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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!

Staff Links

Minister:

Rev. Chip Wright

minister@uumarin.org

Director of Religious Education

Jeffrey Melcher
dre@uumarin.org

Youth Advisor

TBA

Administrator:

Janette Morrow

office@uumarin.org

Choir director

Amanda Morando

muusic@uumarin.org

Pianist:

Milton Wong

milton.wong@csaa.com

Membership Coordinator:

Carolyn Bopp

membershipcoordinator@uumarin.org

Pastoral Care:

Chair:

Carol Littrell 883-9676
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Minister's Schedule

Minister:

Rev. Chip Wright

Office Hours:

Tues., Wed., Thurs.

10am to 3pm

office@uumarin.org

phone: 415-479-4131

ext. 102

or email Rev. Chip: minister@uumarin.org

DRE's Schedule

Director of Religious Education:

Jeffrey Melcher

Office Hours:

Sunday 12:30 - 1:30

Tuesday 12:30-3:30

Thursday 12:30-3:30

dre@uumarin.org

January 22, 2015
Issue #294

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am

January 25, 2015"Justice or Just-Law?"

Rev. Chip Wright, with Worship Associate Linda Haumann

The shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, was yet another piece in a long and sad story of a broken justice system. As the United States slips further into becoming a land of blind laws, and our courts become more political hammers, will justice slip out of sight completely?

Past services
Listen to past sermons

Upcoming services

Contemplative Service 9 am

Leaders
1/25/15 Geri Randall
2/1/15 Jim Gronvold
2/8/15 June Fesler
2/15/15 Wisdom/Humor Potluck
2/22/15 Chip Wright

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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Crab Feed/Music/Raffle February 7

Buy your dinner and/or raffle tickets on the event page online or in the foyer.

Raffle tickets $3 each or 6 for $15.

Crab Feed/Music/Raffle

Saturday, February 7, 2015 7:00 P.M.

240 Channing Way, San Rafael, CA

San Francisco Dungeness Crab, Sher's Boston Clam Chowder, Caesar Salad, and Sourdough Bread

$45.00 Adult

Adult price if you sign up to do a volunteer job: $35

No-Host Bar

Corkage fee $15

Reservations please by Feb. 1

Vegan pasta alternative $20 Adult, $10 Child

Children 12 and under: Crab Dinner $20

Childcare with pasta, games, & movie: $15

(all prices $5 more at the door)

Music by Lucky Drive Bluegrass Trio

bluegrasstrio

Mike Wilhoyte, Karen Wilhoyte, and Nicole Solis Snider

More info

PRINT FLYER FOR FRIENDS

1/25 Congregational Meeting/Conversation

12:15 pm Fellowship Hall

1. Vote Yes or No: Should the UUA put the proposed Statement of Conscience (SOC) on Reproductive Justice on the Final Agenda for the 2015 General Assembly?

2. Presentation of Mid-Year Financials

3. Conversation with the Board

Topics:

Stewardship Conversations
Building Projects Prioritization
Any other topic or question you would like to discuss with the Board

New Art Show
Paintings by Ross Drago (friend of Jef Melcher) in the Fireside Room. Ross Drago is a painter, writer and inventor, as well as founder and Director of the Energy Art Studio in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the inventor of interactive module art, a style of painting that allows viewers to endlessly compose and re-compose his oil paintings into unique paintings. Some of his paintings.

Be a Story Reader!

A great opportunity: If you've ever wanted to read the story during Sunday Service, now is your chance to sign up. We need people to read on those Sundays when Jef Melcher, DRE, has a scheduled day off. The DRE provides the story; you get the glory of being the storyteller.

Anyone can do this enjoyable job, just click here and sign up through our SignUpGenius portal.

Thank you Shelter Volunteers
Thanks go to this week's shelter volunteers: Grace, Paul, Mason and Owen Dearborn, Roddi Pistilli and Valerie Taylor.

Side of Love Award

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.

Each year we recognize a Marin County resident who lives and acts according to the SSL values of inclusion, diversity, and equality. This year's award will be presented at the Sunday service on Feb. 15. The recipient will be the Marin Interfaith Council's hardworking Street Chaplain, Rev. Paul Gaffney.

NEW this Spring: Bible Stories for Skeptics

Get Down with The Word?

Overcome Bible Dread?

Have fun with The Book.

6 Sundays Feb 8 - May 24

12 noon - 2 pm Clara Barton Room

This 6-week series of conversations with Reverend Robert (Bob) Drake and Reverend Chip Wright will explore some of the essentials of story and legend from a perspective that will make the Torah and Old Testament more accessible and deepen your understanding of Biblical references.

More info

Basket Share ideas needed

If you are involved in or are the recipient of services from a local nonprofit that you believe in, you can designate that agency as a UUCM Basket Share recipient. Please submit a short paragraph describing what the agency means to you, and why UUCM should support it, to

figleafjoan@comcast.net or 415-453-6221.

Adult Owl class postponed
There will be no class this winter. If it is rescheduled it will be posted.

Lighthouse Singers Gospel Workshop

If you enjoyed singing in or hearing the "UUCM Gospel Choir" on 1/11, here is another local opportunity to dip your toes in the waters of gospel rhythm: Three hours of rhythm and joy:

January 31, 2015 (Saturday)

Lighthouse Singers

Gospel Workshop

1:00-4:00 PM

Registration: 12:30-1:00 PM

First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael (across from San Rafael library)

1510 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA

More info

Women and Religion Annual Retreat
Feb 27 - March 1, 2015, In the hills above Napa, California. This retreat has been going on since around 1977 with women from the UUA- PCD area. It is a wonderful gathering of women from many congregations; laughing, singing, eating, worshipping, learning from each other and empowering each other. More info and flyer.

UU Summer Youth Programs
Do you know a youth who is fired up about social justice? Help spread the word - the UU College of Social Justices summer youth programs Activate General Assembly: A One-Day Sampler, June 24 Activate New Orleans, July 18-26 Activate Boston, July 18-August 1 NEW! Activate Southwest Border, August 1-9 Group opportunities

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.

Social Justice Education/Action

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 seven 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 one of the 26 Sunday nights?

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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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Continue your commitment to environmental and economic justice by shopping at http://shop.uusc.org/

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More info Social Justice

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