DALLAS UNITARIAN WEEKLY  |  August 26, 2016

THIS SUNDAY @ FIRST UNITARIAN
Join us at 10:00 or 11:30am for Rev. White's sermon, "Universalism 101," the second in a two-week series on UU basics. Natalie and Nick Earl will provide music.

Our Inquirers’ Class (11:30, in the Parlor), for newcomers or those who'd like to learn more about our church, will be on Pastoral Care and Circles.

Strategic Plan Focus Groups begin today! (11:15am & 12:45pm, Raible Chapel) This is the first of several opportunities over the next six weeks to hear more about the future direction of the church, and to share your feedback. Please plan to join us in this important process; more dates and info HERE!

You can contribute by Text this Sunday. Just text DALLASUU and the amount to 73256, then follow the link to complete your gift. More HERE.

PARKING GREETERS NEEDED!

First Church needs parking greeters Sept. 11–Oct. 2, in preparation for Ingathering and the opening of the new YMCA building with underground parking.  If you are willing to serve as a parking greeter on any or all of these dates, please contact Nohemi at  nreynoso@dallasuu.org.

CHILDREN'S CHOIR
Our Children’s Choirs--Primary and Junior--begin soon! If your child would like to experience the joy of making music while learning songs that express our faith, please let us know.
OUR CARING COMMUNITY

All happiness to Sara (West) and Sidney Bellamy, married Monday by Rev. Beth Dana.  
We send good wishes to Scott Cooper, now in Sacramento for his ministerial internship, the next step on his path to UU ministry.

Caring thoughts go to Nina Bell as she continues to struggle with illness.
 
Steve Scholtens and his family are in our hearts as his mother continues her struggle against cancer.
 
We offer sympathy to Alison Thomas and her family as they grieve for her father, William “Bill” Smith, who died August 19. 

Members and friends are invited to celebrate Jane Vrabel's 95th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2-4pm. More HERE.
FEATURED EVENTS

AUG 27  |  Volunteer at CitySquare Thrift Store. 10:30am.

AUG 29  |  Strategic Plan Focus Group. 7pm, Raible Chapel.
Come learn more about where the church is headed and share your response. No need to sign up—just come. More meeting dates and times HERE.

SEPT 5  |  Labor Day/Church Closed

SEPT 10 & 17  |  Hearts & Hammers Service Project
Sign up for this annual service opportunity at the Community Service table this Sunday. Learn more and sign up online HERE.

SEPT 11  |  Ingathering Worship. 10:00 & 11:30am.
Join us as we begin our new theme year, "Love First: Deep in the Heart of Dallas," looking at how we can build beloved community in our lives and right here in our city!

SEPT 18  |  Dallas PRIDE Parade
Interweave (LGBTQ and allies) invites you to join us! We need walkers, booth staffers, t-shirt sellers, and more. Sign up at the Donut table or email interweavedallas@dallasuu.org.

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