Admission is free and open to the public.

When: Sept. 15, 7 p.m. Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff 3839 W. Kiest Boulevard, Dallas TX 75233
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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas Executive Director Terri Burke will address the State Board of Education’s recent abuse of its authority, including the efforts of some members to insert personal ideology into curriculum content. She will also discuss issues of importance to voters in the upcoming State Board elections in November; Q&A session to follow.

Burke will draw on information gathered in the ACLU of Texas report, “The Texas State Board of Education: A Case of Abuse of Power” issued last May.

This event is co-sponsored by the ACLU of Texas and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff. For further information or press inquiries contact Jan Brubaker at(214) 907-9812

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For many years, regulators have been attempting to put temporary band-aids on many of the problems in our food supply. In 2008, the government allowed spinach and iceberg lettuce producers to “irradiate” their products in order to kill the E. coli and salmonella lurking within them. There is some speculation that eggs will follow a similar path. Instead of forcing farmers to “clean up their act”, the FDA may allow eggs to be chemically-treated—a process that kills not only the culprits but much of the nutrition as well. These band-aids allow chickens to live and lay their eggs in the worst possible conditions while producing eggs that still meet government standards.

The best way for you, as a consumer, to protect yourselves against salmonella-laced eggs is to buy locally. Most local farms raise chickens in small quantities whereas commercial farms may house as many as 500,000 chickens. The more chickens and the closer the quarters, the greater the opportunity for disease. Also eggs from local farmers are fresher and more nutritious. When hens are allowed to roam and forage for insects, their eggs are richer in protein and their yolks are bright orange. Farmers’ Markets are an excellent way to buy local eggs. Meet the farmers and ask to see their operations. Make sure their hens are being treated humanely and fed an organic diet. Or check out the website of UUCOC members, Diane and Aaron Mitschke, and buy your eggs from them. Go to One World Farm for more information.

Don’t miss the fun!  So far, these folks will be on our stage:

The Lost Serenaders, Gabby and the Gabbettes, Annie Benjamin,
Glorian Mulligan-Stratton,”Williams & Dailey,” Cameron Hopson
Emmeline Miles, Judith Ann Anderson and Delia deVer!

… and expect a few more surprises!

All tickets are $10.  Saturday, August 28th, 2010. 8:00pm

At the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff

“It seems only yesterday I used to believe there was nothing under my skin but light. If you cut me I would shine! But now, when I fall upon the sidewalk of life, I skin my knee. And I bleed.” – William Collins

“When we go back in time and look for those who are our Unitarian and Universalist ancestors, it is good to be aware that sometimes we look back to a place and time where they would not have claimed us, because they did not know us. But we claim them because of what they said, what they wrote, and how they behaved, illuminates that which has become the Unitatian Universalist church.”  – Rev. Mark Walz

“… for me, the idea that the energy behind those principles exists, with or without me, gives me energy to perservere when things get particularily difficult. ” – Rev. Marcia Shannon

Continuing our exploration of many of the lives that have strengthened our Unitarian and Universalist roots, and added substance to our great faith tradition, Rev. Marcia Shannon & Rev. Mark Walz look at the lives of Sophia Lyon Fahs & Beatrix Potter.

Holding up the Unitarian Universalist Temple has required the thought, insight, and passion of our sisters. From the very beginning of our church here in North America, the temple pillars have been held up by the power of the feminine.

Please note that the RE exercise Rev. Shannon refers to in her homily was this Sunday’s “Dramatic Moment”  and was  a “Who Am I?” quiz of  famous UUs presented by our children using signs and slides. (RT: 25:01)

“The Bible is not a book, it is a library of books, and it should have, could have, been more fluid in the last two thousand years. So I would highly recommend to all of you that you take the works of Sophia Lyon Fahs, Beatrix Potter, Zane Grey, and Batman. Sneak them in somewhere and make it a part of your Bible.” – Rev. Mark Walz