I think we can all agree that this coming Sunday will be bitter-sweet. It is difficult to say "good-bye" to David as our minister (although
it is "see you soon" to our friends, David and Ellen). It is also heartwarming to know that David is continuing his journey and will surely affect many lives in our community in his new role at Amarillo College.
With this in mind, David has requested that we not have any special event after the service on Sunday. We do plan to fully acknowledge this change, but in a low-key way.
Should you want to share your "gift of the spirit" personally with David, we encourage you to send cards to him and share what he has meant to you. You can send these to David at his home address, which you can find in our directory or by calling the office.
Peace and Love,
Keralee Clay
Board President
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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.
The older children will be focusing on the following history topics during November:
November 8: The true story of Sasquatch (or) Bigfoot stepped on my foot!
November 15: Is your House Haunted?
November 22: Visitors from OUTER SPACE
November 29: A Bible Story
The nursery group will be focusing on the following topics during November:
November 8: Autumn Brings Changes to our Earth
November 15: Cooperation is Important
November 22: Thanksgiving: the Pilgrims and the Indians
November 29: How do Animals Prepare for Winter?
Lesson plans are subject to change, but this is the plan.
Contact: Wes Phillips and Sarah Brown
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Patricia Frevert, ed. Welcome: A Unitarian Universalist Primer. 2009.
 This succinct handbook presents the beliefs, principles, sources, congregational covenant, chalice lightings, worship readings, songs ("Spirit of Life" and "We Gather Together"), views on religious education, history of the movement, quotable quotations, and a helpful glossary of UU terms. It makes an excellent resource for people curious about the church and for those considering membership or who have already signed the membership book.
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Veteran's Day Parade
Saturday, November 7 10 AM 11th and Polk to 5th and Harrison 
Honoring Our Veterans, Past, Present, Future.
Grand Marshalls will be the Greatest Generation World War II Veterans. Public invited to honor these great American Military Heroes! Bands, Floats, and much more.
Parade starts at 11th and Polk, be there early to get a great spot. ALSO: Amarillo Bulls Hockey Game, 7 PM
FREE admission to all November 7
to honor Military Appreciation Night. Actual Veteran's Day is November 11.
Don't forget to wear your poppy!
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CHRISTMAS ROUNDUP!
November 6-8, 2015
Amarillo Civic Center
Holiday gift market benefiting the Amarillo Museum of Art Alliance.
Shopping Hours:
Friday, November 6
Early Bird: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Regular Shopping: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cocktails & Shopping: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 7 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday, November 8 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Civic Center South Exhibit Hall
Weekend Ticket $8, children 12 & under free
Cocktails & Shopping Ticket $20
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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 above.
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 Tuesday - Friday from 9 AM to noon.
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Sunday Worship - 9:30 and 11 AM
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November 8, 2015
David Green speaks on One Way, discussing the claim of absolute exclusivity made by some religions. This is David Green's last sermon at the Fellowship so you won't want to miss this Sunday.
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November 15, 2015
Karen Logan speaks on Why We Love Dr. Seuss, discussing the life story of Theodore Geisel, and the liberal themes contained in his stories.
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November 22, 2015
Minnie Venable speaks on The Psychology of Religious Belief, discussing the individual and societal reasons why people adopt faith.
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Adult Religious Education
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Please join us at 10 AM each Sunday.
We are rotating three subjects. Each covers a different aspect of Adult Religious Education. All are welcome. No advance reading is necessary and no test will be given.
Nov. 8: The subject for watching and discussing will be lecture six, "The Gospel of Matthew" from The New Testament series.
Nov. 15: From the Science & Religion series we shall watch and discuss lesson six: "God, The Watchmaker." This subject is near and dear to many UUs.
Nov. 22: In a return to Natural Law and Human Nature series this week we discuss lecture six: "Aristotle's Clarification of 'Nature.'"
Nov. 29: Returning to The New Testament series, we discuss lecture seven: "Luke's Gospel."
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Sunday, Nov. 8 at 12:30 PM - Chandler Hall
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Schedule for Autumn Circle Dinners
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What is a "Circle Dinner?" It's a small gathering at someone's home where we have an opportunity to get to know each other in a different setting by spending an evening together - eating, drinking, talking, enjoying. Sign-up sheets available at the Fellowship. Additional information is available Scheduled Dates & Hosts:
- Sunday, November 8: Dick & Donna Moseley
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Nothing Much Buddhist Covenant Group
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Monday, November 9 - 7:00 PM at Gooney's, 705 S. Polk
 Tonight we shall practice meditation and discuss what reading we want to take up next while eating Thai-Fusion at Gooney's.
