March 4, 11:00 am - “The Medicine of Sound” Gray JefferyFrom the ways of the ancients, the use of sound and vibration has been an effective tool in aligning and balancing the body’s natural rhythm, curing illness and dis-ease. Experience the power of vibration, sounds of indigenous tools and words of inspiration, to energize and bring clarity!Worship Associate: Gail Johnson Vaughan

We are a GLBT-Welcoming CongregationMarch 2012

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Community of the MountainsGrass Valley, CA The Mountain ChaliceThe Mountain Chalice

Please remember to bring contributions of non-perishable food for the Interfaith Food Ministry and pet food for Sammie’s Friends on the first Sunday of the month-and brown grocery bags.

March 11, 11:00 am - “Justice is the Human Right to Water” Rev. Meghan CefaluIt’s Justice Sunday! This year we will focus on the work of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee which supports and defends the inherent worth and dignity of all through protecting the human right to water both in the US and internationally. All people have a right to safe, sufficient, affordable, accessible water for daily human needs. Worship Associate: Lindsay Dunckel

March 18, 11:00 am - “Writings from our lives” Members of the UUCM Writers’ Group will share their insights and writings of a spiritual nature. Come hear Ralph Hitchcock, David Hatch, Carol Hyndman, Sharon Moore and James Staggs.Worship Associate: Jerry Jacoby.

March 22, 6:30 pm Thursday Ostara Ritual Carrie OsbornCome and celebrate with us as we welcome spring again. Let us celebrate the awakening of the Earth as she comes out of her slumber as well as giving homage to St. Patrick and all the good that he did. Worship associate: Paige Anderson-Torgrimson

March 25, 11:00 am - “Transform Yourself, Heal the World” Rev. Meghan CefaluEach _________ (noun) the members of UUCM make an annual __________ (noun) to the congregation. Through their ___________ (adjective) the leadership is able to _________ (verb) the next year’s _________ (noun). The _________ (plural noun) of this congregation have the potential to ____¬¬______ (verb) the lives of ________ (noun) and _________ (noun) and ultimately the world. Worship Associate: Bev Lyon

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Dear Friends,

I hear people saying they want to grow spiritually, and they want our communities to be different: more peaceful, more loving, more compassionate. We run around in circles trying to bring about those changes through outward effort.

The wise ones tell us: “Peace begins in your own heart.” I think it is true that only through self-transformation will the world around us change. And radical change will happen only when we heal the deepest rifts within our own hearts. To bring peace to this world we must bring peace to ourselves. To bring love to this world we must bring love to ourselves. To heal the world we must heal ourselves. This is our collective human charge.

This is easy to say, but how are we supposed to do this? How do we begin to heal ourselves and our world? It may be both easier and more challenging than we think. I think we are provided opportunities for healing and growth every day. The problem is that we usually run from these opportunities. “No way,” you may be thinking, “I am always on the lookout for ways to grow!” But these lessons from the Universe are sneaky. They come under the guise of life’s hurdles and challenges – things we ordinarily run from because they make us feel out of control or uncomfortable. So we ignore our pain, push it away, numb ourselves to it, avoid it in any way we can.

Here is a practice I have been working with for several years: any time I find myself feeling angry, frustrated, defensive or sad I stop and look for the lesson. I know that these are always (yes, always!) opportunities for my own growth and transformation. I ask myself, “What is this really about?” When I dig a little deeper I can often locate a gem, some genuine vulnerability: the pain of my own insecurity, my drive to be innocent, my need to control the situation, or my fear of loss. Digging even deeper into each of these reveals something that I cling to that is not, in fact,

true.

More and more I hear people expressing a desire to wake up, craving authenticity and integrity in their lives. I think that committing to our own emotional responsibility is the first step; this must be how we begin to transform ourselves and heal our own deepest wounds. When we have done our own work we will be better equipped to help bring healing to the world around us.

Namaste,Rev. Meghan

Learning more about Planned GivingKia Hatch

It has long been a dream of many UUCM founding members to create a UUCM Endowment Fund, a vehicle for members and friends to participate in planned giving.

Last summer President Keith Johnson convened an ad hoc team to study this important topic. Team members are: Keith Johnson, Susan Sanford, Bev Lyon and Kia Hatch. Reverend Meghan assisted the team, especially in the early stages of this project. The team researched planned giving policies in other UU congregations, studied guidelines from the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations and then created a draft policy.

