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September 21, 2017
Issue #419
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September 24, 2017: Jewish High Holy Days Service: Choices and Challenges
Rev. Joy Atkinson
The High Holy Days of Judaism provide an opportunity for observing Jews to consider the moral choices they have made over the past year, to own up to wrongdoing, and to begin a New Year with a clean slate. What might these observances have to teach us all about taking stock of the choices and challenges in our lives?
Basket Share 9/24 will be distributed 50/50 to our Partner Church in Transylvania.
(If you have an announcement for the Sunday service, send it to Julie Prentice
[email protected]
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Upcoming Topics and Leaders:
9/24/17: Ordeal of Change
Jim Harrison
10/1/17: How Much is Enough?
Jerry Moore
The Sunday Circle is held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am each Sunday in the Fireside Room.
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I look forward to a very busy year around UUCM. I will soon be presenting the Board with some ideas for interim projects for this second interim year. Meanwhile, remember that I am also here to carry out normal pastoral duties. If you would like to meet with me to discuss membership, your spiritual path, a ritual you would like help with, issues you may be facing, ideas you have about the functioning of the congregation, or for ANY reason, place feel free to contact me, via email or by phone (
510 821-2394
).
We will be announcing a date for a Sunday New Member Ceremony soon. If you are interested in joining the congregation as a member, please contact me or Thomas Ervin, Membership Committee Chair. We would love to welcome you.
I will be offering an Adult Education class this Fall on the American Transcendentalists, a small group of Nineteenth Century characters who were very influential in the shaping of the American character, as well as American literature and philosophy. They are also a important part of our Unitarian and Universalist history. We will read original works by R.W. Emerson, H.D. Thoreau, Margaret Fuller, Bronson Alcott, Elizabeth Peabody and others. The class will meet for five Sundays,
1-3:00 PM: October 15, 22, 29 and November 5 and 19. Call the UUCM office or contact me to sign up.
May the autumn season bring you bright moments and peace.
Joy
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The RE year is off to a flying start! The
Harry and UU
aspiring witches and wizards for social justice met and have wands to prove it. So exciting! And the
Jedi Academy
for middle and high school students has started.
Everyone is invited to help feed the children of UUCM.
Snack prep for RE
is going to again include every family at least once this year. Non-parents are welcome to help too.
Here is the link to the Sign-up Genius to self schedule.
You get the first crack at picking a date. After a week or so I will fill in the dates with names. You can trade amongst yourselves as you wish.
Auction event open to families and children too.
The Auction Committee is planning on a room with activities for children. Come for this community-building event that will also raise funds and fun. Please come for the parts you can.
YRUU and parents are invited to dress up and help serve appetizers during the silent auction. RSVP to
Karen Auroy or
Jef Melcher
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Make a good day,
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Upcoming dates link to the UUCM calendar for saving on iCal, Outlook etc.
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Six 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 first Basket Share will be distributed to our Partner Church in Transylvania. The offering will be split 50/50 with our Partner Church. The Partner Church Committee, will make the September 24 Basket Share Appeal. Please come ready to donate.
Joan Nelson - 415-506-4166 - c: 415-595-6221
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Change in Newsletter Deadline
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For all you night owls the
deadline for the Weekly newsletter has been moved up to 7 AM Tuesday. I don't work at night so as long as I get the articles by the morning i am satisfied. However please do not send items after the deadline which makes it difficult for me to finish the newsletter on time.
Lisa Cohen, Newsletter Editor
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Auction Details - Saturday, October 7, 5:30 - 9 PM
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HAVE FUN AND HELP YOUR CHURCH. Please bring your friends. Come to the church's Autumn Auction on Saturday, October 7. There will be a Silent auction from 5:30-7:00 with hors d'oeuvres, no-host bar, and with music by Milton Wong and Christine Kraemer; Live auction and potluck dinner from 7:00-8:30; and check out from 8:30-9:00. For more information and useful links, go to the Autumn Auction page of the church's website. Among the many exciting auction items are: two nights lodging in Strawberry; a ride on a Harley Davidson; a sermon topic chosen with Joy; several dinner options; hike with gourmet lunch; computer help; and many gift certificates. Preliminary online catalog now available.
