Men's Fellowship
Every Wednesday - 6:30 PM
at Furrbie's restaurant (downtown)
Join our men for good food & great conversation
|
|
 Every Sunday
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
|
 Building Group Meeting
Thurs., Feb. 6 - 7 PM
Be part of the final planning session for the building workday on Saturday, Feb. 15! Although plans are well underway, there is still much to talk about.
Look for (and use) the sign-up sheets for the workday on the cork board near the classroom.
Contact: Tad Clay
|
AUUF
|
|
Thirty Days of Love: Week 3
|
Week Three:
Feb. 2 - Feb. 8Thirty Days of Love
(Jan. 18 - Feb. 16) is a period of intentional action, service, education, and reflection to focus on this essential work. Building Bridges of Love is the theme of Week Three - a chance for us to reach out past walls, barriers, or borders and engage in places we don't usually go. By Building Bridges of Love, we can encourage ourselves and others to practice radical love and inclusion.
|
|
Israeli Peace Activists to Speak
|
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
|
 |
Friday, Feb. 7 from 11:30 AM - 1 PM WTAMU, 2403 2nd Ave, Canyon ( map) The public is invited to attend this discussion about the 83rd legislative session with state Sen. Kel Seliger and state Reps. John Smithee and Walter "Four" Price at West Texas A&M University in Canyon. This free event is sponsored by WTAMU and The Texas Tribune. A complimentary lunch will be served. More information - RSVP
|
|
|
|
Welcome to the Amarillo Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship! |
Look at all the news and upcoming events! We hope that you will find many of interest, and will join 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.
With welcoming arms for all,
The AUUF Beloved Community
|
|
Sunday Worship
10 AM & 11 AM
 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.
 February 16, 2014
David Green is speaking on The Unbelievers, discussing the wide diversity of philosophies found among contemporary atheists, and how non-theistic and humanist beliefs inform and enrich our grounding as ethical, compassionate, and socially-proactive people.
|
|
|
February is Stewardship Month
|
In order for our work together as a Fellowship to continue and grow in the coming program year (June 2014 - May 2015), everyone who is a part of our Beloved Community is asked to make an annual pledge of financial support during the month of February. This week, each member and friend who is listed in our directory should have received a letter detailing our annual stewardship process and the important reasons why we make a financial commitment to the life we share as a Fellowship. If you did not receive this letter, please request one (and a pledge card) from the office. Pledge cards and a collection box are also available in the Fellowship lobby. The contribution you indicate in your pledge may be made on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis. We can accept your contribution by credit card or bank draft as well as by mail and in the Sunday offering. Our stewardship emphasis concludes on Sunday,
February 23, when all pledges are due. All pledges and contributions are kept strictly confidential. Read more.
|
|
|
Friday, January 31 - Saturday, March 1
A favorite AUUF tradition since - well, almost since the beginning. Circle dinners are fun occasions where you can get to know Fellowship members and friends. Sign up soon - the dinners get underway tonight! 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
9 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 - CANCELLED
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
|
|
|
|
Discussion group:
Living the Questions
|
|
 February 13, 2014 - 7 PM
All are invited to this popular video & discussion series held in the large classroom at the Fellowship. January's discussion will be on defining God and, among other questions, how did God get into Jesus?. The series is about rethinking old theological ideas that are not helpful in the 21st century. Discussions are facilitated by Lyle Raker.
This discussion group is especially for those seeking insight on contemporary progressive Christian thought. People know that at its core, Christianity has something good to offer humanity. At the same time, many have a sense that they are alone in being a "thinking" Christian and that "salvaging" Christianity is a hopeless task. What is needed is a safe environment where people have permission to ask the questions they've always wanted to ask but have been afraid to voice for fear of being thought a heretic.
|
Sunday, February 2 - 12:30 PM
(immediately following the 11 AM Worship Service)
|
|
Our Vision
where all are valued and supported.
Our Mission
To be an inclusive progressive community
for spiritual, intellectual and social transformation.
|
|
|
|