Come learn more about this important work. The Planned Giving Team held the first of two open meetings 2/12 to describe the work that has been done, explain what planned giving is and share the draft of the endowment fund policy. This is a great opportunity to learn more, get your questions answered and help the team finalize the policy that will go to the Board of Trustees for approval and then to the entire congregation in May at our Annual Meeting.

If you missed the February “Church Chat” on Planned Giving, or if you have more questions, join us at the repeat session on Sunday 3/4 immediately following the service to learn more, and give the team your thoughts on this important topic. We hope to see you. The Planned Giving Policy will be one of the items that we, as a congregation, will vote to accept at our Annual Meeting in early May.

Rev. Meghan

Musings

Yes, it’s budget time. Many of you already know this as Committee budgets were submitted last month and the Board will take the first look at next year’s budget at the March 8th Board meeting. But I believe the budget process can get bogged down with line item figures and routine expenditures. So let’s take a moment to focus on budget priorities instead of details.

As you will recall, a shortfall in revenue last year caused us to implement some necessary but painful budget cuts. The largest cuts included the following:

. elimination of the Choir Director position . a 50% reduction in dues payments to PCD and UUA . loss of funding for the Director of Religious Education . elimination of paid custodial services

Next year’s budget picture is still cloudy. But hopefully that picture includes increased revenue. If so, should the items described above be funded? What items are most important to you? Are there other budget priorities? What can you do to make the “dream” budget a reality?

Let me know your thoughts. And let’s get together at the congregational dinner on March 31st for a more thorough discussion.

Peace, Keith.

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Notes From the PresidentKeith Johnson

Green Power Points Bill Nolan

Seeds are the first link in the food chain - and seed sovereignty is the foundation of food sovereignty.

Patented GMO seeds are undermining seed sovereignty as well as displacing and destroying diversity. Across the world, new seed laws are being introduced which enforce compulsory registration of seeds, thus making it impossible for small farmers to grow their own diversity while forcing them into dependency on giant seed corporations. Corporations are also patenting newly discovered plants as well as climate resilient seeds that had been evolved by farmers - thus robbing farmers of the use of their own seeds and expertise.

Another threat to seed sovereignty is genetic contamination. India has lost its indigenous cotton seeds because of contamination from Bt Cotton - a strain engineered to contain the pesticide Bacillus thuringiensis bacterium. Canada has lost its canola seed because of contamination from Roundup Ready canola. And Mexico has lost its many varieties of maize to contamination from Bt Corn.

After contamination, biotech seed corporations sue farmers for patent infringement, as happened in the case of Canadian canola farmer, Percy Schmeiser. That is why more than 80 groups came together and filed a case to prevent Monsanto from suing farmers whose seed had been contaminated.

The patenting of plant varieties is a very recent legal development. It has encouraged the kind of piracy that is now threatening to our access to nourishing food and to the diversity of seeds that Mother Earth freely provided to those who were willing to till the soil and harvest its fruits. The new science of genetics is compounding the problem as corporations release invasive, patented chimeras (composite organisms that combine creatures from different species and even families) into the biosphere with little to no research into the long range effects to human and environmental health.

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SPECIAL RECIPE FOR GRANOLACarol Hyndman

This recipe can be a model for other combinations to your liking. It should stay crisp for a week in an airtight container. If it loses its crunch, reheat it at 350 for about 3-5min. To make it completely vegan you can substitute agave or brown rice syrup for the honey. It is gluten free.

Preheat oven to 350F5 unsalted brown rice cakes1/2 c quinoa flakes1/2 c coarsely chopped almonds or other nuts1/3 honey4 Tbsp (1/2) stick margarine1 Tbsp vegetable oil1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1 c dried cranberries, cherries or other fruit

Crumble rice cakes into quarters or smaller pieces. Stir in quinoa flakes & almonds.Melt together oil, margarine & honey over low heat. Stir in cinnamon. Stir the honey/oil mixture into the dry ingredients until the rice cake/quinoa mixture is well coated.Spread on baking sheet, bake 10min, then stir and bake 10 min more until granola is golden brown.

Cool and break in small clusters. Mix in dried fruit.

Are You Considering Becoming a Member of UUCMShannon Dooley-Miller

We invite you to come to an informational gathering on Sunday, March 18 from 12:30pm to 2pm at UUCM. We will be serving lunch. It will be a time to meet others who are interested in membership at UUCM. We will be sharing what membership at UUCM could mean for you.

