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July 14, 2019: Judging Women for Being Themselves: Applying UU Principles
What generalizations do we tell ourselves about women's ways; how are certain images entrenched in our minds; what risks do we face to confront this; what part do we each play in gender justice? Our UU principles may help us clarify, renew and even change our thinking.
Glynda Christian comes from the Boston area (Winchester & Cambridge) with extensive involvement in the Unitarian effort there. Bachelor's in linguistics and modern languages, teaching certifications in several content areas and levels, Master's Degree in Multicultural Education, Master's Degree in Library and Information Science, and doctoral coursework, ABD. As a curriculum developer, she has written curricula for students from elementary level up through college. As a library director and reference librarian, she loves the printed word. As a lifelong UU, her interest in utilizing and understanding the role of the seven principles in our lives is central.
Juliet Christian-Smith, lifelong UU, was raised on the East Coast and moved to California to pursue a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. She previously worked for the Union of Concerned Scientists and is now Senior Program Officer for the Water Foundation. Author of several books and recently elected to her local wastewater district board, frequent conference lecturer and occasional assistant in Wee Ones' class. Mommy to Phoebe.
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July 21, 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 in 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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Upcoming Topics and Leaders
7/14/19: Making Waves: Part 2 Yvonne Devine/Jack Travis
7/21/19
: More Mary Oliver Doug Kerr
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 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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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 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
Weekly Newsletters restart September 5
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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 in August from the 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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Touch of Beauty for the Summer - Update
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Touch of Beauty is EVERYONE's project this summer. Last Sunday, all congregants were invited to bring a flower or 2 to add to the vase. This Sunday, July 14, is Artists' Day. If you have a love of the arts, you're in. The following Sunday, July 21, is "Calling All Athletes" day. So if you love sports, you're eligible to participate. Being a sports fan counts too. (I know there are some avid Warriors fans out there...)
Look for Jean Chan by the front door - she will add your flower to the vase.
Sally Schroeder
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Sandy Levitan, one of our newer members of UU, will be offering a theater activity, called Theater On The Go, for the fall of this year.
The North Bay has at least six live theater companies that offer entertainment, education, and enlightenment throughout the year. Sandy will be selecting up to three plays a month, that can be attended together or separately.
Tickets will be purchased by the participants.
Depending on when we see the plays, we can have a discussion afterwards, especially if we have a dinner following a matinee. Or if it's an evening performance, we can meet another day/night at her house or another member's home. Meeting at UU is also a possibility.
Sandy will always be attending all of the plays assigned, but if members can't make it on a particular date, they can always go at their own convenience.
Carpooling is usually an option.
Sandy has been facilitating this activity at the OLLI program at Dominican University for 11 years. Prior to that she had been involved as an actor and director for at least 20 years.
If you'd like to join Sandy, please email her at
sandralevitan@comcast.net
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Plans will be emailed several weeks ahead.
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Classic Book Group Meeting
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The next meeting of the Classic Book group will be Wednesday,
July 17, at 1:30 pm in the Clara Barton Room.
Thanks,
Doug Kerr
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Slide Show Creator Needed for 70th Anniversary
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We would like to have a slide show about UUCM running during our 70th Anniversary celebration. I have many photos and others also have photos. If you have the skills to create a slide show, please contact me, Lisa Cohen at
lisajc1@mindspring.com, and I will help provide photos. This is a good project for a younger technically-oriented member.
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Angel Island Ferry Sunset Cruise & Potluck - Sept. 21
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Our UUCM Fall Fundraiser:
Angel Island Ferry SUNSET CRUISE & POTLUCK
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
In order to secure our places for this event, we must PURCHASE the tickets in advance.
Please pay cash to
Rich Panter or Glynda Christian, so we can separate the Ferry cost from UUCM funds. You will get a receipt for the UUCM contribution and ferry ticket price. Fifty tickets will create $1,000 for UUCM. Our target is 60, for $1,200. Please join us ASAP, so we can reserve the space!
The costs: ADULT (13 & up): $50 ($30 to Ferry/$20 to UUCM)
CHILD (6 to 12): $20 ($15 to Ferry/$5 to UUCM)
SMALL CHILD (3 to 5): $5 (Ferry)
TODDLER (2 & under): Free
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Connect through Volunteering
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Connect through Volunteering
Are you looking for a way to connect more deeply with UUCM? While Sunday services instill a sense of community and shared values, getting involved in the behind-the-scenes activities at the church is a great way to meet new people, make a contribution, learn new skills, and grow as a person.
No matter what your interests, experience, and talents, there is a place for you to contribute your energies to make the church a more vibrant community.
Want to learn more? Everything you need to know is here:
UUCM Volunteers page.
Try it, you'll like it!
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Kat Braeman's writing group will be on vacation and will not meet on July 13.
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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 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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