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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
Director of Religious Education
Youth Advisor
Administrator:
Janette Morrow
Administrative Assistant Karen Donohue
Choir director
Nursery Care Provider Susan Britton
Membership Coordinator:
Carolyn Bopp
Pastoral Care:
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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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Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am 
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April 5, 2015: "Flower Communion, Easter Service (All-family service)"
Rev. Chip Wright, with Rodney Gothelf, Worship Associate
Remember to bring flowers to share for our annual Flower Communion.
This year we will offer anointment blessings for all the kids, and then anyone else who wishes it. Don your bonnets and hats for this traditional Universalist Resurrection Easter. As always a surprise visit and an Easter egg hunt - after all the blessings!
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Contemplative Service 9 am
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4/5/15 June Fesler 4/12/15 Wisdom/Humor Potluck 4/19/15 Carol Kerr 4/26/15 Jerry Moore
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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| RE nUUs | |  From the DRE: Easter this year will be a full morning of traditional fun with our annual Flower Communion, a visit from a five-foot six Peter Rabbit, and our egg hunt. Please bring a few flowers to share in our community ritual. April 11th. Saturday, noon to 3pm. A community celebration of gratitude: BBQ, pony rides from 1-2pm, family games, homemade ice cream, pie eating contest, and each other's warm smiles. Save the date: UUCM Sly Park Camping Trip, July 16 - 19. Blessed Be, Jeffrey Melcher, M.Div.(415) 479-4131 ext. 104, DRE@uuMarin.org |
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Final Gratitude and Commitment
| |  The vast majority of our Gratitude and Commitment forms are in. Total collected to date is: $145,300. Yippee Kai Ye! If you haven't returned yours yet, expect an email or call from our wrangler "Lefty" who will see if you will join our Roundup with your financial support to this corral of liberal religion gracing the hills of Marin County. And plan to come to celebrate our combined efforts on Saturday, April 11--high noon to 3 PM. Get your picture taken with the kids riding real live ponies. And feast on the new Western BBQ vegan delicacies and your homemade pies. Fun, feast and no famine on our hillside! |
Testimonial video - McDonald Family
| | A new UUCM family tells why they appreciate UUCM.
Videoed by Michael Jenkins. Edited by Lisa Cohen
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From the Administrator: Staffing Changes
| |  Hello, and Happy Spring! I would like to let you all know about some changes that are happening in the office on the hill. Our bookkeeper of eight years, Mary Ellen Morgan, was recently promoted at her other job, which resulted in an increase of hours there. Sadly, this meant that she would no longer be able to function as our regular bookkeeper here. We knew at the time of her notice that it would be extremely difficult to replace her at her current salary, so we have decided to restructure things a bit here. Routine bookkeeping tasks will be moved into my purview. In order to offload some of my current tasks that are clerical or very routine, we have hired a 1/4 time administrative assistant. Mary Ellen will come in for a few hours per month to do the high level accounting and perform a financial review, for the purposes of checks and balances (we'll also be writing some new authorization procedures to ensure transparency of financial tasks). We are able to do all this restructuring without impacting the budget.
Our new administrative assistant is Karen Donohue. Her name may be familiar to many of you. She has worked here as a temporary hire four separate times since 2010, mostly when I have been out of the office for more than one week at a time. Her office hours will be Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. She can be reached at extension 101. Her e-mail address is karen@uumarin.org. For now, please continue to send requests through me, and the appropriate individuals or committees will be notified when contacts change for certain tasks (i.e., order of service, calendar, web site, etc.)
Here is a little more about Karen, from Karen:
Hello! I was born and raised in San Francisco and I now reside in Mill Valley with my 13 year old daughter, Hannah. I come to UUCM with over ten years' experience in the field of Administration. My first experience at UUCM was in 2010 when I had the opportunity to work as a temp alongside Janette. During this assignment, I was able to use my administrative abilities, as well as learn new ones. I also got to learn about the UUCM's values and recognize how our values parallel. Throughout the last five years, I have returned to UUCM to fill in for Janette on several occasions.With each job assignment, I've worked alongside welcoming familiar faces and new faces as well. Please stop by and say hi when you're in the area - I always enjoy meeting new people!