Bring your suggestion for our next book with a synopsis of its contents. Notice the time change from our regular meetings.
Contact: Rick Todd
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Women's Simply Salad and Soup Fellowship
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 Wednesday, November 11 at 6:30 PM
Our women's group meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday for good food and great conversation. The meetings on 2nd Wednesdays are at the Fellowship-potluck style. On the 4th Wednesdays, the women meet at a different restaurant each month.
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UUA Southern Fall Conference - Glen Rose, Texas
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Fall Conference is scheduled for November 13 through 15 at Glen Lake Camp and Conference Center near Glen Rose, Texas. The theme for this conference is "Into the FUUture!" Let's all register before October 26 (for discount) to boldly go where no UU congregation has gone before to gain tools and resources for charging ahead into the coming year, the next 10 years, or the next 10 decades. There are five tracks each designed to help leaders effect real cultural change toward growing a vital, healthy, effective UU community that helps its members achieve our vision of a world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. Click here for more information. Contact Nina Stein to coordinate transportation and off site room sharing.
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Tuesday, November 17 - 7- 8:30 PM
at the Fellowship
 November's selection: A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki - In Ozeki's cleverly structured 2013 novel, a Canadian novelist becomes obsessed with a diary discovered in flotsam washed ashore from Japan. Her attempts to discover the writer and perhaps to save her life produce a magical journey into the past. A Booker Prize finalist.
The Fiction Book Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Fellowship to discuss a new novel or collection of essays chosen by retired English professor Dick Moseley, who also facilitates the conversation. All are welcome to attend, read the month's selection, and enjoy delving deeper into some of today's best new literature.
Get your copy now and start reading!
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Friday, November 20 - 6:30 PM
 Mark your calendar now! "Sociable" UUs will gather between 6:15 and 6:30 p.m., bringing ingredients for Mexican pile-on, and begin eating around 6:30. When the meal is over, probably around 7 or so, we'll play games until around 9:30 or 10. If you have a favorite game, bring it to share. We'll post on the bulletin board by the kitchen a signup sheet for the dinner ingredients. If you prefer to come for just the meal or just the games, of course you're welcome. We hope to have a lively group to share in the festivities.
(For those with young kids, let's just include them in the fun rather than arrange for a nursery. There'll be games easy enough for them to play, with a little adult guidance. Some grandparent-types have already volunteered.) Contact:
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Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Lunch and Service
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Sunday, November 22, 12:30 PM
Temple B'Nai Israel, 4316 Albert Ave.
Each year, members and friends of our Fellowship participate in Amarillo's Interfaith Thanksgiving Lunch and Service. All are invited to this opportunity to share food and give thanks with members of other Amarillo faith traditions. Mark your calendar now!
We need eight AUUF representatives to sign up to bring a crockpot of vegetarian soup each for the lunch; please look for the sign-up sheet.
Contact: April Myers
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Thanksgiving Lunch at the Fellowship
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Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 26
12:30 PM
We will have our traditional Thanksgiving lunch at the Fellowship on Thanksgiving Day, Guests are welcome!
Set up will begin at 12:00. There is a sign-up sheet on the kitchen bulletin board. Along with traditional dishes, we will need some gluten free, lactose free, and vegan dishes. We will need people to stay and help clean up afterwards.
Please email Janda Raker, Nina Stein, or April Myers with questions.
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Cancellation: November Meet the Artist
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November's Meet The Artist event with Scott Hyde is cancelled---there wasn't enough time for him and his assistant (who has been in NYC for the past few weeks) to put together a program. We hope to schedule him in the Spring!
December and June are our "dark" months, so the event will resume on January 12, 2016. We're putting together an outstanding lineup of stars! Be sure to watch for the announcements on the website and in the newsletter.
Thanks for your support!
The MTA Committee
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Newsletter and Website Submissions
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As always, we are eager to publish information regarding committees, boards, Adult RE, CRE, events, and services, but we need your help. The website and Facebook page can be updated daily, but the newsletter cannot. New information needs to be submitted (submissions@uuamarillo.org) by noon Wednesday if you want it to appear in the Friday morning newsletter. If you need an event placed on the website calendar, you may submit that request with description, image (or we can provide one), starting and approximate ending time, specific location, date (or dates for a recurring event), and name of contact person. Help us help you get your message out in a timely manner.
PLEASE, EVERYONE CAN MAKE ALL THESE COMMUNICATIONS MORE EFFECTIVE BY READING THEM EACH WEEK--ESPECIALLY THE WEBSITE AND NEWSLETTER!
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