Welcome to
Denton Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship

A Spiritual Open Space for the
Free Mind and the Free Spirit

WELCOME
We welcome visitors and new members to our church to share in our continuing quest for religious values and meaningful expression. In our Sunday services we are open to the variety of beliefs amongst us, and our religious education philosophy for children and youth reflects this also. When you are talking with a member of this congregation, you’re likely to be exchanging ideas with someone who was raised in another religious group, rather than someone born and brought up a Unitarian Universalist.

FROM MANY BACKGROUNDS
Sit in on one of several discussion groups, and you may be impressed with the breadth and variety of experience flowing in this congregation. You will meet men and women of many backgrounds whose bond lies in a shared approach to religious matters. We often say that in Unitarian Universalism we will not all come to the same answers, nor need we, but we want the ethical and personal values we carry with us to be both truthful and meaningful.

QUESTIONS
Newcomers often say:

“I think I’ve been a UU for years without knowing it.” This may be so, but how can you tell?

As a beginning, see if any of these questions have a personal, familiar ring:

  • I cannot accept religious belief just on authority. Is there a religion for me?


  • I value these things: an open search for truth; an ability to question, even doubt what I hear; the dignity and worth of all people; the value of community—but none of these restrict my search. Is there a place that welcomes this?


  • Most traditional religions seem to insist that religious truth is revealed and complete. Does any church welcome the idea that truth is not a finished product, but still evolving?


  • Children should be allowed to discover religion in the unfolding of their lives, not through memorization or indoctrination. What religious education program provides that?


  • There is meaning and truth in all the world’s religions, but too many claim they have THE true franchise for salvation or enlightenment. Is there a religious group that honors freedom to explore many paths and philosophies?


  • I want to be free to question, even doubt, the nature of reality, the existence of a god, questions about human nature, the possibility of life after life, ultimate concerns or meaning to life...and still honor the religious impulse. Is there a religious community where doubt and questions are part of the search, not forbidden? And where all are welcome?


    • If you find something of your own thoughts, experience and story in these questions, Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, part of the Unitarian Universalist Association of member congregations, welcomes you.

    OUR FELLOWSHIP
    Ours is a lively and active congregation with a high level of involvement on the part of many members and friends. Founded in 1949, DUUF has been a community for those seeking religious freedom, respecting the ideas and principles of Unitarianism (over four centuries old) and Universalism (over two centuries old), two religious movements that joined together in 1961 to form the Unitarian Universalist Association.

    The Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship offers many opportunities for members and friends to explore and expand their spiritual horizons.

    Sunday Worship is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Our worship services feature sermons and participation from our minister, Rev. Pamela Wat, in addition to both our own members and pulpit guests in services coordinated by our Worship Committee. Ministry and lay-led Worship Committee members work together to present services that will inspire, challenge and speak to our deepest integrity. All are welcome for our services.

    Activities: Several small groups meet regularly at the Fellowship. These include a Movie Night, a Men’s group, a Zen meditation group, Young Adult group, Worship Arts Drama group, Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS), and Lunch Bunch on Sundays. New programs and activities are offered regularly. A calendar of all our activities as well as our monthly newsletter are posted on our website at: www.DentonUUF.org.

    YOUR VISIT
    People find themselves visiting this congregation for a number of reasons, perhaps feeling a vague stirring to explore a spiritual path, or wanting to take another look at religion through a very open lens. Others come because they have had a life change, and would like a supportive community and framework to make sense of life’s questions, which appear at all seasons of life. Many come because a friend, neighbor or co-worker tells them about our “religious-community-with-a-difference”. One person put it this way: “I came here because of the particular situation at the time, but I stayed here because of the good things that happen at the UU Fellowship of Denton.”

    PASTORAL AND VISITOR SERVICES
    Our minister, the Reverend Pamela Wat, is available at the fellowship office by appointment for pastoral care and inquiries about membership.

    Our Membership Committee would like to welcome you and send you several of our newsletters which list our Sunday services and activities which you are most welcome to attend.

    RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
    We have an excellent Religious Education (RE) program for children and youth. Linda Sagaribay, Religious Education Director, will be glad to speak with you should you have any questions. There are children’s activities as well as an Adult RE program each Sunday 9:30 to 10:25 a.m. Children’s RE is 10:30 a.m. concurrent with our Sunday worship service.

    Nursery is open for childcare from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Sunday.

    A WELCOMING CONGREGATION
    Unitarian Universalism supports the right of bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgendered people and celebrates the lives of all people and their ways of expressing their love for each other. We became a Welcoming Congregation on March 7, 2002.


    For more information email
    DentonUUF@gmail.com or
    call 940-566-1286

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