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December 6, 2013

UU News You Can Use

Coming Up at UUFW,

This Sunday: December 8, 2013

Religious Education: 9:45 AMPollywogs (ages 4-7): with Melissa Garn, assistant TBAPhrogs (ages 8+): Dr. Seuss with John Nobis and John M.

Sunday Service: 11:00 AM

What a Baptist Christian Gains from Unitarian UniversalismWith David Mosely

December 9th. Reading Circle.6:30-8:30 PM at the home of Ceryl Foster. POC: CherylFoster,Cheryl.foster@uuwaco.org

December 11th. Mothers Group.6:00-8:00 PM at the UUFW Fellowship Hall.

Meditation Group. This group meets on Monday evenings at 7:10 PM at the home of CherylBabers Hagar. POC: Cheryl Babers Hagar,salinebabers@att.net

Meals on Wheels:Every Wednesday and Friday. POC: Cheryl Foster,cheryl.foster@uuwaco.org

Learn about th e Affor dable Care ACT on 12/8On December 8th, Kelly McDonald, with Get Covered America, will give members and friends ofUUFW an opportunity to learn about the Affordable Care Act. Ms. McDonald is with Get Covered

America which is a non-partisan, non-profit campaign to educate communities about the new healthinsurance options made available by the Affordable Care Act. The session will cover who is eligible,what services are covered, financial assistance and how to apply. The presentation will be shortlyafter service and will be about 20 minutes followed by an opportunity for questions from theparticipants.While we many of us may have great health insurance plans, we may have familyfriends or co-workers who are among the many millions of Americans currently without healthinsurance or who currently have inadequate insurance should they encounter any serious orprolonged health problem. So invite a friend to this brief presentation and while you are at it, invite

them to worship service as well!

Reception for Samantha Lenoras Family following the passing of her aunt.It is with a sad hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Samantha Lenoras aunt, Wanda. There isgoing to be a gathering of her family at the fellowship this Sunday afternoon, December 8 th. If youwould like to bring refreshments for the reception, or volunteer to help Samantha with preparations orclean up at the fellowship please contact her by email at theserendipityshaman@gmail.com.

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December 6, 2013UUFW Social Action inOctober 2013Do you have some fabulous ideas on how UU can make a difference through social action right here in Waco?Please share your ideas through our social action committee atsa@uuwco.org.Let's all work together to makea difference!

Angel Tree for Talitha Koum

Thank you to all who are participating in this years Angel Tree for Talitha Koum Nurture CenterReminder that Angel Tree gifts are due on Sunday, Dec. 15th. You may bring them next Sunday if thais more convenient for you. Santa will need a few elves to deliver to Talitha Koum on Mon. Dec. 16 th

after 4. If you did NOT get an angel, and would LIKE one, CPS is still needing a few gifts for childrenin their care. Please contact Becky if you are interested. Gifts are due by Dec. 11th

Becky.Warren@uuwago.org

UUA News

Unwrapping the Inner Gifts of Christmas, a book by Rev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle

Longtime UU minister the Rev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle, has written a book, Unwrapping the Inner Giftsof Christmas, to help Unitarian Universalists navigate the celebration of the holiday period betweenThanksgiving and New Years.

Owen-Towle writes, Peddling Christmas as merely a holly, jolly affair diminishes the fullness of ourhumanity as well as the scope of the original gospel narratives. Heres the key: When we bravelyface, then embrace, the entire gamut of human emotions and experiences during December, werespiritually prepared to do so the rest of the year. We become whole persons whenever we willinglyconfront the whole of life.

He acknowledges that emotions during the holiday period run the gamut from sadness to joy. Thebook has twenty chapters devoted to different perspectives about the holidays. It is $15 from the UUABookstore.

CommunityThe Waco Historic Foundation presentIn Company with Angels, a Tiffany MasterwordsExhibit. Making its Texas debut in Waco ~ November 2013 ~ this traveling exhibit of sevenexquisite Tiffany stained glass windows is nothing short of awe-inspiring. The exhibit willinger in Waco until mid January, over which time there will be several special events

featuring food, crafts, lectures, and vendors. Visit the website athttp://www.historicwaco.org/angels/for more details!

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