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Sunday May 1, 2011
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Services at 9:15 and 11:30 a.m
SERMON Shams Cohen, Ministerial Intern
This will be our Earth Day Service. Join us for images, poetry, and song, as we celebrate the Earth and its interdependant web, of which we are a part.
MUSIC Wooden flute and Guitar
After signing children into their classrooms, parents may escort them to Raible Chapel where they will worship with their friends. Sunday's Chapel Service will explore how we live our values in relation to the Earth and the interdependent web of life.
Our First Sunday collection will benefit Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship, which offers equine-assisted therapy to disabled children and adults. For more on Equest, visit www.equest.org.
Brunch in Community, prepared by our high-school youth and their parents, features a French menu. Won't you join us in Channing Hall for a Parisian-style treat? The cost is $8 per adult, $4 per child under 12; all proceeds support Youth programming.
Are you thinking about joining First Church? Come to the Welcome Lunch at 12:45 in Raible Chapel. Meet some of our people and learn a little more about us. Lunch is on us!
The Adult Forum (10:30, in the Library) series on Transcendentalism continues with "The Legacy in the 20th Century and Beyond."
At Spiritual Conversations (10:30, in Raible Chapel) the reading is Shu Ting's "Perhaps." Copies will be furnished.
The Adult Discussion Group (11:30, in the Library) topic is "Valerie Hunt: Spirit, Energy, and Healing."
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Congregational Notices
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Our Mother's Day services on Sunday, May 8, we'll join together in ceremonies of Dedication of Infants and Children at both the 9:15 and 11:30 a.m. worship services. Children are never too old to be dedicated. If your family would like to participate, please contact Karen Lewis not later than Monday, May 2, at 214-884-1203 or email klewis@dallasuu.org.
Enrollment for Circles opens Sunday, May 1. Circles are small groups which offer members a rare opportunity to witness each other's spiritual growth. Groups usually meet monthly in members' homes. Find out more and sign up at the Welcome Center, in Channing Hall, or click HERE to sign up.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NEWS: Time is running out, but it's not too late! We're trying to raise $500,000 by summer to receive a $500,000 matching gift. You have until December 2012 to complete payment, but we need to hear from you soon to qualify for matching. If you can make a gift or pledge of any size, please pick up a brochure from the pews or the church office or click HERE to pledge. Thank you for your support!
The perfect gift for the golfer in your life! A generous church member has again donated dozens of reclaimed golf balls for sale Sundays May 1 and 8 in Channing. All proceeds will benefit the Capital Campaign challenge, and, as an extra bonus, the church member will match the sale's proceeds, multiplying the money raised by four!
PLAY GUITAR? If so, Amy Seltzer, who is leading six workshops this summer at ten o'clock, needs your help. If you'd like to play your guitar as Amy leads all ages in song, please contact her before June 5 at amymseltzer@gmail.com Make a joyful noise!
Calling all GA Delegates! If you would like to represent First Church as an official delegate at the Unitarian Universalist Association 2010 General Assembly (GA) to be held June 22-26 in Charlotte, North Carolina, stop by the church office for a delegate application or download one from the church website HERE. Please submit completed applications to the church office by Sunday, May 15. The Board of Trustees will select the delegation at their May Board meeting from the group of applicants who have submitted complete applications. [Note: you are not required to be an official church delegate to attend GA, but official delegates hold voting privileges as part of the First Church delegation.] If you have questions regarding the application process, contact David Overton (tdover3@aol.com).
The Endowment and Memorial Gifts Fund (EMGF) Committee is soliciting applications for the 2011-2012 Raible Fellowship, to be awarded to an individual studying to become a Unitarian Universalist minister. Preference for the fellowship will be given to an applicant with a First Church connection. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have completed their first year of graduate work. Written applications must include relevant background information, a current school transcript, at least one written professional reference, and a statement of how the funds will be used. Please mark applications "Attention: EMGF Committee" and return them to the church office by June 30, 2011 or by email at dmoore@dallasuu.org.
To submit an item for Sunday's printed announcements or the Friday Reminder, send it to announcements@dallasuu.org no later than noon of the Wednesday before you'd like your item to appear. Please note that items are subject to editing and run as space permits.
Go green and stay informed by receiving church communications (such as the DU, Justice Calls Weekly, and Friday Reminder) by computer. Stop by the Welcome Center, where friendly people will help you sign up. 
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| Caring Community
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We hold Gretchen and Dave Riehl close as Gretchen cares for her mother, who has suffered an apparent stroke.
Our best wishes for health and healing go to Dennis and Bethany Ardizzoni as Dennis recovers from extensive surgery, and to
Martha Withers as she awaits knee surgery tomorrow.
To tell us about your joys, concerns, and pastoral care needs, call our main number (214.528.3990) or the Pastoral Care Office (214.884.1211). For pastoral care emergencies after hours, call the Care Team emergency number, 972.898.1949.
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 Construction Corner
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New Building
We passed the one year anniversary of the official start of construction on April 26 and are still counting on furniture installation to begin June 1.
Highlights of recent activity include: (1) elevator installation work which should be complete in 3 weeks, (2) light fixture and toilet installation, (3) final painting beginning at the third floor and working down, (4) and overtime by the concrete contractor to pour the head-in parking along St. Andrews in time for Easter!
RE Building Renovation
Staff will vacate the RE Building second floor on May 23 so asbestos abatement can begin.
