SPINN Newsletter

SPINN - Sausalito Presbyterian Inner Network Newsletter

SUPPORT SPC BY PATRONIZING THE SPC FOOD BOOTH AT THE SAUSALITO ART FESTIVAL THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND! Menu: Quiche and salad - find the booth that says “Quiche Me Quick”.

SUNDAY WORSHIP PREVIEW For Sunday, August 31: We'll be taking a look at the issue of vocation - what kind of human beings is God calling us to be. Parker Palmer, an author and teacher writes: "What a long time it can take to become the person one has always been! How often in the process we make ourselves in faces that are not our own. How much idssolving and shaking of ego we must endure before we discover our deep identity -- the true self within every human being that is the seed of authentic vocation."

POETRY NIGHT First Wednesday of the Month 7:30 - 9 pm – Free Each monthly gathering features a special guest poet reading his/her poems with time for discussion. Also, each monthly gathering features "open mike" - - a safe haven for you to read one of your own poems out loud. Come and share in the magic of poetry at Poetry Night. All poets and poetry lovers welcome.

Sept. 3 - Joan Gelfand An award winning poet, Joan was the recipient of the Chaffin Fiction Award for 2005. Her letters, articles, reviews and poetry have appeared in national magazines including The New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair and Poets & Writers. Widely anthologized, Joan’s poetry is published in numerous literary journals, including: Meridian Anthology of Contemporary Poetry, Jewish Women’s Literary Annual, Kalliope, PEN/ Oakland, Poetica, and "If Women Ruled the World," an international anthology. "Seeking Center – A Collection of Poetry" was published by Two Bridges Press in 2006. Currently serving as President of the Women’s National Book Association, Joan founded Salon CIEL, an interdisciplinary group of artists. Her weblog may be found at: http://jg.typepad.com/ciel/Joan received an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Mills College.

Oct. 1 - Edwin Drummond Nov. 5 - Jeanne Powell and Stephen Koepel Dec. 3 - Amy Trussell

SEPT. ART SHOW OPENS ON SEPT. 7 ARTIST RECEPTION ON SEPT. 14 Digital Tapestries: Blending of Landscape and Spirit by Gary Bacon

Growing up in Montana, Gary Bacon was always fascinated by photography. As a boy he experimented with a small hand-me-down camera, developed his film, and produced prints in a little darkroom he built under the basement stairs of his family home. Many cameras later, amid escalating technological advances, Gary is still fascinated by images and the interplay of content and consciousness.

The current tapestries series combines traditional photography and digital technology. Using a computer, he captures the color pallet of a photo, extracts design elements from the photo content, and, through many unexpected transformations, creates an original abstract design. Throughout his life, he has found art to be a creative bridge where seeming opposites come together in a new form.

Gary has had a fascinating career as an educator (ask him about it!) and is currently retired in Palo Alto. In addition to weaving his digital tapestries, you might find him working in his vegetable garden, tinkering in his woodshop, or making wine. (He has 200 gallons aging in oak barrels in his basement!) You’ll be able to taste some of his cabernet sauvignon after church on September 14th at his artist reception …as long as it lasts.

SANCTUARY AVAILABLE FOR GAY/LESBIAN WEDDINGS The SPC Session has authorized Gay and Lesbian weddings to take place in the Sanctuary. Presbyterian ministers will not be officiating. Couples may use their own minister or our wedding director, Shirley Latta, will provide one. If you know any couples who would like to be married, please refer them to Shirley at shirleylatta@earthlink.net

SPC NEEDS PARKING MONITORS AT THE ALTA MIRA ON SUNDAYS The Alta Mira Treatment Center has graciously allowed free 13 parking spaces at their facility for our congregation on Sundays from 9:30 AM - 11 AM. Please contact Alice Cochran at 415-457-8997 or acochran@pacbell.net for more information.

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.

AUGUST ART SHOW: PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES BY PATRICIA LEEDS Photographic images by Patricia Leeds will be on exhibit at the Presbyterian Church in Sausalito at 112 Bulkley Ave, Sausalito. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Patricia Leeds began her career twenty years ago as a photojournalist. Through the years, she has created a personal style, which is captured in her environmental portraits for families, her commercial clients, and her fine art work. This retrospective exhibit will include images from her tattoo series, her Polaroid transfer series, as well as portraits and travel images. Please visit Patricia's website: www.patricialeedsphotography.com.

SPC SESSION AND BOARD OF DEACONS CLASSES With the election of additional elders and deacons by our members last Sunday, we are delighted to publish our expanded classes of deacons and elders. Class of 2008 means that the current term of the elder or deacon ends as of 12/31/2008.

SPC SESSION: Class of 2008: John Hokenstad, Leigh Markell, Janine Simerly, Hank Van Dyke Class of 2009: Alice Cochran, Mary Grogan, Noel Norton Class of 2010: Steve Fugaro, Ralph Hooper, Don Koc, Bill McKown, Lynne Parode

BOARD OF DEACONS: Class of 2008: Jerry Rampelberg, Kathy Thompson, Pam Will Class of 2009: Sam Nigh Class of 2010: Jane Green, Sterling Lim, Dee Whyman, Larry Whyman

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'S NEW PHONE SYSTEM SPC has a new phone system allowing a caller to leave a message in the general mailbox (press “0”) or a separate, confidential message for the pastor (press “1”). When calling the church, please listen to the prompts and follow the instructions.

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

SPC MISSION COFFEE IS FAIR TRADE, ORGANIC & DELICIOUS! Coffee with a Conscience. All proceeds go to support Bridge the Gap and Leon Mission Summer Camp. For sale on Sunday mornings or to order yours today contact Candace Berthrong, 415-927-1659, cthrong@att.net.

THE OPEN DOOR THE OPEN DOOR has served the homeless and low income folks for over 30 years. Friday evenings at 6:15, providing a free hot meal and access to a free clothes closet, at the Sausalito Christian Fellowship at 131 Filbert Street. Volunteers are needed to cook, distribute clothes, and to help direct visitors to needed services. Contact Susan Lee-Merrow at 331-7291. Clothes donations needed include clean athletic shoes or hiking boots, rain boots, rain gear, warm jackets, sweaters, hats, sleeping bags, blankets, walking shorts. Men's and women clothing are gladly accepted. Questions on clothing, delivery, etc. should be directed to Walt Strakosch at 388-6206.

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 MARKETS DONATE TO SPC** Every quarter, Mill Valley Market donates 3% 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

Continue your active part in our church family and experience God's spirit by Growing in Giving. If you have any questions, contact John McKinney, Stewardship Chairperson.

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, Sound System/Recorder Music, Tape Ministry. Spiritual Enrichment & Education: Adult Nurture, Youth Nurture, Healthy Relationships, Family Nurture. Prayer and Healing Group Major Sustained Missions Weddings Board of Deacons (as elected)

OPERATIONS MINISTRIES: Communications: Technoartists, 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 or send an e-mail to office@sausalitopresbyterian.com or email Jim Burklo, jtburklo@yahoo.com

HOW TO PAY YOUR RESTORATION/CAPTIAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE There are green remittance envelopes available in the main church office. You may put your pledge check in those and leave them either in the offering plate or in the Capital Campaign mailbox in the main office. They may also be mailed into the main office (address on the green envelope) attention RESTORATION or CAPTIAL CAMPAIGN. Please always mark your checks for "Restoration". If you are charging your restoration pledge, please call the church office at 332-3790 with instructions on when to run your charge. If you are writing checks for STEWARDSHIP and for restoration, please write out separate checks marked for the distinct cause. This helps us route your check to the appropriate financial secretary.