First Unitarian Church of Dallas | Dallas Unitarian Newsletter

The Dallas Unitarian (DU) is a biweekly newsletter published by The First Unitarian Church of Dallas. It is delivered free to all of our members. The DU is presented on this website in Adobe Acrobat format and each issue is approximately 1 MB in size. Click on the date or the arrow following the description to open the DU.
Just of few of the things you'll find there...	Date
Read an update from the Second Minister Search Committee. Learn about Genesis Women's Shelter, our July First Sunday recipient, and Dallas Area Interfaith. Discover exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults.	July 13 & 20, 2008
Discover the many ways our free church is honoring Independence Day! Read updates on Chart and Compass 2010. Minister of Pastoral Care Xolani Kacela is calling for Pastoral Care leaders. Discover exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults.	June 29 & July 6, 2008
Read updates on Chart and Compass 2010 and the Second Minister Search Committee. A new summer schedule has been announced for Religious Education. Minister of Pastoral Care Xolani Kacela shares insights on feeling useful that he found in New Orleans following Hurricaine Katrina. Discover exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults.	June 15 & 22, 2008
Read a fine thread about warp and weft. A new summer schedule has been announced for Religious Education. Discover The Senior Source, our First Sunday beneficiary. Meet some new members. Discover exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. See what's new in Chart and Compass 2010.	June 1 & 8, 2008
Read about Dallas Area Interfaith and meet some new members. Discover exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. See what's new in Chart and Compass 2010.	May 18 & 25, 2008
Dr. Hallman updates us on her campaign for President of UUA. Read about Teen Age Communication Theater (TACT) - our First Sunday recipient this month. Discover exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. See what's new in Chart and Compass 2010 and how you can Be The Way ... Pitch In!	May 4 & 11, 2008
Read about Earth Day and spring activities at church. Learn about healthcare from Dallas Area Interfaith. Discover how to be the way of transformation here in Dallas. Rev. Xolani Kacela talks about new pastoral care teams. Discover exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. See what's new in Chart and Compass 2010.	April 20 & 27, 2008
Learn about our First Sunday collection to support the Shoe Bank. Meet the Library Team. Learn about teaching RE classes this summer, and other ways to be the way of transformation here in Dallas. Minister of Pastoral Care Rev. Xolani Kacela talks about end-of-life decisions. Discover exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. See what's new in Chart and Compass 2010.	April 6 & 13, 2008
Learn how to be the way of transformation here in Dallas. Meet the Program Management Team and the Caring Community Meals Team. Minister of Pastoral Care Rev. Xolani Kacela talks about closeness in relationship. Discover exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. See what's new in Chart and Compass 2010.	March 23 & 30, 2008
Read about Dr. Hallman's upcoming book of sermons. Meet the Social Action Council and new members. Discover exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. See what's new in Chart and Compass 2010.	March 9 & 16, 2008
The Board endorses Dr. Hallman for President of UUA. Read about the Chart and Compass Facilities Team and meet some new members. Discover exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. See what's new in Chart and Compass 2010.	February 24 & March 2, 2008
It's official: Dr. Hallman is running for President of UUA! Read about her campaign, and exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. Learn about For the Love of the Lake, and see what's new in Chart and Compass 2010.	February 10 & 17, 2008
Read about exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. Meet our new Minister of Pastoral Care, Rev. Xolani Kacela. Learn about Dallas Area Interfaith, and see what's new in Chart and Compass 2010.	January 27 & February 3, 2008
Read about several new, exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. Meet some new members.	January 13 & 20, 2008
Read about seasonal community service activities and exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. Meet the Ushers and Greeters Team. Learn what's new with Chart and Compass 2010. Click here for the Chart and Compass 2010 Two-Year Update that was inserted in the DU	December 23 & 30, 2007, January 6, 2008
Read about rehearsals for the Christmas Pageant, seasonal community service activities, and exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. Learn what's new with Chart and Compass 2010.	December 9 & 16, 2007
