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
Sabbatical and Pilgrimage: Finding Transformation in Meaningful Journeying | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 031
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, we're discussing the sacred practice of pilgrimage and its profound spiritual significance. Join us to hear from our senior minister, Rev, Dr. Daniel Kanter, abo…
00:09:29 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
12.01.24 Sermon - “Advent - In Dreams” - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald
Rest and dreaming are essential components of our health and shaping a future. Together we will explore the power of dreams. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth an…
00:23:04 |
Sun 01 Dec 2024
11.24.24 Sermon - “The Welcome Table” - Rev. Beth Dana
As we gather around Thanksgiving tables this week, how will we practice our values of generosity and welcome? First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason a…
00:16:44 |
Sun 24 Nov 2024
Understanding Race: Illusion, Identity, and the Path to Equity, pt. 2 | Tiny Pulpit Talks:030
In the second installment of our two-part series with members of the Racial Equity Task Force, Pamela Ice and Steve Jensen return to tackle the complex topic of reparations. Drawing on examples like …
00:17:22 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
11.17.24 Sermon - "To Love As If It Matters" - Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt
This Sunday, we are honored to welcome Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association, as our guest preacher. Rev. Dr. Betancourt is a visionary leader, theologian, an…
00:20:04 |
Sun 17 Nov 2024
Understanding Race: Illusion, Identity, and the Path to Equity, pt. 1 | Tiny Pulpit Talks:029
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald welcomes Pamela Ice and Steve Jensen from the First Unitarian Church of Dallas Racial Equity Task Force. Together, they dive into the deepl…
00:23:21 |
Thu 14 Nov 2024
A Post-Election Message of Love and Resistance - 11.10.24 Sermon - “The Love of Liberty” - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter's post-election sermon "A Love of Liberty" reminds us that even in the face of despair, love endures. Through grief, rage, and exhaustion, the message is clear: we are called t…
00:23:34 |
Sun 10 Nov 2024
11.03.24 Sermon - "All Souls" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
Together we remember and honor the lives of those who have died this year in our annual service of All Souls. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason a…
00:19:53 |
Tue 05 Nov 2024
From the Pulpit to the Polls: Understanding the Intersection of Religion and Politics | TPT: 028
In this Election Week edition of Tiny Pulpit Talks, we dive into the fine lines between politics and political speech within churches. Rev. T. J. FitzGerald unpacks how these concepts differ and how …
00:11:30 |
Mon 04 Nov 2024
What Do Unitarian Universalists Believe About the Afterlife? | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 027
With Halloween arriving today and our All Souls worship service happening on Sunday, we are diving into one of life’s biggest questions: What happens after we die? Join the ministers as they explore …
00:16:01 |
Thu 31 Oct 2024
10.27.24 Sermon - “What Will We Be : Chart and Compass” - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald
We finally unpack a last part of Daniel Limbaugh’s founding sermon of our church from 1899 in which he said, “What shall I do with my life? How can I make the most of it?” They had answers to these…
00:21:49 |
Sun 27 Oct 2024
Self-Care for Turbulent Times | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 026
Welcome to this week's episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks! Today, we dive into a topic that's on everyone's mind: how do we find peace and grounding when the world feels overwhelming? With a looming electi…
00:14:23 |
Thu 24 Oct 2024
10.20.24 Sermon - “God is One and Love : Chart and Compass” - Rev. Beth Dana
We unpack more of Daniel Limbaugh’s founding sermon of our church from 1899 in which he said, “We believe God to be one, not three or more; an intelligent first cause, not an ultimate blind force… We…
00:15:55 |
Sun 20 Oct 2024
Finding a Spiritual Home, Wherever You Are with Sharon Thompson | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 025
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, we dive into the heart of community and connection with Sharon Thompson, Director of Membership and Hospitality. Sharon shares stories about welcoming newcomers …
00:19:47 |
Fri 18 Oct 2024
10.13.24 Sermon - “A System of Inquiry : Chart and Compass” - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald
We continue to explore Daniel Limbaugh’s 1899 founding sermon for our church by finding in it kernels of interest for them and for us today. In it he said, “Ours is not a system so much as it is a t…
00:24:27 |
Sun 13 Oct 2024
The Radical Unitarian Universalists Who Shaped Our Faith | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 024
In this special edition of Tiny Pulpit Talks, we step inside the Minister's Study with Revs. Daniel, Beth, and T. J. to reflect on our recently wrapped-up sermon series on Luminaries of Truth & Justi…
00:13:34 |
Thu 10 Oct 2024
10.06.24 Sermon - “We Celebrate 125 Years! : Chart and Compass” - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
The church was founded this day in 1899 with the words of Daniel Limbaugh who preached, “Many souls are hungering and thirsting for religious knowledge, truth and righteousness, to whom the old dogma…
00:22:29 |
Sun 06 Oct 2024
Embracing a Lifelong Path of Spiritual Growth with Brennan Greef | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 023
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Reverend T. J. FitzGerald sits down with Brennan Greef, Director of Adult Ministries and Leadership Development, for a heartfelt conversation you won’t want to m…
00:15:18 |
Fri 04 Oct 2024
09.29.24 Sermon - “A Dream Pursued: Luminaries of Truth and Justice” - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald
Unitarian Universalism and our church would not be what it is today without the people of color who have led our faith into the future. We will talk about how our faith and church have been shaped by…
00:21:40 |
Sun 29 Sep 2024
09.22.24 Sermon - “Leading with Love: Luminaries of Truth and Justice” - Rev. Beth Dana
Unitarian Universalism welcomed and blessed women in leadership roles before any other tradition. Then and now, this is one of the great strengths of our faith and of this church. This sermon is part…
00:20:48 |
Sun 22 Sep 2024
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