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AUGUST 2010
Unitarian U
niversalist Church of O
ak Cliff
3839 W. K
iest Blvd
.D
allas, TX 75233
UU Church of Oak Cliff 3839 W. Kiest, Dallas, TX 75233 www.oakcliffuu.orgRev. Mark Walz, Minister (214) 755-4315 Rev. Marcia Shannon, Director of Religious Education (214) 929-2094
2010-11 UUCOC LeadershipBOARD OF TRUSTEESPresident: Kimberlyn Crowe Vice President: Kathy GreyTreasurer: Jonathan Sewell Secretary: Raven WardTrustees: Claudia Klipp Nancy Johnstone Tara Laxson Bert Vandenberg
Past President: Gene Dailey
NOMINATING COMMITTEEConnie Fountain Mary Kappes Paul Williams Kathy KinKaid Elaine Wildman
ENDOWMENT FUND MANAGERSDavid BiehlRachel BetzenSusan Ammons
Father’s Day:Decades of ties!
Ever wonder what your board members do in their spare time? See inside.
This Month’s Sunday ServicesWorship Service is 10am – 11am • Religious Education follows, from 11:15am to noon
Deep Roots – Great Faith This month, we continue to look back to the Guides and Stewards who have kept our Unitarian Universalist Religion vibrant and an essential force for Beloved Community.
August 1st – Feminine Pillars: Standing Tall From the very beginning of our church here in North America, holding up the Unitarian Universalist Temple has required the thought, insight, and passion of our sisters—the power of the feminine. Homilies from Rev. Marcia Shannon & Rev. Mark Walz look at the lives of Beatrice Potter and Sophia Lyon Fahs. Discussion to follow.
August 8th – Vital Lives: Moving Mountains One Stone At A Time To move a church to a new location, one has to painstakingly disassemble, move, and reassemble it one stone at a time. Change takes the same painstaking, tenacious commitment to a goal that others can't yet envision. Olympia Brown, Margaret Moseley and Florence Nightingale lead visionary lives, working to move the mountains, even within the Universalist Church. Rev. Marcia Shannon will preach.
August 15th – Scholar, Physician, Martyr A young man with an inquiring mind, and a lion’s heart, fought his entire, but too short, life for freedom of conscience, freedom of thought, and freedom of speech. Rev. Mark Walz will preach from the life of Michael Servitus.
August 22nd – The American Lecture Ralph Waldo Emerson abandoned his Unitarian pulpit, but his life became an unending lecture on the nature of religion and life in the New World. His words have withstood the test of time and he is now hands-down the most quoted Unitarian figure in history, if not the most quoted American ever. Rev. Marcia Shannon will preach the sermon.
August 29th – A Pistol in the Pulpit Louisa May Alcott, Julia Ward Howe, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton chose Unitarian Theodore Parker to be their minister, and his congrega-tion grew to number 7,000. Always controversial, he remained steadfast in his beliefs. His words influenced Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, and provided the statement that Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. paraphrased a century later: “I do not pretend to understand the moral universe; the arc is a long one… And from what I see I am sure it bends toward justice.” Rev. Mark Walz will preach the sermon.
Submit newsletter articles toKathy Grey at [email protected]
September deadline: August 20
What a great morning we had with Helping Hands Gleaning Ministry! Anita Mills, Kathy and Ian Grey, Kelley O’Conan and grandson Dorian, Chris Snively, and Amy Williams were up before dawn to drive to a blueberry field near Athens, TX. Along with two other small church groups, we salvaged 80 pounds of perfectly ripe blueberries for donation to groups that feed the hungry. A big thank you to Anita for organizing the trip and driving. Looking forward to Jam Yam in October!Reported by K. Grey
!Social Justice Ministry
Meeting
July 11, 12:15pm
the Sanctuary
SOCIAL JUSTICEMINISTRY MEETING
August 8, 201012:30pm
Faith Sanctuary
OUR FIRSTGLEANING
1st Tuesday Social Action
FilmAug. 3 • 7pm
FREE!!
