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Sunday Service - February 17th
 
Are We There Yet? The Pros and Cons of Black History Month.

Some people think it's time to retire Black History Month, while others say we need it more than ever.  This talk will examine both sides of the matter.
- Donna Leach will return to our pulpit.

All adults are invited to participate in Religious Exploration.
  • Join 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 17th, 11:15 am, Workshop 2

Where Do We Come From? UU Roots: This workshop offers a brief overview of Unitarian Universalist history, focusing on ideas and people more than on institutional and denominational structures.

This is part of "The New UU" program. Please visit our Religious Explorations page for more details.

Adults at UUCOC are encouraged to:
"The Right to Die"

This series has been moved to Thursdays,
starting on February 14th, from 7:00  – 9:00 pm
Meeting in the Hope Chapel

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?"

The workshops are free. Any donations will be shared with the church.
A Special Social Justice Event:


The Dallas Peace and Justice Center (DPJC) will host a panel discussion to present legal, moral and economic arguments for the abolishment of the Texas death penalty.

Panelists:
Rev. Holsey Hickman, Greater Dallas Community of Churches, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, and former Chaplain at Lew Sterrett
Dr. Rick Halperin, Director - SMU.Human Rights, Internationally Renowned Resource on the Death Penalty
Susybelle Goslee, Capital Punishment Issue Chair, League of Women Voters
Justin Moore, Esq.
Melanie Hebert - A family member of an executed death row inmate

Moderator:
Sehla Ashai - Civil Right Activist/ Immigration Attorney

Sponsors:
Dallas Peace and Justice Center, SMU Human Rights Program, Friends of MLK Library, and Amnesty International DFW

Save the date:
UUCOC will have a booth at Oak Cliff Earth Day on April 14th!



http://oakcliffearthday.com/


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UUCOC Online:

Do you want to know where to go to connect with our church, our members, and our community?

Visit our "online" page to break down all of the exciting options now available:

www.oakcliffuu.org/online
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