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January 30, 2014

This Sunday at UUFW

This Sunday: February 2, 2014
Religious Education: 9:45 AM Adult RE: 9:45 10:40 AM with Bruce Allen. See details under Coming Up at UUFW. PHROGs RE (ages 8+): Dr. Seuss with Becky F. and Kris C. Pollywogs RE (ages 4-7): Love Surrounds Us with Joy H G and Natalie A. Nursery: staffed by Natalie A.; assistant TBA. Sunday Service: 11:00 AM

Non Violence as a Way to Wholeness and Health with guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Michael Attas Reminder: This Sunday, Feb 2, is Cereal Sunday! Every first Sunday of the month we
take a collection of dry cereal items for donation to Caritas of Waco to help stock their pantry for sharing with the community. Did you know that Texas has a food insecurity rate higher than the national average at 18.4 percent? That means that almost 1 out of every 5 people are food insecure! Consider bringing a box or two of breakfast cereal with you to fellowship this Sunday and we can do our part to battle hunger.

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First Sundays Adult RE. In 2014, Bruce Allen is going to lead Adult RE from 9:45am to 10:40am on the first Sunday of each month in 2014. We will meet in our newly refurbished sofa room. We are going to start by using Marcus Borg's Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time to consider the meaning of the life of Jesus of Nazareth (as understood from Dr. Borg's perspective on the historical Jesus, rather than from the perspective of the Christ of faith from a traditional Christian perspective). Of course, the goal of this venture is to see how a fresh perspective on Jesus relates to and possibly enriches each of our unique UU faith journeys. For those with the leisure to read, reading the first 3 or 4 chapters should be far enough in the book for the first meeting. (It is a quick read). At the beginning of each class, the main points of the book relevant to the discussion that day will be very briefly summarized. So whether attendees read the material or not, everyone can fully participate in the discussion that day. Each discussion will be framed in a self contained manner, so that if folks miss one Sunday, they will not feel lost at the next meeting. Our first meeting will be on February 2nd. If you have any questions, please email Bruce Allen at bruce.allen@uuwaco.org . February 1. Guest at Your Table kicks off this Sunday, Feb 1. It is an annual tradition in which we invite a "guest" at our home tables for four weeks, and donate the cost of their "meal" daily to the UUSC drive. Each Sunday we learn about one person with whom UUSC is working.This year, we are featuring people who have empowered others to realize their human rights. Let's share our blessings with them. Meals on Wheels: Every Wednesday and Friday. POC: Cheryl Foster, cheryl.foster@uuwaco.org

Page 2 January 24, 2014 February 16. UUWaco will be the February venue for the Greater Waco Interfaith Conference Tour of Understanding. This program provides Central Texas citizens the opportunity to better understand and appreciate the tenants of each religions principles and values. Please join us at the Fellowship to present Unitarian Universalist to the Waco faith community on Sunday, February 16th. Contact Mary Cunningham at mary.cunningham@uuwaco.org if you have questions or would like to participate in our presentation.

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2014 UUFW Leadership

The Leadership Roster has been finalized! Listed below are our board members, at-large directors, and team leaders for 2014.
2014 Board of Directors President - Mary Cunningham President Elect - Rachel Crawford Secretary - Sherry Hino Treasurer - Marty Van Wagner ALD #1 - Joy Hayes-Gates ALD #2- John Moody ALD #3 - Becky Warren Past-President - Bruce Allen ALD #1 Team Chairs: Adult Programs - Joy Hayes-Gates RE Joy Hayes Gates Worship - Kris Cervantes ALD #2 Team Chairs: Hospitality - Sheryl Huff Membership - Joe Cunningham/Kris Cervantes ALD #3 Team Chairs Social Action - Becky Warren/Ashley Blinkhorn Care Team - Marty Van Wagner PR/Communication - Rachel Crawford Reports to the Board: House and Grounds - Lee Van Wagner/Joe Cunningham Finance - Jane Kittner Ministerial Search Team - Kris Cervantes

Girl Scout Cookies are for sale until February 15th! See Becky Fox at becky@rebeccafox.net to place an order or catch Becky or Lindsey at the fellowship on Sundays to choose a box or two from what she brings. Tagalongs * Trefoils * Thin Mints * Do-Si-Dos * Samoas

Social Action Opportunities:

The Social Action Team plans our annual Souper Bowl Sunday on Sunday, Feb. 9 (yes, 9th) to benefit Caritas. Please plan to come and bring your favorite soup to share after service. Donations will be taken for Caritas in their mission to help feed the hungry in our community. March 1, 2014. 7:00 11:30 PM. Boots on the Brazos. A fundraising event for ARC of McLennan County featuring music, dancing, raffles, and a barbecue dinner! See attached flyer for more details.

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January 26, 2014

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Standing on the Side of Love
January 18th through February 16th, 2014
Standing on the Side of Love is a community of people compelled to speak out against oppression, united in the common belief that love is the ultimate guiding force of our world. The Thirty Days of Love is a period of intentional action, service, education, and reflection to focus on this essential work. Will you commit to join us on this spiritual journey for social justice? http://standingonthesideoflove.org/2014-30daysoflove/

UUFW RIGHT RELATIONS The members of UUWaco covenant to be in right relations with one another, and our true covenant is shown by our actions. Please feel free to speak with a board member if you have concerns about the Fellowship. If your concern involves activities which are potentially unsafe or illegal, please contact a member of the Board immediately. Need help resolving a conflict at UU? 1. First, try to work it out respectfully with the person(s) in question. 2. If that fails, report the issue to the team lead in charge of the area ( e.g., religious education, social action, etc.). 3. If the conflict is still unresolved, report it to any member of the Board and request resolution via the Right Relations Team. 4. The Board will create an ad hoc Right Relations Team (generally comprised of a small selection of non-conflicted Board members) to review and respond to the issues raised. Non-board members and/or outside persons may be included as appropriate. 5. When possible, every effort will be made to create a Right Relations team agreeable to all parties.

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