Learn about our First Sunday Collection recipient, the Dallas Peace Center and the Children's Chapel collection chosen recipient for 2007-08, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Read about auditions for the Christmas Pageant, the Season of Peace, and exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. Learn what's new with Chart and Compass 2010.	November 25 & December 2, 2007
Read about Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter being called to serve as our next senior minister, auditions for the Christmas Pageant, the Community Service Committee, the Season of Peace, and exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. Learn what's new with Chart and Compass 2010.	November 11 & 18, 2007
Read about the candidating process for Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter, the Nominating Committee Report for Board positions, the Women's Day Alliance, exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. Learn what's new with Chart and Compass 2010.	October 28 & November 4, 2007
Read about why a member believes in our church, the Native American Flute Circle, our 2008 Canvass, exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. Learn what's new with Chart and Compass 2010.	October 14 & 21, 2007
Read about our First Sunday plate collection for Southern Poverty Law Center, our 2008 Canvass, exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. Learn what's new with Chart and Compass 2010.	September 30 & October 7, 2007
Read about our exciting educational and community service activities for children and adults. Learn what's new with Chart and Compass 2010.	September 16 & 23, 2007
Read about our exciting activities as our new program year starts on Ingathering Sunday, September 9. Sort out Chart and Compass, Capital Campaign and Annual Canvas. Learn what's new with Chart and Compass 2010.	September 2 & 9, 2007
Read a letter from Janet Tharp, President of the Board of Trustees, learn what's new with Chart and Compass 2010, and find out about upcoming events for adults and children.	August 19 & 26, 2007
Read about our First Sunday Collection for Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, learn about Outdoor Adventures and our Ushers and Greeters, welcome new members, learn what's new with Chart and Compass 2010, and find out about upcoming events for adults and children.	August 5 & 12, 2007
Meet the Young Adult Group, learn what's new with Chart and Compass 2010, and find out about upcoming events for adults and children.	July 22 & 29, 2007
Meet the Intern Committee, learn what's new with Chart and Compass 2010, learn some cowboy wisdom, find out about upcoming events for adults and children.	July 8 & July 15, 2007
Meet the First UU Jazz Combo, learn what's new with Chart and Compass 2010, and find out about upcoming events for adults and children.	June 24 & July 1, 2007
Snapshots from Sabbatical Minister Rick Koyle, Chart and Compass 2010 update, and upcoming events for adults and children.	June 10 & 17, 2007
More detail on Chart and Compass 2010 and the architects' master plan, update on the Senior Minister Search Committee, major changes in the children's choir program, summer children's RE schedule, and upcoming events for adults and children.	May 27 & June 3, 2007
Update on Chart and Compass 2010, the architects' master plan and the Senior Minister Search Committee, and upcoming events for adults and children.	May 13 & 20, 2007
Dallas Area Interfaith, updates about Chart and Compass 2010 and the Senior Minister Search Committee, get to know Calvin Homer- Facilities Staff, and upcoming events for adults and children.	April 29 & May 6, 2007
Earth Day activities, updates about Chart and Compass 2010, the Program Management Team, the Senior Minister Search Committee, and the Center for Public Dialog, get to know Nancy Bateman - Interim Executive Director, and upcoming events for adults and children.	April 15 & 22, 2007
Easter week activities, Chart and Compass 2010 Update, exciting new programs, and upcoming events for adults and children.	April 1 & 8, 2007
Chart and Compass 2010 Update, Suzi Hall, Department Assistant for Adult RE, and upcoming events for adults and children.	March 18 & 25, 2007
Social Action Council, Memorial Concert, and upcoming events for adults and children.	March 4 & 11, 2007
New members, Sumfun, and upcoming events for adults and children.	February 18 & 25, 2007
Chart and Compass 2010 Capital Campaign, Charles McMullen, Director of Adult RE, and upcoming events for adults and children.	February 4 & 11, 2007
Note from Sabbatical Minister Rev. Rick Koyle, Capital Campaign Kickoff and Dinner, Carola Tossetti, Worship Assistant, New Members, and upcoming events for adults and children.	January 21 & 28, 2007
