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July 15, 2018: Creating a New Republic of the Heart
Our global crisis-environmental, economic, political, and cultural-has reached a tipping point that challenges us, collectively and personally, to awaken to the heroic goodness that resides in our hearts.
Terry Patten is an author, teacher and (r)evolutionary who reminds us that we each contain an untapped reservoir of latent inner and outer nobility. He challenges us-no matter what happens in the years ahead-to allow ourselves to come, truly and deeply, face-to-face with ourselves and one another.
He will address us as spiritual activists, with specifics of what we must do, and, more important, how we must be in order to co-create the change we want to see in the world. (Copies of his new book will be available.)
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July 22, 2018: Participation Service
The Participation Service has its roots in the Quaker Meeting. There is quiet music with introductory words in the beginning, and quiet music at the end, but in between, the silence is broken only by individuals sharing thoughts and feelings that are significant to them. When others are speaking, listen with love. If you respond to others, be sure to let them know that you have understood what they have said, whether or not you agree. It is preferable to speak out of your own feelings and experiences, therefore talking in terms of "what I feel" rather than "what people feel." Silence is preferred to a time-filling conversation.
Dick Park is a retired social worker and long-time member of this congregation.
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Upcoming Topics and Leaders
7/15/18: The Tao of Pooh
Carol Kerr
7/22/18: Fall Topic Brainstorming Session
All comers
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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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 has retired but we will have interesting speakers from Starr King and our congregation.
There are no formal Religious Exploration classes but volunteers will lead activities on Sunday mornings for children. Child care is available.
The newsletter will be sent every other week starting June 28. See article below for specific dates.
If you have an emergency that needs pastoral care contact the office
[email protected].
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Summer Weekly Newsletter Publish Dates
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Weekly Publish dates
If you are submitting an article please pay attention to these dates:
July 12, 26
August 9, 23
September 6 (back to weekly schedule)
Deadline for articles is 7 am Tuesday for Thursday publishing date.
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New Direct Phone Numbers for UUCM
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Minister: 415-578-9632
DRE: 415-578-9788
Administrator: 415-578-9577
(You can still dial 415 479-4131 but if you know who you want to speak with, the numbers listed above will be faster).
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Autumn Auction Donation Ideas - October 6
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The Autumn Auction will take place at the UUCM church on Saturday, October 6, 2017, 5:30-9:00 p.m. The rough scheduling 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.
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.
Here are some ideas:
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, fishing, etc).
MONTHLY SPECIALS (casseroles, desserts, fruit, pet treats, etc). HELP AT HOME (garden, yard, odd jobs, handy work, remove clutter, taxes next spring, walking the dog, etc). PERSONAL ITEMS (artwork, music or dance performance, antiques).
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There are friends and then there are friends
Those you meet at work and church
Those you want to go out for coffee with
Those you can always ask for a favor.
And there are those you don't see for years
But connect with immediately when you do
Like you were never apart.
There are those friends you met in grade school
And played dolls and hopscotch with
But still check in every year with a Holiday Letter or whenever something important happens to you.
There are your college roommates who you still see periodically or Skype or email
As if 40 years haven't past.
There are friends who are always there in times of need - divorce, deaths, illness
Or times of celebration - job promotions, weddings, births
There are friends who don't need to ask you "what's wrong"
They just know
There are friends you can share a long car trip with
Enjoying the same music, the same roadside diners, the same parks
There are friends you can call at the last minute to get together
And then friends you have to make plans with well in advance.
Then there are Facebook friends who can be your real friends or just casual friends.
You can share important things or funny things or beautiful photos.
Friendship is an important part of life from when we are small until we grow old.
Whether we have new friends or old friends
We can be enveloped in a friend's cocoon of love.
Lisa Cohen
3/24/18
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written for Marin County Fair)
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Art Display in Fireside Room
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There is a new display by Carolyn Planakis in the Fireside Room. Carolyn is a long time member and accomplished artist. View her unusual work.
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Summer Sundays and Religious Exploration
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Summer travel and family activities mean that regular Religious Exploration classes at UUCM for youth are on a summer break until August 26.
Our nursery and space for for the youngest children (0-6) will have adult supervision through the summer weeks and there will be a quiet activity table for older kids in the back of the sanctuary space.
And if you are curious about what UU religious education is about, more information is available on this website:
https://www.uua.org/re
UUCM RE Committee
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Collect Water/Stones During Summer
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Don't forget to gather water and or stones from your summer journeys or staycations. We will use them in our ingathering ceremony on
September 9 with our new minister.
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Roy Zimmerman at UUCB, August 4
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ReZist is ninety minutes of Roy Zimmerman's original songs, a funny and forceful affirmation of Peace and Social Justice. "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."
Roy's songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime, and his videos have garnered tens of millions of views. He has recorded for Warner/Reprise Records. He's shared stages with Bill Maher, Ellen DeGeneres, Holly Near, Robin Williams, Arlo Guthrie, John Oliver, Kate Clinton and George Carlin, and tours the country constantly with his wife and co-writer Melanie Harby. He has played in all 50 states, mostly in UU churches.
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Web Site of our Developmental Minister
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Our developmental minister Rev. Marcus Hartlief will be joining us this fall. Until then, he has created a website for you to get to know more about him. The home page is a letter to the congregation. Other pages cover his story, his ministry, and examples of his writings. We encourage you to take a moment to view the website. Here is the link:
hartlief.weebly.com
Please contact any Board member if you have any questions.
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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
[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 Committee members 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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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.
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 21. Will check email and phone messages.
Vacation until August 1.
Nursery Teacher: 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 Summer issues:
July 12, 26
August 9, 23
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- 578-9577 - Direct
240 Channing Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
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