6/14/15 Wisdom/Humor Potluck

As we come to the end of our 2014-15 church year, and I write my last musings until September, I'm reflecting on our past six years together.  One of the things I often try to point out about congregational life is how much time it actually takes for things to germinate and take root. Shifts in churches, congregations, fellowships, all seem to evolve in five year increments (give or take). But not to be dismayed, there are always things getting started and coming to fruition along these timelines, and so always different pieces coming into their own as they cycle through. 

UUCM has made wonderful strides over these last six years. There is a clear difference in how we are working together and understanding our potential. From my point of view I see a real awakening of energy that speaks to dynamic and exciting times ahead. The more we can work together and be in the effort together, the more we will own a common future for UUCM.

As I look ahead into our seventh year together with me as your minister I'm excited at what it can bring: not only the beginnings of yet another incremental shift in the culture of UUCM but also completion, and ongoing reawakening of being a more exciting and meaningful voice in the larger Marin Community.  We are a voice not only of reason in the day-to-day world but of care and nurture of the soul and spirit.  We are also a clear place to join into the fight for justice which stands on the side of love, and the evolution of a healthy community and a sustainable environment. 2015-16 is going to be a great year together. The time is right and we are ready. So as Captain Picard would say, "Lets make it so." 

Rev. Chip

From the DRE

Yesterday's heat really was a dose of summer. We are shifting into our Summer Program starting on June 21st. We kick it off with a Father's Day BBQ after service. We will have a vegan/vegi grill and one for meat. Bring something to grill and a side to share.

This Sunday we close the RE year with a fun intergenerational service. Drumming starts at 10AM atop the arbor hill. A nice slideshow of kid activities will punctuate a celebration of the year.

UUCM Summer Day Camp in August is going to be GREAT. Click for info.

Our next Game Night is June 26th 6-9pm. Everyone invited.

Blessed Be,

(415) 479-4131 ext. 104,   DRE@uuMarin.org 

June 14: End of Year Potluck

After the service. We will be celebrating the completion of another successful 

year at UUCM.

Please bring a dish to share.

A-G fruit or dessert

H-M main dish

N-W salad 

Contact Marge Hollinger or Judy Finn if you want to volunteer.

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***Location change.  Sher Sheldon's house.  1237 Lynwood Dr. Novato. 892-1727    All are welcome.

 Laura Hillenbrand , author of Seabiscuit, has written one of the longest running, New York Times bestsellers, Unbroken.

Unbroken is an extraordinary odyssey of the life of Louis Zamperini. In boyhood, he'd been a cunning and incorrigible delinquent. As a teenager, he had channeled his defiance into running, discovering a prodigious talent that had carried him to the Berlin Olympics. In 1943, Lieutenant Zamperini's Air Force bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared and Zamperini pulled himself onto a life raft. He survived for forty-six days, but only to be captured by the Japanese and hauled away to a terrible POW camp. Louie survived. Back home, he reunites with his family and marries his love-at-first-sight: Cynthia. They have a daughter and, well, a drinking problem. Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor; brutality with rebellion.  

Discussion of the book led by Nani Ranken.

Signups are starting electronically for volunteers for Sunday nights June 14 - August 2. If absolutely necessary you may sign up by calling Joan Nelson (415-506-4166, Cell: 415-595-6221).

Joan Nelson reports that the Rotating Emergency Shelter program (operating for six months every winter for the past seven years) will probably be operating year round before long.

June 13 We are taking a trip to Wonderland with UUCM members.

Order your tickets at  www.mountainplay.org and plan to meet at the Park and Ride at Smith Ranch Road just off US 101 at 10 am that day. We will carpool to the Manzanita Parking lot and catch a school bus to the mountain. Pack a picnic, wear a hat, bring a blanket or cushions to sit on, and don't forget your sunscreen. Please email thomas.ervin@comcast.net if you have questions and to let me know that you are coming.

Best,

Thomas