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Dec Give Back Recipient – Wilkinson Center

Wilkinson Center is just that – a center. A starting point for pathways that lead to better things. Whether it’s a path that leads to employment, a path to financial stability, or a path that puts food on the table, we are passionate about empowering … read more.

Holiday Adult Gift Drive Update

There are lots of gifts left for adoption! 

This year First Church is again planning our work with the caseworkers with the Texas Department of Aging and Disabled Services to fulfill holiday gift wishes for adults in the care of the State of Texas. For over … read more.

Minister Search Committee Update

The goal of the committee is to represent the congregation in the search for an associate minister position for the 2023-2024 church year. The committee anticipates making their recommendation to Rev. Dr. Kanter by May 2023. They are currently in the early stages of posting … read more.

Nov Give Back Recipient – North TX Food Bank

The North Texas Food Bank’s vision is a hunger-free, healthy North Texas. The mission is to close the hunger gap in North Texas by providing access to nutritious food.

Founded in 1982, the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a nonprofit hunger … read more.

UU Common Read – “Defund Fear”

Join Rev. TJ Fitzgerald and RETF member Carrie Stewart for a 3-part book discussion on the UUA’s 2022 Common Read selection, Defund Fear, by Zach Norris. Defund Fear is a blueprint of how to hold people accountable while still holding them in community. The result … read more.

RESCHEDULED: Oct 30 Lecture – American Christianity and Slavery

THIS EVENT IS BEING RESCHEDULED – PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON ON THE NEW DATE.

Join UT Dallas Associate Professor of History, Dr. Ben Wright, for a lecture on American Christianity and the Fight Against Slavery. Christianity both inspired and limited the fight … read more.

Empire’s Workshop Book Study

UU Learning Community

Empire’s Workshop: Latin America, the United States, and the Making of an Imperial Republic by Greg Grandin 

Sundays 9:30 – 10:30 AM, October 16th thru December 11th

In this Pulitzer Prize winning book, Greg Grandin examines how generations of Washington policy makers used Latin America … read more.

October is Ends Time!

This month we dive into the Ends Times!  Well, it isn’t what you think.  The ‘Ends’ are the goals of our church forged from conversations with members and passed through the fire of thought by leaders and ministers.  These four Sundays will explore the … read more.

SACReD – Faith Support for Reproductive Freedom

The Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity (SACReD) is a new national organization whose mission is to empower congregations to become loving, justice-seeking faith communities that fully support the fulfillment of reproductive moral agency and flourishing for all. (http://www.sacreddignity.org/).  SACReD has developed … read more.

Mindfulness Meditation Class Beginning

Please join facilitator Tracy McShan for a 4-week interactive introduction to mindfulness meditation. Each 60-minute session will include an overview of mindfulness practice, a guided meditation, and Q&A. No prior experience is required. We’ll cover the following topics: Intro to Mindfulness, Mindfulness of the … read more.