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people of all races,
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GUESTS are always welcome.
Sunday worship is a time for
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH
join adults during the first part of the service, and then attend Summer Religious Education.
Nursery is not staffed July-August. Parents are invited to join the All Kids Worship with their infants trough Kindergarteners.
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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Rev. Chip Wright
Director of Religious Education
Youth Advisor
Administrator:
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Minister's Schedule
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Minister:
Rev. Chip Wright
Summer schedule:
Chip will not be holding office hours from June 16th through September 7th. He will return to regular office hours on September 8th.
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DRE's Schedule
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Director of Religious Education:
Jeffrey Melcher
Summer Schedule:
15 hours/wk during June 16th-Aug 15th.
415-479-4131
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July 16, 2015
Issue #317
Next Issue July 30
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Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am 
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July 19, 2015: "Awe and Wonder"
Jessica Clay, with Nani Ranken, Worship Associate
Often as we go about our lives we get caught up in the day to day flow of life. How do we return to the present and cultivate a sense of awe and wonder in our approach to the world? Join us for worship as we explore this topic and look at ways to nurture ourselves and each other.
Jessica Clay is entering into her last year of seminary at Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, CA and is a Candidate for Fellowship with the UUA. During her time at Starr King she has been involved in student body leadership filling the role of Vice-President her first year, and President this past year. She has her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Pacific University and comes to ministry as a second career. Her call to ministry came within the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica, and she was a very active member prior to moving to Berkeley teaching RE, serving on the nominating committee and co-chairing the green committee. Since moving to Berkeley in 2013 she has immersed herself in school, pulpit supply preaching, traveling to Transylvania, and volunteering at San Quentin.
July 26, 2015: "Reclaiming The Wild Soul: A Sacred Journey Into Earth's Landscapes"
Mary Reynolds Thompson, with Rodney Gothelf, Worship Associate
Beyond the chaos and stresses of our modern age, there lies a forgotten yet primal terrain rich in wisdom, healing, and wholeness. In this special service, Mary Reynolds Thompson will guide us on a journey into Earth's great landscapes of deserts, forests, oceans and rivers, mountains, and grasslands as aspects of our psyches and souls. We'll ask the question: Does re-wilding the Earth begin with re-wilding our own nature?
Mary Reynolds Thompson is an acclaimed author and facilitator of poetry and journal therapy dedicated to bridging the false divide between outer and inner nature, Earth and Self. Her books are Embrace Your Inner Wild: 52 Reflections for an Eco-Centric World and Reclaiming the Wild Soul: How Earth's Landscapes Restore Us to Wholeness. www.maryreynoldsthompson.com
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I went to see "Inside Out" at a matinee with my wife and daughter. A very cute and exciting movie with an up-to-date pop psychology message: You not only can have more than one emotion at the same time, they are often intricately tied together and one can manifest and support another. In a complex world, we need to honor our own complexity as well.
Some of our families are heading up to Sly Park for the annual camping trip this weekend Thursday-Saturday. Have a great time on the lake! Wish I could be there. Maybe next year.
Sarah Scott has completed her work with us at UUCM as Youth Adviser and is moving on to start a graduate program at California Institute of Integral Studies. We are grateful for her time and care with our youth, sad to see her go, and glad she has found a mission and passionate career interest as a Creative Arts Therapist. Thank you Sarah. Many Blessings on your path.
Grades 7-12 and parents are invited to join me in a field trip to Novato on Thursday July 23rd to the Computer Technology Resource Collective. You must
fill out a volunteer form here.
Jeffrey Melcher, M.Div.
Director of Religious Education
dre@uumarin.org
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin
www.UUMarin.org
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| Message from Board President | |  Foyer Project As you may know, Geri Randall and Lisa Wiggins are leading a project to overhaul the look of our foyer. Both Janette and the Board are providing oversight to this project. The funding is coming from the challenge grant initiated by Geri, and the funds that were raised in that process. It is a limited quantity of funds, and a limited project. The plan for repair and improvement of the closet has been approved and is largely completed. A plan for additional changes to the foyer is under development. Before any additional expenditures are made (other than the closet), there will be an opportunity for the congregation to comment and give feedback, and the board will make any final decisions and approve the rest of the project before it moves forward. Thank you to Thomas Ervin who has agreed to be the board liaison for this project. Thank you to Geri and Lisa for their leadership, initiative, and hard work in kicking this off and moving this piece forward. Dianne |
| UUCM Summer Day Camp | |  Hello Community, We are excited to announce that our Summer Fun Day-Camp is gearing up. The first of two weeks starts August 3rd. You can begin the registration process by going to this page: Summer Fun Day Camp at UUCM. Dance Arts Tree Climbing Cooking Nature Exploration/Experiments Please help us promote this camp via our FB event link. UUCM Summer Day-camp FB event page. If you have a Facebook account, go to that page and use the invite button to bring your friends and neighbors into the loop. You might also like to share this informational flyer with people you know. Jeffrey Melcher, M.Div. Director of Religious Education Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin www.UUMarin.org |
| Summer Newsletter Schedule | |  This newsletter is published every other week during the summer. Send in your articles by Monday 10 pm before the Thursday it should be published. Newsletter Published Dates July 30 August 13 August 27 and continuing weekly |
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SKSM Symposium 2015 - "Remembering Our Wholeness"
| |  Join us for a day of study, dialogue, ritual celebrations, food, music, art and community-building celebrating the Spirit of Life. Symposium featuring our honored teacher Mushim (Patricia) Ikeda along with our President Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt and other community leaders on Wed., September 2, 2015 at the First Unitarian Church of Oakland. Free of charge Registration - www.sksmsymposium.org More info on flyer. |
| Water and Stones | |  Don't forget to collect water and or stones on your summer journeys. These will be used in our fall ingathering ceremony. |
| Summer Refreshments | | 
Sign up on the board in the foyer to bring light refreshments for a summer Sunday.
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Summer changes
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The Contemplative Service is on vacation. The choir is off but Milton will still play his wonderful music. Chip is off but we will have marvelous guest speakers from our congregation, Starr King and other places.
Chip will not be holding office hours from June 16th through September 7th. He will return to regular office hours on September 8th.
There will be an RE program and day camp.
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Watch GA Video at home
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Contemplative Service 9 am
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Social Justice Education/Action
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Due to an enthusiastic Marin response from outside the religious institutions,
UUCM is relinquishing its slot for the summer Sunday shelter dinners. We look forward to serving once more when the winter schedule restarts.
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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
(415-506-4166, 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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San Rafael, CA 94903
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