Explore the nature and spectacular rise of the dominant institution of our time. Pro-voking, witty, and informative, THE CORPORATION features 40 interviews with corporate insiders and critics, plus true confessions, case studies and strategies for change. See www.thecorporation.com
Group photo courtesy Betty Cordell; other photos by Ian Grey
AUGUST 28, 2010Saturday
LWCH is hosted by the UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF OAK CLIFF3839 W. Kiest Blvd. (between Cockrell Hill and Westmoreland)
Dallas, TX 75233(214) 337-2429 • OakCliffUU.org
8:00 pmDoors open at 7:30pm
All tickets $10
Always a memorable evening of
Music, Comedy, and Dance!
This is our annual fundraiser for the Coffee House. Performers donate their
talent, and all proceeds go directly to keeping the LWCH doors open!
On the program so far:
The Lost Serenaders, Gracie Tune Dancers, Annie Benjamin,
“Burns and Allen,” Jenny Peal, and the LWCH House Band!
Check www.labyrinthwalkcoffeehouse.com for highlights of Vaudeville Night 2009
www.LabyrinthWalkCoffeeHouse.com
VAUDEVILLENIGHT!!
SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
September 1110:00am - 10:00pm
UUCOC CampusInterested in getting involved with PPDthis year? Email [email protected]
STANDING ON THE SIDE OF LOVE: One Heart, One World Each year members of our church participate in the Alan Ross Texas Freedom (AKA Gay Pride) Parade. This year’s
theme is “One Heart, One World, One Pride,” and our RE Program has the opportunity to make the centerpiece for the float
representing NTAUUS churches. Youth and teachers will be creating a 7 ft. papier mache earth and a 6 ft. heart. We’ll begin on August 8, so please send your children to RE in play clothes that can get dirty! We hope to finish our oversized sculptures by September 8. The parade is Sunday, Sept.19 at 2pm near downtown Dallas. Attendance is optional.
Practicing Stewardship in Dallas In August and September, the Youth RE Program will be focusing on community stewardship. We will continue collecting non-food stamp items, such as toilet paper, paper towels, sanitary products, laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand soap, to donate to a local food pantry at the end of August. In September, our youth will begin collecting items for patients at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Watch for a list of suggested donations.
Jazz rocks!What a delightful evening of relaxation and great jazz, courtesy the Rebel Alliance Jazz Ensemble. Rumor has it that this band will return for a night of dancing and swing music. Watch for details.
!North Texas Peace Learning Center Presents
Peacemaker Day Camp Practical Skills for Peaceful Living for children ages 7-12
July 19 - 23, Arlington, Unity of Arlington
August 2 - 6, Dallas, Cathedral of Hope
August 9 - 13, Fairview, The Center for Living Ethics
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 Cost: $100, scholarships available
Five mornings of fun, creative and meaningful activities, practical peacemaking skills
including: dealing with bullying behavior, conflict resolution, peaceful problem solving, peer mediation and environmental respect.
www.NorthTexasPeaceLearningCenter.Schools.OfficeLive.com!
What do board members do in their spare time?The first NTAUUS Combined Board Training was held July 10 at First Jefferson UU in Ft. Worth. Kimberlyn Crowe, Kathy KinKaid, Jonathan Sewell, Bert Vandenberg, Nancy Johnstone, and Kathy Grey (leaning out of picture) spent the day with more than 40 board members from
other north Texas churches learning about healthy congre-gational governance, our role as a board, running effective meetings, setting priorities....and more! The workshop was lead by Joe Sullivan (left), Past President of SWUUC, and Chair of the UUA's Fifth Principle Task Force. Thank you, NTAUUS for putting together this enlightening and productive day!
Appreciative InquiryPlease remember to fill out and return your Appreciative Inquiry forms to Mark. If you have already done so, thank you!
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Study of Sacred TextsA study of the Bible continues on Wednesday nights from 7-8:30pm in Hope Chapel. This is not your ORDINARY bible study. Please bring your opinions, experiences and bible and join our discussion for one or many Wednesday nights. Contact Mark first—occasionally, schedule conflicts require class cancellation: (214) 755-4315.
Stewardship: The Joy of GivingThis short-term Adult RE class will begin August 15 in the sanctuary, immediately following worship. Registration is not required, nor is the group limited in size, but consistent attendance is encouraged.
