May 30, 2013

UU News You Can Use

This week at UUFW
This Sunday: June 2, 2013
Religious Education: 9:45 AM Children's RE: Making Music. With Rachel Kimberly Parsons and Joy Hayes Gates Nursery: Becky Fox Sunday Service: 11:00 AM

Go Ye Therefore: Good News and UUs by Kimberly Parsons

Meals on Wheels: Every Wednesday and Friday. POC: Cheryl Foster, cheryl.foster@uuwaco.org Meditation Group. Monday evening at 7:10 PM at the home of Cheryl Babers Hagar. POC: Cheryl Babers Hagar, salinebabers@att.net *This group meets weekly on Mondays.

Coming Up at UUFW: June 2013

Vegetarian Potluck. Sat, June 15. 12:30-2:30 PM. At the UUFW Fellowship Hall. POC: Sheryl Babers Hagar. salinebabers@att.net UU Waco Board Meeting. Wed, June 19. 6:30-8:00 PM at UUFW Board Room. POC: Bruce Allen, president@uuwaco.org UU Womens Group. Wed, June 26. 6:30-9:00 PM at UUFW Fellowship Hall. POC: Cindie Young. Cindie.young@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. You probably received your new issue of UUWorld this week! If youre a member and didnt get an issue in the mail let us know. As we prepare and plan for our upcoming UU Camp, I couldnt help but notice that the new issue of UU World includes an article about the importance of UU Vacation Camps to youth. Heres a link to the article if youre interested in reading it. Or find it on page 6 of your copy. Were excited and looking forward to offering this opportunity to the children in our congregation and for area youth. http://www.uuworld.org/life/articles/285357.shtml

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News in Childrens Religious Education

Share Your Passion this Summer

Its finally here! Share your passion Sundays, begin this Sunday! The following is a current schedule of summer activities in Childrens RE. Please remember that we still need volunteers to both assist the lead teacher in RE and to assist Natalie in the nursery caring for our littlest ones. Dont be shy! Email me today to let me know when you can share some of your time this summer! -Melissa Garn Melissa.garn@uuwaco.org

Childrens RE Topic
June 2: Making Music June 9: Exploring Entomology at UUFW. June 16: Cooking with Julia Childs June 23: Dog Show and Training Techniques June 30: Available July 7: Meals and Wheels: Decorating Lunch Sacks July 14: Line Dancing and Karaoke July 21: Available July 28: Available August 4: New York, New York! Aug 11: Stars Aug 18: Music Aug 25: Birds

Childrens RE
Kimberly Parsons/Joy Hayes Gates Melissa Garn Randy Culp and John Moody Shari Heino

Nursery Asst.
Becky Fox

Shari Heino

Randy Culp and John Moody 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 30, 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 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! 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 10a m-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 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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Wanna get away?...

Planning an action-packed Summer Vacation this year? Perhaps you want the family to reconnect with nature and the outdoors. Or does your spirit yearn for solitude and rejuvenation? Have you ever considered a UU vacation or retreat? There are many locations to choose from, each with their own flavor. You can choose from a place that will allow lots of unstructured time to decompress, or one with lots of rejuvenating and inspiring activities scheduled for you or your group. And youre not limited to a summertime vacation. Perhaps youd prefer to see Autumn color in New England. Or book a retreat over the winter months. Many of the retreats listed below are open year-round! These are just a few locations I found doing about 10 minutes of web browsing. Youll certainly be able to find just what youre looking for with a little more research.

Southwest UU Summer Institute. Western Hills Guest Ranch, Hubert, OK. July 21-27,
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! Website: http://events.uuasouthernregion.org/

Ferry Beach Park Association. 5 Morris Ave. Saco, Maine 04072 * 207.282.4489 year
round office * 207.284.8612 summer office. Ferry Beach is a retreat, camp, and conference center located on the coast of Southern Maine. Founded in 1901 with the Universalist belief that God is love, Ferry Beach is committed to positive personal and community transformation. We hope you will join us in our 112th year as an open and welcoming place for all. Website: http://www.ferrybeach.org/index.html

Rowe Camp and Conference Center. 22 Kings Highway, Rowe, MA 01367. (413) 3394954. Nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains in Western Massachusetts, Rowe Conference Center offers an exceptional array of outstanding teachers and workshops in a small, intimate forum. At Rowe, the soul-sustaining beauty of creation abounds. Come early to walk in our enchanted forest, marvel at the sights and sounds of the waterfall, and delight in the tranquility of the old millpond. Write or read by the hearth in the gathering room and watch the glow of the fire. Spend your Saturday break hiking the trails, walking the labyrinth, taking a nap, or relaxing in the sauna. After dinner, watch the sunset from the porch swing or take a walk under the beautiful starry night sky after the evening session. Hang out on Sunday afternoon after the workshop as theres no need to hurry. Website: http://rowecenter.org/pages.php?name=Home

Murray Grove Retreat and Renewal Center, P.O. Box 246, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 087340246. Tel: 609-693-5558. Email: murraygrove@murraygrove.org. Historic roots and a peaceful atmosphere, adjacent to part of the Edwin B. Forsythe Wildlife Preserve. Located near Barnegat Bay, Murray Grove is about 90 minutes' drive south of New York City and about the same distance east of Philadelphia. Murray Grove Retreat and Renewal Center comprises twenty lovely partially-wooded acres. It borders a 200-acre wildlife preserve with nature trails leading through woods to the wetlands on Barnegat Bay. We're open all year. The Murray Grove Association exists as a living memorial to the lives and the Universalist faith of John Murray and Thomas Potter. Website: http://www.murraygrove.org/index.html

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