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
09.01.19 SERMON: "Unitarian Universalists and the Afterlife" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
What do Unitarian Universalists believe about life after death? Join us for Week 3 of the UU 101 Seeker Series!
00:12:25 |
Tue 03 Sep 2019
08.25.19 SERMON: "How do I talk to my family about being a Unitarian Universalist?" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
This question is frequently asked of the ministers. Behind it is another question-‘What is Unitarian Universalism?’ And another, ‘What should I say or not say we are?’ This Sunday we will unpack all…
00:21:23 |
Mon 26 Aug 2019
08.18.19 SERMON: "What Does God Mean Here?" ~ Rev. Aaron White
Each Sunday, we pray “God of Many Names, and Mystery beyond all our naming.” What do we mean when we talk about God in this progressive congregation?
00:17:49 |
Mon 19 Aug 2019
08.11.19 SERMON: 08.11.19 SERMON: "The Poetry of Our Lives" ~ Greg Brownderville
Greg Brownderville is Director of Creative writing and a professor at SMU. He helps us reflect on how our authentic lives become works of art.
00:15:38 |
Tue 13 Aug 2019
08.04.19 SERMON: "Becoming Ourselves Through Silence" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
What can we learn about ourselves through silence, and deep listening? Have you ever experienced silence as troubling? Why? What did it reveal? What is the role of silence and listening in agitating …
00:13:57 |
Mon 05 Aug 2019
07.28.19 SERMON: "Living Tradition" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
How do tradition and change interact in religious community, and in your life? How does community help you become your best self? Joan Chittister says: “Tradition is what constitutes the heart and so…
00:16:17 |
Mon 29 Jul 2019
07.21.19 SERMON: "False Sense of Self" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– Do you ever not recognize the person looking back at you in the mirror? How do we deeply know ourselves and live with integrity?
00:21:50 |
Mon 22 Jul 2019
07.14.19 SERMON: "Contentment " ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– Happiness is a spiritual thing and begs the questions of us like: what makes us truly happy? What is settling for less than the best? What is happiness when life is out of control?
00:15:32 |
Tue 16 Jul 2019
07.07.19 Sermon: "Faults and Masks" ~ Rev Aaron White
– If mistakes are such a normal part of being human, why do we get so good at hiding them from ourselves and others?
00:22:55 |
Mon 08 Jul 2019
06.30.19 SERMON: "Endurance" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– Not giving up is a spiritual and purposeful notion in life. Let’s explore it.
00:24:02 |
Mon 01 Jul 2019
06.23.19 SERMON: "Surrender" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
"Surrender is a kind of trust fall into the universe."
00:21:48 |
Mon 24 Jun 2019
06.09.19 SERMON: "Unconfined Faith" ~ Rev. Meg Riley
– 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, …
00:25:41 |
Tue 11 Jun 2019
06.02.19 SERMON: "What is Good?" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– What is good… inherently good means what? The common good means what?
00:17:25 |
Tue 04 Jun 2019
05 19 19 Homily: “Great Love and Great Suffering” ~ Rev. Aaron White
– 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 gra…
00:18:44 |
Thu 23 May 2019
05.12.19 SERMON: "Can You Handle It?" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
– On this Mother’s Day, we will reflect on our incredible capacity for chaos – the chaos of life, motherhood/parenthood, and the world.
00:14:19 |
Mon 13 May 2019
05.05.19 SERMON: "Lives of Courage"~ Revs. Kanter, White and Dana
– 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.
00:25:23 |
Mon 06 May 2019
04.28.19 "Youth Sunday Homily and Testimonial" ~ Van Hamilton and Giovanni Kanter
– 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.
00:12:21 |
Wed 01 May 2019
04.21.19 SERMON: "Easter Sunday" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– Easter! Join us for a joyous celebration of love and life.
00:24:00 |
Tue 23 Apr 2019
04.14.19 SERMON: "Risking Hope" ~ Rev. Mary Katherine Morn
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…
00:21:37 |
Mon 15 Apr 2019
04.07.19 SERMON: "Risking Ridicule" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
– 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.
00:19:03 |
Tue 09 Apr 2019
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