Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas

"Surrender is a kind of trust fall into the universe."

Aaron's sermon looks at how our response to forces beyond our will says much about who we think we are, and whether it's possible to be humbled and holy at the same time.

– Unitarian Universalism offers precious freedom to countless incarcerated individuals, over 1,000 of whom are part of the Church of the Larger Fellowship. Hear how UUism lives in prisons and jails, and how free world UUs are reaching behind bars to share our faith.

– What is good… inherently good means what? The common good means what?

– Franciscan author, Richard Rohr, affirms that great love and great suffering are two of the primary paths of transformation in life. Today we bless our teenagers and youth who "come of age" and graduate, and we offer guidance on how they, and we, navigate the path before us.

– On this Mother's Day, we will reflect on our incredible capacity for chaos – the chaos of life, motherhood/parenthood, and the world.

– As we wrap up our theme year on courage as a spiritual discipline, join Revs. Kanter, White, and Dana as they preach together on courage in the lives of our members and the world.

– Youth Sunday our annual youth-led Sunday service, and one of our most popular each year! Van Hamilton delivered the Homily and Giovanni Kanter gave the Testimonial.

– Easter! Join us for a joyous celebration of love and life.

Since UUSC's founding, Unitarian Universalists have been fundamental to UUSC's work to advance human rights. With shared values under threat, there is an even louder call to collaborate and even more that we can accomplish together. How we can come together, with hope, to advance justice in the face of some of today's greatest human rights challenges.

– Have you ever hesitated to speak up, step out, or share an idea for fear of being ridiculed? This Sunday, we will explore the moments when we are called to risk ridicule for a greater good.

– Every great adventure and so many meaningful decisions in our lives have uncertain outcomes. This week we look at how to navigate uncertainty as a spiritual practice.

Does risk choose us or do we choose risk?

–The risk of commitment and all I learned in India this month.

As we enter the season of Lent, we reflect on the courage and risk it takes to make a meaningful life while knowing that we are mortal. From dust we come and to dust we shall return. This is the first Sunday in our "Risky Business" series. First Unitarian, Universalist, Church, Liberal, Faith, Welcoming, Progressive, Agnostic, Spiritual, Humanist, Activist

- Are there non-negotiables even in a creedless church? Why would it matter to you?

- What in your life would need to die so that the right things could live?

As a mother of toddlers, I'm reading up on how to nurture their growth and development. One of these books discusses the difference between people who ask "how?" and people who ask "why?" Which are you? Come explore how these approaches shape our religious and spiritual lives.

Why does it matter?

– In a world full of fake and phony, being yourself is a great thing. But what about when that becomes a challenge?

– What is the courage to say no and why?

– Sometimes, saying yes is hard, even when you know what's right. We explore MLK's legacy and our own, when we say yes.

We say "I'm sorry" all the time, not always reflecting on what we mean and what the words require of us. Join us as we explore how saying "I'm sorry," and really meaning it, is an everyday act of courage.

Letting go for a new year. In our annual burning ceremony, we symbolically burn off the things we want to leave behind.

Another holiday season is winding down. A new year is racing toward us. But how do we as UUs make the most of the here and now?