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Let There be Peace on Earth and Let It Begin with Me performed by the AUUF Saints & Singers on September 21, 2008 and dedicated to the loving memory of
CATHERINE MARIE GUERCIO STAND

DRE Letter to Members

Written by Shannon Price

Wednesday, 04 June 2008 09:38

Dear Fellowship Member,

The DRE Search Committee, having carefully considered all applicants for our part-time DRE position, is pleased to announce that we have a candidate. The Committee received five applications and spent many hours together discussing each. We interviewed several candidates, concentrating on their enthusiasm and willingness to engage liberal religious education concepts and methods, as well as their availability to attend training events. We discussed the AUUF Long Range Plan for Religious Education with each candidate and evaluated the potential for
the candidate to implement the plan.

The candidate that we have recommended to the AUUF Board is Terri Albrecht-Schmitt. Terri has been unanimously approved by the Board, who is responsible for hiring and dismissal, and the next step is a vote of affirmation by the members of the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, following the opportunity to “Meet and Greet” the
candidate on Saturday 7 June, 2008.

In recommending Terri, the Search Committee recognized that she has a wide range of experiences with the kind of “faith in action” commitment that we want to instill in our youth. She has been an active member of the Alliance for Peace and Justice and a Habitat for Humanity volunteer. Her volunteer work developing programs for children at the Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve and at the Southeastern Raptor Rehabilitation Center demonstrates a tremendous love for nature and
wildlife, which she enjoys sharing with others.

Terri expresses her convictions with action while demonstrating a commitment to diversity. She recognizes that there are many different spiritual paths and has a deep respect for the goals of the AUUF RE Program. She has experience directing volunteers, organizing events, and working with parents and children. We believe that she will work
well with the RE Committee, the Minister, the RE teachers and the parents of the Fellowship to uphold the high standards of the current RE program and to implement the RE Long Range Plan.

You are invited to an informal “Meet and Greet” celebration for Terri at the Fellowship on Saturday, the 7th of June, 2008 from 4:00pm until 5:30. On Sunday, 8th of June (potluck Sunday), you will be able to vote on the candidate. The Search Committee will be happy to answer any questions you may have. If you are unable to attend the Meet and Greet event, please submit your vote via mail to the following address:

Chair DRE Search Committee
Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
P.O. Box 669
Auburn, AL 36831

Shannon Price, Committee Chair

DRE Search Committee:
Samera Baird
Terry Rodriguez
Marcia Rossi
Robert Zabawa

Hunger Banquet Results

Written by Administrator

Thursday, 24 January 2008 16:22

The Oxfam Hunger Banquet was held at the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Wednesday evening. 85 people attended; the event raised $515 for Oxfam America and 112.5 pounds of canned items for our local East Alabama Food Bank. This purpose of this page is to round up the results and links to the media coverage of the event to help with future planning.

Opinion piece in OA News

Thanks to EVERYONE who played a roll in making this event so very successful. Each Religious Education class took responsibility for some aspect of the event. The youngest group (preK) made some of the artwork for the walls. The K-3 group created informational posters for the walls. The Middle School class served the rice to the lower income group and shared stories of representative individuals in the different income groups. The Jr. High Group also shared stories. They also made the beans and served the rice and beans during the event. The High School Group served as MC for the event and served the group at the high income table.

Auburn Villager Article on Jan. 18, 2008

These links contain coverage that appeared in local papers and TV. Newspaper articles appeared in the OA News and the Auburn Villager.

Followup article published in the Vilager

WTVM News coverage of the event

Click on the icons to view media coverage of this event. WTVM reporter covered the event. He interviewed Amy Kaiser and Martha Faupel of the East Alabama Food Bank. The story that ran on the 10 o'clock news on January 23rd was 52 seconds long and can be viewed online by clicking the icon to the left.

Hunger Banquet

Written by Administrator

Sunday, 13 January 2008 16:16

Only 15 percent of the world's population can eat whenever they are hungry, and also whatever they want! Meanwhile, half the people in the world struggle every day to meet their family’s basic needs.

On Wednesday, January 23, problems of poverty and hunger will come alive in an unforgettable way at the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hunger Banquet. The event is hosted by the AUUF Religious Education Program for Children and Youth which would like to invite you to participate in this event.

Hunger is a problem that affects every part of the world. Our goal is to raise awareness and to raise money. Your donation of $5 and a can of food will benefit our local East Alabama Food Bank and Oxfam America, an international relief and development organization that is working in more than 120 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty.

The Banquet begins at 6 pm on Wednesday, January 23, in the AUUF sanctuary at 450 East Thach Street in Auburn. The event will last about an hour and a half. Hamilton's Restaurant, Amsterdam Cafe, and The Barbecue House have generously donated entrees for the dinner. We are pleased that Martha Faupel, Director of the Food Bank, will offer a few words about hunger issues close to home.

We hope you will plan to attend and please feel free to bring someone with you.

Sincerely,

Claire Crutchley Emily Livant
On Behalf of the Teachers and Children of the AUUF Religious Education Program

RE Registration Materials

Written by Administrator

Monday, 04 September 2006 20:48

Dear AUUF Parents,

We would like you to register your children early if possible. While you can register them at the AUUF on September 10 at Sundae Sunday, it will be helpful for us to know early how many children will be in each class.

To register your child, simply reply to this message filling in the information. Please send one email for each child. See separate email with subject line RE information for information about this year's program. If you have any questions, please email.

Claire and Emily

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PS: Feel free to forward the information and registration form to friends whose children may be interested in the AUUF RE Program.

Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship RE Program Registration 2006-2007

Child's Name:

Birthdate:

Grade at School:

Food Allergies/Other

Special Needs:

Parent's Names:

Address:

Phone Number:

Email:

Emergency Contact and Contact Info:

Responsible Adult (if not parent): (All children need a responsible adult at church during RE in case of emergency. If you are unable to attend, please ask another adult to be responsible for your child and notify the playground supervisor and your child's RE teacher.)

Permission Form:

Occasionally a class will go on a field trip during RE. Parents will be notified for individual trips. Please fill out this general permission slip so that we do not have to have individual permission slips. I give my permission for (your child's name) to leave the grounds of the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship with a responsible adult.

Signature of Parent: (your typed name indicates your permission) Date

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Parent Volunteer Form: Indicate with an X how you plan to help. The RE program is staffed entirely by volunteers. We would love for you to be active in the RE program. Please indicate how you would like to help by checking below all that apply. Help in the classroom when needed: Be an RE Room Parent: Help with special events: Chaperone Weekend Youth Programs youth group: Other : --------

IMPORTANT: Because of the nature of religious education, there will be times when your child's class will be discussing a topic that may be of a sensitive nature. Topics that might cause one child to be concerned may not be a cause for concern for another. We will make every attempt to communicate with you when your class will be discussing a topic that we feel could be sensitive. However, you can help us by listing topics that you feel you want to know about, or topics about which you feel your child might find sensitive in nature, or need help in coping.. Topics of concern:

Any other information we need to know about your child:

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