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Sunday Worship Service
Lassoing in the Gratitude and Commitment Campaign
Contemplative Service
More Bible Stories for Skeptics
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Thank you Shelter Volunteers
GA Registration begins March 1
Social Justice Education/Action
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February 26, 2015
Issue #299

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am chalice

March 1, 2015: "Commitment and Stewardship" 

Rev. Chip Wright, with Jason Stearns, Worship Associate

 

Making a commitment to something implies a level of stewardship, of engagement. Often it is about seeing yourself as part of a larger truth. That can be challenging, but also rewarding.

 

Lassoing in the Gratitude and Commitment Campaign

uucmchalice March, within its spirit of renewal, is the month in which UUCM asks for your financial support to keep us vital to serve your and other's spiritual growth and outreach to build more meaning and joy in community.  Because we have a full complement of staffing and program needs, with fewer year round fundraising initiatives, we are currently drawing down our reserves faster than we would like.  Therefore we are asking everyone who has pledged in the past to graciously consider increasing their pledges this year by 10%. The Board and the Minister have already done so and we ask you to follow their leadership to reach our goal of an increased 10% participation across the congregation.

Our Gratitude and Commitment Campaign will have a fun, western theme with a "Round-up" of resources with skits, music, and testimonials.  And at the conclusion of the month we will celebrate our commitment with an all ages yippee-ka-ye BBQ with a variety of fun activities.  So dust off your cowboy/girl hats, your bandanas, boots and pie baking recipes for the BBQ on Saturday, April 11th.

This Sunday we will have the "First Chance Saloon" where you will have your first chance to your share your gratitude and commitment to the continued vitality of UUCM.  See our own Wrangler Janette at her table where she will collect your pledge cards.  And together we will be able to see again the clear open skies that the west has always been known for!

Lisa Wiggins, Head Wrangler of our Round-up
Contemplative Service 9 am  chalice
Leaders
 3/1/15 Carol Kerr  
 3/8/15   
 3/15/15 Jim Gronvald  
 3/22/15 Doug Kerr  
 3/29/15 Jim Gronvald  
 4/5/15   
 4/12/15 Wisdom/Humor Potluck

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.

 

More Bible Stories for Skeptics

Come be curious....Jonah and the Whale with Rev. Chip (March 1)

 

March 1, March 22, April 12, April 26, and May 24

12 noon - 1:30 pm Clara Barton Room

 

The sessions will be guided discussions with background material furnished by the facilitator, and audience participation to explore what these stories may mean to us personally and in a contemporary context. 

 

You may come to just one or all sessions; no prior commitment required.

More info

 

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February is Grow the Love for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin!


The best way for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin to earn more is to have more supporters registered with eScrip, and you can help! In fact, while you are helping your group Grow the Love, you can win one of 5 $100 VISA gift cards! Full details here.

Thank you Shelter Volunteers

Many thanks to those who contributed food for the women's shelter Sunday Feb. 22. Blessings to the Glucks, the Kerrs, Joyce Rhodes, the Dearborns and the Littrells.  Thanks also to members who contributed cash to help feed some very tired homeless women who went to sleep with full tummies.  If you wish to help unfortunate gals know they are not forgotten, let Joan Nelson know which Sunday you can participate! figleafjoan@comcast.net 

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

Registration begins for  GA March 1
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.

  

Below is a poem I wrote after the 2007 GA which a lot of people from UUCM attended. GA is amazing and if you can't go you can watch a lot from your computer. 

  

GA - Wherever You Go

It's amazing
Wherever you go
They are all UUs
In the airport
On the Max line
On the streets
In the restaurants
In the Rose Garden
On the trolleys
In the hotel
And of course
In the Convention Center.

From babies to 90 year olds
In wheelchairs, scooters and on foot
All colors
All genders.

Who could have imagined
So many UUs in one place
Every name tag an invitation for conversation -
Where are you from, I used to live there, do you know so and so, what is your role in your church?
People from the past - former members, former interns, former ministers, old friends.

Yes, there were wonderful workshops, lectures, services
But it is the people I will remember
I could have stayed home and watched it on my computer
But it is the people, the UUs, that made it worthwhile
Who knew
Wherever you went
They were all UUs.

Lisa Cohen
6/30/07   

Social Justice Education/Action 

Social Justice Meeting March 8, 12:15 pm Fireside Room 

 

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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