March 30-April 1, Friday evening to Sunday morning - MPUUC Spiritual Retreat
Convenor: Drew WilsonHave you heard? We're going to hold our Annual Retreat right here at MPUUC, March 30-April 1, 2012. Our theme will be "Celebrating Diversity, Embracing Unity, Exploring Community". At this year's retreat we will engage in mindfulness practices, community building, and community outreach.
We will kick off Friday, March 30, with an ethnic potluck followed by a Building Connections program to help us get to know each other better (everyone invited).
Saturday morning will begin with a yoga class for those who are interested, followed by a light breakfast. After breakfast everyone will join in opening worship after which there will be two workshops from which to choose. A light lunch will be included in your registration, and after lunch there will be more workshops, possibly including a neighborhood walk. Dinner on Saturday will be provided, and Saturday night will be devoted to fun and games (everyone invited).
Sunday will begin with a walking meditation led by Barbara Meyers, and all will be invited to attend Sunday worship in Cole Hall. We are tentatively planning an all church picnic and hiking that afternoon somewhere in our local area.
The planning committee would love to hear your ideas for workshops, and we seek volunteers for planning, logistics, workshops, food, etc. Please contact Drew Wilson.
More information and registration forms will be available later in February, so keep your eyes open along with your hearts!
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June 15-17, Fri-Sun - MPUUC Camping Trip
Convenor: Jen KingOur annual MPUUC camping trip is a fabulous community-building event with lots of fun, games, great company & conversation, and all the S'mores you can eat. This year's campout will be held June 15-17 at the Chabot Campground in Oakland (the Poma Point Group Site to be exact).
The site will hold up to 50 people, but we are only allowed 10 cars so we will have to get creative with carpooling. The cost is $7 per person. Check-in is anytime after 2:00 on Friday and check-out is noon on Sunday. Everyone brings their own food. Saturday night dinner will be a potluck.
Please RSVP by June 1 to Jen King. She can also answer any questions you might have. Directions & more details will be provided to those who RSVP.
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Last updated 1-29-2012