March 21, 2013

UU News You Can Use

This week at UUFW Marriage Equality Forum: A social action event this week at UUFW!
Mon, March 25th at 6:30 PM. UUFW Sanctuary.
Hosted by The Social Action Team of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waco. Our speakers include David Schleicher, who will speak for a few minutes on the disparity in civil rights for same sex vs. opposite sex couple. Following Mr. Schleicher will be the personal accounts of real couples, relating to their daily lives, and their experiences and struggles with their civil rights. Our focus will be on highlighting what unites people as families and the similarities in daily experiences of all couples. We will discuss the many hoops that gay and lesbian partners have to jump through and the civil benefits they do not share with heterosexual couples. Veggie PotLuck: Saturday, March 23, 2013. 12:30-2:30 PM. UUFW Fellowship Hall POC: Sheryl Babers Hagar, salinebabers@att.net This Sunday: Religious Education: Sunday, March 24, 2013: 9:45 AM Adult RE: Discussion of topics related to the UU Faith Journey, Lead by Bruce Allen Children's RE: Passover. Taught by Paige Davis and Melissa Garn. Nursery: Natalie Allen, assisted by Becky Fox. Sunday Service: Sunday, March 24, 2013. 11:00 AM UUFW Parenting Module #2: Sunday, March 24, 2013. 12:30 PM.
POC: Joy Hayes-Gates. Childcare provided. Please bring a lunch for your child(ren), or plan to pitch in for pizza!

Meditation Covenant: Mon, March 25. 7:10-7:30 PM. At the home of Cheryl Babers Hagar POC: Cheryl Babers Hagar, salinebabers@att.net *This covenant meets weekly on Mondays. UU Womens Group: Tues, March 26. 6:30-9:00 PM. UUFW Fellowship Hall. POC: Cindie Young, cindie.young@uuwaco.org UUFW Board meeting: Wed, March 27. 6:30-8:00 PM. UUFW Board Room. UU Humanist Covenant: Wed, March 27. 6:30-8:30 PM. UUFW Kitchen. POC: Jane Derrick, jane.derrick@uuwaco.org Meals on Wheels: Every Wednesday and Friday. POC: Cheryl Foster, cheryl.foster@uuwaco.org

Coming Up at UUFW: March 2013 April 2013

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Becoming UU: New Member Orientation. Sat, April 13, 8:45 AM 1:00 PM. Sun,
April 14, 9:45 AM. Childcare will be provided. RSVP with Joe Cunningham at joe.cunningham@uuwaco.org or membershipteam@uuwaco.org . See attached flyer. UUFW Board Meeting. Wednesday, April 17. 6:30-8:00 PM. UUFW Board Room. POC: Bruce Allen, president@uuwaco.org UU Womens Group. Tuesday, April 23. 6:30-9:00 PM. UUFW Fellowship Hall. POC: Cindie Young, cindie.young@uuwaco.org

UUFW Children and Families

Childrens RE Calendar
Sunday, Mar 31: Easter
With Randy Culp, John Moody, and Samantha L

UUFW Nursery Calendar

Sunday, Mar 31: Natalie Allen
With Cindie or Gary Young

Sunday, April 7: Ramayana

With Randy Culp, John Moody, and Sonny Love

Sunday, April 7: Natalie Allen

With Joy Hayes Gates Sunday, April 14: TBA With Kimberly Parsons

Sunday, April 14: Henry Bergh Day With Melissa Garn and Paige Davis

UU Parenting Module

Facilitated by Joy Hayes Gates

Are you a UU Parent who would like to draw on our Core Values and UU philosophy more as you raise your children? Joy Hayes Gates is sharing her module on UU Parenting with us in a
series of five biweekly sessions. Sessions will be held after Sunday services at 12:30 PM, and childcare will be provided. Dont fret if you missed the first session on Feb 24. You can still join us for the second lesson on March 17 and come away with good usable information and fresh ideas for parenting. Hope to see you there!