Then on Saturday March 24 we will have a Membership Retreat for those of you interested in becoming members. This will be from 9:30am to 2 pm at the home of one of our members, Corrie Silva. The retreat is a wonderful time to learn and share our own spiritual journeys. Rev Meghan will be at the retreat and you will have an opportunity to learn more in depth what membership at UUCM is all about.

New Members will be formally welcomed to the community on Sunday April 1 at the Sunday service.

If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact Reverend Meghan at 274-1661 or Andy or Shannon Dooley- Miller at 346-6995

Hospitality House Dinners by Suzanne Ferroggiaro Thanks once again to the “Numerous Generous” folks below for providing a delicious chili, corn bread and veggie dinner; and helping to serve about 45 guests and staff of Hospitality House on February 17! What a great crew!

Thank You... Leal Portis, Gwen Eymann, Carrie and Ian Osborn, Andy Dooley-Miller, Carol Ann Jones, Maryann Hart, Valentyna and Jim Lane, Marilyn Winters, Doug Roderick, Corrie Silva, Eric Dahlgren, Rochelle Davisson and Genevieve Melko, Connie Wright, May Lawrence, David Ferrier, Scottie Hart, Alan Duncan, Theresa Houtman, Carol Kuczora, and Suzanne Ferroggiaro.

If you would like to help and have YOUR heart warmed with upcoming dinners, please mark your calendars and contact us:

Friday, March 16 - Leal Portis, 265-3887, or portis.leal@gmail.com Friday, April 20 - Suzanne Ferroggiaro, 477-5344, or rivertreehouse@att.net

Thanks again for bringing a bit of warmth and appreciated kindness to these folks in need.

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by Robin Hart

Study CircleWomen’sCaring

NotesMarch is normally the month when winter sheds its frosty bite for the milder weather of Spring. This year we have experienced a kinder and gentler season. Let’s still hope for some wet weather this month to make our gardens grow this spring.

Empty for privacy.

If you need to bring something to the attention of the Caring Committee, please contact one of our members: Rev. Meghan, Robin Hart (Committee Chair), Corrie Silva, Leal Portis, Gwen Eymann, Alice Johnson, Sandra Lauher, Bernell Scott, May Lawrence, Carol Hyndman or e-mail us at caringcommittee@uugrassvalley.org

SOMETIME SHOULD BE NOW!Anita Wald-Tuttle How many times have you said “Sometime I’m going to have to put my wishes down on paper so if something happens my friends and relations will know what I’d like to have happen”. If that’s you, now is the time! On Thursday, March 15 all interested women are invited for an Irish Potluck at 6 p.m. followed by a talk-about by May Lawrence and Anita Wald-Tuttle on Preplanning for the Future. We need to know how many to prepare materials for, so RSVPs are necessary. Call May at 478-9438 to let her know what you’ll be bringing for the potluck. This will be a joyful and enlightening evening. Hope to see a lot of you there

New at the LibraryKate Kernitzkir

A fresh crew of dedicated vice librarians - Jan Carvalho, Kate Kernitzki and May Lawrence is now doing yeoman service, for which Chair Emerita Custis Haynes is extremely grateful!

We have a great new selection of donated books, perfect for the uncertain winter weather we’re still experiencing. It’s always nice to have something new to read when the cold and rain keep us indoors.

Our latest books cover mostly non-fiction subjects, from spiritual seekers, to animal rights and meditation techniques. We also had a few new fiction works submitted also, as well as a DVD documentary, so come in and check out these titles:

Donated by Sheila Myers and the Social Action Committee: Torn Apart, Love Wins, How to Meditate.Other donated titles: The Souls of Animals, Long Quiet Highway, The Inward Arc.Donated DVD by Kate Kernitzki: Young at Heart

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Church Chat with the Renewal Leave TeamSusan Sanford

Many thanks to all who attended the Church Chat on January 22 to share thoughts, feelings, and ideas about Rev. Meghan’s upcoming renewal leave which begins July 1, 2012. Among the 25 or so people who participated, there is an overall sense of optimism and excitement about opportunities for both Rev. Meghan and our congregation during the renewal year. People asked important questions about the effectiveness and continuity of UUCM programs and operations during the leave and the Renewal Team (happily!) was able to respond that all the questions raised are being addressed in the planning process. This is a really significant and exciting undertaking for our congregation and there is a sense of readiness and confidence that it’s all very do-able. Very importantly, there is also great generosity of spirit, with people offering to be of service in many ways.

