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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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December 4, 2014
Issue #287
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Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am 
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December 7, 2014: "Living by Liberal Faith"
Rev. Dr. Jay Atkinson, with Nani Ranken, Worship Associate
UU theologian Paul Rasor says that our liberal religious tradition "is not for the faint of heart," suggesting that Unitarian Universalism offers a challenging pathway not always easy to follow. What are the historic elements of this liberal faith that we call our own? What does it mean to be faithful Unitarian Universalists in today's world, and how do we help one another live up to that ideal, as individuals and as congregations?
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Contemplative Service 9 am
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12/7 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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Deck the Halls, Dec. 7th, after service. 
Paper chains, hot chocolate, tree decorating, lights, singing and ...
Wreath Making - Please bring fragrant holiday tree trimmings: bay, holly, pine, eucalyptus, evergreens, or other greens as you see fit. Drop them in the small yard next to Fellowship Hall before or immediately after the service. A few extra pairs of small hand clippers are also needed.
Artful Snowflakes with master cutter Henry Kingdon.
Paper Plate Angels with Mary Bicknell, glitter and glue too.
Make your own wrapping paper with rubber stamps.
... and more.
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. 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. |
| YRUU Rummage Sale | |  Saturday, December 6
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
38 San Ramon Way, Novato
Find bargains!
Furniture
Clothing
Electronics
Musical Instruments
Home Goods and Decor
Cash only
All proceeds will go to the UUCM High School Youth Group, to fund their trip to the 2015 Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly in Portland, Oregon.
Questions? Email youthadvisor@uumarin.org
Download flyer
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| Message From Partner Church Committee | |  JO NAPOT - "Hello" in Hungarian. Please mark Sunday, December 14 on your calendar to come and hear the current Balazs scholar from eastern Europe-Rev. Dr. Szaboles (Sabi) Czire. He is an assistant professor in the Unitarian Department at the Protestant Theological Institute in Kolozsvar, Transylvania (which is now part of Romania). One of his responsibilities is being the Youth/RE Coordinator for all the Unitarians in Transylvania. He is studying at the Starr King School for the Ministry and preaching at different churches on the West Coast.
The Unitarians in Transylvania are ethnically Hungarians so we will have a refreshment period following the service featuring special Hungarian foods. At this time you can chat with our visitor and ask questions about the Balazs scholar program, the speaker's life, and travel programs to Transylvania.
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Christmas Eve Refreshment Potluck
| |  Good news -- Valerie Taylor has graciously volunteered to coordinate the Christmas Eve Refreshment Potluck! Thanks Valerie! If you would like to help, please contact Valerie.
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| UUSC holiday goods for sale | |  Sundays 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. |
| Shelter Dinner Thank you | | This week the Jenkins family (Michael, Ali and Nathaniel) along with Michael's brother John (and his wife Lucy) Hoeber, prepared, served, and cleaned up after a particularly well thought-out shelter dinner. Nathaniel regaled the shelter ladies with knock-knock and why-did-the____cross-the-road jokes.
Remember, you can invite friends, neighbors, associates, anyone...to join you in this hands-on service opportunity.
This week, Dec. 7, we still need a vegetarian dish for 12 people. And anything else you might want to provide. Contact: figleafjoan@comcast.net415-453-6221 c: 595-6221 |
| "Justice is what love looks like in public." Dr. Cornel West | |  UUCM is one of many UU congregations that participate in the interfaith Standing on the Side of Love advocacy campaign. The campaign began as a response to the 2008 shooting at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. It has evolved into a month-long reimagining of Valentine's Day as a social justice holiday. Read more about SSL and its history
Each year, UUCM recognizes a Marin County resident who lives and acts according to the SSL values of inclusion, diversity, and equality. For the 2015 award, please consider nominating someone you know (from Marin but not from our congregation this year) who is deserving of this important award.
Deadline for nominations: December 31. To nominate someone, email socialjustice@uumarin.org. Tell us the person's name and briefly describe how s/he has exhibited the SSL values of inclusion, diversity, and equality. The next Award will be presented Feb. 15. Past Recipients:
- 2014: Marje Park (UUCM)
- 2013: Katherine DaSilva Jain (UUCM)
- 2012: Paula Pilecki (Spectrum)
- 2011: Joan Nelson (UUCM)
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| 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. |
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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
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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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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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