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June 23, 2019: Listening for the Love Song
We live in a world so full of voices and noise that make it hard to hear anything above the din. But beneath all the noise, the universe is singing a love song. The ancient "Song of Songs" from the Hebrew Bible calls us to listen to hear the love song the universe is singing to us, sometimes in unexpected ways. In this service, we will listen for the song and consider some of the many ways we can join in singing the song of love.
Tom Traylor is an Episcopal priest in the diocese of California. He is a retired hospice chaplain who worked for 30 years in end-of-life care. Tom also served for 16 years as an associate priest at All Saints Episcopal Church in San Francisco. For the past 19 years, he has had the great good fortune to share his life with his partner (and UUCM pianist) Milton Wong.
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Upcoming Topics and Leaders
6/23/19: Indigenous Wisdom for Today's Problems
Kim Holscher
6/30/19: Resilience = Life Sandra Levitan
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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Rev. Marcus' summer schedule:
June 17-23 - Attending General Assembly
June 24-July 6 - Vacation
July 7-12 - In the pulpit and in the office
July 13-August 19 -Vacation & Study Leave
August 20 - Return to office and resume normal schedule
More summer information -
The Worship Associates have lined up wonderful services throughout the summer, including guest speakers and leaders from among us. Luka Coole is spearheading summer RE for our children, and there will be a fun and enriching program for all ages every week. The choir is on summer break but there will still be piano music.
Rev. Marcus will be available throughout the summer for pastoral emergencies. Contact the church office or use his cell number listed in the directory.
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Reminder - if you want an article to go in this newsletter send it to
groupemail@uumarin.org
not to Lisa Cohen. Deadline is Tuesday by 7 am.
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Flower Communion/Farewell to Jef
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Weekly Newsletter Schedule for Summer
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In the summer the weekly newsletter is published every other week. Please consult these dates when you want to submit an article.
Newsletter June 20, 27
No Newsletter July 4
Newsletter July 11
No Newsletter July 18
Newsletter July 25
No Newsletter August 1
Newsletter August 8
No Newsletter August 15
Newsletter August 22
No Newsletter August 29
Normal Newsletters restart September 5
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DEATH CAFE at UUCM
Sunday, June 30, 12:15-2:00 pm, Fireside Room
Please join us for the Adult Education Committee's Death Cafe for UUCM. Death Cafes are an international phenomenon. They began in the UK in 2011 and have spread through Europe, Australia, and the USA. At a Death Cafe, people, often strangers, gather to eat cake and discuss death in a respectful, accessible space. It is a group-directed discussion with no agenda, objectives or themes.
It is not a grief support or counseling session, although referrals for that are available.
Our congregation's first Death Cafe will be facilitated by UUCM members Ilana Trumbull, a Licensed Acupuncturist and member of the East Bay End-of-Life Doula Network, and Jan Seagrave, Chair of the Adult Education Committee. Our objective, like that of all Death Cafes, is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." On this day some might want to reflect on our ideas of what death is, what it means to us personally, what legacy we want to leave among the living. Participants will not be led to any conclusion, product or course of action. A Death Cafe discussion is the first step towards opening up a difficult and often taboo topic in America. It is usually a relief to be able to talk about it.
This event is presented by the UUCM Adult Education Committee.
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Using Social Media for UUCM
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UUCM on Social Media
Various social media platforms can provide an opportunity for connection, both within our congregation and in our wider community. If you are on
Facebook, please like and follow our page at
https://www.facebook.com/uuchurchmarin
/. (The buttons to do so are under the cover picture.) Also, if you like and/or comment on individual posts, more people will see them. Better yet, share the posts on your own timeline and invite your Facebook friends to our events. Our Sunday services are now posted as events which should make it easier for you to invite specific people.
We are also now on
Twitter! Follow us at UU Marin@marin_uu (
https://twitter.com/marin_uu) Please retweet and comment if one of our tweets moves you to do so. Tag us on your tweets if you are enjoying one of our services or programs. The twitter feed will also have more news from our wider UU world for you to enjoy and share.
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General Assembly Favorites
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My favorite programs to watch live or later are:
Wednesday, June 19
Welcoming Celebration/Banner Parade 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 20
Service of the Living Tradition 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, June 21
Ware Lecture - Richard Blanco 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 22
Closing Ceremonies 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
(links will be posted on the GA website when GA starts)
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Ushers needed - No experience necessary - We train you.
Short hours, regular work, great rewards, good working conditions.
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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.
The 2019 General Assembly will be June 19-23 in Spokane, Washington.
https://www.uua.org/ga
UUCM's delegates are Mary Gilstrap, Anne Spatola, and Luka Coole.
The 2019 Ware Lecturer is Richard Blanco.
Rev. Lindi Ramsden, Director of Partnerships and Emerging Programs at Starr King School for the Ministry, will deliver the sermon at the 2019 Service of the Living Tradition.
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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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June 16 - Last regular Sunday in the pulpit
June 17-23 - Attending General Assembly
June 24-July 6 - Vacation
July 7-12 - In the pulpit and in the office
July 13-August 19 -Vacation & Study Leave
August 20 - Return to office and resume normal schedule
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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
Proofreader: 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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