Module Dates: Feb 24, Mar 24, April 7, April 14, and April 21. POC: Joy Hayes Gates, joy.hayes@uuwaco.org

Community Events for Youth in the Central Texas Area: Girls Day 2013 at Doris Miller Family Y April 6. For girls 9 & up.
Theme: Beautiful Inside & Out. Featuring games, pampering, etiquette, goal setting, self-esteem
builders, fun, food and prizes! Only $5 per girl! For more information contact CaSaundra by phone at 254-752-1605 or by email at casaundra.foreman@ymcactx.org

Boys 2 Men Conference April 6. Young men ages 10 17

Bledsoe-Miller Community Center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will have the opportunity to learn about life on this fun
day that will combine fun activities and words of wisdom from local business men and community leaders who represent positive role models. The event is free, and breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more information, call 750-8684.

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Unitarian Universalist Association News

SWUUC Spring Conference and Annual Meeting: April 19-21. First Unitarian
Universalist Church of San Antonio. This years theme is Journey to Justice with keynote
speaker; Rev. Dr. William F. Shulz. Registration is now open! Visit this link for event details, breakout session topics, and registration. http://www.uusouthland.org/swuucspring2013.html

Breaking Bread and Building Bridges Immigration Campaign: Feb 1-May 16.
Breaking Bread and Building Bridges is part of a larger strategy to lift the voices of faith communities at the local level and turn the tide for immigrants rights. Local events such as potlucks, vigils, and detention visitation connect advocates with those most directly affected by unjust immigration policies. The relationships that are nourished serve to build understanding and strengthen dedication for continued work toward just and humane immigration reform

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!

Our Central Texas Community

- March-April 2013

April 6 Spring Farm Day Join us at World Hunger Relief, Inc. for our Spring Farm Day 2013! Saturday, April 6th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free activities for the whole family, with farm-fresh food available for purchase. We will also hold our 2nd annual Ride for Relief fundraising bike ride. Visit our website for more details: www.worldhungerrelief.org . Questions? Contact info@worldhungerrelief.org or 254-799-5611. April 6 Boots on the Brazos fundraiser for The Arc of McLennan County- 7 to 11:30 p.m. April 6 in the Brazos Room at the Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave. Tickets cost $90. Table sponsorships also are available. Proceeds will be used to support The Arcs after-school and summer day camp for children with special needs and autism. For tickets or more information, call 756-7491. April 7 2013 Walk for Autism April is Autism Awareness Month in the United States, and April 2 has
been declared World Autism Awareness Day by the United Nations. On that same day, Mayor Malcolm Duncan and the City Council will proclaim April as Autism Awareness Month in Waco. To kick off (please pardon the pun!) Autism Awareness Month, were having our annual Walk for Autism at Baylor Universitys Fountain Mall from 2-5 pm. More than a typical Walk, its more like a festival: family-friendly, with music, lots of games and activity booths for kids of all ages, and a Resource Fair with area agencies and providers that serve families affected by autism. Were walking to raise awareness and funds, and to celebrate the potential of our kids/youth/adults and their families were walking on that one day in support of all those who walk with autism every day of their lives. For more information contact wacowalk@gmail.com or visit www.hotautismnetwork.org

April 11 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

March 21, 2013 the website: www.mclennanhunger.org Any questions please contact Esther Morales at foodoutreach@grandecom.net or 254-753-3545. <2013 Calendar> April 11 Casa, Cupcakes & Coffee An informal informational event where you can learn how to get involved with CASA. CASA of McLennan and Hill Counties recruits, trains and empowers everyday community members to advocate for abused and neglected children in faster care. CASA volunteers are people like you. Theyre teachers, business people, retirees, stay at home moms, grandparents, college students. Come learn more. Join us for cupcakes! 5:30 6:30, 2223 Austin Ave, Suite D. For more information contact Mindi Masten at 254-304-7982. <MORE> April 12 End Bullying in Schools Event Time: 5-9 p.m. Location: South Waco Recreation Center,
2815 Speight, Waco. Join us for this family fun event as we bring awareness to an issue affecting children in schools nationwide, including our very own community. Lots of activities for kids: basketball tournament, soccer game, softball tips, budget fashion show, kickball, self-defense presentation, bullying video followed by Q&A, Zumba Presentation. For more information contact your host, Edwardo Moreno by phone at 254-4989448 or by email at edwardo2110@yahoo.com. <FLYER>

