Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff : Sunday Services

Sunday Services at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff

Our Sunday Services begin at 10 am and are usually followed by a discussion.

Deep Roots - Great Faith
As we close out the 50th year of our wonderful Congregation and prepare for the next half Century, we will explore many of the lives that have strengthened our Unitarian and Universalist roots, and added substance to our great faith tradition. From now until our In-Gathering Sunday in September, we will look back to the Guides and Stewards who have kept our Unitarian Universalist Religion vibrant and an essential force for Beloved Community.

September 5th
Burned Any Good Books Lately?
The prose, poetry, and written works of our Unitarian Universalist ancestors have inspired us and guided us. Some were too provocative for their communities to bear. A spirited look at the works of Albert Schweitzer, e.e. cummings, Thoreau and others; and the books that we've burned.

September 12th
In-Gathering Sunday
Who or what do you resonate with? Why and how does this person or thing inspire you? Who or What is your Spirit Guide? Multi-generational service with a homily by Rev. Mark Walz. Bring your Holy Water!

September 19th
A Welcoming Congregation
What does it mean to be a Welcoming Congregation in the Unitarian Universalist tradition? Have we arrived? or is there much, much more to do? Rev.. Mark Walz and Rev. Marcia Shannon will preach the sermon. Gay Pride Parade Sunday.

September 26th
Nature is the art of God.
From Coleridge to Shakespeare; John Muir to St. Bernard, we have always known the power of our Universe to inform our spiritual journeys. Today we explore the influence of paganism in our Unitarian Universalist theology. Rev. Mark Walz will preach the sermon,

October 3rd
Phil Jones Returns
Rev. Phil Jones is in the house! Phil will preach the sermon and stay to conduct a workshop at noon on the spirituality of music. Bring your digeridoo or come and play one of his.

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.