Women's Simply Salad and Soup
Fellowship. Wed., Jan. 28 - 6 PM
at the Lonestar Bar and Grill
We meet around 6 and plan to eat about 6:30.
Lonestar Bar & Grill address:
935 East Farm to Market Road 1151, Amarillo, TX 79118 map Men's Fellowship
Every Wednesday - 6:30 pm
at Furrbie's restaurant (downtown).
Get to know the men of our Fellowship! Join them weekly for Furrbie's good food and interesting conversation.
Contact: Eric Berg
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Sunday, Feb. 1, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
It's the first Sunday of the month: that special day to bring a yummy dish to share as we enjoy the great food and fellowship!
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Nothing Much Buddhist Study Group
Monday, Jan. 26
7:30 - 8:30 PM The Nothing Much Buddhist Covenant Group meets at the Fellowship for meditation, readings, and fellowship. Contact: Rick Todd
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 Fiction Book Group
Tuesday, Jan. 27
7 - 8:30 PM
All The Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
The highly acclaimed, multiple award-winning Anthony Doerr tells the story of a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II. Upcoming selections for the Fiction Book Group. Contact: Dick Moseley
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 Nonfiction Book Group
Saturday, Feb. 7
In February, the group will begin the discussion of Michelle Alexander's
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness.
Contact: Ann Benedetti
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Have you attended the 9:30 service this month? We look forward to seeing you there! Our 11:00 service is usually packed - and what a wonderful problem for us to have. However, churches stop growing when 80% of the seats are filled - as ours usually are at the later service.
You can be part of the solution as we work to grow our congregation and faith community, extending the warmth of our Beloved Community to more Amarillo and area residents.
Will you help by attending the 9:30 service at least once a month? This Sunday is your last chance for January!
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Southwest Unitarian Universalist Women's Conference
March 6 - 8, 2015 - San Marcos, TX
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The theme for his year's Women's Conference is "Our Sacred Springs: A River Flows Through Us."
The San Marcos River and Comal River are prize jewels in this area, and we're using the theme as a metaphor for topics throughout the conference.
Featured speaker
Rev. Dr. Rebecca Ann Parker, one of the best known and most admired women in Unitarian Universalism.
Featured musician
Terri Hendrix, one of the best singer-songwriters in the country.
Special events
- Hill Country tour for your guests and family where they can enjoy the beauty of the Central Texas
- A sparkling collection of speakers, workshops, and vendors in the Taste of Texas Bazaar.
Location
The Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa & Conference Center in San Marcos.
Make your plans now to commune with women from all over the district.
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Click here for more information. Early registration closes February 4
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Welcome to the Amarillo
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship! |
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Experience our Beloved Community
We invite you to explore our Fellowship, a place of belonging where you are welcome regardless of who you are, what you believe, your background, or whom you love.
Worship.
Join us this Sunday at 4901 Cornell St. for
either the 9:30 or 11 AM service.
Childcare and school-age Children's Religious Education are provided during the 11 AM service only.
Learn; get to know us. In addition to the events described in this newsletter, you can find a complete listing by clicking on the Calendar icon to the left. Want more detail? Check both the News and the Events sections of our website, uuamarillo.org
Also on our website, you can learn more about our Fellowship and our faith, Unitarian Universalism.
Connect. Find and "Like" us on FaceBook!
Questions? All events are held at the Fellowship,
If you are unsure how to reach any of the individuals named as contacts, please email the AUUF office or call our Office Administrator, April Myers, at 806.355.9351 and leave a message. She will return your call during her office hours, which are M-W-F from 9 AM to noon.
With welcoming arms for all, The AUUF Beloved Community
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Sunday Worship
9:30 and 11 AM
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January 25, 2015
 David Green, Vicki Schoen, and Jerry Goebelare speaking on Growing Leaders, discussing the importance of encouraging, equipping, and supporting members in becoming leaders of our beloved community. February 1, 2015  David Green is speaking on Positivity, discussing the importance of our personal and communal ability to choose optimism and altruism over anger, regret, fear, and resentment. We are not punished for our anger; we are punished by our anger - Bhagavad Gita.
February 8, 2015  David Green is speaking on Belonging: The Primal Need, discussing the significance of finding and connecting with community - in a variety of ways - in an increasingly disconnected world.
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Circle Dinners - Reserve your seat now!
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Circle Dinners are an annual tradition at the Fellowship, where small groups meet in the homes of members to enjoy food and fellowship. These dinners provide an excellent way of getting to know each other, and are one of the most popular and enriching events we hold during the year.
Upcoming dates and hosts for 2015:
- January 25 - 6 PM
Dick & Donna Moseley - February 7 - 6 PM - Ed Van Petten
- February 13- 6 PM - Marilyn Van Petten
- February 14 - 6 PM
John Hintz & Chris Hays - February 21 - 6 PM
Megan & Zander Schwartz - February 21 - 6 PM - Juliana Lightle
- February 28 - 6 PM - Amy & Bruce Fielder
- March 3 - 6:30 PM - Patty Ward
- March 21 -6 PM - Doris & Tom Nichols
Sign up on the forms posted on the bulletin board, or contact April Myers, AUUF Office Administrator at 806.355.9351 or by email to add your name to the list. April will also provide you with the host(s)' address and telephone number.
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Path to Membership Gatherings
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3 Thursdays:
February 12, 19, and 26
from 7 - 8:30 PM
Path to Membership gatherings provide prospective members with essential information about Unitarian Universalist history and beliefs, and what it means to belong to our Beloved Community.
Attendance at these gatherings is an important part of our process toward becoming a Fellowship member. Each informal session is led by David Green with the participation of longer-term members.
Good cookies and coffee are always served, and childcare is available upon request.
Please RSVP to April Myers, AUUF Office Administrator at 806.355.9351 or by email
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Please check:
Do we have your current contact information?
We are preparing an updated AUUF Members & Friends Directory. There are three ways to ensure the accuracy of your contact information: - April Myers, AUUF Office Administrator, will have copies of the printed draft available for review after each service on Sunday, January 25 and February 1. Find her in the lobby area.
- Call the office M-W-F morning 806.355.9351
- Email your contact information
Please check between now and February 1!
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Children's Religious Education (CRE)
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We have activities designed to appeal to each of our 3 age groups: Birth to age 5 (taught by Sarah Brown) Focus: Using our imaginations.
We will gently incorporate the difference between fantasy and reality into these lesson plans. This will set the stage for children to develop critical thinking later in life while also encouraging them to think creatively. The focus will be on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th principles.
Ages 6 - 9 (taught by Maisie Everett)
Focus: 10 Fun Things to Try in 2015.
Incorporating all 7 UU Principles, we will guide our children in the fun aspects of discovering new things about themselves, their actions, and the world around in which we all live.
Ages 10 and up (taught by Vicki Schoen)
In January, our older children will talk about our moral compass and doing the right thing.
Contact: Vicki Schoen
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Unitarian Universalism
The Flaming Chalice
A flame within a chalice (a cup with a stem and foot)
is a primary symbol of the Unitarian Universalist faith tradition. Unitarian Universalists today have many interpretations of the flaming chalice, including
the light of reason,
the warmth of community, and
the flame of hope.
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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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