April 13 March of Dimes Heart of Texas March for Babies on Saturday The event brings
together community members from Waco, Temple, and Killeen to walk and raise money to support lifesaving research and programs to save babies born prematurely or with birth defects. March for Babies has raised an incredible $2.6 million since 1970, with more than 7 million people around the nation who participate, donate, and/or sponsor. Time: 9:00AM, Registration Time: 8:00AM. Location: Governor Bill and Vara Daniels Historic Village, Mayborn Museum Baylor University, 1300 South University Parks Drive, Waco, TX. Sign up free of charge at www.MarchForBabies.org walk as an individual or as part of a team. For more information, call (254) 741-1025 or email BGossShepherd@marchofdimes.com.

April 25 CRRC Quarterly Meeting: Talking to Kids about Race Time: 5:30 to 7:30pm, Location:
St. Albans parish hall, 305 N. 30th Street (park in lot on 29th and Columbus and the parish hall is right there). The program will be presentations from three different families on ideas and experiences with discussing race with children and youth and in teaching young people to treasure and appreciate the oneness of the human race. Dinner is provided by the CRRC board, with donations accepted. This event is open to everyone, but YOU MUST RESERVE A SPACE by calling 836-4599 or emailing Jowelter@egm-tech.com. <FLYER>

April 27 The Human Race Waco, benefitting Care Net Big fun at Cameron Park! 5K fun run / fund raiser, Dry Tri ( 5K run 3K paddle +-10 K bike on paved road ), Sprint Adventure Race Extreme (6K run, 5K paddle, 15K mountain Bike) Sprint Adventure Race ( shorter length easeir 5k 3k 10k ). For more information visit the website: http://www.humanracewaco.com/.

Every Saturday. Waco Downtown Farmers Market. 9:00 AM 1:00 PM. Support local
agriculture and eat healthier, too! www.wacodowntownfarmersmarket.com

For more ways to make a difference in the Waco area visit: www.actlocallywaco.org

More News from Around UUFW 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.

March 21, 2013 Betty Canning and I are sprucing up the grounds around the Fellowship and are about to tackle the woodsy area where the memorial stones are placed. It sure would be great if a few more folks could come by to help on Fridays after lunch. Just bring a rake, and show up. We sure would appreciate your time and energy. Our next work afternoon will be March 15th, 12:30 start time. -Claudia

McLatcher,

716-3559 and Betty Canning

Get Your Hands Dirty at UUFW UUFW Community Camping Trip Anyone?
The Derricks, Nobises and VanWagners are going to Big Bend National Park for a week, leaving on or about Apr. 28 or 29. We'll be pulling our RV trailers and probably staying in the Rio Grande Village Campground (where tent camping is also available). (The Derricks will then spend the following week at the Davis Mts. State Park in Ft. Davis looking at stars and birds.) If anyone is interested in joining us, contact any of us for more details. Paul Derrick, et al.

Social Action Team: Chair: April Hull Becky Warren Matt Mayer Carmen Saenz Dutch Schmidhauser Finance Team: Chair: Jane Kittner Marty Van Wagner Dutch Schmidhauser Joe Cunningham Gary Young RE Team: Chair: Melissa Garn Rachel Crawford Randy Culp Cindie Young

2013 Board of Directors Bruce Allen, President Mary Cunningham, President-Elect Becky Warren, Secretary Marty Van Wagner, Treasurer John Moody, At-Large Director Rachel Crawford, At-Large Director Paige Davis, At-Large Director Kris Cervantes, Past President (ex-officio) .

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