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SUMMARY:Gesundheit!
DESCRIPTION:What are the blessings in our lives that really matter? We will bless the 25 and 50 year member anniversaries as part of a service of blessing one another. \nThis is the final sermon in our Rituals That Ground Us series\, during which we are exploring the resources that sustain us on our spiritual journey. \nRev. Dr. Daniel Kanter is preaching MUSIC: Kindred Voices \nWorship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/gesundheit/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rituals That Ground Us Series,Sermon
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SUMMARY:Concert in Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 11\n5 – 6pm\, Sanctuary \nThe Sanctuary Choir along with 10 members of the professional choir Orpheus Chamber Singers present this concert in remembrance in memory of our departed loved ones. \nThe music you’ll experience is lush and beautiful and provides a varied emotional landscape of light\, love and hope\, as well as deep sorrow and dread. Our 60-voice choir will perform from the stage\, and joined by the organ in the balcony\, will provide surround sound from the intimate to the thrilling. \nPrior to the concert\, you will also have an opportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved one. \nRepertoire:\nRequiem – Maurice Durufle\nSure on this Shining Night – Morton Lauridsen \nFeaturing Guest Musicians\nScott Dettra\, organist \n Scott Dettra is acclaimed as one of America’s outstanding concert organ virtuosos.  Hailed as a “brilliant organist” (Dallas Morning News)\, and an “outstanding musician” (The Diapason)\, his playing is known for its clarity\, rhythmic intensity\, and musical elegance\, and has been described by The American Organist as “music making of absolute authority and sophisticated expression.” He serves as Organist of Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas\, teaches on the organ faculty of Southern Methodist University\, and is organist for The Crossing\, the multi-Grammy-winning professional chamber choir based in Philadelphia.  \nThroughout 2022\, Mr. Dettra undertook a celebrated national tour of the complete organ works of César Franck in commemoration of the composer’s bicentenary. Recent and upcoming performances include appearances in New York\, Chicago\, Boston\, Washington\, San Francisco\, Atlanta\, and Kansas City. Festival appearances include the Lincoln Center Festival\, the Carmel Bach Festival\, the Arizona Bach Festival\, the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts\, and the Piccolo Spoleto Festival. He has been a featured performer at national conventions of the American Guild of Organists\, the Association of Anglican Musicians\, the Organ Historical Society\, and the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians\, and is in demand as a clinician and adjudicator for master classes\, workshops\, and competitions. \nMaiya Williams\, soloist \nMaiya Williams\, mezzo soprano\, is a Graduate Artist Certificate student in Voice Performance at the University of North Texas. Currently\, she studies under the tutelage of Molly Fillmore. In 2021\, she earned her B.M. in Choral Music Education from Stephen F. Austin State University and most recently\, a Masters of Music in Voice Performance from the University of North Texas. During her studies\, Williams has been a recurring member of Vox Aquilae\, the Baroque vocal ensemble under UNT Choral studies. Past operatic roles include Mistress of the Novices (Suor Angelica)\, Háta (Prodaná nevěsta)\, Marcellina (Le Nozze di Figaro)\, Dido (Dido and Aeneas)\, and scenes from Cenerentola\, Falstaff\, La Boheme\, Puccini’s Madame Butterfly\, and an upcoming role as Dorothée in Massenet’s Cendrillon. She has also participated in the Luke Housner Summer Opera Workshop in Houston\, TX. As a DFW based musician\, Williams has made appearances with Orpheus Chamber Singers\, Fort Worth Opera\, The Puccini Society of Dallas\, and will appear with The Dallas Opera chorus in Spring 2024 for the production of Romeo et Juliette \nJason Awbrey\, soloist \nHeralded as having “one of the most gorgeous baritones on earth” by The Dallas Morning News\, baritone Jason Awbrey is an active vocal soloist and choral artist. His lyric voice has garnered critical acclaim for his performances of literature ranging from the early Renaissance period through the 21th century. In a recital of German lieder with Voces Intimae\, Scott Cantrell of The Dallas Morning News said “everything sounded so easy\, so natural” and “[it] was sheer magic.” \nHe has performed with various professional ensembles throughout the United States\, Mexico\, and Europe\, including Ars Lyrica of Houston\, Grammy® award-winning ensembles Conspirare and Roomful of Teeth\, Dallas Bach Society\, Dallas Symphony\, Northeast Symphony\, Crescendo\, Harmonia Stellarum\, Tactus\, The Orchestra of New Spain\, Orpheus Chamber Singers\, Rapides Symphony Orchestra\, San Antonio Symphony\, Santa Fe Desert Chorale\, Oklahoma Bach\, Verdigris Ensemble\, Texas Camerata and Vox Humana. Jason has recorded with a number of ensembles including Conspirare\, Orpheus Chamber Singers\, Verdigris Ensemble\, and Vox Humana. \nRecent and upcoming highlights include performances of Bach Cantatas BWV 4 & BWV 140 with Crescendo Bach Choir\, Bach cantatas BWV 10 & 147 with Oklahoma Bach\, Schütz Christmas Oratorio with Harmonia Stellarum\, and a tour of Germany and Portugal with Roomful of Teeth. \nRegister in Realm