Sanctuary Fa�ade Restoration
Repair of thermal cracks will be completed next week. Hooray!
 | | The Rich and Daniel and Aaron Show - Construction Blurb #51 |
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Justice Calls
__________________________________________________________________________________Click HERE to read the latest issue of Justice Calls and learn ways to become involved in making a difference. Be sure to join our mailing list for Justice Calls Weekly. To receive Social Justice notices, click the link, confirm your email address, and after returning to the site make sure the Social Justice box is checked. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page and save your changes! |
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click HERE to see full calendar of events
In the Next Two Weeks . . .
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Sunday, May 1 ~ DAI's Mayoral Accountability Session
DAI will host a mayoral accountability session (3:30 p.m., at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1819 Martin L King Jr. Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75215). Councilman Ron Natinsky, former Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle and Mr. Mike Rawlings have confirmed their participation. We will be addressing local issues in the areas of healthcare, public safety, education, immigration, and workforce development. Please let us know if you can attend. Contact Alan or Gwen Lummus (alan@bkmts.com, gwen@bkmts.com), or Mary Lou Hoffman (972-231-3816, mlhoffman3@gmail.com), or come by the DAI table in Channing Hall.
~ Social Action - Committee on Women and Girls
Our Social Action Council is organizing a new team to address issues facing women and girls and advocate for their fair treatment and well-being. The initial meeting will be at 12:45, in RE 203.
~ Campbell Conversations
Campbell Conversations (6 p.m., in the Library), which draws from the work of Joseph Campbell, will present "Religion and Mythology: The Case for Egypt."
Tuesday, May 3 ~ Women's Day Alliance General Meeting
The business meeting (10:30 a.m. in Raible Chapel) will include the installation of officers and chair persons for the coming year. Edna Davis will discuss the book Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the story of a woman's journey to freedom. A potluck luncheon will be held in Channing Hall following the program.
~ Broken Tail: A Tiger's Last Journey The Social Action Council and Adult Religious Education Department are presenting this PBS documentary (7 p.m., in RE 205). A second film, Elsa's Legacy, will be shown on May 10; both screenings are free and open to all. Thursday, May 5 ~ "Lost Boys of Sudan" at the Angelika theater The poignant documentary Lost Boys of Sudan, produced by Academy Award winner and Highland Park graduate Megan Mylan, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at www.friendslostboys.org. This screening is a fundraiser to support the nonprofit Friends of Lost Boys, DFW, providing tuition and emergency needs for the more than 100 Lost Boys here. At 7 p.m., there will be an African djembe drumline performance and reception. Following the film, there will be a Q&A with the Lost Boys. Both the event and film are appropriate for middle-schoolers and older children. Friday, May 6-Sunday, May 8 ~ Outdoor Adventures Campout This family-friendly event will be at Tyler State Park, in east Texas. May 1, is the last day to register, so sign up in Channing or by contacting Ron Nelson (ronwnelson@tx.rr.com, 214-942-4555). Sunday, May 8 ~ Social Action Issues Forum With the Legislative Session scheduled to end in just a few days, May's Social Action Forum (10:30 in Raible Chapel) focuses on the battle raging for the future of Texas. With so much of next biennium's budget coming down to how the state house and senate approach reconciliation of two very different views of spending, the quality of public education, access to higher education, health care for our state's poorest citizens, and opportunities for job advancement for unemployed and underemployed Texas hang in the balance. Thursday, May 12 ~ "Roots" Class "Roots" offers a very brief introduction to Unitarian Universalist ideas and history. Whether you're a newcomer or have been here a while, you are welcome to attend and learn more about our faith. The class is free. Please sign up at the Welcome Center (in Channing) or at programs@dallasuu.org. ~ North Dallas Shared Ministries Fundraiser This year's fundraiser (at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church), "A Texas Attitude," features delicious BBQ and Texas-style entertainment including Dave Tanner and Jack Kennedy & the Fabulous CatDaddies. Doors open and the silent auction begins at 6 p.m.; dinner is at 6:30 followed by entertainment. Tickets are $35 at www.ndsm.org. Texas attire encouraged! Friday, May 13 ~ "Every Child Is Our Child," with Queen Mother Esther Nartekie Kpabitey The Queen Mothers of eastern Ghana's Manya Krobo area set the priorities and lead the work of this UU-UNO (Unitarian Universalist-United Nations Office) program for vulnerable children, most of them orphaned by AIDS. Queen Mother Esther's presentation will be at 7 p.m., in Raible Chapel; her visit is sponsored by the UU-UNO. The event is free and open to the public. Saturday, May 14 ~ Food Matters Roundtable Our food choices are personal in nature and global in reach." Exploring all the ramifications of this statement is the goal of the newly formed Food Matters Roundtable, which will continue to meet on second Saturdays and for various outings. The next meeting's guest speaker is Kate Bell, Interior Horticulturist, who will demonstrate her vertical vegetable and herb farming systems. In addition, some of us will be trekking around Dallas to look at urban chickens at the "A Peep at the Coops: An Urban Coop Tour" on May 1. All are welcome. For more information, contact Penny Kent at pkent@sbcglobal.net. |
Save the Date . . .
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"Blessing Our Work in the World" - Service with Rev. Aaron White. Sunday, May 15, 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Our jazz band provides music in this evening worship service, as we ask those around us to help carry out our hopes for the world.
NTAUUS Leadership Development Conference. June 4, 2011, at Community UU Church in Plano. Early registration is $25 and ends May 21. Get more information and sign up at northtexasuu.org/leadershipconference.
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