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January 2, 2014

THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!!! Waldos Coffeehouse presents Albert and Gage!

Christine Albert and Chris Gage return to Waldo's Friday January the 3rd. As usual they will alternately rock the house and touch everyone's heart with a repertoire full of originals and covers that stretch from Texas to South Dakota to France. If you are not there you have only yourself to blame. Suggested donation: $12 (Proceeds, after expenses, go to Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas) Where: 4209 N. 27th St. Waco When: January 3rd. Doors open at 7:30, music begins at 8:00 pm

This Sunday at UUFW

This Sunday: January 5, 2014

Cereal Sunday! Dont forget to bring your dry cereal donation

for our monthly collection benefitting Caritas of Waco.

Religious Education: 9:45 AM PHROGs RE (ages 8+): Hunches in Bunchs (Dr. Seuss). Pollywogs RE (ages 4-7): with Joy H.G., assistant TBA. Nursery: Natalie A., assistant TBA Sunday Service: 11:00 AM

Coming Up at UUFW
Housecleaning: Saturday morning, January 4th. 8AM-12PM. Its time to take care of our space. Contact Claudia McLatcher at camclatcher@hot.rr.com for details and to let her know that you plan to come pitch in. Many hands make light work. Reading Circle: Monday, January 6th. POC: Cheryl Foster, cheryl.foster@uuwaco.org Humanist Covenant: Wednesday, January 8th at UUFW Kitchen from 6:30-8:30 PM. POC: Jane Derrick, jane.derrick@uuwaco.org Song Circle: Friday, January 18th at 7PM-10PM. POC: Lee Van Wagner, leevanwagner@yahoo.com Meals on Wheels: Every Wednesday and Friday. POC: Cheryl Foster, cheryl.foster@uuwaco.org

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January 2, 2014

UUA News Statement: New Mexico Affirms Marriage Equality

December 23, 2013 The Rev. Peter Morales, president of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), issued the following statement applauding the legalization of same-sex marriage in New Mexico: Last week, the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of granting samesex couples the same rights of marriage as heterosexual couples. I am thrilled to celebrate New Mexicos decision to affirm the freedom to marry. I applaud all who stood up against inequality and intolerance, including the eight New Mexico counties that began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples before the ruling. This courageous act demonstrates again that more Americans realize that marriage equality strengthens families, protects children, and ensures the basic rights of citizenship for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender couples. I am grateful to the Unitarian Universalists in New Mexico who stood on the side of love in support of marriage equality. We celebrate this victory and, at the same time, acknowledge the important work there still is to do in other states. More recently, a federal judge struck down Utahs ban on same-sex marriage saying it was unconstitutional. Even though the state has already filed a notice of appeal, I strongly believe it will only be a matter of time before same-sex marriage is fully realized across this country. It has been an amazing year for marriage equality.

Standing on the Side of Love

The 2014 Campaign is gearing up to begin!
30 Days of Love begins on January 18th! Follow this link to discover how you can participate in 30 Days of Love and set an example that combats oppression in its many forms. http://standingonthesideoflove.org/201430daysoflove/
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