First Church Transportation Care Team, Chart and Compass 2010 update, and upcoming events for adults and children.	January 7, 2007
Holiday festivities and schedules, Alison Conger, Youth Director, and upcoming events for adults and children.	December 24, 2006
Holiday festivities, Children's Christmas Pageant and dedication, what’s new on Chart & Compass 2010, Eva Smith, RE Administrator, and upcoming events for adults and children.	December 10, 2006
Exciting events for Thanksgiving and the holidays, what’s new on Chart & Compass 2010, Karen Lewis, Director of RE for Children and Youth, upcoming events for adults and children, and a message from the board concerning the senior minister search committee.	November 26, 2006
Getting ready for Thanksgiving and the holidays, what’s new on Chart & Compass 2010, Roger Landgrebe, newsletter publisher, and upcoming events for adults and children.	November 12, 2006
Learn why we support North Dallas Shared Ministries, what’s new on Chart & Compass 2010, Tim Lozon, accounting manager, and upcoming events for adults and children.	October 29, 2006
Info about Commitment Sunday, children's chapel services, Linda Law (Administrative Assistant) and many exciting upcoming events.	October 15, 2006 file not available
Info about The Jesus Mysteries, Diane Moore (our great Admin Assistant!), Dr. Hallman's Future Plans and more	October 1, 2006
Info about Guest Tickets to the A/V Booth, the RE Library, Special Social Action Issues Forum and more	September 17, 2006
Info about In-Gathering Sunday, Women's & Evening Day Alliances, Living by Heart and more	September 3, 2006
Info about YRUU's Trip to New Orleans,Roots, The Artist's Way and more	August 20, 2006
Info about 2 services on Sundays, "Transamerica" Summer Movie Series, Blood Drive and more	August 6, 2006
Info about our new ministerial intern, Lesbian/Gay UU Group, "The Kid's Got Questions" and more	July 23, 2006
Info about Summer Movie Series, Second Saturday Shoreline Clean-Up, All Church Party & Auction and more	July 9, 2006
Info about Dallas UU Dining Club, LGUU Pot Luck, Caring Community concerns and more	June 25, 2006
Info about Chart & Compass 2010, Native American Flute Circle, Salsa Swing Classes and more	June 11, 2006
Info about Stephen Atkinson's sermon, the Gig-less Group, Parish Meeting and more	May 28, 2006
Info about Toolbox Series, UUA General Assembly, Dedication of Infants & Children and more	May 14, 2006
Info about Youth Sunday, Brunch in Community May 21, Three Hot Topics in May and more	April 30, 2006
Info about Blessing of the Animals, Church Pictorial Directory, Springtime Ikebana and more	April 16, 2006
Info about organizational meeting for First Church UU Christians, Writing to Heal, Earth Day celebrations and more	April 2, 2006
Info about the Prophet Mohammed cartoon controversery, sumfun, Victory or Peace OR Justice or Peace and more	March 19, 2006
Info about Lenten Sermon Series, UU Online Courses, Green Sanctuary Program and more	March 5, 2006
Info about "A Visit to New Orleans" film, Calling All Christians group forming, Caring for Aging Parents and more	February 19, 2006
Info about Roots II, Saturday Institute, The Hunter, the Firebird, and Vassalisa the Beautiful and more	February 5, 2006
Info about Chart and Compass 2010 Forums, Southern Celebration Brunch, Annual Book Sale and more	January 22, 2006
Info about a day of meditation, Brunch on January 8th, Beyond Budgeting and more	January 8, 2005
Info about Chart and Compass 2010, Giving Thanks for UU Teachers, Dallas Area Interfaith and more	December 25, 2005
Info about holiday activities, Dedication of Infants and Children, Holiday Toy Drive and more	December 11, 2005
Info about the Hanging of the Greens, Adult Discussion Class, Music and Holidays and more	November 27, 2005
Info about the Canvass 2006, Living by Heart, Ikebana and the holidays and more	November 13, 2005
Info about the Halloween Carnival, Movies and Meaning, Art & Antiques Auction & Gala and more	October 30, 2005
Info about the Orange Juice Brigade, Plato's Republic, our New Youth Director and more	October 16, 2005
Info about Commitment Sunday, Cell Phone Care Team, Parenting with Wit & Wisdom and more	October 2, 2005
Info about Pancake Breakfast, HUUmanist Discussion Group, Walden Piano Group and more	September 18, 2005
Info about Ingathering Sunday, Where to park to benefit the church, Roots and more	September 4, 2005
Info about dedication & blessing of our RE ministries, Bring a Friend to Church Sundays, Family Movie Night and more	August 21, 2005
Info about Welcoming all Children, Adopt-a-Shore, Couples Group and more	August 7, 2005
Info about our guest minister, Participation Sunday, New Citizen Voter Registration and more	July 24, 2005
Info about Church Leadership, Reducing Gun Violence in Dallas, Senior Men's Fellowship and more	July 10, 2005
