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RE nUUs
Change in Remarkable People Lineup
Thank you for making Valentines
Thank you for Game night
Thinking about going to General Assembly?
Thank you Shelter Volunteers
Social Justice Education/Action
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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

Director of Religious Education
Jeffrey Melcher
dre@uumarin.org  

Youth Advisor

Sarah Scott

youthadvisor@uumarin.org
 
Administrator: 
Janette Morrow
            
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Milton Wong 
 milton.wong@csaa.com
  
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Carolyn Bopp
  
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Minister's Schedule

Minister:

 Rev. Chip Wright

 

 Office Hours:

Tues., Wed., Thurs.

10am to 3pm

 or

office@uumarin.org 

or

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

 
February 19, 2015
Issue #298

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am chalice

February 22, 2015: "Whose Chalice is it, Anyway?" (Second service of the series, "Symbols and their Power")

Rev. Chip Wright, with Joel Gluck, Worship Associate


 We Unitarian Universalists use the flaming chalice as a symbol of our spiritual tradition. Today we look at how the chalice came to be used by us, and where else it has had a home.

 

Contemplative Service 9 am  chalice
Leaders
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.

 

RE nUUs
jef melcher

The UUCM Parent Group is gaining momentum as it reconvenes Sunday Feb 22, 10:45-11:45 in the Clara Barton room, with Michael and Ali Jenkins facilitating a discussion based on author Brene' Brown's book Daring Greatly. This meeting is open to all parents. e-flier here. Invite your friends.

 

Blessings on you and yours,

Jeffrey Melcher, M.Div.

Change in Remarkable People Lineup

uucmchalice For our February feature, come learn more about Jason Stearns and Christine Kraemer.

Remarkable Adaptability: Unexpected circumstances mean that Christine Kraemer will be Remarkable and fill in for Karen Auroy who has to be away. What else can you know about Christine beyond her flutely-talents?  Come and learn more about who is behind that smile?  


You might know that that tall redhead Jason is a residential contractor, but come learn how a degree in architecture and a masters in sculpture are woven into the story of Jason's current career.  


These evenings are relaxing opportunities to deepen your connections to our community; all are welcome.

 

Fireside Room

Thursday, February 19, 7:30

Thank you for making Valentines
heart-envelope-icon.jpgThanks to the children and adults who worked on them after the service February 8, we mailed 19 Valentine cards to housebound members, and friends who have moved away.
Thank you for Game night
Thank you to Carolyn Bopp for organizing the game night and providing wonderful food. Adults and children had a good time playing dominoes, monopoly, bingo, tic tac toe, pictionary and other fun games. Come join us when it is next advertised.
Thinking about going to General Assembly?
uuachalice General Assembly 

June 24-28, Portland, OR

Registration begins Sunday March 1, 2015. Early registration with reduced rates is March 1-April 30.


 Housing, Hospitality and Travel for Portland

Check out the hotels associated with  GA for which you will receive a discount. Reservations start March 1. If you need a UUCM roommate please reply to this newsletter so that we may coordinate.


General Assembly Schedule.

Thank you Shelter Volunteers

Sign-ups for the Sunday night shelter dinners have been sluggish.

Joan will not be at church to enlist last-minute volunteers for a couple of weeks. So she needs volunteers to contact her by email or phone. figleafjoan@comcast.net 

(New phone: 415-506-4166. Cell: 415-595-6221)


 A very special thanks goes to this week's volunteers who showed up at the last minute and gave of themselves in the spirit of that morning's worship service...

 

Truly "Standing on the SIDE OF LOVE" were:

Margaret Johnson and Thomas Ervin.

And Valerie Taylor and her daughter, Alison.

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?


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

(New phone: 415-506-4166 

Cell: 415-595-6221)

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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  

(New phone: 415-506-4166

Cell: 415-595-6221)

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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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