There was a fruitful discussion about our Covenant of Right Relations and the interest in resources for implementing it when needed. This process is underway and Susan invited people to share their thoughts by speaking to or emailing the members of the Committee on Ministry (David Ferrier, Chair; Sharon Moore; Susan Sanford).

Kia Hatch, Renewal Team Chair, provided an overview of processes and resources that are being used in planning. Meg Luce emphasized that congregational involvement and input are key among those processes and resources, and she reported the results of the congregation-wide survey about the renewal leave. Among the key outcomes is that maintaining the high quality of Sunday services is very important, while at the same time containing costs. Susan Sanford spoke about some possible renewal options for individuals, and UUCM as a whole. Who do we want to become while Rev. Meghan is away? What kind of congregation will she return to? Keith Johnson addressed financial considerations and options and reviewed timelines.

The Renewal Team welcomes continuing input, and our next congregation-wide Church Chat will be Sunday, March 4, immediately following the service. We hope to see you there!

Blessings,The Renewal Team ~ Kia Hatch, Chair, kiadhatch@comcast.net; Keith Johnson kjohnson.uucm@gmail.com; Meg Luce, megtracy7@yahoo.com; Susan Sanford, ssanford@sonic.net

Holy Week UU-style!Carrie Osborn

Lent is the Christian tradition in the preparation for the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Might we find something within some of these ancient ideas and customs that will speak to contemporary Unitarian Universalists? We will be celebrating these four days with spiritual significance in the week leading up to Easter: 6:00 pm April 3 - Shrove Tuesday is the traditional day of indulgence before giving up eggs, butter and rich foods for lent. Pancakes represent all delicious and luxurious food and so are customarily enjoyed as a last indulgence prior to the fast. We’ll be having a traditional feast of pancakes. 6:00 pm April 5 - Maundy Thursday is celebrated as a day to remember the loss of the light of the world. It represents the day that Jesus of Nazareth is betrayed by Judas and was the night of the last supper and the first holy communion. This is a night of sorrow and grief. In this ritual we will share in communion and be guided to contemplate what if all that we loved and cherished were lost to us. 6:00 pm April 6 - Good Friday and Seder are Christian and Jewish traditions. The Seder is a sacred meal celebrating the Jews’ freedom from bondage. Good Friday commemorates the day that Jesus of Nazareth was hung on the cross. This prayerful service will both explore our freedoms and help us identify the crosses that we each bear. What time? April 7 - Holy Saturday and the Stations of the Cross is the Catholic tradition of following Jesus’ footsteps on his journey to Calvary and through his death, burial and resurrection. As we walk the stations we will be guided to follow our own internal journey. You are encouraged to fully participate in all of the Lenten services, or as many as you are able, to gain a fuller understanding of the traditions and the mysteries of these ancient faiths and how they might resonate for you today.

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Social action notesSheila Myers

Pass the PlateCourt Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) was our recipient for January, receiving a total of $493.18 from our congregation! Your generosity is amazing, but not unexpected! There is a letter from CASA thanking us for our support, which is posted on the Social Action Committee bulletin board, along with several others from previous recipients. We really can make a difference! In February, we passed the plate for Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry for the first time on the 19th. The amount of the donation will be in the next Chalice.For March, Justice Sunday is on the 11th, and we will be passing the plate for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC). Pat Humphries and Sandy O will be providing the music at this service!

Season for Peace and Non-violence (SPAN) March 4th: There has been one more item added to the Sunday morning meditation and peace discussion group, this one in a more contemporary vein. David Briggs will facilitate the discussion on columnist Chris Hedges article, “Real Hope is about Doing Something”. You can print your own copy to bring at http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/hope_in_the_21st_century_20101128/

Second Sunday CinemaSunday, March 11, 7:00 pm: The Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains, 246 So. Church St., Grass Valley and the Peace Center of Nevada County will present the following film: Soldiers, Educators and Students Speak Out: A film collage on the issue of military recruitment on high school campuses. Suggested donation $5 - $10 Proceeds shared by UUCM and PCNC. Join us for a discussion after the film. Popcorn and refreshments available.

