Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas

How do you know when you belong in a community? We all know the experience of being seen, found, and beloved…and we know its opposite.

Liberation does not happen overnight. We envision together building the Beloved Community and how to bring it to life.

What is the work of 'Revolutionary Love?' As we wrap up the theme year let's get practical about how to continue to practice it.

What does it mean for humans to be in solidarity with the Earth? Celebrate Earth Day with us!

"Redeeming Words: Revelation" - Rev. Beth Dana Revelation is a scary word for some Unitarian Universalists. We'll explore what it has to do with us and what the Palm Sunday story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey revealed then and now.

Along our Lenten journey, we reflect together on the meaning of virtue in our lives and in our shared wider community. What can old notions of virtue tell us? What new virtues are with us today?

Little is more human than sin. It touches all of our lives. As part of our Lenten series, we'll talk about what sin really means to us…and what it doesn't.

Guest preacher Rev. John Young, author of the new book "Nurture Your Spiritual Path," joins Rev. Kanter to explore what we can learn from the many religious pursuits of faith and truth. Rev. Young served as the minister of Central Unitarian Church in Paramus, NJ, from 1977-1991, during which time Daniel's family were members of his church.

"Redeeming Words: Sacrament" Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald Special events and experiences mark many of our lives. Together we'll consider how to decide which of those experiences are sacred and which aren't. ••• MUSIC: violinist Harvey Wechsler and pianist Alan Dyer

We start a Lenten series on theological terms that need reinterpretation and reimagination with 'Redemption.' Join us as we start this period of reflection as liberal religious people in a world that assumes a lot about theology and church.

Join us for a message about finding joy in this moment.

Working for justice and equity is hard. How much of ourselves do we give to the work? And how much do we keep? And how do we care for ourselves and each other in the process? A WADE worship event.

WADE (Worth and Dignity Engagements) has been part of our effort to celebrate racial equity work and what it means to step into the actions of liberating ourselves and each other in the spirit of love. We will honor WADE and step into the water together this Sunday.

We will explore what our covenant is and what promise-making, breaking, and repairing mean in a spiritual community such as ours. Reflect on the promises you make to yourself and others and how this church can help you center them in a larger narrative.

Reflection is not a passive act. As we tie together the uniquely spiritual practice to our faith of Pause, Discern and Reflect we ask ourselves what is worthy of our reflection and how does it lead us to actions that make a difference.

The discernment of peacemakers is holy. We celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. this Sunday and how his discernment speaks to us still.

Our annual burning service, in which we pause to let go of what needs to be let go and look forward to the year ahead.

What resolutions are worth making this year? And which must we keep?

Christmas Day stories and music celebrating the role of Unitarian Universalists in beloved Christmas traditions.

In her Homily "A Time for Wonder," delivered before our annual Christmas Pageant, Rev. Dana asks, "How can a familiar story inspire wonder?"

At the center of every faith lies a mystery waiting to be solved.

What we long for is what we are.

What endings mean to beginnings. Advent begins.

A practice of gratitude can change our lives and the world.

What keeps us going in hard times? We'll explore optimism and hope and the movements that sustain us.