CARING COMMITTEE:
Ann Hicks and Brent Biles are the new Caring Committee Co-Chairs. Please let them know if there are any joys or concerns for our beloved community.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
Wendy Hearn will join Nina Stein and Ann Hicks on the Nominating Committee.
Please take a moment to thank these volunteers for their love and time. Also, please thank the outgoing Caring Committee Chair, Mary Kay Wells, and outgoing Nominating member, Lillian Dallas for all they have given.
AUUF volunteers are THE BEST!
~ Keralee Clay, Board President
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Men's Fellowship
Every Wednesday - 6:30 PM
at Furrbie's restaurant (downtown)
210 SW 6th Ave
Join our men for good food & great conversation!
Women's Simply Salad & Soup Fellowship Wednesday, Jan. 22 6:30 PM
at Bangkok Tokyo, 2413 S. Western
The women of the Fellowship meet at different restaurants on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Join them for fun, food, and fellowship. Check out restaurant reviews on Yelp!
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Great Decision Discussion GroupGreat Decisions  is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The discussion group at AUUF will resume its meetings in February - if there is sufficient interest.
Upcoming topics in the series: - Defense technology
- Israel and the U.S.
- Turkey's challenges
- Islamic awakening
- Energy independence
- Food and climate
- China's foreign policy
- U.S. trade policy
If you are interested in participating in this discussion group, please contact Vicki Schoen.
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The goals for Thirty Days of Love are
- To celebrate the words and deeds of unsung heroes.
- To continue the effort to promote equality, acceptance, diversity, and inclusion.
The easiest way to be involved with Thirty Days of Love is to sign up for the daily emails. Each day, SSL will send out an email with a daily theme of love + justice, and offer you resources for reflection, education and action. There will also be a daily action you are invited to take part in (to give you an idea of what daily actions look like: sometimes it will be changing your Facebook pic; other days it will be journaling; or might be contacting Congress). Standing on the Side of Love (SSL) has all you need to learn more and get started here.
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Are you a
Chalice Lighter?
The Chalice Lighter program encourages and supports growth of Unitarian Universalism by awarding grants to member congregations and clusters. Grants are awarded for both traditional and innovative growth projects.
By joining, not only will you support the growth of congregations and services in the Southwestern Conference (or District), your participation will help AUUF qualify to apply for a grant in the future.
You're already a chalice lighter? Then it's time to send at least the requested pledge amount of $20 (note that the minimum requested amount has increased). The Fall 2013 Call for the Southwestern Unitarian Universalist Conference has been awarded to the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston. They have requested the grant to create a social justice rapid response network manager position. Send your pledged gift now!
- Make an online gift
- Mail your check to:
Chalice Lighters---
Southwestern District
9704 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
You're not yet a chalice lighter? Join the AUUF members who participate in this program and sign up!
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A Weekend with Dr. Michael Fox
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Chalice Abbey Center for Spirituality
and the Arts
Join Matthew Fox, renowned theologian, activist and visionary, for these two inspiring lectures/workshops. Dr. Fox will explore the directions the earth is asking us to embark on today; based on a new book, Occupy Spirituality, from the inter-generational duo of Matthew Fox and spiritual activist Adam Bucko.
Registration $99; limited space.
Register now.
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Welcome to the Amarillo Unitarian
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As you can see, during the upcoming weeks we have scheduled a rich array of events. We hope that many of them will be of interest to you, and that you will join us for them. Click on the calendar icon to find the complete listing of events - and check "News and Events" on the website ( uuamarillo.org) for additional details. If you are unsure how to reach any of the individuals named as contacts, please email the
AUUF office or call 806.355.9351 and leave a message. Your call will be returned during office hours, which are M-W-F from 9 AM to noon.
Share this newsletter by forwarding it to friends that you believe would be interested in our liberal religious community.
Please visit our website, uuamarillo.org, to view additional information about Unitarian Universalism, our Fellowship, current news and events, a calendar, and a blog of recent news articles of interest to the liberal religious community. Also "Like" us on Facebook. You don't have to wait until the next newsletter comes out for updates!
With welcoming arms for all,
The AUUF Beloved Community
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Sunday Worship
10 AM & 11 AM
 Jan 19, 2014 David Green is speaking on
The Caregiver, discussing the many challenges and rewards of being responsible for the care of a loved one or friend, and how caregivers practice self-care.  Jan 26, 2014David Green is speaking on Vocation, discussing the concept of having a particular "calling," and how one nurtures a life-long sense of purpose and meaning, regardless of profession, title, or social status.  February 2, 2014 Claudia Stravato & Mike Fuller are leading a program in both word and song on Yusaf Islam - better known as Cat Stevens - his music, and his journey to becoming Muslim.
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PATH TO MEMBERSHIP meetings
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January 23th 7 - 8:30 PM Final meeting will be January 30th from
7 - 8:30 PM
Path to Membership gatherings are held periodically through the year for those wishing to join the Amarillo Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
This series of three weekly meetings is held in Chandler Hall at the Fellowship. Attending Path to Membership gatherings is an important step in becoming an AUUF member, as outlined in our membership policy. You must attend all 3 weekly meetings to complete this step.
For questions, please contact Cathy Proctor at office@uuamarillo.org, or call 355-9351.
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Saturday, January 18 7:30 PM
at AUUF
Don't miss Grammy-nominated, acclaimed acoustic guitarist Maxwell Hughes playing at the Fellowship! His unique style and intricate two handed technique produces a tremendous "sound-smoothie" of melody, harmony and percussion. His music, engaging presence and humor are undeniably entertaining and his cross genre writing style will win over any music lover. Listen to his music here.
Hughes (formerly of The Lumineers) performs a concert at the Fellowship on January 18 at 7:30 PM. The concert is free, but an artist's donation (suggested amount $10 or more) will be accepted at the door.
Doors will open at 7 PM, no reservations; seating is on a first-come basis.
Maxwell will also be our musical guest during
the 10 AM & 11 AM worship services on Sunday, Jan. 19.
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Israeli Peace Activists to Speak
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Saturday, February 1 at 7 PM 
Efrati and Wind say that "(i)n our talk, we share our experiences of joint Palestinian-Israeli struggle for justice and equality. We discuss direct action and protest in the West Bank and efforts to educate the Israeli public about the occupation. We also share our experiences of growing up in segregated Jerusalem and of our Zionist and militaristic education." Contact: Rick Todd
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Women's Conference Feb. 21-23
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February 21 - 23 Tulsa, OK
The keynote speaker will be Kelli McLoud-Schingen.
President of KMS Consulting, Kelli specializes in Global Diversity and Inclusion, Healing Racism and Narrative Presentation. Entertainment on Saturday night by Annie Ellicott and Amy Cottingham. Together, they are a dynamic duo, with a unique vision and voice that is a delight to experience in a live setting. Their performance creates both a sense of complexity and simplicity, and includes jazz music, original songs and show tunes.
Conference registration: $185. Rooms at special rate until Jan 29. If you're interested in attending, let's plan to carpool and perhaps share rooms.
Contact: Martha Baird as soon as possible!
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Our Mission
To be a spiritual Community that promotes
a free and responsible search for truth and meaning,
and to be a respected public voice
for liberal religious values.
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