Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas

– Why do ministers wear robes and stoles? Why come to church instead of praying at the lake? Is there something special about particular prayers, times, or places in our lives? These questions and more.

– Sure, our church comes from the Judeo-Christian family tree, but don't we also find wisdom in many other sources? Are we a Christian church or something else?

– on this 4th of July weekend, we take a look at what kind of people we become and look at one of your common questions, "How do we become people who have more grace in our lives?"

One of the most common questions we received from you is, "How is 'God' understood here?" Let's dive in and see.

Got questions? This summer in worship we're exploring the spiritual questions that keep you up at night. This Sunday kick off the series by exploring the role of questions (and answers) in the spiritual life.

– How to reclaim faith without losing your soul. Daniel's last sermon for 2017 as he leaves on sabbatical.

Joshua Heschel said, "The Sabbath is the day on which we learn the art of surpassing civilization."

– How does our sense of identity shape what is possible in our lives?

– A reflection on what it means to continue to grow and change as a spiritual person.

– On this day we reflect on the lessons we can learn from motherhood (whether or not we've experienced it ourselves). We will also have our twice-yearly child dedication ceremony, blessing some of the youngest members of our community and dedicating ourselves as a congregation to supporting their spiritual growth.

– This week our congregation joins a national reflection within Unitarian Universalism about racism and faith. What does race have to do with building heaven on earth? Can we find a soul-saving way to be in relationship with one another?

Once a year our High School Youth perform the entire Sunday Worship Sevice. It's on e of our most popular services every year. First Homily ~ Grace Oldham Second Homily ~ Kemper Watson

– Our faith calls us to care for this one earth that holds us all. Join us to explore creation care this Earth Day.

- Easter Day Celebration

– We look at how Palm Sunday points us towards Easter.

– Do we have to lose who we are to be in a meaningful community?

– What comes from the hardest moments of our lives?

– Some say faith is the absence of doubt, I say otherwise.

– Our Unitarian Universalist faith says that "revelation is not sealed," and that we continue to learn new things and discern new meaning through the experiences of our lives. But what do we do when it seems like God is silent?

– We parted ways with the idea of "original sin" a long time ago in this church. What would an original blessing mean?

– Unitarian Universalism calls us to profound theological humility, rather than making idols of our churches, our opinions, or ourselves. We explore a Lenten practice of cultivating such humility.

– We explore trust as faith.

– How does what we love change what's possible?

– What does it mean to live as the embodiment of our faith?

Rev. Kanter's sermon considers the inspired life of Nazi resister and minister Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and what it has to teach us today.