Vegan Supper ClubEveryone is welcome to attend the Vegan Supper Club pot-luck, which is normally held on the last Saturday of each month at 6:30 pm. The March 31st Vegan Supper Club is being replaced by our Annual Congregational Dinner this year, but please come to our event on April

28th. If you have any questions about what to bring, call me, 530-432-8404 or email sheilaj@theunion.net. If you have not attended yet, try it! Then you will know what you have been missing! Hope to see some new faces as well as the regulars!

Order of the Phoenix (OOTP) February’s meeting was a blast as the kids had a Dance Revolution (music video dance game) party in the Sanctuary. In March, there will be no OOTP meeting at UUCM. The group would like to go the Emma’s Revolution benefit concert on March 9th at Unity. PFLAG and UUCM are trying to subsidize the tickets for the youth, and Emma’s Revolution has discounted tickets available for students. For more information on how to help with this, contact sheilaj@theunion.net I have had many offers of support for this group from our members and friends, and it has come to my attention that the youth have the need for art supplies, specifically sketch pads, sketching pencils, colored pencils and a sharpener. It would be so much appreciated if these items could magically materialize in the Thoreau room, with a note.

Ostara PotluckThursday, March 22, 5:30 pmCarrie Osborn

Ostara is the celebration of the Spring Equinox - it is a time of renewal and hope as here in the northern hemisphere the Earth gives birth to flowers and new life. It is a time to celebrate Earth’s awakening and the preparation of the crops that will soon be planted. We’ll share in a bountiful potluck of traditional foods. The ritual following our supper will be a celebration of not only Spring and awakening but also of St. Patrick the patron saint of Ireland and of lamb. St. Patrick was known for being humble and loving. This evening will be fun for the whole family!

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ST. PADDY’S CEILI UUCM Celebration and Fundraiser

Shannon Dooley-Miller

Live Music, Dancing, Great Food and Pub at UUCM

Saturday, March 10, 5:00 pm

Dinner served 5-7pm

Tickets: $25 Dinner and Entertainment$15 for Entertainment

5 and under free6-17 yrs - $10Families $60

Tickets will be sold at UUCM on Sunday or can be purchased at Briar Patch or at the Bookseller

Call or email Shannon or Andy for more information: 346-6995 or sdooley-miller@gotsky.com .

This acclaimed film, like the one shown last month, was chosen for its pertinence to the current effort to label genetically engineered foods and products. We urge you to take this opportunity to learn more about this important topic.

Like all of our First Sunday of the Month Films, this full-length, 88 minute film, is offered for free as a public service by UUCM. If you are interested in health, the environment, or social justice, you should reserve the first Sunday of every month to take advantage of UUCM’s Green Sanctuary Film Series.

Green Sanctuary Film SeriesSunday, March 4th at 12:30 pm

“The Future of Food”

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Stewardship Committeeby Ruth Ghio

First, we have two new programs. It seems everyone has had to tighten his or her belt. These programs are another way to support our Religious/Spiritual community. If you shop at SPD, you can register for their e-script program. When you shop you can designate UUCM as a place you would like to donate 3% of your grocery bill. You will get a card and upon shopping when you show your card, they will then donate to UUCM. The second program at SaveMart is a little different. We have cards that you can use when you shop. Again they will donate 3% of your grocery bill to UUCM. The cards are now available. Thanks to Sheila Meyers for her work to make all this happen. She has a card for you! We heard of another local Religious Community that brings in about $400 a month in this manner. We have some very good news from our Treasurer Jerry Jacoby. First, pledges are being paid and kept up to date. In January we took in more money than we spent which partially makes up for the first four months of the

