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
- 496
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
09.10.17 SERMON: “Still Here, Still Progressive” ~ Rev. Aaron White
– This year in church asks us what a progressive congregation is called to do and be in this moment. Join us as we start this church year together.
00:24:08 |
Tue 12 Sep 2017
09.03.17 SERMON: "Mind the Widening Gaps" ~ D. Scott Cooper
Labor Day was created to honor the American labor movement and workers contributions to our country. As it now seems just a three-day-weekend finish to summer, the income and wealth gaps widen, and t…
00:18:25 |
Wed 06 Sep 2017
08.27.17 SERMON: "Unitarianism for Beginners" ~ D. Scott Cooper
This week, we look at Unitarianism: a theological perspective whose adherents are intertwined with our country's history. This little understood faith tradition, now paired with Universalism, continu…
00:17:57 |
Wed 06 Sep 2017
08.20.17 SERMON: "Universalism for Beginners" ~ Rev. Aaron White
During the next two weeks, we take a look at the basic values and history of our tradition. This week, we explore Universalism. What does “No Hell” mean in 2017?
00:21:01 |
Wed 06 Sep 2017
08.13.17 SERMON: "What Am I Supposed To Do With My Life?" ~ D. Scott Cooper
– How do you know if you’re using your life well? Does a “calling” exist for every person? If so, how do we find it?
00:19:31 |
Wed 06 Sep 2017
08.06.17 SERMON: "Why Do Bad (and Good) Things Happen to People?" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– It’s called the “problem of evil” in theological terms. Why do some people have so much, while others so little. Is life, or the universe fair?
00:23:06 |
Wed 06 Sep 2017
07.30.17 SERMON: "No One is Alone?" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– So many of the questions we received related in some way to what it means to be alone and to make meaningful friendships. We’ll explore the spiritual side of solitude and relationships.
00:25:17 |
Wed 06 Sep 2017
07.23.17 SERMON: "Why Pray?" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
– For many people, “prayer,” means something different now from what we were taught as children. How do today's Unitarian Universalists understand and practice prayer?
00:15:39 |
Wed 06 Sep 2017
07.16.17 SERMON: "What Is Holy" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
– 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 mo…
00:13:58 |
Wed 06 Sep 2017
07.09.17 SERMON: "Is This a Christian Church?" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
– 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?
00:22:29 |
Wed 06 Sep 2017
07.02.17 "Becoming a People of Grace" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– 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?”
00:22:28 |
Wed 06 Sep 2017
06.25.17 SERMON: "God is Not What You Think" ~ Rev. Aaron White
One of the most common questions we received from you is, “How is ‘God’ understood here?” Let’s dive in and see.
00:23:03 |
Thu 31 Aug 2017
06.18.17 SERMON: "Loving and Living the Questions" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
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 spirit…
00:14:26 |
Thu 31 Aug 2017
06.11.17 SERMON: "Faith for the Unbeliever" ~ Rev. Dr Daniel Kanter
– How to reclaim faith without losing your soul. Daniel's last sermon for 2017 as he leaves on sabbatical.
00:18:17 |
Thu 31 Aug 2017
06.04.17 SERMON: "The Sabbath is for Us!" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
Joshua Heschel said, “The Sabbath is the day on which we learn the art of surpassing civilization.”
00:20:40 |
Thu 31 Aug 2017
05.28.17 SERMON: "Who Do You Think You Are?" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– How does our sense of identity shape what is possible in our lives?
00:19:43 |
Thu 31 Aug 2017
05.21.17 "Transition Sunday Homily: Grow Up!" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– A reflection on what it means to continue to grow and change as a spiritual person.
00:15:25 |
Thu 31 Aug 2017
05.14.17 SERMON: "Mother's Day Lessons" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
– 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 th…
00:17:14 |
Thu 31 Aug 2017
05.07.17 SERMON: Race, Spirit & Right Relationship ~ Rev. Aaron White
– 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 t…
00:17:08 |
Thu 31 Aug 2017
04.30.17 Youth Homilies ~ Grace Oldham and Kemper Watson
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
00:14:59 |
Thu 31 Aug 2017
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