July 19, 2013

UU News You Can Use

Coming Up at UUFW,
This Sunday: July 21, 2013
Religious Education: 9:45 AM Children's RE: Building Traditions. With Randy Culp and Melissa Garn Pollywogs RE: Kimberly Parsons and Cindie Young Nursery: Natalie Allen and Melissa Garn Sunday Service: 11:00 AM

But

Are You Happy

Longtime UU Waco member and local architect Jane Kittner will deliver a sermon "But Are You Happy" written by the Rev. Scott Alexander, along with some of Jane's own observations on the pursuit of happiness. Meditation Group. This group meets on Monday evenings at 7:10 PM at the home of Cheryl Babers
Hagar. POC: Cheryl Babers Hagar, salinebabers@att.net

Vegetarian Potluck: Satuday, July 27th, 12:30-2:30PM at UUFW Fellowship Hall. POC: salinebabers@att.net Meals on Wheels: Every Wednesday and Friday. POC: Cheryl Foster, cheryl.foster@uuwaco.org

UUFW News
Meals on Wheels update: The first half of 2013
To date, we have served 1621 meals in 2013. We pack and deliver about 31 meals in four routes each Wednesday and Friday over the North Waco area. Meals on Wheels is struggling with financial cutbacks. Most of their funding comes from Federal & State grants. These grants have become smaller and more scarce or disappeared altogether. If you have the opportunity to help them, please do so. To meet their financial goals, the group has scaled back the number of meals that they provide to the needy in Waco. The 1621 meals we've served thus far is 440 fewer meals than the same period in 2012, and the number of clients served in 2012 was less than 2011. Many thanks to the drivers and subs that help get those meals out to serve our neighbors.

Unitarian Universalist Association News

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! http://events.uuasouthernregion.org/

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A Warm Welcome
What a wonderful opportunity! What a wonderful denomination! This summer we are offering a new series of Sunday Morning Sessions coordinated by Ron Hagar. Utilizing the curriculum The Welcoming Congregation to study a variety of insights and opportunities for personal growth and discovery, we will review the components of oppression and how they have been used to marginalize the gay, lesbian, transgendered and bisexual community. The Welcoming Congregation was originally developed in 1990 and revised in 1999. It has helped 66% of US Unitarian Universalist Congregations and 94% of Canadian UU Congregations enhance their welcoming and affirming place of worship for people with marginalized sexual orientations or gender identities. Starting July 21st, come join us on Sunday Mornings, 9:45, for this timely and soul-searching use of our free and responsible search for truth and meaning.

For more information about UU Welcoming Congregations visit the UUAs Welcoming Congregation Bulletin at http://www.uua.org/documents/lgbtq/130701_wcbulletin.pdf . The bulletin is produced monthly by the LGBTQ Ministries office of the UUA.

Lost and Found Alert! A member of UUFW misplaced two ladies rings and a bracelet about three months ago, around March 2013. Its possible they were left on the window ledge above the sink in the kitchen. If you happen to know anything about these items please contact Melissa Garn at melissa.garn@uuwaco.org

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News in Childrens Religious Education

During-Service Childcare to be Suspended: It has become necessary to discontinue offering this option for families during the sermon/homily part of the Sunday service. The limited volunteer availability and the riskiness of supervising unstructured play time for so many children has convinced the RE Team that we need to defer this options for the time being. It is our goal to reorganize a more structured service for the children at some point in the future when volunteer resources are in place to make such a program successful. Above all we want all of our children to remain safe.

Volunteer Schedule
Pollywogs
July 21 July 28 August 4 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Kimberly P, Rachel C Kimberly P, Judy S Kimberly P, Melissa G Kimberly P, Joy H Gates Music Birds

PHROGs
Rachel, Randy, and Melissa Rachel, Randy, and Melissa Randy, John, and Paige D Paul Derrick, Becky F Paul Derrick, Becky W Jane Derrick, Shari H

Nursery Asst.
Joy H Gates Samantha L Melissa G Rachel C Joy H Gates Samantha L

Social Action in Our Community : July 2013

The following events and opportunities are just a few selected from the 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!

July 25 A Celebration of Cultures! Hosted by the Community Race Relations Coalitions (CRRC) at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at 1100 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX. 5:30-7:30 PM. Promoting respect, acceptance, and inclusion for all! Dinner, music, stories, beauty, and entertainment! Donations accepted. Please RSVP by July 22 at Jo_Welter@hotmail.com or (254) 836-4599 to reserve a seat. See flyer for more details.
August 8 McLennan County Hunger Coalition meeting. All meetings will be held at Caritas of Waco 300 South 15th Street every second Thursday of each month starting at 11:45am. Memberships open to all individuals and agencies during the year. For more information please visit the website: www.mclennanhunger.org Any questions please contact Esther Morales at foodoutreach@grandecom.net or 254-753-3545. <2013 Calendar>

August 11 - 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

July 19, 2013 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> August 12 Act locally Waco Book Club Join us to discuss Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. Whether you agree with the book or not, come. Its always a great conversation. For more information RSVP to AshleyT@actlocallywaco.org.

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