Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas

Do we have a democracy and what is spiritual about it? This sermon will be given and received days before election day.

Reflection on those we love who have died and how they live in us.

Seekers of justice in our world are great treasures. On this Sunday we will learn more about what it takes to carry on our justice-seeking and sources of strength for the journey

Speaking with others about our values can be hard. Together we'll explore some of the most rewarding ways we can engage in this important work

How do we widen the circle of our lives as a church and as people are called on to make room for others?

What are the church's "ends," and how are they practices of revolutionary love? Our church calls us to see ourselves as an integral part of the web of relationships – with self, with others, and with the holy. How do we engage in spiritual growth, not as a solitary endeavor, but knowing we are part of something larger?

How has Unitarian Universalism participated in revolutions in our world? And how can it help a hurting world yet again?

All of us yearn to be of use, to have work that is real and meaningful. What is your real work?

Part 2 of our Unitarian Universalist series on our Universalist present.

Part 1 of our annual 2-part sermon series intro to Unitarian Universalism

Rev. Beth Dana reflects on what the pandemic and sabbatical taught her about this question

What is a miracle and what does a Unitarian Universalist do with a miracle? •••MUSIC: Ruth Ann Ritchie, flute, Alan Dyer, piano

The Kubler-Ross five stage model of grief is a place to start when grieving, but it isn't the only way to navigate grief. Grief isn't something we move through as if we have a map. It has its own shape and according to the poet Albert Huffstickler "that's what we're looking for: not the end of a thing but the shape of it."

How does attentiveness help us find the sacred in the mundane?

As Rev. Beth returns from sabbatical, she reflects on the meaning of rest and what kind of rest we need right now in this world.

Interestingly, given the title, this sermon, written by Rev. Kanter, had to be "preached" at the last minute by Rev. Beth Dana because Daniel was under the weather and unable to do it himself.

Second in our two part series on democracy in America.

In our first installment of a two part series on democracy and patriotism, Rev. Edwin Robinson was set to speak on being black in America. In light of Roe being overturned only 2 days prior to this service, the subject matter understandably expanded.

An exploration of our spiritual response to Juneteenth.

When we give up hope we see the world as it is. When we are motivated by love, not by hope, we discover ways to serve and to be of use.

Storyteller Nicole Stewart and Rev. Daniel Kanter will tell abortion stories that address how we remove shame from our lives and how we learn how to listen to others.

Buddhist monk and US Army Veteran Claude AnShin Thomas will preach about peace in a warring world.

Rev. Ruth's final sermon to the congregation, exploring the energy and efforts of our community that she will take with her, and the energy she hopes to inspire.

Coming of Age and Senior Graduation Sunday give us a chance to reflect on life lessons.

On this Mother's Day Sunday, we'll look at the nature and nurturing of trees, how they mother one another and us.