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July 28, 2019:
The Spiritual Practice of Giving
What we practice shapes who we are, whether we're conscious of it, or not. And as Barbara Brown Taylor reminds us, "anything can be a spiritual practice" if you're willing to approach it that way. Could giving be a spiritual practice? How do our practices of giving shape who we are as individuals and as a community?
Meg McGuire is a rising third year Masters of Divinity student at Starr King School for the Ministry, where she serves as a student representative to the Starr King Board of Trustees and is one of the 2019-2020 Hilda Mason Teaching Fellows. She is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, which has long inspired her commitments to social justice work and love of spiritual community. Prior to discerning a call to ministry, she spent five years working as a labor organizer with hotel and restaurant workers in New York City and endeavors to integrate her background in organizing and economic justice work into her ministerial formation. Meg holds an undergraduate degree in Anthropology from Wesleyan University and a certificate in Justice Ministry Education from Auburn Seminary.
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August 4, 2019: Searching for the Source
Rev. Theresa Novak
Unitarian Universalism is different than many other religious traditions in part because individual Unitarian Universalists are encouraged to explore weighty theological questions for ourselves and to draw our own conclusions about what we believe about God, the nature and meaning of existence, and what happens to us after we die. This search isn't a completely random exercise, however. We have our six sources that together offer us a wealth of both wisdom and guidance. Which sources feed your Spirit the most? Are there others that might be calling us to explore them more deeply? Can we drink from all the wells that inspired our beloved faith tradition?
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Upcoming Topics and Leaders
7/28/19 Yin and Yang Ann Carden
8/4/19 Summer /Fall Topic Brainstorming 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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Rev. Marcus' summer schedule:
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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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 July 25
No Newsletter August 1
Newsletter August 8
No Newsletter August 15
Newsletter August 22
No Newsletter August 29
Weekly Newsletters restart September 5
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Reminder to gather water and/or stones on your summer journeys or staycations to bring to our fall ingathering.
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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. The deadline is Tuesday by 7 am.
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Administrator's vacation
Janette will be on vacation from August 6th through the 20th.
As always, if you have questions, please reach out by email at
office@uumarin.org, office phone at 415-578-9577 or by text at 415-871-7232.
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There will be biographies placed in the lobby of UUCM, in a special wall rack, that will contain free copies of biographies of Real Life Super Heroes, that most people have never heard of. This is a fascinating subject, and a great learning experience.
First Super Hero of Science will be R.R. Rife this Sunday!
Greg Alexander
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The Social Justice Committee of UUCM represented us at the July 12, 2019 Lights for Liberty event at Novato City Hall in support of immigrants.
Lights for Liberty is a national social justice organization demonstrating in locations across the country in support of ending the mistreatment of refugees.
From the
Lights for Liberty website: "We will stand in solidarity with people throughout the nation and the world to take part in Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps. We will join with hundreds of thousands of people at concentration camps and other significant sites, in the streets and in our own front yards, to expose and protest the inhumane conditions faced by refugees."
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Touch of Beauty for the Summer - Update
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We will continue to invite congregants to participate with a flower or two for our joint arrangement. This time it's by age. On July 28, please bring a flower (or two) if you are over 40. On August 4, everyone under 40 should participate! Look for arranger Sally Schroeder by the front door.
Sally Schroeder
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MOC Regional House Meeting
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UUCM hosts Marin Organizing Committee Regional House Meeting
Aug. 25, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Your voice is important! Come to have input on:
AGING, HOUSING, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES in Marin
Flyer with more information.
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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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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 and Assistant Editor: Victoria T. 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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