DALLAS UNITARIAN  | November 17,  2017
THIS SUNDAY @ FIRST UNITARIAN
Join us in worship ( 10:00 & 11:30am ) this Sunday for Rev. Beth Dana's sermon , "Giving Thanks," with music provided by Kindred Voices.

Our  Inquirers' Class   for newcomers   (11:30am, the Parlor) will focus on membership.

Support the Women’s Alliances Crafty Bake Sale today from 9 am–1 pm in Channing. All proceeds to charity; cash, check, and credit accepted.

Stop by the community service table to donate to the annual gift drive for adults with disabilities who are wards of the state.

Parents of Young Adults 18-24 will meet at 1 pm in Room 213.

Christmas Pageant costume call in Room 210 after both services.
 
PARKING:   The YMCA parking garage is open  for church-goers. Please remember to leave spaces on Normandy and St. Andrews for seniors and the mobility-impaired.

You can contribute or make a donation anytime by Text . Just text DALLASUU and the amount to 73256, then follow the link to complete your gift. More HERE .
OUR 2018 LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED

Our Nominating Committee has announced the 2018 slate of nominees for church leadership positions. Look for your ballot in the mail in the next few days, and please return to the church by Dec 14. To learn more about these outstanding candidates, read their bios HERE .
THANKSGIVING BASKETS

The Wilkinson Center Thanksgiving Basket Drive was a big success! Thanks to your generous donations we were able to create 50 baskets to help families in need have the Thanksgiving they deserve. Many thanks to all contributed!
OUR CARING COMMUNITY
 
All joy to Denise Jayroe and Robin Parker , married Nov. 17 by Rev. Dana.

We hold close Don and Cheryl O’Neal as Don recovers from a second surgery, and Carolyn McMurray as she recovers from surgery.

We mourn the death of mother and grandmother Brenda Merritt on Nov. 8 and grieve with the Merritt family . We pray for Janine Smart and her family as they grieve the death of Ricky Melvin Horton on Nov. 9. With sadness, we share news of Carolyn Glenn’s death on Nov. 12.
FEATURED EVENTS

November 18 | Volunteer at the North Texas Food Bank , 1pm
Join together to pack food for hungry families. Contact [email protected] to sign up.

November 23 | Thanksgiving Dinner , Noon, Channing
Join fellow UUs and friends for this feast in community. Sign up HERE .

December 2 | Senior Holiday Party , 2pm, Channing
An annual event celebrating the treasured elders of the church.

December 2 | Hanging of the Greens , 6pm, Sanctuary
Our annual holiday celebration in community, followed by a reception.

December 10 | Child Dedication Class , 1pm, Room 301
Contact [email protected] if you would like to dedicate a child on Dec. 17.
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