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April 28, 2016
Issue #354
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(If you have an announcement for the Sunday service, send it to
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Contemplative Service 9 am
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Leaders:
5/1/16
Doug Kerr
5/8/16
Carol Kerr
5/15/16
Susan Pryor
5/22/16
Earle Owen
Our lay-led Contemplative Services are held from
9:00 am to 10:00 am each Sunday in the Fireside Room.
The Contemplative Service was started more than ten years ago to provide an opportunity for Sunday worship in a small group setting. It gives attendees a reflective, spiritual foundation and quiet source of inspiration for the coming week. Readings introduce a silent period to reflect on a topic or idea, followed by an opportunity to share individual thoughts.
* Wisdom and Humor Potluck: We will each contribute a quip, cartoon, epigram, bumper sticker, or news bit that gave rise to a smile or a moment of reflection. (And like any good potluck you can come even if you don't have something for the "pot") Just come for some humor, wisdom, and some comfortable silence together.
Join us. All are welcome to try this weekly alternative to UUCM's Traditional Sunday Services.
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From your DRE
Jeffrey Melcher
Our Sunday Religious Exploration team now includes Lauren Estrada as our Nursery Care Provider.
Welcome Lauren to our TEAM.
Yes, you do recognize her last name and yes, she is Dianne's daughter. Lauren will also be helping out on Saturday at the UUCM 2016 Retreat. Lauren is a high school Senior and is able to help us in the Nursery through the summer when we get visiting families and into mid-September until she goes off to college.
Our teen group, the Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU) are going on a field trip to the Exploratorium on May 1st.
Please RSVP
to Wendy Meluch ASAP. There is an exhibit there which Wendy created and helps look at prejudices. Our YRUU have been studying racism and white privilege this year in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Planet Warriors RE class wants to collect more 55 gallon barrels to increase our water catchment capacity at UUCM. Anyone want to help with this project? We hope to inspire others to try water catchment at their homes too.
The next Parent Group will be at the UUCM Retreat as it is the regular 3rd Sunday Parent Group meeting day. For info on the Parent Group or how you can help, contact Grace Dearborn.
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| Upcoming Dates |
Upcoming dates link to the UUCM calendar for saving on ical, outlook etc.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
3 - 5 pm
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Visitor's Box
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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.
There is a speaker system to bring sound from Fellowship Hall to the nursing room and
the pre-K area.
REFRESHMENT HOUR
in the Courtyard or
Fireside Room follows the services.
There are four "Sunday First Time Visitor" parking spots at the top of the parking lot.
Come, join us!
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Gratitude and Commitment Update
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Thank you to the 54 households who have submitted their Gratitude & Commitment pledge for the 2016-17 budget! Together we have pledged nearly $132,000. There are 48 households that have not yet sent in their pledge. Please do so as soon as you can, online at uumarin.org or by filling out a pledge form. If you need help, please contact Janette in the office at
office@uumarin.org or call 415-479-4131 x100.
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Movie Night - April 29, 7-9 pm
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Lifelong friends Lenny (Dominic Chianese) and Ruben (Dick Latessa) are both in their 70s and dyed-in-the-wool New Yorkers. The New York they inhabit is fading away: the places they've frequented for years give them a refuge from the changes they see around them. At last they are confronted with the reality that the last holdouts are a threatened species, and they are too. This film is about love and friendship, and the way these things keep us young, and make us feel alive. It's about one man at a point in his life when he is finally forced to concede that his whole life is no longer ahead of him, and he makes a last reach for one thing he's never had - true love.
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Farewell Party for Quinleys
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Kindly come to our farewell party for our friends Jan and John Quinley as we go down memory lane remembering their invaluable contributions to our congregation. Serving cake and ice cream.
- If you have any paper photos of the Quinleys please bring them to the party.
