Thank you for showing up for love and justice in Dallas, and more First Church news

DALLAS UNITARIAN WEEKLY | July 15, 2016

In this week's message from Rev. White, he reflects on the last week in Dallas and how our church community has shown up in support.

THIS SUNDAY @ FIRST UNITARIAN

Join us at 10:00 or 11:30am for Rev. Aaron White's sermon on "Tombs & Monuments," part of our series looking at the book Lifecraft. Don Krehbiel will provide music.

Our Inquirers’ Class (11:30, in the Parlor), for newcomers or those who'd like to learn more about First Church, will be on UU History.

Thank you to everyone who gave so generously to last Sunday's offering for Assist the Officers (ATO) Foundation. Together we raised more than $36,000 for Dallas Police families.

ADULT CHOIRS: If you’re interested in singing in community and have considered joining one of our choirs, contact Don Krehbiel (dkrehbiel@dallasuu.org, 214-884-1214).

OFFICE HOURS: Over the summer, the church office is open Sunday through Thursday, and closed Friday and Saturday.

LOOKING FOR A MEANINGFUL WAY TO PARTICIPATE?

Teaching our children is one of the most important and meaningful ways you can serve in our First Church community. And, it's a lot of fun! In this video, hear some of our members share why they love to teach, and then consider being a Sunday School teacher this fall!

Watch the video

OUR CARING COMMUNITY

Many happy returns to Hal Geldon, who celebrated his 95th birthday on Wednesday. Congratulations, Hal!

Happy trails to Mike and Chris Rambo, who are retiring to Wimberly.

We wish a speedy recovery to Gwen Lummus after surgery Tuesday.

We send sympathy to Sally Jackman and family on the death of longtime member Bob Bailley, Sally’s husband, age 90, on July 8. Memorial arrangements are pending.

Our condolences go to many: Sam Childers, on the death of his aunt, Patty Presley, of cancer, on July 8; Jennifer Cheney, whose father, Jim Ferguson, 80, died of cancer on July 8; and Susannah Garza, on the unexpected loss of her eldest brother, Andrew Robertson, also on July 8.

FEATURED EVENTS

JULY 19 | “Full on Faith” Volunteer Week at No. Tex. Food Bank.

AM & PM slots available Tues-Sat; email susan.thrower@gmail.com.

JULY 19 | Women’s Day Alliance Friendship Group. 11am, Channing Hall.

JULY 20 | Lifecraft Book Study. 7pm, Room 301.

The Art of Meaning in the Everyday. Join Rev. White to discuss the chapter on "The God Project."

JULY 23 | Volunteer at CitySquare Thrift Store. 10:30am, 1213 N. Washington St.

JULY 24 | Interweave (LGBTQ) Lunch. 1pm, Zephyr Café, 4001 Cedar Springs Rd.

Friends and allies invited to this family-friendly event.

JULY 24 | Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ). 6-8pm, First Unitarian Church.

The featured speaker will be Collette Flanagan, Founder of Mothers Against Police Brutality; afterward we'll convene working groups to discuss plans for moving forward. More event info HERE.

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