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August 2006 Newsletter |
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BETTY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
July 4th was Betty Golding's 80th birthday! She celebrated this noteworthy event with family in New Orleans. However, this was too important an occasion for us to just let it pass by, so the UFL held a pot luck on Sunday, July 9th and helped Betty celebrate this special birthday all over again. After the pot luck we surprised Betty with cake (decorated with a 4th of July sparkler) and ice cream. Richard played the piano and we all sang Happy Birthday.
NTAUUS Report Tina and Barbara went to Dallas on Sunday, July 16th as the UFL representatives to the monthly North Texas Association of Unitarian Universalist Societies - better known as NTAUUS - meeting. The purpose of NTAUUS is the "promotion and coordination of Unitarian Universalism in North Texas." This involves newspaper advertising, seminars, endowment grants (we have received a $10,000 grant to help expand our R E space), and social events. The following is a list of the topics discussed at the meeting. If you would like further information about any of these items, see Tina or Barbara or contact Mike Ellsberry, NTAUUS president (972 221 5001 or marinds@yahoo.com).
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1. Confirmation of sale of Pathways land for $777,000. 2. Social Justice program has adopted air quality as their issue and will also look at alternative power issues. 3. September 17th is the Dinner with the Presidents 4. No feedback from any congregation regarding the speaker's bureau. Would like ANYONE from the congregation to come forward to speak at other fellowships. 5. New member from Denton fellowship introduced. 6. Arlington UU member involved in Universal Health Care in Texas and wants input 7. Presentation from two members regarding possible new co-housing development in North Texas Children's R E
Stories are an excellent way to help children understand abstract concepts like values. Children learn about values from their families, school , community, television and movies. Here is a list of books that illustrate the UU Fifth Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and society at large. Children's literature provides an enjoyable way to share these ideas with youngsters. The Fifth Principle (as stated for children): We believe that all people should have a vote about the things that concern them. The Quiltmaker's Gift by Jeff BrumbeauHeroic Children by Rebecca HazellWho Belongs Here by Margy Burns KnightHow the Children Stopped the War by Jan WahlPlanting Seeds by Patricia QuinlanThe Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein
September is water communion, so be sure to remember to bring back water from your travels. Peg Nader |
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