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Page 1 UU News You can Use January 30, 2014This Sunday at UUFW

This Sunday: February 2, 2014

Religious Education: 9:45 AMAdult RE: 9:4510:40 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 Healthwith guest speaker,Rev. Dr. Michael Attas

Reminder:This Sunday, Feb 2, is Cereal Sunday! Every first Sunday of the month wetake 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 thenational average at 18.4 percent? That means that almost 1 out of every 5 people are food insecureConsider bringing a box or two of breakfast cereal with you to fellowship this Sunday and we can doour part to battle hunger.

UUFW News www.uuwaco.orgFirst Sundays Adult RE.In 2014, Bruce Allen is going to lead Adult RE from 9:45am to 10:40am onthe first Sunday of each month in 2014. We will meet in our newly refurbished sofa room. We aregoing to start by using Marcus Borg's Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time to consider themeaning of the life of Jesus of Nazareth (as understood from Dr. Borg's perspective on the historicaJesus, 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 possiblyenriches each of our unique UU faith journeys. For those with the leisure to read, reading the first 3 or4 chapters should be far enough in the book for the first meeting. (It is a quick read). At the beginningof each class, the main points of the book relevant to the discussion that day will be very brieflysummarized. So whether attendees read the material or not, everyone can fully participate in thediscussion that day. Each discussion will be framed in a self contained manner, so that if folks missone Sunday, they will not feel lost at the next meeting. Our first meeting will be on February 2

nd. If

you have any questions, please email Bruce Allen atbruce.allen@uuwaco.org.

February 1.Guest at Your Table kicks off this Sunday, Feb 1. It is an annual tradition in which weinvite a "guest" at our home tables for four weeks, and donate the cost of their "meal" daily to theUUSC drive. Each Sunday we learn about one person with whom UUSC is working.This year, weare featuring people who have empowered others to realize their human rights. Let's share ourblessings with them.

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

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Page 2 UU News You can Use January 24, 2014February 16. UUWaco will be the February venue for the Greater Waco Interfaith ConferenceTour of Understanding.This program provides Central Texas citizens the opportunity to betterunderstand and appreciate the tenants of each religions principles and values. Please join us atthe Fellowship to present Unitarian Universalist to the Waco faith community on Sunday, February16th. Contact Mary Cunningham at mary.cunningham@uuwaco.org if you have questions or wouldlike to participate in our presentation.

2014 UUFW LeadershipThe Leadership Roster has been finalized! Listed below are our board members, at-large

directors, and team leaders for 2014.

2014 Board of DirectorsPresident - Mary CunninghamPresident Elect - Rachel CrawfordSecretary - Sherry HinoTreasurer - Marty Van Wagner

ALD #1 - Joy Hayes-Gates

ALD #2- John MoodyALD #3 - Becky WarrenPast-President - Bruce Allen

ALD #1 Team Chairs:Adult Programs - Joy Hayes-GatesREJoy Hayes GatesWorship - Kris Cervantes

ALD #2 Team Chairs:Hospitality - Sheryl HuffMembership - Joe Cunningham/Kris Cervantes

ALD #3 Team Chairs

Social Action - Becky Warren/Ashley BlinkhornCare Team - Marty Van WagnerPR/Communication - Rachel Crawford

Reports to the Board:House and Grounds - Lee Van Wagner/JoeCunningham

Finance - Jane KittnerMinisterial Search Team - Kris Cervantes

Girl Scout Cookies are for sale until February 15th! See Becky Foxat becky@rebeccafox.net to place an order or catch Becky orLindsey at the fellowship on Sundays to choose a box or two fromwhat she brings.

Tagalongs * Trefoils * Thin Mints * Do-Si-Dos * Samoas

Social Action Opportunities:

The Social Action Team plans our annual Souper Bowl Sundayon Sunday, Feb. 9 (yes, 9th) to benefit Caritas. Please plan tocome and bring your favorite soup to share after service.Donations will be taken for Caritas in their mission to help feed thehungry in our community.

March 1, 2014. 7:0011:30 PM. Boots on the Brazos. A fundraising event for ARC of McLennanCounty featuring music, dancing, raffles, and a barbecue dinner! See attached flyer for moredetails.

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Page 3 UU News You can Use January 26, 2014UUA Newswww.uua.org

Standing on the Side of LoveJanuary 18ththrough February 16th, 2014Standing 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 ofLove is a period of intentional action, service, education, and reflection to focus on this essentialwork. Will you commit to join us on this spiritual journey for social justice?http://standingonthesideoflove.org/2014-30daysoflove/

UUFW RIGHT RELATIONSThe 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 theFellowship. If your concern involves activities which are potentially unsafe or illegal, please contact amember 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-boardmembers 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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