Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas
Tune in each week to hear Unitarian Universalist sermons and conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas, a liberal religious presence in Dallas since 1899. Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter, Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald, and Rev. Beth Dana will inspire you with messages that are rationally spiritual and joyfully deep. No matter where you are in the world, you are invited to bring your whole self: your full identity, your questioning mind, and your open heart.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 497
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
03.05.23 SERMON: “Redeeming Words: Sacrament” - Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald
“Redeeming Words: Sacrament” Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald Special events and experiences mark many of our lives. Together we’ll consider how to decide which of those experiences are sacred and which aren’t…
00:23:06 |
Mon 06 Mar 2023
02.26.23 SERMON: "Words We Can’t Say in Church; Like Redemption” Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
We start a Lenten series on theological terms that need reinterpretation and reimagination with ‘Redemption.’ Join us as we start this period of reflection as liberal religious people in a world tha…
00:20:16 |
Mon 27 Feb 2023
02.19.23 SERMON: “Choose Joy” - Rev. Beth Dana
Join us for a message about finding joy in this moment.
00:12:29 |
Mon 20 Feb 2023
02.12.23 SERMON: “What We Keep” - Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald
Working for justice and equity is hard. How much of ourselves do we give to the work? And how much do we keep? And how do we care for ourselves and each other in the process? A WADE worship event.
00:22:01 |
Mon 13 Feb 2023
02.05.23 SERMON: "Wade in the Water – Take a Step" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
WADE (Worth and Dignity Engagements) has been part of our effort to celebrate racial equity work and what it means to step into the actions of liberating ourselves and each other in the spirit of lov…
00:26:20 |
Sun 05 Feb 2023
01.29.23 SERMON: “Covenant Matters” - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
We will explore what our covenant is and what promise-making, breaking, and repairing mean in a spiritual community such as ours. Reflect on the promises you make to yourself and others and how this…
00:23:23 |
Mon 30 Jan 2023
01.22.23 SERMON: “Reflection in Action” - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
Reflection is not a passive act. As we tie together the uniquely spiritual practice to our faith of Pause, Discern and Reflect we ask ourselves what is worthy of our reflection and how does it lead u…
00:23:46 |
Mon 23 Jan 2023
01.15.23 SERMON: “Long Time Coming” - Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald
The discernment of peacemakers is holy. We celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. this Sunday and how his discernment speaks to us still.
00:21:50 |
Mon 16 Jan 2023
01.08.23 HOMILY: "Service of Renewal" - Rev. Beth Dana
Our annual burning service, in which we pause to let go of what needs to be let go and look forward to the year ahead.
00:14:36 |
Mon 09 Jan 2023
01.01.23 SERMON: "The Resolving Door” - Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald
What resolutions are worth making this year? And which must we keep?
00:16:08 |
Mon 02 Jan 2023
12 25 22 SERMON (Stories): "Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All" - Rev. Beth Dana
Christmas Day stories and music celebrating the role of Unitarian Universalists in beloved Christmas traditions.
00:17:22 |
Mon 26 Dec 2022
12.18.22 HOMILY: “A Time for Wonder” - Rev. Beth Dana
In her Homily “A Time for Wonder,” delivered before our annual Christmas Pageant, Rev. Dana asks, "How can a familiar story inspire wonder?"
00:06:57 |
Tue 20 Dec 2022
12.11.22 SERMON: "Mystery of Faith" - Reverand T. J. FitzGerald
At the center of every faith lies a mystery waiting to be solved.
00:21:48 |
Mon 12 Dec 2022
12.04.22 SERMON: “Longing Time” - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
What we long for is what we are.
00:16:22 |
Mon 05 Dec 2022
11.27.22 SERMON: "Apocalypse Now" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
What endings mean to beginnings. Advent begins.
00:19:12 |
Mon 28 Nov 2022
11.20.22 SERMON: “Just for Today” - Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald
A practice of gratitude can change our lives and the world.
00:22:52 |
Sun 20 Nov 2022
11 13 22 SERMON: "Keep On" - Rev. Beth Dana
What keeps us going in hard times? We’ll explore optimism and hope and the movements that sustain us.
00:14:01 |
Tue 15 Nov 2022
11.06.22 SERMON: "Democracy Now" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
Do we have a democracy and what is spiritual about it? This sermon will be given and received days before election day.
00:23:29 |
Sun 06 Nov 2022
10.30.22 SERMON: “All Souls Day” - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
Reflection on those we love who have died and how they live in us.
00:17:40 |
Tue 01 Nov 2022
10.23.22 SERMON: “On the Line” - Rev. Thomas FitzGerald
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
00:21:05 |
Sun 23 Oct 2022
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