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(If you have an announcement for the Sunday service, send it to Julie Prentice
[email protected]
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9 am - The Sunday Circle (Contemplative Service newly renamed)
Upcoming Topics and Leaders:
7/23/17: More by Mary Oliver
Doug Kerr
7/30/17: UU Voices
Kat Braeman
The Sunday Circle is held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am each Sunday in the Fireside Room.
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Upcoming dates link to the UUCM calendar for saving on iCal, Outlook etc.
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Autumn Auction
- October 7
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AUTUMN AUCTION
SAVE THE DATE for the Autumn Auction on Saturday, October 7, 2017, 5:30-9:00 p.m. The rough schedule is: 5:30-7:00 for silent auction and social hour (hors d'oeuvres, drinks); 7:00-8:30 for live auction and potluck dinner; 8:30-9:00 check out. Childcare will be provided.
The food for the auction will be provided potluck by attendees. The categories will include appetizers, main dish, salad, dessert, and will probably be assigned alphabetically. There will be wine for purchase. Details will be made known closer to the date.
Meanwhile, start thinking about what goods and services you or your friends might donate for the auction; also what businesses might be asked to donate. Some ideas are: SPECIAL EVENT (use of vacation home, hike with lunch, catered meal or picnic, magic show, take kids to a museum or zoo). LESSONS (cooking, piano, dancing, painting, golf, math tutoring, fishing, etc). MONTHLY SPECIALS (casseroles, desserts, fruit, pet treats, etc). HELP AT HOME (garden, yard, odd jobs, handy work, eliminate clutter, taxes, walking the dog, etc). PERSONAL ITEMS (artwork, music or dance performance, scarves, hats, antiques).
For a more complete list of ideas, click here. There are so many suggestions you are bound to see something you want to donate.
The primary contact person regarding the auction is Ken Ross (
[email protected]
, 541-686-1549).
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The hillside below the play structure is the perfect spot for a walking labyrinth. Church members thought so in 2007, when they enjoyed the labyrinth constructed by the Youth group. By 2017, however, the path was no longer recognizable, but the center stones remained.
On July 5, having received encouragement to restore the site, we began by collecting all the stones and placing them into the center, and removing the dry grass from the circle.Then we laid out an ancient labyrinth design, working from the center outward. By July 7, after about 10 hours' work, the new labyrinth was complete. The center stone remains the same, and the seashells and all stones are reused from the site. The outer circle consists of the bricks Jeff Melcher and a more recent youth group had added, and the labyrinth is surrounded by stumps from the hill. Since only one person can walk at a time, others can sit and contemplate the view. Several people, including a dog-walking neighbor, have expressed their enjoyment of the labyrinth. Now all it needs is continuous use. Photo is of finished labyrinth. Dave Tetta and Kim Holscher did the restoration.
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Collect Water and/or Stones
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While you are traveling or staying at home be sure to collect water/and or stones to share at our ingathering service in September.
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July UU Roots Summer Reading - Margaret Fuller
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Adult Ed Announces JULY UU Roots Summer Reading - Margaret Fuller
"Men, Emerson observed, felt that Margaret "carried too many guns." Edgar Allan Poe succinctly defined that anxiety when he divided humankind into three categories: men, women, and Margaret Fuller."
For the month of July, we invite you to become better acquainted with the dazzling and intelligent female public intellectual Margaret Fuller: "An Unfinished Woman - The desires of Margaret Fuller" by Judith Thurman, from the Apr. 1, 2013 issue of the New Yorker:
A Margaret Fuller Salon led by our very own Kat Braeman is being planned for the end of July, exact date TBD.
If you wish to respond in any way to any of these articles, please send your brief letter (250 words) to
[email protected],
no later than two weeks after the link appears. Lisa may publish these responses in the Weekly, at her discretion, during the month.
Look upon this "summer reading" as coffee hour conversation starters and preparation for the 6 classes on Transcendentalism that Rev. Joy hopes to offer (time permitting) in the coming year.
UU Roots is an ongoing reading group series for members and friends that explores the religious roots of our Unitarian Universalist tradition.
