Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas

07.01.18 SERMON "Dealing With Opposition" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter 02.07.2018 18:28 ↓

– In thinking of our America today we often see divisiveness and opposition. How do we heal that divide in our own lives and as a country?

06.24.18 SERMON: "The Limits of UU Tolerance" ~ Rev. Beth Dana 25.06.2018 17:58 ↓

– Tolerance is one of the guiding values of Unitarian Universalism, now and throughout our history. What are the limits of such an open approach?

06.17.18 SERMON: "The Sacred Beyond Good and Evil" ~ Rev. Aaron White 18.06.2018 22:07 ↓

Judgements about right/wrong, conservative/liberal are tempting and convenient for our identities, but what if they aren't the path to our freedom? How else can we live?

06.10.18 SERMON: "Combatting Fear" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter 11.06.2018 21:05 ↓

– Fear is the source of power over parts of our lives. Why do we let it and how can we confront it?

06.03.18 SERMON: "Why Good Things Happen to Bad People" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter 07.06.2018 20:21 ↓

– Usually we have this question the other way around, but in this exploration we will look what a 'bad' person might be and why 'good' things might happen to them.

05.27.18 SERMON: "What Would You Sacrifice?" ~ Rev. Beth Dana 28.05.2018 14:23 ↓

On this Memorial Day weekend, we reflect on the values that ground us, and what we are willing to sacrifice for them.

05.20.18 SERMON: "May Your Heart Be Strong" ~ Rev. Aaron White 21.05.2018 14:42 ↓

How can you tell if your spiritual life is working?

05.13.18 SERMON: Earthquakes ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter 14.05.2018 16:46 ↓

– a Mother's Day reflection on tenderness, lessons, earthquakes, and disruptions.

05.06.18 SERMON: "How Do I Use My Life?" ~ Rev. Aaron White 07.05.2018 29:20 ↓

"How do I use my life?" – Some people believe they have a calling in life. Do you? How would you know?

04.29.18 SERMON: How Far Would You Go to Be Healed? ~ Rev. Aaron White 30.04.2018 19:40 ↓

– What do you want to change about your spiritual life, and what would you do to make it happen?

04.22.18 SERMON: "Earth Day Service" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter 23.04.2018 22:06 ↓

—For the earth forever turning—an examination of our place on the planet

04.15.18 "Youth Sunday Service - 3 Voices" 23.04.2018 19:36 ↓

Offertory Testimonial: Mila Rolston First Homily: Calvin Clark Second Homily: Ray Jude Tubbs

04.08.18 SERMON: "Carrying the Flame" ~ Rev. Beth Dana 09.04.2018 17:14 ↓

What does it mean to be a disciple of Unitarian Universalism? We explore how each of us can carry the flame.

04.01.18 SERMON: "Easter" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter 02.04.2018 14:59 ↓

– the boy, the fire and his people.

03.25.18 SERMON "Women's Rights are Human Rights" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter 27.03.2018 27:39 ↓

Failure to recognize this fundamental truth has been one of humankind's gravest shortcomings, and a source of great suffering.

03.18.18 SERMON: "Science is Real" ~ Rev. Aaron White 19.03.2018 23:18 ↓

As love is the doctrine of our church, the quest of truth is its sacrament. For us revelation is not sealed, and there is always more truth to be discovered.

03.11.18 SERMON: "Kindness is Everything" ~ Rev. Beth Dana 13.03.2018 14:13 ↓

Would you rather be right, or kind? In this church, we believe "kindness is everything." Come explore what this means.

03.04.18 Sermon: "No Human is Illegal" ~ Josh Leach 05.03.2018 23:07 ↓

The non-negotiability of fundamental human rights, and how UUSC is joining with partners and allies to respond to some of today's greatest human rights challenges.

022518 SERMON "#BlackLivesMatter" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter 26.02.2018 26:32 ↓

Why we believe black lives matter to everyone.

12.18.18 SERMON: "Love is Love, Shame is Shame" ~ Rev. Aaron White 19.02.2018 23:10 ↓

- We kick off our sermon series on some of our public values this week. Who decides who and what we should love?

02.11.18 SERMON: "Tangible Dreams" ~ Rev. Colin Bossen 12.02.2018 21:35 ↓

On this Sunday before Mardi Gras, Rev. Bossen proposes ways in which we can make magic in the world.

02.04.18 SERMON: "Power" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter 05.02.2018 22:45 ↓

– what are the sources of our power and how do we use them for good?

01.28.18 SERMON "Lives of Courage - The Silence Breakers" ~ Rev. Beth Dana 29.01.2018 23:28 ↓

–We look to the silence breakers who have opened up conversations in recent months about sexual boundaries and power. What can religious progressives learn from how the #MeToo movement has unfolded?

01.21.18 SERMON: "Lives of Courage: Raible" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter 22.01.2018 24:47 ↓

Daniel shares perspectives gained while on sabbatical and also learned through his study of former First Unitarian Church of Dallas Senior Minister Robert Raible; a shining example of moral courage and leadership in Dallas of the 1940s and 50s.

01.14.18 SERMON: "Martin Luther King Sunday" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter 15.01.2018 26:18 ↓

– We welcome you to worship this MLK Sunday as Dr. Kanter returns to the pulpit from his 2017 sabbatical!