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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3rd Sunday Breakfast
Sunday, February 15 at 9 AM
Breakfast is served! At 9 AM on the third Sunday each month, the Men's Fellowship is providing a yummy breakfast including pancakes. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, and stay for worship at 9:30 AM or Adult Religious Education at10 AM.
And... we've been warned! If the turnout for breakfast continues to be low, these may be discontinued.
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Social Action Committee Meeting
Saturday, February 21 - 2 PM
at the Fellowship
Social Action is working for the benefit of others in our community, particularly those who are disadvantaged in life. Be a part of this important work! The Social Action Committee will meet at the Fellowship on Saturday, February 21st at 2:00 p.m. We will discuss ongoing and future activities.
Contact: Yvonne Moore
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SNACK PAK 4KIDS -
Cash Donation
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 We are now accepting cash donations for Snack-Pak 4Kids! Be sure to notate on your check or on the donation envelope that you want the money to go to Snack-Pack, drop it in the offering bowl, and we will take care of it from there. Thank you all so much for your support of this terrific program! Contact: Yvonne Moore
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Do you plan a GREAT PARTY?
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 The Fellowship is in need of a Social Committee Chair. What does this require, you ask? Being able to plan fun times for our community to come together. This important committee give us opportunities to get to know each other better, share a meal, laughter, and fellowship.
If you are interested, please contact Keralee Clay, Board 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
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.
Good News!
The Early Bird Discount Rate for the Southwest Unitarian Universalist Women's (SWUUW) Conference in San Marcos, TX, the weekend of March 6 - 8 has been extended to Saturday, February 14. Woo Hoo! Register now for $165 instead of $185 after that date. For more information and/or to register go to www.swuuw.org/register.
More Good News!
Although rooms at the hotel are sold out, complimentary Home Hospitality is available. Contact Convener Jeannie Lewis at jeannie@centurytel.net (512) 353-2872 for arrangements.
Even More Good News!
You can still order your custom tee shirts with the beautiful SWUUW Scared Springs logo. Click on the "Order Your Custom Tee Shirt" tab on the Website. Order by February 10.
Still More Good News!
The Saturday Tour of San Marcos and Wimberley Hill Country for children, family and friends still has space. Everyone will have a good time on this tour hosted by San Marcos UU minister Rev. Brian Ferguson. You'll see sights you've never seen at a bargain price! Click on the Saturday Family Tour on the Website.
Click here for more information or contact Convener Jeannie Lewis at
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Monday, February 16 at 6:30 PM
at Northwest Branch Library
The League of Women Voters would like to invite you to a public forum on issues of how to help victims of human trafficking. Come for light refreshments at 6:30 p.m.; the program starts at 7:00 p.m.
Guest panelists will be Brandi Reed, education director for Family Support Services; a sexual assault nurse examiner from Northwest Texas Hospital, and Shari Aitken, whose daughter is a victim. Reed and the nurse examiner will speak of their experiences in working with victims of human trafficking. Aitken will share the story of trying to rescue her daughter from this lifestyle. Reed has also been helping develop a coalition of health, law enforcement and social service groups to assist victims once they have come out of these situations.
Northwest Branch Library Address:
6100 W. 9th Street
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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 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.
February 22, 2015  Fellowship Member Eric Berg is speaking on Preserving Our Past, Ensuring Our Future, discussing the variety of ways our "Beloved Community" is strengthened and sustained by our time, talent, and financial support.
March 1, 2015  David Green is speaking on Responsible and Sustainable, discussing the local and global economic and environmental impact of how we live, and the products and services we purchase and consume.
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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 14 - 6 PM
John Hintz & Chris Hays - February 15 - 6 PM - Marilyn Van Petten*
- 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.
*Note: The date has been changed to Sunday, February 15.
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Path to Membership Gathering
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Saturday, March 7 from 9 AM to 1 PM
 The Path to Membership gathering provides important information on the beliefs, practices, history, and structure of the Amarillo Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and Unitarian Universalism. It is open to anyone wishing to learn more about the Fellowship, and is a crucial step in the Path to Membership process for anyone desiring to become a member. This one-day session is facilitated by Rev. David Green with the participation of longer-term AUUF members. Refreshments are provided, and childcare is available upon request.
Please RSVP to office@uuamarillo.org.
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We Agnostics Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
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Every Thursday from 6 PM to 8 PM
 The "We Agnostics" Alcoholics Anonymous group meets weekly on Thursdays at 6 PM, in Chandler Hall. This AA group is for anyone with a desire to stop drinking and maintain sobriety, but particularly for those who are uncomfortable with AA meeting formats stressing particular religious beliefs.
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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
Faith in Action
February is Stewardship Month at AUUF. Remember that your gifts put our faith into action. Every gift helps our congregation bring people together and allows us to reach out and take a stand for justice, love, and peace.
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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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