SPINN Newsletter
SPINN - Sausalito Presbyterian Inner Network Newsletter
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DRY BRANCH FIRE SQUAD FRIDAY MARCH 5, 8:OO PM SAUSALITO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 112 BULKLEY AVE. SAUSALITO Special Guest: Heidi Clare TICKETS $20 ADVANCE $22 AT THE DOOR For info contact Don Koc / Marty Hartrick 415 383 8716 d.koc@comcast.net
WORSHIP PREVIEW FOR SUNDAY, March 7, 9:30 AM Lenten Theme: Reflections During this time before Easter, we will be looking at a theme centered on Reflection, which may be viewed physically, emotionally, metaphorically, or even theologically.
March 7, "Acting as if we are good". To grow in our lives often means taking on new behaviors. Psychologists tell us that acting differently can cause us to think differently. We will lose the story of the Prodigal Song in the Gospel of Luke to help us understand how reconciliation and forgiveness affects an expanding vision for our community.
**MARCH ART SHOW ~ Christo’s Fence – Own a Piece of Art History! Running Fence Recycled** Do you remember the billowing white fence that the artist Christo created in the 1970s? It ran 27 miles across Marin and Sonoma farmland down to the Pacific, its 18-foot high panels of continuous white nylon looking like ribbons of light running over the landscape. Taking 4 years to create, it was left standing for only 14 days. (Christo went on to great fame flinging curtains across canyons and “wrapping” structures such as the Reichstag in Germany, the Pont Neuf in Paris, and several islands off the coast of Florida.)
When Running Fence was taken down, most of the fabric was given to the property owners through whose land it passed. However, some found its way to art collectors and a portion is now owned by Running Fence Recycled, an organization founded by Dianne Smith. She provides pieces of the material to local painters, craftsmen, and fiber artists to incorporate into whatever art they are inspired to create.
This show features pieces by more than a dozen of these wonderful artists, who’ve created a diverse body of work, from bracelets to large mixed media paintings and collage. You can also leaf through a portfolio of the artists and their work, and a book on Christo that includes photos of the original fence.
The show opens on Sunday March 7, with a reception after the church service, continuing to 1:30. Dianne and several of the artists will be there, so be sure to welcome them and ask about some of the other great stories related to the fence. For more information and images related to this organization, go to www.runninfence-recycled.com
LEON, MEXICO SOCIAL CELEBRATING CASA HOGAR Sunday, March 21, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Save the date and join the Leon Mission Partnership in celebrating over 10 years of Love, Friendship and Support for our families and staff at Casa Hogar and Centro Indigena. Meet dynamic New Development Director, Jean Pozo, who will be visiting from Leon and will share Casa Loyola's progress and vision for the future. Enjoy the rustic, fun atmosphere of the Presidio Yacht Club with stunning views of San Francisco Bay. We will have yummy authentic Mexican tapas from Virginia Flores- Hunter. The Yacht Club provides a no-host bar for your favorite beverages.
RSVP: Denni Locke-Brusseau, 415-221-3592 Location: Presidio Yacht Club, Travis Marina Horseshoe Cove Fort Baker, Sausalito
Requested donation at the door is $25.00 per person. Please RSVP by March 14th
BOOK STUDY ON WEDNESDAYS AT 7:30 PM Fingerprints of God: The Search for the Science of Spirituality by Barbara Bradley Hagerty
Renee Rico will lead this book study on the intersection of spirituality and science for 6 sessions. We will use the book as a springboard for conversations about our own spiritual experiences and the new discoveries of how our brains are wired for spiritual experiences.
In fact, the roots of this book go back more than a century to William James, the pioneering scientist, psychologist and all-around philosopher who launched a historic inquiry into the scientific basis of religion from his offices at Harvard. His classic "The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature" still makes great reading.
One reviewer on Amazon.com has written of Hagerty’s book: “What I like best about this new response to the classic question James posed is that Hagerty's journalistic training shapes her book as a compelling narrative. She takes us along with her on her various stops along her inquiry, like a radio documentary in print form.”
A limited number of books (in hardback) are available for order for $11 each – please send Renee an email at rrico@aol.com or sign-up in Thomson Hall.
UPCOMING SUNDAYS Lenten Theme: Reflections During this time before Easter, we will be looking at a theme centered on Reflection, which may be viewed physically, emotionally, metaphorically, or even theologically.
