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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 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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Solicitations & Fundraising
at the Fellowship
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At the November 2014 Board Meeting, a policy was enacted prohibiting the sale of items for fundraising purposes at the Fellowship.
The intent of this policy was two-fold. First, to be consistent with a previously-enacted general policy prohibiting fundraising activity or pleas for money not directed toward the Fellowship or programs or organizations officially supported by the Fellowship.
Secondly, to ensure when members and guests attend worship, they not be in the position of being solicited at church.
This policy applies to any fundraising effort a member may represent benefitting a school or extracurricular or service group.
This policy, while known to the Board, was not adequately communicated at the time to the larger membership, unfortunately. With this notice, it is hoped AUUF members will understand and abide by this policy.
Any questions may be directed to Keralee Clay, President.
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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? We look forward to seeing you there!
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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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In the Community:
In the Dark
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Opens this Friday, January 30 at Don Harrington Discovery Center
 The dark-a place of mystery. Sometimes scary, but always intriguing, darkness beckons exploration and represents the unknown. Visiting In the Dark, guests experience and explore these mysteries via electronic, mechanical and computer interactives, immersive dioramas and lifelike models.
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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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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.
February 15, 2015  David Green is speaking on The Democratic Experiment, discussing the democratic ideal in governance, the value of our fifth Unitarian Universalist principle extolling the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process, and contemporary threats to democracy in America.
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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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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:
- 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 1 - 5 PM - John Board
- March 6 - 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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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 this Sunday, 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 been planning activities designed to appeal to each of 3 age groups, but have not had a sufficient number of youth in the ages 10 and up group to meet - please know that we welcome your young family members and friends to make this group happen!
Birth to age 5 (taught by Sarah Brown)
Ages 6 - 9 (taught by Vicki Schoen)
Ages 10 and up (temporarily suspended)
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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