Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff : Sunday Services

Services at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff

Our Sunday Services begin at 10:00am.
Our Vespers Services on Wednesdays are at 8:00pm. Please visit our Vespers page for details.

Architects of Faith

As Rev. Mark wrote last month: "Our new year begins with a reminder that our theologies are not handed to us like creeds. They come from our unique journeys and are highly personal. But build them we must if we are to design a significant presence in the world for the religion we now share. Our theologies must drive our commitment to the UU Religion, and our religion must compel us to the creation of a welcoming and justice-seeking Beloved Community. We are the Architects of our Faith and our future."

We continue to explore this theme, as our lay leaders and guests take the pulpit…

February 5
Radical Laicism: Revisiting our Reformation Roots
The Protestant Reformation gave birth to the concept of a priesthood/prophet-hood of all believers, which James Luther Adams called radical laicism. What insight can we glean as we move forward with our own shared ministry? Rev. Marcia Shannon will preach.

Rev. Shannon received her MDiv from Duke University, and is currently UUCOC’s Director of Lifespan Religious Education and leader of the Lay Pastoral Care Team.

February 12
Living in a Sea of Prayer – Whispers, wails, whirls, silence, song, and service
These are just some of the many ways that people pray. UU minister Carolyn Colbert says: “I have this notion that we live in a sea of prayer. All over the world, in almost all traditions, prayer is being practiced.” What does it mean to “live in a sea of prayer?” Ms. Beth Dana will preach.

Ms. Dana is a candidate for the Unitarian Universalist ministry, recently relocated to Fort Worth from New York where she just completed an MDiv at Union Theological Seminary.

February 19
The Pilgrim/Separatist Puritan Movement
There is a need for both traditional roots and an engagement with new experiences in our personal faith and in our congregational life. What can we learn from Rev. John Robinson (1575–1625), early leader of the English Separatists, minister of the Pilgrims, and a founder of the Congregational Church? UUCOC member Geoff Pool and founding member Elaine Wildman will take the pulpit.

February 26
Words and Deeds—Not Creeds!
Looking at the words and deeds of prophetic women and men that challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love. UUCOC Members Teresa Batza and Kimberlyn Crowe will preach.

Logistics of Sunday Worship:

At about 9:30am, we begin gathering to share conversation and morning snacks (coffee, tea, juice, muffins, etc.) in the Faith building foyer. A bell is rung just before 10:00am to call everyone into the sanctuary for worship.

We have members of all ages at UUCOC - singles, couples, and families. We encourage everyone to sit wherever they are most comfortable. For the kids, special areas have been set up to satisfy the needs of a wide variety of ages and learning styles. The front left section of seating has been designated for the teens, youth, children and parents, along with other adult mentors. Teenagers and youth, like many adults, often enjoy worship more when they can sit near their friends or peer group.

You can listen to a selection of recorded sermons by clicking here.

UUCOC proudly offers the Williams Sound Personal PA^TM
listening system for the convenience of those needing
hearing assistance.

The UUCOC singers perform as part of our services with our special visitor Rev. Thandeka in the pulpit

For children who are happier listening from a more relaxed position, there is a carpet on the floor in front of the teen/youth seating area, with materials to provide a multiple-sensory experience (for example, crayons and coloring pages related to the service topic).

We understand that very young children may have trouble containing their exuberance and movement for an hour, and their parents can enjoy the service more if they're not worrying about their children. A fully equipped nursery is available in the Hope Building and regular staffing is available on most Sundays. When available, the nursery will be open for check-in between 9:45am and 10:00am, and will be staffed until the worship service concludes.

Feel free to call to check that the nursery is staffed on any particular Sunday. If staff is not available, parents are still welcome to use the nursery, and listen to the service via the wall speaker.

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