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/concert-in-remembrance/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:RTGU
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T120000
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SUMMARY:Listening Deeply with guest minister Rev. Justin Schroeder
DESCRIPTION:In this service\, Rev. Justin will explore the idea that life is always trying to engage with us\, is making invitations to us\, is trying to connect with us\, and that a spiritual practice helps us hear those invitations and bids for connections. \nAbout Rev. Justin Schroeder \nRev. Justin Schroeder has more than two decades of experience in spiritual leadership. From 2009-2021\, he served as Senior Minister and Co-Senior Minister at First Universalist Church of Minneapolis. In this role\, he led the congregation in centering a racial justice commitment as an expression of their faith. He has counseled couples\, led rites of passage\, and supported hundreds in deepening their spiritual practices. \nRev. Justin Schroeder and his wife\, Juliana Keen\, recently launched ‘“Holding Space for Change\,” a practice that accompanies and supports people through life transitions. They provide spiritual direction\, support groups\, retreats\, and individual therapy and coaching..  \nHe has an active daily spiritual practice\, which includes meditation\, writing\, and yoga. Justin enjoys gardening\, games\, biking\, baking\, running\, and spending time with his children. \n  \n  \nMUSIC: April and Les Sellers \nWorship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/listening-deeply-with-guest-minister-rev-justin-schroeder/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rituals That Ground Us Series,Sermon
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SUMMARY:Crafty Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come shop for baked goods\, crafts\, and gifts benefitting charities supported by the Women’s Alliances.\nAccepting cash\, check\, and credit card.
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/crafty-bake-sale/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Winter’s Faith: Grief\, Gratitude\, and Generosity\, and Justice with guest minister Rev. Mary Katherine Morn
DESCRIPTION:We welcome our longtime friend and President of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee\, Rev. Mary Katherine Morn\, as we celebrate the Thanksgiving season together. \n \nAbout Rev. Mary Katherine Morn \nAfter 30 years in faith-based leadership\, the Rev. Mary Katherine Morn joined UUSC as President and Lead Executive Officer in 2018. She has helped to grow a number of progressive congregations serving their members and the larger community. \nMary Katherine contributed to efforts for economic\, racial\, and social justice in Macon\, Georgia at the Economic Opportunity Council/Headstart with the NAACP. She also worked deeply in the reproductive justice movement. In Nashville\, Tennessee\, she collaborated with the Interfaith Alliance and Industrial Areas Foundation. In Fairfax\, Virginia\, she worked with interfaith ministries addressing hunger and homelessness\, collaborated with LGBTQI+ advocacy organizations\, and served on the county’s homelessness task force. \nMary Katherine also served in volunteer leadership with the Unitarian Universalist Ministers’ Association and for four years as Director of Stewardship and Development for the Unitarian Universalist Association. \n  \n  \n  \nMUSIC: Sanctuary Choir \nWorship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/winters-faith-grief-gratitude-and-generosity-and-justice-with-guest-minister-rev-mary-katherine-morn/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rituals That Ground Us Series,Sermon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231123T120000
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SUMMARY:2023 Thanksgiving Dinner
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the First Unitarian Church of Dallas 2023 Thanksgiving Dinner at 4015 Normandy Avenue\, Dallas\, Texas 75205. Doors open at 11:30 AM\, Dinner at 12:00 noon on Thursday November 23\, 2023. \nWe have room for about 100 participants. Turkey & ham will be provided by the church.  \nIn addition to food items\, we need volunteers to help set up\, to act as greeters and to clean up after the dinner. If you can help\, please sign up for one or more of these categories (in addition to bringing a food item). We will also have a communal wine table. If you wish to contribute\, please bring wine to share. \nIf you encounter any problems signing up or want to modify your signup\,  contact either Krishna (krishnakavi@yahoo.com) or Theresa (tlumkavi@gmail.com)\, 972-863-8896. \nFor general questions about the event\, you can contact Margaret Gillett (gmgillett@sbcglobal.net)\, 214-808-6397. \n\nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO BRING FOOD AND VOLUNTEER
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/2023-thanksgiving-dinner/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:On the Road from Greed to Giving
DESCRIPTION:As we travel the road together from Thanksgiving to Advent and Christmas\, we reflect on the spirit of generosity in us and in this season. \nRev. Beth Dana is preaching\, music provided by banjoist Ben King \nWorship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/on-the-road-from-greed-to-giving/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
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