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Our Children's Religious Education (CRE) program is divided into two groups by age. In CRE, which meets each Sunday at 11 AM, we challenge our children with interactive studies about religion and science.
During upcoming weeks, our elementary-age children will continue their study of homes, using the Creating Home curriculum from the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA).
The older children will continue their work on blanket for the homeless. Nursery is continuing their study of spring. If you have not looked at this year's lasagna garden, please do so. We have a lot of healthy plants growing--and we even know what some of them are.
Contacts: Vicki Schoen and Sarah Brown
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Refugee Children Need Mentors
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Angela Hartfelder called our attention to a community need. Refugee Services of Texas-Amarillo Service Center is in need of mentors over the age of 18 who can spend a couple of hours a week mentoring refugee children. What a wonderful way to broaden your mind and horizons, and to help a child transition to a new life! If you can help, contact Refugee Services of Texas-Amarillo Service Center through their website or send
them an e-mail.
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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.orgAlso on our website, you can learn more about our Fellowship and our faith, Unitarian Universalism.
All events are held at the Fellowship, 4901 Cornell St., unless otherwise noted.
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.
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Sunday Worship - 9:30 and 11 AM
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David Green speaks on Taking a Stand for Science and Reason, discussing the "New Atheism" movement as described in the book of that title by Victor Stenger.
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David Green speaks on Where the Hell?, discussing how Dante's Inferno forever shaped beliefs and imagery about the dark side (or downside?) of the afterlife.
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June 28, 2015
Vivien Young, the new executive director of Wildcat Bluff Nature Center who finds the flora and fauna and general ecology of the Panhandle very different from her native Scotland, will be addressing the congregation.
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Woman's Covenant Group
Monday, June 15- 7 PM
The Woman's Covenant Group studies and discusses feminine spiritual and social topics. We will launch this group by studying an 11 session UU adult RE curriculum, Cakes for the Queen of Heaven - a woman honoring curriculum by Rev. Shirley Ranck.
Contacts: Keralee Clay
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AA Group
Thursday, June 18 - 6 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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Fiction Book Group
Tuesday, June 23 at 7 PM
The group will discuss Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather: Cather's classic historical novel of Father Lamy (Latour) and the settlement of Sante Fe in the late nineteenth century.
Contact: Dick Moseley
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We have sign-up sheets on the bulletin boards for the AUUF booth for the Panhandle Pride Festival at Memorial Park,
Sunday, June 28. We need volunteers
to help with our booth the day of the picnic. We will set up early at 9 AM and help with clean up and recycling after the event.
Contact: Yvonne Moore
By the way, you are invited to attend the next planning meeting for Panhandle Pride on June 13, 2015, at Furrbie's (on 6th Ave. across from Chase Tower) at 4 PM.
Contact: Martha Baird
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| Alternative Medicine Monthly Seminar |
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ICAM Monthly Seminar - Integrated Complementary Alternative Medicine
Tuesday, June 16 from 7 - 8:30 PM Open to the Public-Free Admission
 This monthly seminar focuses on alternative health and wellness, and is led by Rolf Habersang, MD, Medical Director of the ICAM Institute of Amarillo, and Pia Habersang, EdD, CNS, MSN, APRN of the Pediatric Wellness Center of Amarillo.
Dr. Rolf Habersang's experience in Medicine and Healthcare is spanning over 4 decades. With initially a focus in General Pediatrics and Intensive Care for over 30 years he then followed many of the children with special health care needs as a professor with Texas Tech Medical School. Because of his passion for helping individuals, children and adults, to optimize their wellbeing he expanded his knowledge through continued training in Biological Medicine and Functional and now practices a holistic approach to health care based on the principles of Biological / Functional Medicine and Homeopathy. His "mantra" is "YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT and THINK" . Dr. Habersang provides consults to patients who have a variety of issues, though not in the context of primary care.
Pia Habersang is the primary provider of the Pediatric Wellness Center of Amarillo has over 35 years experience in various roles / positions in the healthcare system. For twenty of those years she provided primary care as a Nurse Practitioner to children with various health care needs (Pedi Providers / Texas Tech Health Science Center). Her educational background of a Masters in Science of Nursing (WTSU 1986) allows her to continue to practice as an advanced practicing nurse (APRN/NP) which includes a strong focus on family dynamics.
ICAM Seminar information: 806-354-5437
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Men's Fellowship Reassessed
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The AUUF Men's Fellowship is our beloved community's longest existing covenant group. Like any longtime group, periodic assessment is needed to keep the group vital and members inspired.
Many discussions and conversations with longtime men's group members and prospective members have produced the unanimous opinion that we need to re-envision the group. Some ideas that have emerged include:
* Emphasize specific issues that affect men of all ages
* Serve AUUF better with regular, beneficial projects
* Engage new Fellowship members, especially our younger men
* Create a safe and confidential space for discussion
* Organize the group in a more structured way
To kick off the re-imagination of the group, our first focus will be the study of Mend: Being the Man She Needs by our very own minister, David Green. David's book is a meaningful and thoughtful way to begin our new beginning that will appeal to men of all ages. And, David will join us for our discussion of the book.
The form and emphasis the new Men's Fellowship takes will be set by consensus. If you would like to be part of this collective exploration of what it means to be a man, join us on June 24th in Chandler Hall to help build a vibrant and relevant Men's Fellowship.
Contact: Eric Berg
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Wayne Arnason and Sam Trumbore, eds. Buddhist Voices in Unitarian Universalism (2013).
The editors begin with essays to introduce Buddhist theology and practice and describe the evolution of the UU Buddhist Fellowship. The second section contains personal stories of how Buddhist teachings and practices have made a difference in the lives of leading Unitarian Universalists. Then five UU ministers reflect on themes and issues from their own practice and experience. The final section presents unique perspectives: growing up in a Buddhist household; reflecting on Buddhist , American, and UU cultures; and examining the role of Zen Buddhism in creating an interdependent web of relationships in a congregation. The book also offers an exceptional glossary of Buddhist theological terms. The diversity of perspectives keeps the reading fresh, interesting, and at times surprising.
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Free Jazz Concerts in June
 The swingingest place to be on Tuesday nights in June has long been Amarillo College, and June Jazz will not disappoint in 2015 as three more Tuesdays dot the June calendar, giving folks maximum opportunity to enjoy free Tuesday night concerts on the Washington Street Campus.
The free concerts, which begin at 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday, are performed on the lawn east of the Clock Tower. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets.
The concert schedule is as follows:
June 16-Marlin McKay
After attending AC, Marlin completed his undergraduate studies in jazz performance at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens-Point. He went on to complete his master's degree in jazz performance at Indiana University, where he now teaches. His recent release of "The Look," his second jazz album of original music, has received excellent reviews from jazz critics.
June 23-The Martinis
Members of The Martinis include AC jazz alumni, Chuck Alexander, who played bass at AC, and Carlos Casso, a co-director of the AC Jazz Ensemble.
June 30-Dustin Adams
Following his exposure to jazz at AC, Dustin went on to study and perform at the University of North Texas and in San Francisco. He currently lives in Denver. An accomplished pianist and drummer, Dustin remains active in the Denver area in all styles of music.
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