Touch of Beauty

Help beautify our sacred space!  Winter TOB slots are going fast;  here are the remaining Sundays: February 8, 15, 22; March 15, 22, 29. Would YOU like to sign up for a slot? Winter "touches" don't have to be something in bloom -- not much is. A beautiful branch, sinuous grasses, or a meaningful object. Each adds an aesthetic element for all to appreciate. Please let me know which date you would like. Thanks! Sally (sallyrschroeder@comcast.net)

As part of our mission, the UUCM Social Justice Committee continues its Sunday offering Basket Share commitment. The next 50/50 share will take place on January 11. Half of what you put in the basket will be shared with OMA Village. OMA Village is transforming an empty lot in Novato, CA, into a thriving, eco-friendly community of 14 small family homes.

Resident families will be working their way out of homelessness through employment or job training.

The homes are designed to help promote a healthy environment and better well-being for the occupants. Recycled and renewable materials and low-VOC paints will be used to finish the interiors. Efficient appliances will bring the community near a net-zero Energy rating. 

On January 11, you will learn how this is done and concrete ways that you can help. 

Come learn just HOW remarkable the Haumanns are. 

January "Remarkable People" is a Remarkable Duo:  Linda and David Haumann will talk with us about their interesting lives and creative careers. 

Thursday, January 15 7:30 p.m.  Fireside Room

Adult OWL (sexuality) classes are being planned to start in January. Watch this space for dates and times.

"Is this OK?"

"Would you please?"

And "Yes" may be the sexiest word in the English language.

Past the first flush of youth, the vicissitudes of our sexual side may need more "Yes" support than we realize. Can you talk to your adult daughter who is heading off to college about sexual assault and safety? Your son? Are you clear on what pornography is, and how to discuss this difficult topic? Can we negotiate the days of pregnancy and parenting and keep passion alive? How can we say "yes" in the face of a libido that waxes and wanes without any predictability as we age and our physical abilities change?

Come explore these topics and more in the Adult Our Whole Lives class. If you're interested call Katie Blickensderfer, 415-847-8820, to be put on the participant list. Space is limited. And YES we are looking forward to seeing you there!

More info from the UUA.

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 did 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.