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October 12, 2017
Issue #422
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October 15, 2017: United Nations Sunday: Loving the World
Rev. Joy Atkinson
There is much in today's world that is heartbreaking and worrisome. But there are glimmers of hope in many places, one of which is in the ongoing work and special projects of the United Nations. The sermon will explore how United Nations programs help to carry out some of the values that we Unitarian Universalists hold dear, and that we share with those who would build world community.
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Upcoming Topics and Leaders
10/15/17: COMMUNITY and SOCIETY: A Dialogue
Paul Kaufman
The Sunday Circle is held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am each Sunday in the Fireside Room.
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We have witnessed several natural disasters recently, now including the raging fires that have devastated regions just north of UUCM this week, as well as the tragic massacre at a concert in Las Vegas last week. It has been a very challenging Fall season, and our hearts have felt again and again the ache of concern for those who have lost their lives or have lost people close to them, and those whose homes have been destroyed. Many in our congregation have helped in various ways, sending donations through the UUA/UU Service
Committee to areas far from us that have been devastated by hurricanes, helping in person as needed in shelters housing evacuees from the fires close to home. Many more have asked how they can help. I am heartened by all the expressions of care and concern I have heard from UUCM members.
Regarding the fires: As of now (Tuesday) here are two ways you can help. The Red Cross is accepting cash donations.
https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation
Also, you can can visit the Center
for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership's website at
https://cvnl.org/volunteerism/
to register as a disaster service worker. We will keep you informed as we learn about more ways to help.
Your expressions of love and concern are heart-filling. May you be safe.
Joy
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Dear UUCM,
Even as we all respond to the nearby firestorm with aid, action, or prayers, we see the fragility of our place on the planet. With gratitude for what we have, we can give our time, talent and treasures to the communities
of which we are a part. There are so many ways to respond.
Here are some things UUCM RE is doing:
- Early response and outreach to coordinate volunteer efforts among UUCM families to the firestorm.
- Ramping up the RE class Giving Baskets to collect for local and Puerto Rican aid. (Red Cross and UUSC)
- YRUU class discussing methane effects on our atmosphere and a "NO Beef" challenge.
- Book Drive by the elementary grade classes. Bring your books this Sunday. Last day of collection Sunday October 15th.
YRUU Conference this weekend in Redwood City: As part of the planning team for this first new PCD YRUU retreat organization, we are sending five people to this weekend retreat starting Friday the 13th. Attending are Isaac Trumbull Stearns, Julia Musgrove, Wil Bauer, Jef Melcher and George Pegelow.
Stone Soup 2017:
Save the Date: November 19th. We anticipate another great rendition by the YRUU this year. Families with children ages 6-18 will all have parts to play in the production. Set up and decoration starts at 9 AM.
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Upcoming dates link to the UUCM calendar for saving on iCal, Outlook etc.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Adult Ed Class on
American Transcendentalists
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Rev. Joy 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 415 479-4131 or contact Rev. Joy to sign up.
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Remarkable People! Friday, October 20, 7:30 pm
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MORE Remarkable People! Friday, October 20, 7:30 pm in the Fireside Room.
Come learn more from our local pie-meister librarian and an activist acupuncturist.
Henry Bankhead and Ilana Trumbull-Stearns will be talking about their remarkable lives.
The Remarkable People evenings give us a chance to learn from the life stories within our own community. There are always some interesting new facts, even from old friends, and sometimes some surprising life intersections you might never have known about without hearing each others' narrative of where they have been before being with us. Come learn more in a a relaxed setting with refreshments and conversation.
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Dinners for Eight starts November 4
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Dinners for Eight is an organized potluck. It is a wonderful way to socialize with UUCM members in their homes 'breaking bread'. We get to know others in a casual setting and have more in depth conversations than large UUCM dinners.
We meet the first Saturday of the month except January and usually have dinners until April or May. A host volunteers their house and provides the main course. Other attendees bring appetizers, salads or vegetables, wine, and dessert. Food assignments are usually done on a first to be contacted. Dinners usually start at 6:30 or 7:00. Individuals are welcome and if your house isn't large enough to host you can co-host with another member.
Sher Sheldon arranges the dinner attendees. If you have not already signed up and want to be involved, contact her at 415-892-1727.
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Leadership Council Meets
Saturday October 28th
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The Leadership Council will convene:
Saturday October 28th
12:00 noon to no later than 3:00 pm
Fireside Room, UUCM
This is an opportunity for all committee chairs or a
committee
representative
to share what they need other committees to know, learn ways to strengthen their committee, and provide input on congregational issues
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Ted Gaebler, our Board President, will facilitate the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Scarpa at
[email protected]. We on the Board look forward to every committee's presence and chance to participate.
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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. Please send by 5 PM on Wednesday, any later submissions will be considered for timeliness and room. The Worship Committees members are now putting together the Order of Service and Janette will print it.
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The UUCM
RE 2nd-6th grade class has formed
HUUffledore House of Witchcraft & Wizardry.
We are holding a BOOK DRIVE to benefit the literacy projects of
Friends of the Marin County Free Library
& Global Book Exchange.
Please bring new and gently used books for all ages to UUCM.
Delivery Deadline is October 15th.
Children's and young adult books are especially encouraged.
More about Marin Friends Donation Guidelines:
More about Global Book Exchange Donation Guidelines:
The Friends are currently having a sale!
Please visit their Novato store at 1608 Grant Ave
&
Support Literacy Projects in Marin County!
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UU Workshop - Class Distinctions - October 14
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Saturday, October 14, 2017, Class Conversations
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
UU Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson St., Kensington CA
(Refreshments and registration at 9:30, workshop includes lunch; vegan options will be available)
Tickets: Sliding scale $20-50 (no one turned way for lack of funds)
Register at http://www.pcduuma.com/upcoming-events.html (scroll down to Class Conversations)
This day-long workshop (10:00-4:30), intended for UUs and friends in the greater CA Bay Area, includes lunch and morning refreshments. The instructors will include Rev. Dorothy Emerson, one of the founders of Class Conversations. The workshop will help UUs become more aware of economic and social class distinctions and how they impact society as a whole, play out in our congregations, and affect the quality of our social justice work.
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Emma's Revolution Concert - October 28
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Emma's Revolution
will be doing a concert as part of the American Friends Service Committee's Centennial Celebration at the First Unitarian Church of Oakland on Saturday, October 28th, 10am to 5pm and will feature workshops and lunch.
Emma's Revolution is the award-winning activist power duo of Pat Humphries and Sandy O, whose songs have been sung for the Dalai Lama, praised by Pete Seeger, and covered by Holly Near.
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Members: If you missed Lifetouch Portraits
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Members who missed the photo session for the directory can submit a photo if it is horizontal and between 250-300 dpi resolution. If you didn't have your photo taken or don't submit your own photo, just your name and info will appear in the directory.
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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 are 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 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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