June 27, 2013

UU News You Can Use

This week at UUFW
This Sunday: June 27, 2013
Religious Education: 9:45 AM Children's RE: Music and Movement. With Becky Fox and Kris Cervantes Nursery: Brian Gates and TBA Sunday Service: 11:00 AM

Summer Fun Day

by Judy Shofner

Marriage Equality Celebration! At 1:00 PM this Sunday in the P.T.

Barnum Fellowship Hall at UUFW. Join us as we celebrate this landmark along the road were paving to our destination of true equality and civil rights for all.

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. Humanist Covenant. Wed, July 3. 6:30-8:30 PM at UUFW Fellowship Hall. 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 Doctor Who & UU

UU Summer Camp Experience
July 8th through 12th, 9:30 AM 11:30 AM Join us as we travel back in time in Dr. Whos TARDIS to visit our historical heroes and explore UU principles by examining their lives and the impact they made on the world! Our historical heroes: Clara Barton, Thomas Jefferson, Doctor Seuss, and Susan B. Anthony Ages 5-12 welcome. Resitration is on a first come first serve basis. See attached Flyer and our Facebook Event online! Email us to register at drwho@uuwaco.org

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News in Childrens Religious Education During-Service Childcare

We will not be having formal during-service childcare this Sunday, June 30, since the service is specifically designed to be intergenerational. Judy Shofner will be speaking and is intentionally working to include the children in her homily. Childcare will resume the following Sunday.

Volunteer Schedule
Pollywogs
June 30 July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 August 4 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Rachel C, Melissa G Kimberly P, Joy H Gates Kimberly P, Jenny S Kimberly P, Rachel C Kimberly P, Judy S Kimberly P, Melissa G Kimberly P, Joy H Gates Music Birds

PHROGs
Becky Fox, Kris C Cheryl Foster, Isabella Villanueva Shari Heino, Joy H Gates 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.
Brian Gates Kimberly P Brian Gates Joy H Gates Samantha L Melissa G Rachel C Joy H Gates Samantha L

Social Action in Our Community : June- July 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!

July 1 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> July 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 the website: www.mclennanhunger.org Any questions please contact Esther Morales at foodoutreach@grandecom.net or 254-753-3545. <2013 Calendar> July 14 The Greater Waco Interfaith Conference hosts an Interfaith Dialogue on Prayer and Meditation. Location: Texas Life Annex Building at 1000 Washington Ave. 3:00 5:00 PM. We have several UUFW congregants who are Interfaith Congregant members and are enthusiastic about the opportunity for community growth in regards to acceptance and inclusion across faiths in our area.

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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/

UUA President Issues Statement on Historic Decisions on Marriage Equality

June 26, 2013 The Rev. Peter Morales, president of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), issued this statement following the U.S. Supreme Courts historic decisions on marriage equality: Today, the U.S. Supreme Court, the highest court of our country, stood on the side of love with its decision in United States v. Windsor declaring that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional as a deprivation of the equal liberty of persons that is protected by the Fifth Amendment. This is a proud and momentous day for all who have suffered under this law and felt discrimination based on their sexual orientation. It is a victory for the principle that civil rights belong to all. In the Proposition 8 case of Hollingsworth v. Perry, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal over same-sex marriage on jurisdictional grounds, essentially paving the way for marriage equality in California. While I am disappointed that the Supreme Court did not declare the freedom to marry as a constitutionally-protected equal protection right that would apply to all states, I applaud this historic st ep towards equality. The Unitarian Universalist Association joined two amicus curiae briefs in these cases with other religious organizations in support of marriage equality. In both cases, the UUA argued that a broad cross-section of religious denominations recognize the dignity of lesbian and gay people and their relationships, recognize the necessary distinction between civil and religious marriage, and recognize that civil marriages of same-sex couples will not impinge upon religious beliefs or practices, but rather will prevent one set of religious beliefs from being imposed on others through civil law. Unitarian Universalists have been vocal supporters of marriage equality for decades. I thank them for their dedicated commitment to our Unitarian Universalist principle of affirming the worth and dignity of every person. There is still so much work to be done to ensure equal protection for all who live and love in our country. As we know, marriage equality strengthens families, protects children, and ensures the basic rights of citizenship for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender couples. It remains my fervent hope that soon marriage equality is afforded to all in this country. Unitarian Universalists will continue to stand on the side of love with all families.

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