This summer, UU Roots concentrates on Transcendentalism, a philosophical movement that was a major current in "modern" Unitarianism. Look here in the UUCM weekly for a link to a New Yorker article about one or more Transcendentalists. We encourage you to click on the link and read the articles online, most of which are about 5 pages long. If you prefer, you may borrow a printed copy of the month's article, located in a specially-marked box in the Community Room.
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Hello to Summer!
For the next 2 months everyone (yes, YOU!) is invited to participate in Touch of Beauty. Please bring a flower or two or ten - there's no such thing as "too many flowers - as often as you can, and put it (them) in the vase on the corner of the Greeters' table. Somebody will be on hand to create an artistic whole and place it on the dais for the service. We're better together!
Sally Schroeder
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Summer is here and there are a few changes at UUCM for the summer months.
The choir is on vacation but Milton is still providing wonderful music. The 9:00 AM service continues as does the 10:30 AM service.
Rev. Joy is away but we will have interesting speakers from Starr King and our congregation.
Jef is working part time and will provide activities for the children in the foyer on Sundays and coordinating other activities. Child care is available. YRUU will meet. (see Jef's article for details)
The newsletter will be sent every other week starting July 6. See article below for specific dates.
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Weekly newsletter publish dates
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Weekly Publish dates:
August 3, 17, 31
September 7 (back to weekly schedule)
Deadline for articles is 10 pm Monday for Thursday publishing date.
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New Usher Scheduler still needed
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Volunteer needed to take over the duty of scheduling ushers for the Sunday services. There are currently 16 ushers on the list, most serving just once or twice a quarter. Scheduling might be feasible with "sign-up-genius" but supervision is required to ensure that two ushers are present without fail.
Please contact Nani Ranken for further details if you are interested in taking this task over from her.
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Shelter Supper Coordinator Still Needed
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Due to Joan's "out-of-whack back," UUCM will need a new co-ordinator/
supervisor for this rich and rewarding program project which she has administered
for the last nine years. Contact her for more information.
Joan Nelson - 415-506-4166 - c: 415-595-6221
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Roy Zimmerman concert - UU Church of Berkeley August 26
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Relieve your political stress with ReZist, ninety minutes of Roy Zimmerman's original songs, a funny and forceful affirmation of Peace and Social Justice on August 26 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley at 8 pm.. "Sometimes I think satire is the most hopeful and heartfelt form of expression," says Roy, "because in calling out the world's absurdities and laughing in their face, I'm affirming the real possibility for change." Tickets can be purchased at the door, or at
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3044645
Roy's songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime. He's shared stages with Bill Maher, Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, John Oliver, Kate Clinton and George Carlin. He's been profiled on NPR's "All Things Considered," and he's a featured blogger for the Huffington Post.
UUCB is at One Lawson Road in Kensington.
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Labor Day Camp - September 1 - 4
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Friday, Sept 1 - Monday, Sept 4, 2017
Mendocino Woodlands
We are excited to welcome families and people of all ages at Labor Day Camp this year. Join us at the end of summer in the glorious grandeur of the redwoods. Allow the crisp air and serene setting to refresh your spirit. Indulge yourself with family fun, solitude along the creek, or fellowship at the lodge. Your vitality will be restored with activities such as round singing, hiking, fireside chats, dancing, beading, or other spontaneous fun with fellow campers. For more info or to register, visit the NCUUCC website:
http://www.ncuucc.org/calendar/labordaycamp/
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WALKING THE WALK 2017 - North Bay and Far North
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UU Justice Ministry of California and UU Justice of Arizona are excited to present our 2017 Walking Leadership Summit and Camp from August 12
th through August 16th
at Camp de Benneville Pines in the San Bernardino mountains.
This exciting opportunity is open to all UUs interested in social justice, allowing them to meet other UUs from California and Arizona to develop knowledge and skills to strengthen your congregation's social justice program and grow as social justice leaders. The extended program length incorporates time for reflection and rejuvenation with numerous activities available at the camp. Families are welcome and discounts are available for youth!
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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. 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 [email protected] (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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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 Exploration 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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Staff Links
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Vacation until August 23. Will check email and phone messages.
15 hours a week. Email, available by appt.
Nursery Care Provider: Glynda Christian
Don Beck: 415-892-0642
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I appreciate any feedback about this weekly newsletter.
eWeekly Deadline for Thursday issue:
Monday by 10 pm - activities and announcements, Staff columns, committee reports
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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