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August 8, 2019
Issue #509
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August 11, 2019: A Trustworthy Ally
August's "Soul Matters" packet asks the question, "How does one learn to be a trustworthy ally?" How can we help repair trust while we're all living in an unjust society and making microaggressive mistakes? We work with some of the "Soul Matters" articles on racial justice, allyship, and trust-building in connection with life lessons learned from preschoolers and seminarians. Our explorations will focus on racial justice and white allyship but include wisdom relevant for all who experience some form of privilege (by being white, male, able-bodied, upper-class, cisgendered, etc.). Though we cannot appoint ourselves anyone's allies, let us explore together some behaviors that will help us grow toward genuine, healing allyship.
Piper Rowanoak Swim is a student at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley studying to enter Unitarian Universalist ministry. She is also a NeoPagan, stepmother of two, and Garden teacher at Aquatic Park School, a preschool in Berkeley.
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August 18, 2019: Participation Service
Dick Park
The Participation Service has its roots in the Quaker Meeting. There is quiet music and introductory words at 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.
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Upcoming Topics and Leaders
8/11/19 The Who and What We Bond With Jim Prochaska
8/18/19 Creating Community Janice Prochaska
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.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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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 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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Reminder to gather water and/or stones on your summer journeys or staycations to bring to our fall ingathering.
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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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SUMMER-ENDING SEPTEMBER 21 SUNSET FERRY CRUISE FUNdraiser is headed our way! See the Flyer in the foyer @ UUCM. We are always wanting to put the FUN in fundraiser and this one is it! We sail out to the Golden Gate Bridge just at sunset time & return, all the while having a convivial time with each person's hearty hors d'oeuvres to share and their favorite beverage. Your little cooler to transport the goodies is perfect. We will have a champagne toast to begin our journey (compliments of Rich & Glynda) and then let the libations, song-singing, good times begin! This is a good fundraiser to get your friends to; it not only supports UUCM ($20 of the $50 ticket goes to UUCM, $30 for Ferry ticket) but, what a beautiful, serene end-of-summer evening! The point is to share, to enjoy each other, to have fun on a Ferry, and to support our spiritual home! Contact Board Member Rich Panter at
rpanter@gmail.com, or Glynda Christian at
gjchristi@gmail.com, or phone them: 707.875.8911.
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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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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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Touch of Beauty for the Summer - Update
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Thank you, Congregants, for your gift of flowers for our communal TOB all summer. There are three Sundays before we get back to our normal schedule. Here are the particulars:
August 11, Chocolate-lovers Day
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(I think that's most of us...)
August 18, Giants' fans Day ⚾️ - This probably involves most of us too.
August 25, Everyone participates!
Happy Summer,
Sally
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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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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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