DALLAS UNITARIAN   |  November 25, 2016

THIS SUNDAY @ FIRST UNITARIAN
Join us this Sunday, at 10:00 or 11:30am, for Rev. Dana's sermon, "Learning to Love." Violinist Claire Wells will be our guest musician.

Families will worship together in the Sanctuary while teachers are on holiday break.

Adult classes not meeting this Sunday are Inquirers, UU Learning Community, and UU History. They will resume next week.

Showing Up For Racial Justice meets at 6pm (Sanctuary) and invites allies for racial justice to gather with people ready to engage, to learn, to reflect, and to act for justice.

Sunday is the last chance to bring donations for the  NDSM Clothing and Food Drive.

The Friends for Good Gift Drive continues through Dec. 4. Sign up in Channing Hall.

THANK YOU to everyone who has turned in your 2017 Pledge! If you still need to confirm your 2017 pledge, please contact Cindy Moreland or complete the simple online form HERE.

PARKING: The  YMCA parking garage is open for church-goers to park. Please leave parking spaces on Normandy and St. Andrews for our senior and mobility-impaired members.

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.
OUR 2017 LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED
Our Nominating Committee has announced the 2017 slate of nominees for church leadership positions. Look for your ballot in the mail in early December, and please return to the church by Dec. 15. To learn more about these oustanding candidates, read their bios HERE.
SOME GOOD UU NEWS!
Jericho Road has hired a new Executive Director! Learn more about Francesca Rolando HERE.

First Church has been named a Reproductive Justice Congregation. And we're the first UU church in Texas! For more on what this means, see the certificate HERE or visit justtx.org.
OUR CARING COMMUNITY

Our thoughts remain with Ed Stone who is in rehabilitation after a stroke.

We hold Tom Crow in our prayers as he regains strength after illness.
FEATURED EVENTS

DEC 3  |  Hanging of the Greens. 6pm, Sanctuary.
Don't miss this year's variety show and holiday celebration for all ages!

DEC 3  |  Senior Holiday Party. 2pm, Channing Hall.
Our annual celebration for our senior members. Email Taylor Goodrich for details.

DEC 3 & 7  |  Volunteer at North Texas Food Bank. 1-3:30pm.
Bring friends and family (age 10 and up); wear close-toe shoes. Email  susan.thrower@gmail.com to sign up.

DEC 4  |  Ministers' Child Dedication Class. 1pm, Room 301.
Contact Taylor Goodrich to register for this class required for Child Dedication.

DEC 18  |  Christmas Pageant & Child Dedication Service. 10:00 & 11:30, Sanctuary.
 
DEC 18   |   Parish Meeting. 1pm, Sanctuary.
Voting church members are encouraged to attend. We'll hear reports on many areas of church life, announce our new officers, and vote on the church budget for 2017.

DEC 24  |  Christmas Eve Worship
Services at 4:30 (Multi-generational), 6:30 (Communion), and 8:30 (Candlelight).

FEB 4  |  First Church Celebration!
Save the date and mark your calendars for this not-to-be-missed, all-church event on Saturday evening, Feb. 4! Details coming soon.

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