Borrowing from other cultures isn't just inevitable, it's potentially positive. Yes / No / Maybe?
Rev. Larry Brumfield will be in the pulpit.
Starting February 3rd: The Young Adults will roll into a program for all adults to participate in Religious Exploration.
Adults at UUCOC are encouraged to:
Join in the TalkBack in the Sanctuary after the service.
Participate in our Religious Exploration programs.
Walk the Labyrinth & the Sacred Grounds.
Meditate in the Shambhala room of the Charity Building.
Enjoy connecting in beloved commUUnity.
February 3rd, 11:15 am - Belief-O-Matic!
Bring your smart phones and join a group activity where we all take the (in)famous Belief-O-Matic online quiz, discussing questions about god, the afterlife, human nature, and more. What faith are you really? Belief-o-Matic can tell you!
The Right to Die Monday, February 4th, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Beth Ferree is presenting a series of workshops to help you learn to create a legacy. "Goals are great, but what will you be remembered for after you're gone?"
There will be no charge to attend. Any donations will be shared with the church.
Everyone is invited to join us in the UUCOC Sanctuary for this online panel discussion:
Wednesday, January 30th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Whose Faith Is It Anyway? A Black UU Theological Framework
A community conversation based on the Black UU Principle #3: All Black Lives Matter
Guests will answer the following questions: How can Black UUs invest more fully in love for our history and each other as an essential element of our faith? What does it mean to understand UUism as a covenant-based faith as opposed to a creed or confession-based faith?
Participants: DeReau Farrar, Kim Hampton, Donte Ramon, E.N. Hill & Stephanie Mitchum
This is part of a series of community conversations happening the last Wednesday of every month leading up the the Black UU Theological Conference in October 2019.
A Man Named Pearl tells the inspiring story of self-taught topiary artist Pearl Fryar. It offers a message that speaks to respect for both self and others, and shows what one person can achieve when he allows himself to share the full expression of his humanity.
—Anonymous
Did you know that our Social Justice Ministry chair, Beth Ferree, reviews all of our films? Visit our CommUUique blog for her review of A Man Named Pearl.
From the filmmakers:
A MAN NAMED PEARL tells the inspiring story of self-taught topiary artist Pearl Fryar, whose unlikely journey to national prominence began with a bigoted remark. In 1976, Pearl took a job in a can factory in Bishopville, South Carolina. New to this rural southern town, he and his wife Metra looked at a house for sale in an all-white neighborhood. The Fryars’ real estate agent was notified by neighbors in the prospective neighborhood that a black family was not welcome. A homeowner voiced the collective concern: “Black people don’t keep up their yards.”
Pearl was stung by the racial stereotype. But rather than become angry and embittered, it motivated him to prove that misguided man wrong. Pearl bought a house in a “black” neighborhood and began fashioning a garden that would attract positive attention. His goal was modest, but clear: to become the first African-American to win Bishopville’s “Yard of the Month” award.
Realizing he would have to do something spectacular to impress the Bishopville garden club, Pearl began cutting every bush and tree in his yard into unusual, abstract shapes. He didn’t know it then, but he was creating a magical wonderland that would, in time, not only garner local recognition, but also draw thousands of visitors from across the United States and around the world. ...
But the impact that Pearl and his art have had on his community is not just economic. He’s also had a profound spiritual influence. As Pearl’s minister, Rev. Jerome McCray, says of the garden: “It’s the one place in all of South Carolina that people can go, both black and white, and feel love.”
Every month, at 7:00 pm on the first Tuesday, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff screens a film focusing on an important social justice issue. We hope you'll leave inspired and ready to hit the road in your own quest for a better world.
ROY ZIMMERMAN returns to UUCOC on February 7th!
Our February 7th Roy Zimmerman Concert is also a fundraiser for our Social Justice Ministry and we are accepting donations for baked goods, If you can contribute pies or make a donation toward the purchase of pies, please contact Beth Ferree at 214-861-1336.
RiZe Up
The simplest way to explain Roy Zimmerman is to say he sings "Funny songs about Peace & Justice." Add pointed satire and amazing insight into the world around us, and you get a bit closer.
"With music this good and humor this insightful, there is good reason to be optimistic." - No Depression Magazine
Donations; $20 at the door, or pay what you can.
A portion of the donations will benefit the Social Justice Ministry of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff
Did you know you can access Breeze from your desktop or download the app on your mobile devices? With Breeze, you can make sure your profile has your current contact info, you can tell leaders about your interests, participate in ride share, and more! Hop over to www.oakcliffuu.org/tips to learn more about Breeze and set up your login today.
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