Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas

In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald interviews Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter about his recent sermon "People! People! People!" They cover everything from Barbie & Billie Eilish to Humanism to jazz radio DJing. Click to watch, read, or listen to the replay of "People! People! People!" Tiny Pulpit Talks is a new podcast series from First Unitarian Church of Dallas that takes a behin...

What are humanities' global aims? Do we even know? This sermon is part of our "What Are People For?" sermon series, the final series of our church year. After a year-long journey of discovering and activating our purpose as individuals, we are exploring how we can come together as spiritual people to change the world. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy,...

In the first episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald interviews Rev. Beth Dana about her recent sermon "A Place of Practice," in which she explores church as a place to practice living in this world and building the world we dream about. Click to watch, read, or listen to the replay of "A Place of Practice" Tiny Pulpit Talks is a new podcast series from First Unitarian Church of Dallas...

What is the church's purpose and what are we for? Join us as we explore church as a place to practice living in this world and building the world we dream about. This sermon is part of our "What Are People For?" sermon series, the final series of our church year. After a year-long journey of discovering and activating our purpose as individuals, we are exploring how we can come together as spiritu...

This Sunday is a celebration of love, hope, and renewal! First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, s...

The paths to enlightenment are many. What is the Unitarian Universalist way? And how does it guide us toward the holy in our lives? This is the final sermon in the Sacred Geography sermon series, where we are locating sacred touchpoints in our inner world and the world around us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voic...

The ways to freedom are lit in many ways. Together we look for our guiding lights to light the way on our journey. This is the fifth sermon in the Sacred Geography sermon series, where we are locating sacred touchpoints in our inner world and the world around us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive...

We know when we are in the flow. This Sunday we explore what flow means in regards to our spiritual lives. This is the fourth sermon in the Sacred Geography sermon series, where we are locating sacred touchpoints in our inner world and the world around us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religio...

As we continue our series on "Sacred Geography" we explore where and how we recognize sacred space, and in what ways we can be creators of it. This is the third sermon in the Sacred Geography sermon series, where we are locating sacred touchpoints in our inner world and the world around us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have...

Let's explore how to be witnesses to how we hold things dear. This is the second sermon in the Sacred Geography sermon series, where we are locating sacred touchpoints in our inner world and the world around us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more...

We start our lenten journey together and ask where we experience the holy? How do we find sacred places in our lives when we aren't in church? This is the first sermon in the Sacred Geography sermon series, where we are locating sacred touchpoints in our inner world and the world around us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have...

Join us for a much loved and meaningful tradition – Youth Sunday! Our YRUU teens lead the service – sharing testimonials, providing music and serving as greeters and ushers. They are excited to share their reflections on our theme year "Waves of Purpose, Tides of Change." First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of pro...

Joy is one of the greatest spiritual gifts. How do we experience it? How do we share it? First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through ex...

The spiritual practice of saying no is at the root of what a sabbath is. This spiritual discipline can be important as we dive deeper into what sustains us and keeps us going. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all...

Diving into the five disciplines we talk about as spiritual guides, we will reflect on what works and why. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here your life is made mor...

This Sunday we honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and recommit ourselves to the vision and the work of Beloved Community. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope tha...

This Sunday, we welcome all to our annual ritual of letting go of those things which do not serve us anymore. Please join us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here yo...

On the last day of the year we consider what we've seen together this year and prepare our hearts and minds for what's to come. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here...

Join us for Sunday worship as we celebrate Christmas with some great blues music and mini-homilies from the ministers on the "Christmas Blues." First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that whe...

Rev. Beth Dana preaches The Christmas Story. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual gro...

Amid the conflicts in our lives and our world we consider how peace enters the world and how we can nurture it. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here your life is mad...

Advent themes are often apocalyptic but are they predictions or demands on our spiritual lives? First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole thr...

As we travel the road together from Thanksgiving to Advent and Christmas, we reflect on the spirit of generosity in us and in this season. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you...

Winter's Faith: Grief, Gratitude, and Generosity, and Justice with guest minister Rev. Mary Katherine Morn We welcome our longtime friend and President of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, as we celebrate the Thanksgiving season together. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of...

We are happy to welcome Rev. Justin Schroeder as our guest minister this Sunday! Rev. Justin will explore the idea that life is always trying to engage with us, is making invitations to us, is trying to connect with us, and that a spiritual practice helps us hear those invitations and bids for connections. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and...