Community Life

The First Unitarian Church of Dallas offers a wide range of activities, social gatherings and groups to provide members and friends the opportunity to gather in communities of interest.

Information on the various groups can be found in the table below, the links on the right side of this page, or by accessing the church calendar.

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The new Young Adult program is focused on supporting graduated high school seniors as they enter young adulthood and providing current young adults with opportunities to connect with each other, the larger congregation and our faith.

Events focusing on community and fellowship will occur roughly every six weeks with special events based on worship, service and social action throughout the year. Classes for Young Adults on will be held regularly at 11:30am on Sunday mornings.

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Audio Visual

Volunteers who staff the A/V booth during the worship service to provide sound and video for services (and special events, as called for), record services, programming and events, and prepare any recordings to be distributed and archived.

Contact: Michael Cheney at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Book Nook

Sells books and other items to our church members for their spiritual and other interests.

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Caring Community

A network of care teams, which are set up to meet certain needs within the church congregation.  One team prepares meals for people, one makes phone calls or visits people who are sick, in the hospital, or in crisis, and one team sends out cards to people to let them know we are thinking about them on various occasions. Next will be a new cell phone care team to respond to pastoral emergency phone calls when the church office is closed.

Contact: Charlise Hill-Larson
Director of Pastoral Care
214.884.1211, or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Community Service Committee

Identifies, promotes and coordinates community service opportunities including: Adopt-A-Shoreline, Habitat for Humanity, Holiday Gift Drives, Blood Drive, Partners in Education and many more. Volunteer recruitment and identification of new service opportunities are always ongoing.

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Couples Group

Meets monthly for socializing and an informal dinner, generally hosted by one of the couples. There are around 25 couples currently on the roster. No fees or commitments are necessary except if your home is large enough to be a host. The Couples Group is diversified, interesting and relaxed. A great way to meet other church couples. 

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Creative Commiunity

Calling all poets, painters, writers, entertainers, inventers, and wannabes. Please join us on Wednesdays, at 6:30 p.m. as we have fun on the journey of creative exploration and mutual support!

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Gourmet Group

Members of the Gourmet Group enjoy gourmet-style dinners in member homes with 21 different couples during the year.  “Couples” may be married, partners or two friends.  The group has been active in the church since the 1970s. 

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Jazz Combo

Jazz enthusiasts who play a "jazz" instrument are invited to try out for this high-voltage music group. Open to musicians 16 and older, this group performs for receptions, parties, and worship services.

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Journey Toward Wholeness (JTW)

JTW is a UUA/First Unitarian initiative to understand and combat institutional/personal racism and to value diversity and inclusiveness. JTW Movie Nights are fourth Friday films on issues of race, ethnicity and class (including sexism) to broaden our perspective and consciousness. The films are top-quality documentary or fiction, followed by lively discussion.

Contact: Mary Lou Hoffman 972-231-3816 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lesbian/Gay UU Group (LGUU)

This group sponsors a monthly pot luck for all L/G/B/T people in our church and family, friends and supporters of L/G/B/T issues. 

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Membership Committee

Welcomes/greets/assists visitors, guides prospective members through the membership process and integrates existing members (new and current) into the community of the church.

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Men's Fellowship Over 50s Group

This men’s group meets twice a month (brown bag lunches) for discussion and fellowship.

Contact: Frank Smith 972-241-8155 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Outdoor Adventures

Organizes outings throughout the year that provide opportunity for new, prospective and long-time UUs, families, and friends to be together in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying the outdoors. These outings include day trips and overnight stays. 

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UU Playtime

The UU Playtime is a playgroup for children up to age five and their parents and caregivers. The playgroup meets in the church nursery and plays on the playground on nice days. UU Playtime is a great chance to meet other UUs, talk to other parents/caregivers in a casual environment, and introduce the littlest UUs to new friends. 

The playgroup currently meets on first and third Mondays from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Please join us anytime. To join the Yahoo group and receive updates about meeting dates, please click HERE and join the group.

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Social Action Council

Helps educate members and friends of the church about a broad range of non-partisan social justice issues in the hope that people will feel encouraged and motivated to get involved.  Recent topics and ongoing initiatives include:  voter registration; support of clean air projects; collecting funds and layette items for women on Native American reservations; providing speakers to help people understand the complexity of the issues facing citizens.

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Ushering and Greeting

Welcomes members and visitors into the church each week and helps provide a pleasant worship experience.  This is a wonderful way to meet people!  The commitment includes assisting with just one service a month, and we will train you on everything you need to know.

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Web Team

Volunteers who work to keep our website and Facebook page, the “public presence” of the church, updated and useful for church members and for those seeking information about who we are and all that we can offer them as a church home.

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Women's Day Alliance

This unique community of women of all ages will help you build lasting friendships and inspire you with motivating stories, lectures and music.  All this occurs at monthly meetings from September to May that include a catered lunch (and occasional pot luck lunch!).  In addition, members meet to socialize and play bridge weekly.  This is a very active group that has room for you! More 

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Women's Evening Alliance

This women’s fellowship group of the church holds monthly program meetings at the church with interesting topics followed by a pot luck supper.  The group is open to women of all ages.  This is a wonderful opportunity for church women to get to know each other in a social environment. More 

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