fiscal year. The Worship Committee and Building and Grounds are both over budget. We will need to make some adjustments in those two areas. Jerry expresses his gratitude for the efforts being made to pay pledges in a timely manner. Now I want to speak about abundance. Wherever there is a mindset of abundance, there is also synchronicity. The article Rick Osborn’s wrote about the work party Saturday, January 29th.speaks to the magic of abundance. Whatever he asked for, or needed, appeared in the form of the right person, the right tools, but most important the right attitude the right belief. It was a day of moments enlivening everyone participating. In Rick’s article I caught the magic of the day and was awe struck. The energy of the participants created an atmosphere where magic could happen. Having had my own business for over thirty years I learned that if I believed in abundance what I needed would appear. This includes the house/office I own, the clients who appeared at my door. Most often the perfect client came to help me learn what I needed learn, whether I liked it or not. The workday Rick reported could not have happened if the energy of the participants was not open to abundance appearing. It did appear and for me it is an example of what our community is capable of accomplishing. Then to make the whole event even more amazing was Susan Stanford’s email of gratitude and appreciation. Susan’s email invited and encouraged abundance. It is not something to take for granted it is something encouraged by our gratitude. I sat for a long time simply amazed and overcome by the power of these two events. Then the timing of these events also struck me. Abundance, generosity and gratitude all appeared in time for me to write this article. I understand the old church cheer “Alleluia, alleluia.”As we enter the pledge drive for this coming 2012-2013 fiscal year let us remember the abundance of the work party, the gratitude of Susan’s response and our own generosity and in so doing enter this new time in our special religious/spiritual community with a sense of abundance, hope and joy for our future together. In appreciation for the gratitude, the generosity and the abundance of this community I write this article.Stewardship Committee: Keith Johnson, Chairperson; Wally Holtan; Sheila Meyers; Ruth Ghio

Music, Music, Music Annie Haymaker

Choir NewsIn March our rehearsals will be Mondays, Mar. 5 and 19, from 7-8:30 pm, and Sundays, Mar. 11 and 25, from 9:45-10:30 am; we will sing for the services on Mar. 11 and 25. If you enjoy singing in harmony, come and try us out – you’re welcome to join us for Monday rehearsals without any requirement to sing on Sundays. For more information, call Annie at 477-0701.

Drum Circle @ UUCMThe Drum Circle at UUCM will be on vacation for the month of March. We will resume in April on the 4th and 18th. For more information contact David Ferrier 559-5902 DavidsDrums@gmail.com

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The Multispecies Encounter weekend is over! During the past months of planning and emailing I sometimes thought it would never happen. All of a sudden the weekend was here; talk about butterflies!

The weekend program was led by Rev. LoraKim Joyner and Dr. Susan Gore. Rev. LoraKim is a community minister who is also a wildlife vet whose specialty is wild parrots of Central America. She has travelled there to work with the local people and conservation groups to help save their wonderful birds. These birds are becoming more endangered because of illegal export for the pet trade.

Co-leader Dr. Susan Gore has worked with large and small companies, and is an entrepreneur, educator, activist and author. She has co-authored a book Coming Out in Faith a collection of 15 real life stories from LGBTQ UUs who range in age from 17 to 80 years old. The book will soon be available in our library.

The film “Amazing Grace” started the weekend on Friday, Feb 17. It is the moving story about Wilber Wilburforce who became a leader to abolish slavery in England and was also an advocate for animals, founding the SPCA. There were some very emotional moments in the film which led to a good discussion afterward.

Saturday, Feb 18 was an all day workshop which was well attended by our UU community and locals from Grass Valley. We had small group discussions and sharing as a group. There were some difficult exercises that made us all a little uneasy, but everyone was willing to share their feelings and thoughts in this safe environment. These exercises made us all think about our own relationships with other species.

Sunday, Feb 19 was the weekend finale. Rev. LoraKim Joyner showed a very moving slide show as part of the RE program so the children saw it before going to class. The children seemed to be very moved by the images as were the adults. There were sounds of laughter, awe, and tears from all.Rev. LoraKim did a wonderful sermon in which she talked about the work to save the parrots in Central America.

Now that all the work and stress of coordinating the event (what stress?) is over I am so thankful that our UUCM was one of the few to be selected for this important program. The next step is to determine how we become certified as we have with being a Welcoming Congregation and the Green Sanctuary

Emma’s Revolution Benefit ConcertCarol Ann Jones

Popular duo, Emma’s Revolution, will be performing March 9th, 2012 to benefit both the Season for Peace and Nonviolence and the Woolman Semester.