Info about July Jamboree, Summer Sojourn, Lucid Living Stand Up Philosophy Tour and more	June 26, 2005
Info about General Assembly, Parish Meeting, Book Discussion Group and more	June 12, 2005
Info about Summer Schedule, Caring Community, July Jamboree and more	May 29, 2005
Remarks from Jenny Weil, Sankofa sings, "Reading Lolita in Tehran" and more	May 15, 2005
Info about Summer Sojourn, Roots II (last chance until Fall), Spring Blood Drive and more	May 1, 2005
Info about Blessing of the Animals, Paul Loeb Lecture, Native American Project and more	April 17 , 2005
Info about Friendship among Faiths, Spring Spruce Up, French Toast and more	April 3, 2005
Info about Holy Week Services, Roots II, Clean Air Task Force and more	March 20, 2005
Info about the Memorial Concert, the Annual Book Sale, The Values of Democracy and more	March 6, 2005
Info about Guest at your Table, Youth Sunday, The Power of Green and more	February 20, 2005
Info about Jazz Sunday, the Memorial Concert, the Valentines Day Brunch and more	February 6, 2005
Info about New Member Recognition, UU Buddhism Mediation Group, Populism Committee and more	January 23, 2005
Info about the Year 2004 in Review, Country French Brunch, RE Appreciation Celebration and more	January 9, 2005
Info about UUSC President here in January, PINTS Time Out, a special "Save the Date" and more	December 26, 2004
Info about Christmas activities, UU Gospel Singers, Gifts for APS Clients, and more	December 12, 2004
Info about December activities, Parish Meeting, Luncheon in Community, and more	November 28, 2004
Info about Men's Groups, Candidates for Church Offices, DAI at County Commissioner's Court, and more	November 14, 2004
Info about Pancakes & Poinsettias, Senior Men's Fellowship, Spiritual Journey through Modern Cinema, and more	October 31, 2004
Info about Participation, Fall Blood Drive, Fall A Pa Luuza, and more	October 17, 2004
Info about Sunday Evening Services, Nominating Committe Report, 2005 Canvass, and more	October 3, 2004
Info about a Free CD of Laurel's sermons, Roots, Clean Air Task Force and more	September 19, 2004
Info about Ingathering Sunday Sept. 12, Free Childcare, RE Classes and more	September 5 , 2004
Info about new parking spaces on Sunday, UU Buddhist Meditation Group, Fall Softball and more	August 22, 2004
Info about the film Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War, Registration for RE for Children & Youth, Church Growth Workshop and more	August 8, 2004
Info about Living by Heart, Economic-Globalization Study, a word from our new Ministerial Intern Mark Evans and more	July 25, 2004
Info about a church-growth workshop, a free JTW movie, the Gig-less group and more	July 11, 2004
Info about our web log, our parish meeting held June 6, Free Gas and more	June 27, 2004
Info about Summer Sojourn Wednesdays, Habitat for Humanity, YRUU and NDSM and more	June 13, 2004
Info about Hangin' Out Together, Mindful Parenting, Equality in Marriage Task Force and more (sorry, file not available)	May 30 , 2004
Info about Music Assistant Job Opening, Summer Schedule, Power of Participation and more	May 16 , 2004
Info about the Youth Sunday, Thomas Moore, Getting Your House in Order and more	May 2 , 2004
Info about the Children's Chapel, SumFun, The Historical Jesus and more	April 18, 2004
Info about the Maundy Thursday, Cottontail Capers, Metaphor and Religious History and more	April 4, 2004
Info about free childcare during church events, Dark Nights of the Soul, Habitat Home and more	March 21, 2004
Info about the Native American Flute Circle, The Power of Paradox Retreat, Annual Memorial Concert and more	March 7, 2004
Info about Contra Dancing, Anthony David's Ordination, Jazz Sunday and more	February 22, 2004
Info about the Love month of February at our church, Clean Air Task Force, Luncheon in Community Feb 8th and more	February 8, 2004
Info about the "Love" month of February, Annual Book Sale, the Crafts Club and more	January 25, 2004
Info about White Rock Lake clean-up, Book discussion group, Social Action Issues Forum and more	January 11, 2004
Info about Strategic Planning, News from the Board, Luncheon in Community Jan. 4, 2004, Painted Prayers and more	December 28, 2003
Info about Christmas Eve Services, Voter Education & Registration, Roots: An Exploration of the Free-Church Tradition and more	December 14, 2003
Info about the Parish Meeting, Holiday Brunch, a Service of Dedication, Parkland Toy Drive and more	November 30, 2003
Info about Parish Meeting, Hanging of the Greens and Sunday Evening Worship and more (sorry, file not available)	November 16, 2003
Info about Pancake Breakfast, Emerson Bicentennial II, Walking in Silence and more	November 2, 2003
Info about Wade in the Water, Fourth Fridays, Spiritual Conversations and more	October 19, 2003
Info about Commitment Sunday, Come at Nine...It's so Fine puzzle, Halloween Carnival and more	October 5, 2003