March 21, "Using Love as Our Lens". We will return to the theme of Love on this Sunday as we examine what the faith traditions have to say about compassion and love.
March 28, "Palm Sunday Remembering the Story". The story of Jesus’ week in Jerusalem, his encounters with the powers of the days, his costly sacrifice in the middle of a holy day is another lens through which we see our faith. What do stories have to do with how we live our lives today, and what stories do we want to tell others?
April 4, Easter Sunday. Let the Sun Shine Over the World On this Easter Day, we celebrate the new life and joy we find in our connection with God and the world. Come to the party, and put on your fun clothes, and be prepared to go Somewhere Over the Rainbow!
2010 SPC STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN Sausalito Presbyterian has an amazing, rich history. At the end of October, the congregation celebrated 100 years since the completion of the church building. It is a building that inspires all who walk through its doors, and was built out of the treasure of the preceding generations who felt that God had a call for a church in this location. The future of the church is in your hands. May you each find it in your hearts to pledge as part of the 2010 Stewardship Campaign.
FREE PARKING ON SUNDAY MORNINGS! The Sausalito Police Department has given us permission to park our cars at no charge in the metered parking lot directly adjacent to the downtown Bank of America (City lot #2) during church services on Sunday mornings. They will not ticket any car displaying the appropriate SPC PERMIT between the hours of 7:30-11:30am on Sundays. Permits are available at the church.
GREEN TIPS: SLOW DOWN YOUR DRIVING! You can improve fuel economy by 25-35 per cent by travelling at 70 mph not 90 mph. If you accelerate and brake gently, especially when starting and stopping, you'll also be able to improve fuel efficiency by up to 30 percent.
BRIDGE THE GAP NEEDS VOLUNTEER TUTORS FOR MARIN CITY CHILDREN www.btgtutoring.org Bridge the Gap needs tutors on Monday and Tuesday evenings this school year. Please consider tutoring and asking your friends and family who might want to help a Marin City child. Tutoring is a simple but powerful experience for us all. Please contact:Denni Locke-415-221-3592, dennilocke@sbcglobal.net or Samareh Eskandaripou 415- 810-3137, samarehe@yahoo.com
SPC ONLINE CALENDAR Please add the following URL to your Bookmarks: (Mac) or Favorites (PC): http://calendar.yahoo.com/spc_member – then select the “month” tab to see the complete monthly listings of events and meetings at SPC. Submit calendar postings to office@sausalitopresbyterian.com
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR FOOD PANTRY Please bring your donations of non-perishable foods (canned meat, tuna, vegetable, fruit, etc.) to the church - a donation container will be placed by the sanctuary doors on Sundays.
MILL VALLEY MARKET DONATES TO SPC** Every quarter, Mill Valley Market donates 2% of all purchases that reach $500 per month to SPC. Mention the reference #7066 to the Mill Valley Market cashier before your order is closed.
STEWARDSHIP STOCK TRANSFERS Here is our stock transfer information for your pledges or restoration. This information and a draft example is available on our website under "Stewardship". Please mail a copy of the transfer to the church, Attn: Stewardship. Thank you for your generous donation and insure the stock gets credited to the right account. SPC is happy to receive stock in lieu of or in addition to cash stewardship contributions. Use the following information to transfer securities into the account of SPC:#61608; Receiving Firm: Charles Schwab 1. DTC Number: 0164, Code 40 2. FBO: Sausalito Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 236, Sausalito, CA 94965 3. Account Number: 3513-2986 4. Charles Schwab Information: 800-472-0083
BECOME INVOLVED IN OUR MINISTRIES Our new Mission Vision Study called for a new way to do ministry in and through the church.
PROGRAM MINISTRIES: Outreach: New Members, Greeters and Ushers, Fellowship, Visitors Welcome Worship and Liturgical Arts: Worship, Liturgical Arts, Music, Drama, Dance, Music Prayer and Healing Group Major Sustained Missions Weddings Board of Deacons (as elected)
OPERATIONS MINISTRIES: Communications: Graphic Art, Advertising and Public Relations Treasury: Elected Treasurer, Stewardship, Capital Campaign Financial Secretary Deacons Treasurer Mission Treasurer Facilities: House, Grounds, Manse Nominating Personnel Clerk of Session Session (as elected)
If you are interested in serving in any of these ministries please contact the office at (415) 332-3790.