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| Administrator out of office Nov. 21-Dec. 11 | |  I want you to know that I will be on vacation enjoying my honeymoon November 21-December 11. A temp hire, Karen Donohue, will be here while I'm gone. During Thanksgiving week, she will be here one day, Monday the 24th. Beginning the week of December 1, she will be here Mon/Wed/Fri. Karen has been here before and knows our building as well as many of our procedures.
With Gratitude,
Janette
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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. |
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Artwork for Fireside Room exhibit
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| UUSC holiday goods for sale | |  Sundays November 30, December 7, December 14: The Social Concerns Table will feature information about eating consciously for the good of the planet and to preserve the worth and dignity of all human beings. Fair trade chocolate from the UU Service Committee will be available for sale as well as UUSC holiday cards. Many more sustainable items will be available to order from the UUSC catalogue. Great stocking stuffers! |
| Holiday Fair | |  HOLIDAY FAIR IN THE FOYER TO SUPPORT YRUU Sunday Dec. 7, Noon-2:00 p.m. Do your holiday shopping at the UUCM crafts fair - textiles, crafts, lightly-worn jewelry, and baked goods, including June's famous biscotti and truffles! All proceeds will be used to help send our youth to the General Assembly in Portland in June 2015. If you'd like to staff a table or donate crafts or costume jewelry to sell, please talk to Margaret Johnston, Marge Hollinger, or Mary Gilstrap. |
| Book Club | |  The UUCM Book Club has chosen The Meaning of Existence by E.O. Wilson for our January 21 meeting. In The Meaning of Human Existence Pulitzer Prize-winning biologist Edward O. Wilson grapples with existential questions, such as examining what makes human beings supremely different from all other species. We do not meet in December so the extra month has allowed us to choose this recent publication. The library has 38 copies and there is a wait for this book so reserve your copy now. We meet at 7:30 pm in the Clara Barton room; all are welcome. |
| Shelter Dinner Thank you | | Social Justice Committee thanks go to this past Sunday's Shelter Volunteers: With a crock pot of leftover Stone Soup, Joan N. and Joyce R. managed the Shelter dinner on Sunday. Monique W. provided the main dish. |
| Online course with Rev. Cat | |  Dreading tensions and expectations of the holidays? This year it can be different! Empowered Communication: Listen to Your Soul. Speak Your Truth With Love.
New Practice Group Starts Dec. 1st!!
Build Satisfying Connections with the People who Matter
Breakthrough to new Solutions - Together!
Bring your frustrations, challenges and conflicts and transform the way you see and deal with them! Hands on learning.
Mondays: Dec 1, 8, 15 and Jan. 5, 12, 19
6:00-7:30 PST
Limited Registration
Register Online: http://www.revcat.net/empowered-communication/ |
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Balazs Winter Tea Dec. 6, 3:30 pm
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cordially invites you and your friends to our Winter Transylvanian Tea, a fundraiser for the Balázs Scholars Program.
Saturday, December 6, 2014, 3:30pm
$25 suggested donation
Starr King School for the Ministry
2441 Le Conte Avenue, Berkeley
Speakers on Reflections and Visions
Rev. Dr. Szabolcs Czire
Fall 2014 Balázs Scholar
and
Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt
President, Starr King School for the Ministry
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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. Ware Lecturer Dr. Cornel West.
Watch the web site for information.
Registration begins March 1, 2015.
General Assembly Schedule.
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Social Justice Education/Action
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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.
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.
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Do you know of an inspirational activist who would be a good speaker for one of the Social Justice Committee's education-action luncheons? If so, please contact Joan at figleafjoan@comcast.net 415-453-6221
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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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