It’s a party! Diane & Aaron Mitschke
We will be celebrating our son Kai’s 1st birthday with a party on our farm in Venus on August 14 at 5pm. In accordance with his Marshallese heritage, we are inviting the “whole community” to join us, so please feel free to bring family and/or friends to share a simple meal and visit the animals on the farm. Please let us know if you’re able to come so that we can plan to have enough food for everyone. Kai is spoiled rotten, so no gifts are necessary. However, if you’d like to bring a donation of a toy or clothing for a refugee child, we would gladly accept. RSVP to [email protected] or (817) 807-1464.
CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
A warm welcome to new members Kelley O’Conan, Judy Sallee, and
Darwin and Myra Smith!
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AUGUST AT UUCOC
Worship Service10:00 – 11:00amSocial Justice Meeting12:15pmCommon Threads12:30pm
SUNDAY MON TUE WED THUR FRI SATURDAY
A Course in Miracles 7:30pm
Women’s Birthday Dinner 6:30pmTGI Friday’s311 N. Clark Rd. Cedar HillRSVP to Mary*
Tap Dance Class 11am
Tap Dance Class 11amGames Night 6:30pmKai M. B-Day Party 5pm
Sacred Text Study Group: The Bible 7:00pm
Board Meeting8:15pm
A Course in Miracles 7:30pm
Tap Dance Class11:00am- 1:00pm
COVENANT AND ACTIVITYGROUPS – A great way to get to know others with similar interests!
COMMON THREADS COVENANT GROUP Explore the art, science, and therapeutic value of knitting and other fiber arts. Hope Bldg. Info: Kimberlyn [email protected]
A COURSE IN MIRACLES is a universal, self-study spiritual thought system. Faith lobby.For more info, contact Dee at (214) 870-8955.
STUDY OF SACRED TEXTS: The BibleMyth? Historical document? Great poetry? Bad prose? All of the above? None of the above? Join us to read, discuss, debate. Hope Chapel. Contact: Mark at (214) 755-4355.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIESHosted by Claudia and Jim, 945 Cannady Circle, Cedar Hill 75104 (972) 291-7102
TAP DANCE COVENANT GROUPAll you need is a pair of hard-soled shoes, and a cane, walking stick or broom stick. First three Saturdays of the month, 11:00am to 1:00pm. Glorian: (214) 372-2892.
GAMES NIGHT - Home of Barbara Kalley RSVP to Barbara at 469-877-7321 or email her at [email protected]
WOMEN’S BIRTHDAY NIGHT OUTDinner out to celebrate birthdays this month. *RSVP to Mary at (972) 891-2830.
SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRYMeets monthly to plan activities. Contact Rachel Betzen at (214) 274-7455 for info.
New Activity Group! MIDWEEK MOVIE POSSEHave time during the week to see films that might be “off the radar”? Contact Mark at (214) 755-4315 for more information.
Social Action Film Festival 7:00pm
A Course in Miracles 7:30pm
A Course in Miracles 7:30pm
Worship Service 10amRE 11:15amCommon Threads12:30pm
Sacred Text Study Group: The Bible 7:00pm
Worship Service 10amRE 11:15amCommon Threads12:30pm
Deadline for Septembernewsletter submissions
Sacred Text Study Group: The Bible 7:00pm
Worship Service 10amRE 11:15amCommon Threads 12:30pm
UUCOC SINGERS will resume rehearsals in August. Watch for specifics from Glorian: (214) 372-2892 or (214) 942-2709, or email [email protected].
RE Teacher Meeting11:00am–2:00pm
Remember to checkthe church blog for news
updates: www.oakcliffuu.org/wp
Robin Potts Keith Grampp
David Biehl
ZavierJohnson
Mary Kappes
Melissa Bartell
Connie Fountain
Note that birthdays of members and friends now appear on the calendar!
N. Texas Regional Teacher Training, 8:30am-4:30pmFirst Unitarian, Dallas
Deadline to RSVP to Marcia for Teacher Training
VAUDEVILLE NIGHT!8:00pm
AllishaBaker