Men's Fellowship
Every Wednesday - 6:30 PM
at Furrbie's restaurant (downtown)
210 SW 6th Ave (map)
Join our men for good food & great conversation!
4th Sunday Lunch Bunch
Sunday, Jan. 26 - 12:30 PM
at Thai Garden, 5017 E. Amarillo Blvd. Everyone is invited to join this interesting group - this month for Thai food. ( map)
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 Every Sunday at 10 AM
In January, our Adult Religious Education group began a study of Skeptics and Believers: Religious Debate in the Western Intellectual Tradition, a course authored by Tyler Roberts, Ph.D.
"With the advent of modernity, the questions on which philosophers and religious thinkers had been reflecting for centuries underwent a dramatic and unprecedented change."
Contact: James Doores
Monday, Jan. 27 from 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Nothing Much Buddhist Covenant Group meets for meditation, readings, and fellowship.
Contact: Rick Todd
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February is Stewardship Month
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In order for our work together as a Fellowship to continue and grow in the coming program year (June 2014 - May 2015), members are asked to make an annual pledge of financial support during the month of February. Read more.
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Thirty Days of Love: Week 2
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Week Two:
Jan. 25-Feb. 16Thirty Days of Love (January 18 - February 16) is a period of intentional action, service, education, and reflection to focus on this essential work. The theme of Week Two (Jan. 18 - Jan. 25) is is Sharing our Stories. Check out the Collective Vision Guide and help us envision what our stories will be in the future and how we can get to that place.
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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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In the community:
Warm hearts needed
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Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 PM
St. Andrews Church- Parish Hall
 Mentor Meet & Greet for the Promise Project, whose mission is to help break the inter-generational cycle of incarceration. The Promise Project is in search of people willing to make a difference in a child's life by dedicating one to two hours a week to working with a child or youth.If you are in search of a way help your community, why not volunteer to mentor a child?
Please help us make a difference in a child's life. Contact: Mo Cuevas
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AUUF at the MLK Jr. Day Parade
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AUUF members & friends at the MLK Jr. Day Parade from Bones Hooks Park. Who was Bones Hook? Read his biographical sketch.
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Welcome to the Amarillo Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship! |
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Keralee Clay delivered the annual State of the Fellowship address on January 5. Read the recap of her thought-provoking and insightful assessment. The AUUF is clearly back up to full speed after the holidays! Please browse the news and upcoming events - we hope to see you among us! 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 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 will speak and Mike Fuller will sing, as they share the story Singing for God: The Conversion of Cat Stevens to Islam.  February 9, 2014 David Green is speaking on Sending Valentines Every Day, discussing how life-long loving relationships are nurtured and sustained through practical intentionality with our friends, family members, and partners and spouses.
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PATH TO MEMBERSHIP meetings
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This week is the final meeting in the series of 3 Path to Membership gatherings. 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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 Tuesday Jan. 28 - 7 PM The UU book group will discuss Christopher Moore's comic novel, Fool, a send up of Shakespeare's King Lear. Lear, of course, made a mess of things but his faithful court jester gives us the inside story of how it all came about and of his own central role in the fiasco.
For those brave enough to forge on (after being forewarned!), the group will gather at 7:00 p.m. at the Fellowship to discuss the novel. All are invited.
Contact: Dick Moseley
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Friday, January 31 - Saturday, March 1
A favorite AUUF tradition since - well, almost since the beginning (in 1950)! Circle dinners are fun occasions where you can get to know Fellowship members and friends. Sign up soon - especially for the first dinner which is in less than two weeks! Sign-up lists are on the bulletin board across from the kitchen. Last year all the dinners filled up early, so reserve your spot now and don't miss out! This year you may select from the following 10 (yes TEN!) dinner dates. The host(s) for each date are listed; please contact them directly if you can't get to the Fellowship to sign your name. Friday, January 31: James Doores &
Eileen Murphy Saturday, February 1: Linda Cook Friday, February 7: Marilyn Van Petten Saturday, February 8: Deborah Welch Friday, February 14: Claudia Stravato &
Selden Hale Saturday, February 15: John Hintz & Chris Hays Friday, February 21: Ann Hicks & BJ Oppermann Saturday, February 22: Lee Shuwarger Friday, February 28: Andrea Byers Saturday, March 1: Michelle Ellis Coordinator/Contact: Claudia Stravato
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Women's Conference Feb. 21-23
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February 21 - 23 Tulsa, OK
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Our Vision
where all are valued and supported.
Our Mission
To be an inclusive progressive community
for spiritual, intellectual and social transformation.
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