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April 25, 2019
Issue #497
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April 28, 2019: Diet of Torda - 1568
Rev. Lehel Molnár
In 1568 the Edict of Torda proclamation in Transylvania was the first of its kind in history; the right for individuals to believe and worship according to their own understanding; for clergy to preach and teach the Gospel as they too, understood it. This is one of the cornerstones of our modern understanding of religious practice and belief.
Rev. Lehel Molnár, serves as Archivist at the Unitarian Headquarters in Kolozsvár, Transylvania (Romania). He is charged with the restoration, conservation, organization, development and administration of the 450 year old Unitarian Archives. After finishing his Seminary training in 1995, he was appointed to this position as well as to the post of Assistant Minister at the First Church in Kolozsvár where he served for nearly two years. In November of 1999, he was ordained a Unitarian minister. This year he is taking advanced courses at Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, as the Balázs Scholar.
There will be substantial Hungarian refreshments after the service.
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Upcoming Topics and Leaders
4/28/19 Meditating and Contemplating to Protect Our Health and the Health Care System
Jim Prochaska
5/5/19 Working for George Zimmer: What I Learned About Servant Leadership
Terry Lucas
The Sunday Circle is held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am each Sunday in the Fireside Room.
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Dear UUCM,
I am going to miss you. As announced by a special announcement last Thursday, I am leaving my position as Director of Family Ministries at UUCM. Here is a
link to that announcement. I will be around to finish up this church year until
my last Sunday on June 9th,
which is also Flower Communion Sunday and the end-of-year potluck. I care deeply for every one of you and wish you all many good years with whomever follows me to guide the RE program. UUCM is ready for its next step in creating a revival. Supporting the needed changes to RE will be part of this process.
What is my next step towards ministry? I have been on this winding path of ministry for several decades. I have had a pause to serve UUCM in its RE program and congregational transition period. Now I am applying for a program with the ACPE. (
https://www.acpe.edu/). I will share more of my story and spiritual path in future weeks for those who are interested.
UUCM RE Calendar
Passover Seder for Children and Youth,
April 28,
during our RE classes.
May 5 - This is the UUCM retreat weekend, but there will be Nursery care and an All Ages RE program at UUCM for those not attending the retreat.
May 12 & 26 - RE classes with age-group break-out cohorts.
May 19 - All Ages Children and Youth Worship
June 2 - Last day of RE classes until the Fall (Summer program is different. More info next week.)
June 9 - Flower Communion - All ages in the service.
In service of peace and justice,
Jeffrey
Jeffrey Melcher, M.Div.
Director of Family Ministries
415.578.9788
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Upcoming dates link to the UUCM calendar for saving on iCal, Outlook, etc.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
5:00 PM Friday - 12:00 PM Sunday
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Work Party Participants Needed
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Work party putting up new blinds in the Wright Room, probable date of Saturday, April 27.
Time will be coordinated among the volunteers.
People able to help should text or call Jim Finn at 415 328-4533.
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UUCM Mission Statement Task Force Survey
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The UUCM Mission Statement Task Force wants to hear from as many members as possible. We are conducting listening sessions with many committees (ask your committee chair). We also have opportunities to hear from members at large in person and on line. One way or another, we hope to get your input by May 7th.
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The next meeting of the Classic Book Group is May 22, at 1:30pm, in the Clara Barton Room. We are reading Pickwick Papers, chapters 1-25.
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Online PCD Annual Meeting
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The 2019 PCD Annual Meeting will be held online on Saturday, May 11, 2019, 2:00-3:30 p.m. PDT. This will be exclusively an online meeting. There will be no local gathering, as originally anticipated.
Please
RSVP
if you plan to participate in this virtual meeting. The RSVP form also allows you to indicate if you are interested in serving as a delegate for your congregation. Your minister, president, or their designee will certify delegates by submitting the Delegate Certification Form. (One form per congregation.)
Instructions for connecting to the meeting will be shared by May 8 with congregations and all who RSVP. Links and instructions, along with business meeting materials, will be posted on the PCD Annual Meeting page as they become available.
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Become a Worship Associate or Lead a Summer Service
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We are seeking interest from those who like to help lead Sunday services! Being a Worship Associate is a rich and powerful way to deepen your experience of Unitarian Universalism as we work together to craft services throughout the year. Summer is a wonderful opportunity to offer a message or lead a different kind of creative service if there's something you've always wanted to share with the community.
The Worship Associates and I have created an interest form to clearly explain the expectations of these roles and invite those interested to reflect on a few questions as you consider serving in these roles. Please don't be intimidated by the process, we would love to have your gifts involved in the worship life of our community!
Interest forms are due by May 1, 2019.
Or download a pdf to print
Summer Leader interest form
Google doc:
https://forms.gle/d3wAwh63b2ccohum7
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Touch of Beauty Volunteers Needed for June
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We are looking for volunteers to bring flowers (or other Touch of Beauty) on Sundays in June. No experience necessary! Please email sallyrschroeder@comcast.net if you're interested.
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Register for General Assembly - June 19-23
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General Assembly is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association. Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend; congregations must certify annually to send voting delegates.
The 2019 General Assembly will be June 19-23 in Spokane, Washington. Most General Assembly events will be held in the Spokane Convention Center.
https://www.uua.org/ga
GA HOUSING AND REGISTRATION ARE NOW OPEN
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Social Justice Education/Action
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If you are not already receiving emails from the social justice committee and wish to receive them along with information about social justice actions/rallies in and around Marin, please send your email address to:
socialjustice@uumarin.org
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Do you want to make a difference in our county and the world?
We focus on local issues which are relevant to all of us. Bring your ideas and concerns to the
UUCM Social Justice Committee.
We meet the third Sunday of each month at noon.
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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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Office hours:
Tuesday-Thursday: mid-morning to late afternoon or into the evening.
Call, text or email to make an appointment.
415-578-9632 (direct), 510-213-0404 (cell)
Office hours:
Wed 10:30-2:00
Thursday 10:30-2:00
Sunday 9:00-1:00
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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)
Weekly, UUCM Connect and Special Announcements Editor: Lisa Cohen and Victoria Holdridge
Backup Production Editor: Valerie Taylor
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin
415-479-4131
240 Channing Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
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