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!