May 23, 2013

UU News You Can Use

This week at UUFW
This Sunday: May 20, 2013
Religious Education: 9:45 AM Children's RE: UU Day. With Rachel Crawford and Samantha Lenora Nursery: Natalie Allen. Asst.: TBA Sunday Service: 11:00 AM

The Humanistic Art of Spiritual Growth Brian Gates

Meals on Wheels: Every Wednesday and Friday. POC: Cheryl Foster, cheryl.foster@uuwaco.org Meditation Group. Please note that the Meditation Group will not meet on 27th. The group will resume on June 3. POC: Cheryl Babers Hagar, salinebabers@att.net *This group meets weekly on Mondays.

Coming Up at UUFW: May 2013

Humanist Covenant: Wed, May 29. 6:30-8:30 PM. POC: Jane Derrick, jane.derrick@uuwaco.org

Register now for Dr. Who & UU

Please plan now for Dr. Who & UU, our Summer Camp July 8-12, 9:00-11:30 a.m. for children ages 5-13! (Children
of members whose parents are serving as volunteers and who are 3-4 may also participate.) This Dr. Who-themed experience will teach children the UU Principles and introduce them to some famous historical UUs. There will be absolutely no references to any of the scary scenarios or predatory aliens from the series. Registration is limited to 50 children so pre-register today before registration opens to the public! Materials will be available in the foyer after the service May 19. Questions? Contact Kimberly Parsons at 315.2378 or kimberj103@yahoo.com.

News in Childrens Religious Education

May 23, 2013

Share Your Passion this Summer

Were in the final week of our current curriculum, Holidays and Holy Days. That means that its almost time to launch the ever-popular Share Your Passion Sundays. Do you enjoy cooking? Are you musically inclined? Do you juggle? Our children always look forward to spending time with our esteemed members and friends. Please consider volunteering to share your interests and talents with our kids this summer. Please find the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board just outside of the RE room, or contact Melissa Garn at melissa.garn@uuwaco.org to sign up for a Sunday. Youll be paired with a volunteer assistant unless you have one when you sign up. Thank you sharing you passion and your time! Heres our schedule as of right now:
June 2: Making Music June 9: Exploring Entomology in the gardens at UUFW. June 16: Cooking with Julia Childs June 23: Dog Show and Training Techniques June 30: Available July 7: Available July 14: Line Dancing and Karaoke July 21: Available July 28: Available August 4: Available Aug 11: Stars Aug 18: Music Aug 25: Birds Kimberly Parsons Melissa Garn Randy Culp and John Moody Shari Heino

Shari Heino

Paul Derrick Paul Derrick Jane Derrick

Unitarian Universalist Association News

UUA General Assembly. Louisville, KY. June 19-23, 2013. Registration is now open for
this years General Assembly. With over 100 workshops, lectures, presentations, film screenings, and worship opportunities, youre bound to be inspired!

Southwest UU Summer Institute. Western Hills Guest Ranch, Hubert, OK. July 2127, 2013. Southwest UU Summer Institute (SWUUSI) is the Southern Region's weeklong
multigenerational summer camp experience. It is open to UUs from across the UUA's Southern Region. Each year SWUUSI offers opportunities for faith development, education, entertainment, and recreational activities for all ages. Whether it be relaxing in the sun, discussing in the classroom, or singing in the choir, SWUUSI offers something for everyone! http://events.uuasouthernregion.org/

The UUFW Care Team

convenants to foster a sense of community through serving members and friends of the fellowship during times of need or crisis by coordinating assistance and support. In order to fulfill this mission, we must be made aware of the needs of our members and friends. Please contact Marty Van Wagner at martyvanwagner@yahoo.com / 254.498.7200 or Paige Davis at dpaige@ymail.com / 254.292.9169 to alert the Care Team of anyone in our UUFW family who might benefit from the services the Care Team provides.

May 23, 2013 Friday Work Afternoons at UUFW: Over the past few months several of us have made a pleasant habit of meeting at the fellowship on Friday afternoons to spruce up the house and grounds. We might be transplanting new flowers, weeding garden beds, or organizing a space inside the fellowship, and we always enjoy the company when we come together. Please consider this your invitation to join us when you can to help maintain the space we all enjoy. Wear old work clothes, comfortable shoes, and bring gloves and hand tools if you plan to be in the garden. Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.

Social Action in Our Community May/June 2013

The following events and opportunities are just a few selected from many that are listed on the Act Locally Waco website at www.actlocallywaco.org. If youre looking for other ways to be involved in our community dont miss checking out this website for many opportunities to give of your time, donations, energy, or ideas. Thank you! May 25 The Hungry Games: Are you ready to get Mudieval? MudQuest, the Hungry Games, will be held in the Waco area as a fundraiser for the Shepherds Heart Pantry. Registration is already open for this epic adventure run! We encourage you to join in the fun and help stamp out hunger in Waco. For more information visit www.mudquestrun.com/waco-oct-1st-2011-eventdetails. <FLYER> June 4 LGBT Domestic Violence 101: Similarities & Differences Domestic Violence Response Team, Family Abuse Center, and Texas Advocacy Project present LGBT Domestic Violence 101: Similarities & Differences. Did You Know approximately 50% of the lesbian population has experienced or will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. Time: 12PM to 1:15PM. Location: 801 AustinRoom 190, Waco, TX. Cost: FREE! For more information, contact: Ana Chatham by phone at (254) 750-1745 or by email at ana.chatham@familyabusecenter.org. <FLYER> June 9 Animal Birth control 2nd Sunday vaccination Clinic Location: 3238 Clay Avenue, just down the street from Katies Custard. Time: Come at your convenience 10am -2pm (arrive at least 30 minutes prior to close). Please consider bringing an item from our wish list on the day of your visit. Laundry detergent, paper towels, trash bags are used on a daily basis and greatly appreciated. <Prices and More> June 10 Mosaic: Discover the Possibilities Mosaic provides a life of possibilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Lasting no more than an hour, Discover the Possibilities will give you a more in-depth understanding of our work from the people who know it best family members, employees and the people we support. These events open our doors in an attempt to share our mission, vision, and passion for those being served. You will not be asked for any gift; it is just an opportunity for us to showcase the work we do. Time: 12:00 1:00 pm, Location: 3308 Franklin Ave, Waco, Texas 76710. Website: www.mosaicinfo.org/waco/ To RSVP or For more information contact: Serina Cole by phone at 254-757-3434 Ext: 29 or 254-482-1934 (cell) or by email at serina.cole@mosaicinfo.org <MORE> June 10 Free Screening of A Place at the Table Documentary on Hunger 50 million Americans exist without enough to eat in a nation with more than enough food. This is just one of the startling realities presented in A Place at the Table, the new documentary about food insecurity in the United States. The film raises awareness about the inexcusable poverty and hunger faced by

May 23, 2013 1/6th of our population. The Texas Hunger Initiative will host a community viewing of A Place at the Table at the Mayborn Museum Complex, 1300 S University Parks Dr, Waco. A panel discussion will follow the film. Speakers include Matt Hess, Executive Director of World Hunger Relief, Inc, Dr. Gaynor Yancey of the Baylor University School of Social Work, and Cheryl Pooler from Waco ISD Homeless Outreach Services. These experts will speak to hunger as it is experienced locally, and will answer questions that may arise during the film. For more information contact Shamethia Webb by phone at (254) 300-8446 or by email at Shamethia_Webb@baylor.edu. <FLYER>

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