Info: Peace Center of Nevada County via ncpeace@sbcglobal.net or 277-2898

Friday March 9, 7:30 pmUnity in the Gold Country Spiritual Center

180 Cambridge CourtGrass Valley CA

$16 advance/$20 at doorAdvance tickets through Peace Center of Nevada County,Briar Patch Co-op and online at emma’s revolution.com

MULTISPECIES AWARENESS ENCOUNTERCarol Hyndman

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March 2012 Calendar

Th 3/1 8:30am, Men’s Group @ Caroline’s

Fri 3/2 6pm, Stewardship Committee

Sa 3/3 10am, Spiritual Book Group

Su 3/4 12:30pm, Renewal Leave Meeting

M 3/5 7pm, Choir Practice

T 3/6 9am, Morning Meditation

9am, David’s Chalice Group

10am, new Chalice Group

W 3/7 8:30am, Men’s Group @ UUCM

Th 3/8 8:30am, Men’s Group @ Caroline’s

10am, Writers’ Group

7pm, Board Meeting

Fr 3/9 6pm, Order of the Phoenix

6pm, Stewardship Committee

Sa 3/10 6pm, St. Patrick’s Ceili

Su 3/11 9:45am, Choir Rehearsal

6pm, Peace Program

M 3/12 7pm, Choir Practice

T 3/13 9am, Morning Meditation

5:30pm, Caring Committee

W 3/14 8:30am, Men’s Group @ UUCM

7pm, Social Action Coord. Council

Th 3/15 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

6pm,Women’s Study Circle

6pm, DBSA Nevada County

Fr 3/16 5:30pm, Hospitality House dinner

6pm, Stewardship Committee

Sa 3/17 10am, Season for Peace & NV

Su 3/18 9am, RE Committee Meeting

12:30pm, Planned Giving Meeting

12:30pm, Reverence for Life Meeting

M 3/19 7pm, Choir Practice

T 3/20 9am, Morning Meditation

9am, David’s Chalice Group

10am, New Chalice Group

6pm, PFLAG Board Meeting

W 3/21 8:30am, Men’s Group @ UUCM

Th 3/22 8:30am, Men’s Group @ Caroline’s

10am, Writers’ Group

5:30pm Ostara Group

Fr 3/23 5:30pm, Family Fun Night

Sa 3/24 9am, Building & Grounds work party

1pm, B&G Committee meeting

Su 3/25 9:45am, Choir Rehearsal

T 3/27 9am, Morning Meditation

6pm, PFLAG

7pm, Worship Committee

W 3/28 8:30am, Men’s Group @ UUCM

6pm, Finance Committee

6:30pm, Membership Committee

Th 3/29 8:30am, Men’s Group @ Caroline’s

6pm, Green Sanctuary Committee

Sa 3/31 6:00pm, ANNUAL

CONGREGATIONAL DINNER

The purpose of our Community is to foster liberal religious living through worship, study, service and fellowship. We seek the enjoyment of religion founded upon devotion to individual freedom as our method, we seek to grow in understanding of ourselves and of our world, to promote and serve the universal human family.

New to UU? Comprehensive information on our principles, beliefs within our faith, history, worship practices, congregational life and more is available on the denominational website at www.uua.org. Click on “Visitors.”

Membership in UUCM is open to all who see this community as their religious home and the principles for which it stands as their own. To join UUCM, one signs the membership book and supports the com-munity through a financial contribution and regular participation.

Visitors are invited to attend a membership class to learn about the UU denomination and this congregation. This two-part series, a orientation brunch followed the next week by a retreat is offered every three months after Sunday services. For more information, about the orientation or membership, please talk with Rev. Meghan Cefalu or with Corrie Silva of the Membership Committee.

Office phone: (530)274-1675 Email: uucm@uugrassvalley.org

UUCM Board of Trustees

President...Keith Johnson president@uugrassvalley.org Vice President... Wally Holtan Treasurer... Jerry Jacoby Secretary...Carol Ann Jones At Large...Sheila Myers, Brett Torgrimson Bernell Scott, Beth Freedman

Mountain Chalice newsletter editors Kia Hatch, text file,Scottie Hart, proodreading Clarita Nolan, layout Webmaster: webmaster@uugrassvalley.org

Minister: Rev. Meghan Cefalu Hours: Tues-Wed-Thurs, 11 am - 6 pm please call ahead for an office appointment minister@uugrassvalley.org 274-1661

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Committee Contacts Religious Education....Marilyn Winterer Membership... Shannon and Andy Dooley-Miller Social Action...Sheila Myers Worship... Matt Wilson-Daley Building and Grounds ... Rick Osborne Finance... Communications... Brett Torgrimson . Caring...Robin Hart Music... Stewardship ...Keith Johnson Green Sanctuary....Bill Nolan Ministry.........David Ferrier Other Groups Writers Group... Women’s Group....Clarita Nolan Spirituality Group... Room Scheduling....Anita Wald-Tuttle

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