Janette Morrow
Administrator
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin
415-479-4131 x100 office
415-871-7232 mobile
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| Basket Share | |  Several times a year, the UUCM Basket Share program distributes half of the offering proceeds to a service or advocacy program in the wider community. This year's fifth Basket Share will be distributed to Little Brothers: Friends of the Elderly, a group brought to our attention by UUCM contributing friend, Karen Lohmann. On April 26 HARLEY TUNAC, Program Manager will tell us how our donations will be put to use. |
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Seeking your nominations for Board positions
| |  Who do you know in the UUCM membership that you would like to have represent you on the Board of Trustees? Each year the congregation elects members to rotate into positions on the Board that has oversight for congregational operations. After three years of service Board members rotate off and make way for new trustees. This gives new members time to learn about the leadership process and time to see their own contributions build. This year three current Board members will rotate off and we welcome all nominations between now and Wednesday April 8th. An effective Board includes a range of folks with a range of skills and interests. Who do you know that might be your kind of player on the Board team? Would you be one of those players? Ask a friend to nominate you! The Nominating Committee consists of Joyce Rhodes, Chair, Christine Kraemer, and Carol Kerr and we are charged with developing a list of candidates and asking them if they would serve. Please think about who you know and talk with any of us on a Sunday or send us an email. Joyce Rhodes: rhdjy@aol.com Christine Kraemer: redecho@comcast.net Carol Kerr: drckerr@pacbell.net |
| Thank you Shelter Volunteers | |  This week's shelter volunteers were Marje and Dick Park, Jim Gronvold, Margaret Johnston and Thomas Ervin. To come to the shelter or to bring your dish to UUCM on Sunday morning, contact 415-595-6221 figleafjoan@comcast.net |
| Book Group April 15 | |  The Devil's Teeth: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among America's Great White Sharks by Susan Casey. This is an account of the great white sharks of the Farallon Islands and of the surfer-scientists who follow them. "A story of crossing the boundary between society and an untamed place where humans are neither wanted nor needed." Sher will lead the discussion and Sandy will present books for May. |
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Call for Nominations for PCD Awards!
| |  It takes a village to support shared ministry. Some people are exemplars and inspirations to others, sometimes they work behind the scenes; however, without them the shared ministries could not happen. This is the time to lift those people up high, to be celebrated and thanked. Please see specifications for the Awards below.
All nominations must be received no later than April 3, 2015. Please send Nominations to:awards@pcd-uua.org |
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PCD-UUA District Assembly
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Walking a Faithful Path
April 25, 2015
First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco
1187 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Registration opens at 8:30AM; Closing Worship ends at 5:30PM, followed by a reception and a short PCD-UUA Board meeting.
To register, go to: http://www.pcd-uua.org and follow the DA2015 link.
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| Activate Programs for High School Youth | |  UUCSJ's Activate Programs offer high school youth the chance to gain hands-on skills to help organize, transcend boundaries, and engage in justice work grounded in UU theology. See flyer for more information. |
Social Justice Education/Action
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The UUCM Social Justice Committee encourages volunteers to help adults in the San Rafael Canal neighborhood master English as their second language. Contact: socialjustice@uumarin.org
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Climate Justice Month!
From World Water Day (March 22) to Earth Day (April 22), Unitarian Universalists and other people of faith and conscience will embark on a spiritual journey for climate justice, organized by the new Climate Justice Initiative.
You have the power to make a difference. How will you respond? www.commit2respond.org
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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 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?
Contact figleafjoan@comcast.net or
(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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Mon. by 10 pm - activities and announcements, Staff columns, committee reports
20th of each month - Sunday services
Weekly articles can contain:
- Notices of UUCM-sponsored events, meetings, or other activities which involve the entire congregation.
- Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) or Pacific Central District (PCD) announcements of interest to the entire congregation.
(Staff article length 250 words)
Production, UUCM Connect and Special Announcements Editor: Lisa Cohen
Backup Production Editor: Joel Gluck
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin
415-479-4131
240 Channing Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
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