The February Newsletter is on the website, at <http://uugalveston.org/newsletters.htm>

SUNDAY, February 5, 10:30am: "Confronting Holy Misogyny"
April D. DeConick is the Isla Carroll and Percy E. Turner Professor of Biblical Studies. She is a historian of early Jewish and Christian thought. What fascinates her is mapping the many ways that the Jesus tradition emerges across the literature, traditions that have left behind echoes of bitter controversies and competing memories. She has a deep love for exploring the various expressions of ante-Nicene mysticism, including the spirituality of classic Gnostic thinkers. Her work has been called "revisionist," challenging us to seek answers beyond the conventional. She recently published a book which will be the subject of her service: Holy Misogyny: Why the Sex and Gender Conflicts in the Early Church Still Matter (Continuum 2011).

Facilitator: Susan Baker; Music: Tony DiNuzzo; BMOD: Billie Rinaldi; Greeter: Madeleine Baker
The Compassionate Offering on Sunday will be for the Galveston Heritage Chorale, directed by Izola Collins.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mardi Gras-FUNKY UPTOWN Umbrella Brigade, Friday, February 10, 2012. Striving for a new Guinness Book of World Record. Get an umbrella, decorate funky Mardi Gras and join the UU Team.
Contact Susan Persons (slpersons@comcast.net ) to sign up. List has to be in by Feb 1 so sign up soon.

"Bats Are Doin' It" A Fundraiser for those that appreciate bats and all they do for us.
February 11, 2012 7PM - 10PM. Moody Gardens Rainforest and Visitors Center
Delicious Hors d'oeuvres, Special "Bat" drinks, Tequila Bar and more. A presentation by James Eggers from Bat Conservation International. Bat tours of the Rainforest

$50 - single, $90 for two (2 drink tickets included). Proceeds benefit BCI with a matching donation from Moody Gardens. For tickets and more information - moodygardens.com

Houston area UUs are being asked to help staff the phone bank at KPFT during their pledge drive during two shifts in February: Saturday the 11th from 9:00-noon and Sunday the 12th from 11:00-2:00 PM. Besides doing a good deed by helping KPFT, UU volunteers will be garnering a bit of publicity for UUism in Houston on KPFT's website and on the air. If you are interested in volunteering for either slot, please contact Drew Daubenspeck at drew_daubenspeck@yahoo.com to sign up. Volunteers will report to 419 Lovett Blvd (zip 77006) about 20 minutes before the start of their shift for a 10-minute training session. Thanks for any help you can give.

Bay Area UU church is sponsoring the Southwest UU Women's conference on Feb 24-26, 2012. It will take place at the NASA Hilton on Nasa Rd 1. If you would like to join us in the planning of the conference or in facilitating workshops at the conference, contact lynnyng4@aol.com.Download fliers at www.SWUUW.org and share them with the other women in UUFGC.

THIS WEEK AT THE FELLOWSHIP
January 31-February 6, 2012

TUESDAY:

Dance Class, 7pm.

WEDNESDAY:

Program/Worship Committee, 6pm: Meets in the Fellowship living room.

AA Phoenix Group, 8pm: For information contact Robert G. at (409) 392-7005. The group meets in the sanctuary.

THURSDAY:

Dance Class, 7pm: Galveston Dance Club. For information call Betty at (281)337-0441.

FRIDAY:
Provocative Film Series, 7pm: “Papers” follows the personal stories of five undocumented youth from a variety of national origins. They were educated in American Schools, hold American values and know only the U.S. as home. What they truly desire is to pursue their dreams and contribute to the country they call home. The film addresses the history of immigration and immigration reform, as well as issues of identity, exclusion, migration, labor history, education, depression, scape-goating and racism. Admission is free. Bring a friend and a snack to share.

SUNDAY:
Adult Forum, 9am: This Sunday the group is reading The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values is a book by Sam Harris. In it, he promotes a science of morality and argues that many thinkers have long confused the relationship between morality, facts, and science. All are welcome to participate in the discussion.

Children’s Religious Education, 10:30am.

Sunday Service, 10:30am: see above description.

Phoenix Group, 8pm: For information contact Robert G. at (409) 392-7005.

MONDAY:

A Course in Miracles, 11am: All are welcome to join this world-renowned course in spirituality. To join them, or for more information, contact Laura Murrell.

Zen Meditation, 5:30pm

Coming Soon
February 11, 9am-12pm, UU Used Book Sale. Please note early closure due to Mardi Gras activities.

February 25, 6pm: The February Supper Circle will be at Bets Anderson’s home. The guest list is currently full, but check each week to see if someone has had to cancel, thus making a place for you. Just be sure to let Bets know.

March 31, 6:30pm: Please note the date of the March Supper Circle at Cheryl and Red Henry’s home has been changed to March 31.

Goodbye January

and

Hello Mardi Gras Galveston!