- May 1st, after the service
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Thanks to all who donated to the Basket Share last Sunday which went to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. We gave them $268. Also thank you to all the UUCM members who donated
$765 individually. The money wil
l help support MS research, programs and services, and more.
Lisa Cohen and Sher Sheldon
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Housing Solutions for Interim Minister
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The Interim Minister Search Committee is seeking housing solutions for our search.
We may be able to attract a local candidate, in which case, housing may be less of a concern.
However if the interim needs housing, then providing housing at either a reduced rental rate
or shared housing (providing there is a separate entrance/adequate privacy) could help mitigate UUCM's expenses.
Thank you!
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All Congregational Retreat at Walker Creek - May 13-15
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All Congregational Retreat at Walker Creek
May 13 - 15, 2016
Thanks to all who signed up for the Retreat!
We will have 50
attendees dining
on Saturday.
There is still time to sign up for the Talent Show. If you have a talent that you want to share at the Retreat, please download a form and note your entry.
You can turn in your
Talent Show Entry form
to Thomas or Dianne.
If you want a roommate, please contact Thomas or Dianne.
Look for a packing list and directions in your inbox shortly.
See you in at the Retreat in two short weeks.
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Last Sun, April 24, I was joined at the REST Women's Shelter by Peter McAllister, who proved very able to shop with me and prepare a gorgeous fruit salad! And he really connected with our lady guests.
Next Sunday, May 1, is the LAST NIGHT of this year's REST program before the homeless folks go back to the streets to sleep. So instead of recruiting volunteers to prepare food I'm going to celebrate the conclusion of the shelter year by ordering pizza. (And providing music with Walt Littrell and anyone who wants to join us.)
At the same time, we are doubling up our efforts. Due to the temporary absence of June Fesler, I'm also going to supply food for the Mill Street dinner.
On Sunday afternoon, I'm going to shop for dinner for 65 people.
These two Social Justice outreach tasks will be expensive.
So I'm asking for financial support to defray expenses. (Alas, I don't take credit cards. But a little cold, hard cash or a check will alleviate any nagging sense of procrastination guilt for having told yourself you would volunteer some future Sunday, until now when there are no Sundays left.)
415-506-4166
c: 415-595-6221
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Once-a-month service opportunity
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Walter Littrell, Margaret Johnson and Joan Nelson
filled in for June Fesler at the Mill Street Shelter.
Joan is still looking for a volunteer couple or team
to supply the Mill Street Shelter dinner on first Sundays while June Fesler recovers from hip replacement surgery.
It's only once a month. And the rewards last all month long.
Please give it a try. Thank you.
Contact:
Joan Nelson - 415-506-4166 - c: 415-595-6221
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UUA General Assembly
June 22 - June 26
GA theme: "Heartland: Where Faiths Connect"
There will also be lots of opportunities to watch videos of the workshops and services from your own computer or other electronic device.
General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process.
More info
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Social Justice Education/Action
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We have a newsletter list to inform you about
UU Social Justice actions and local issues. This replaces Dick Park's Social Justice list. Sign up by
replying to this email and typing
"Yes to Social Advocates".
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Contribute to the 3rd Tuesday night dinner at the
First Presbyterian Church.
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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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Continue your commitment to environmental and economic justice by shopping at
http://shop.uusc.org/
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Staff Links
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Youth Advisor: TBA
Nursery Care Provider: Lauren Estrada
Don Beck: 415-892-0642
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Minister's Schedule
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DRE's Schedule
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Minister:
Rev. Chip Wright
Tues., Wed., Thurs.
10am to 3pm
phone: 415-479-413
ext. 102
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Director of Religious Education:
Jeffrey Melcher
Sunday 12:30 - 1:30
Tuesday 12:30-3:30
Thursday 12:30-3:30
415-479-4131 ext. 104
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I appreciate any feedback about this weekly newsletter.
eWeekly Deadlines for Thursday issue:
Monday 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: Valerie Taylor
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin
415-479-4131
240 Channing Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
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