Go to the link below, then click
Catalog
to see the items available.
www.Auctria.com/auction/uucm2017
For more information on any item, click on its title or image.
More items are being added daily.
VOLUNTEERS are needed for the day of the auction to help with set up, clean up, and other chores. If you are available, please contact Ken Ross ([email protected] or 541-686-1549).
CHILD CARE will be available during the auction, if arranged in advance. Please contact Kristin Jensen ([email protected] or 415-302-1196) as soon as possible; include the number of children and their ages.
A REMINDER that new/unused auction donations may be dropped off at the home of one of three church members: Ken Ross (541-686-1549) about a 6-minute drive from the church, Gretchen Leavitt (408-386-8868) in downtown San Rafael, or Dick Park (415-302-8731) in Novato. Call one of them to make arrangements for delivery.
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Dear Auction-Goers,
The Auction dinner will be provided by the best caterers in the county - Us! Another way of saying that is - Pot Luck. Magical bakers have promised dessert. So that leaves the rest of the meal. Please read the following assignments: If your last name begins with
A - G, bring an appetizer
H - Q, bring a main dish (meat or veggie - your choice)
R - Z, bring a salad
All food should be delivered to the kitchen when you arrive at the auction.
Thanks!
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Hurricane Recovery Fund and Resources - UUA
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Ongoing recovery funds and resource information about Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are available. The UUA is continuing to raise money and provide support to those affected by the hurricanes.
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Save the date for 2018 Retreat
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Retreat 2018
Please save the date. Your annual All Congregational Retreat at Walker Creek Ranch will be held the first weekend in May 2018 -
May 4, 5 and 6. Details and registration starting in February.
Thomas Ervin
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Web Site Help Needed
The Communications Team is updating the UUCM website. We are migrating the site to a WordPress template provided by the UUA and in use by over 100 UU Congregations in the US. And we looking for help!
We need a few people to help migrate material to the new site, edit text, and add some functions to the new site. If you have experience with WordPress, website maintenance, or editing, and would like to help with this project, please email
[email protected]
, or call Valerie Taylor.
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Social Justice Chair and Supervisory Opportunities
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As our shared culture continues to change, each of us is called to respond to the new and exciting opportunities that arise.
Given that UUCM must continue to embody our commitment in the life and work of our congregation and our community, your Social Justice Committee - (charged with honoring and serving Unitarian Universalism's central commitment to justice and service) needs young people (under 80!) to step into:
- Chairmanship: Chairing the SJ Committee is actually easier than you might think!
- Community hands-on homeless services. After a decade of personally satisfying and fulfilling service, Joan Nelson, and June Fesler, regret that they are no longer physically able to organize and provide meals for our two direct, hands-on homeless outreach programs.
Please think about enriching your own life with the privilege (yes it IS a privilege!) of supervising the (once a week) Sunday Women's Winter Shelter (November through April. Contact Joan). Or the (once a month first Sundays) Mill Street Emergency Shelter (contact June). Teams (couples, families, friends, relatives, etc.) find these projects very rewarding.
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Sending Announcements for the Order of Service
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If you have an announcement for the back of the Sunday Order of Service please send it to Julie Prentice [email protected] instead of sending it to the office. The worship associates are now putting together the Order of Service and Janette will print it.
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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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Office Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday 11AM - 6PM
Other times also available. Call/email for an appointment.
phone 415-479-4131 ext 102
Office Hours:
Sunday 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Tuesday 10:30 - 1:30 PM
Thursday 12:30 - 3:30 PM
phone 415-479-4131 ext 104
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:
Tuesday by 7 am - 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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