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
07.07.24 Sermon - "Artists Who Inspire: Marina Abramović" - Rev. Beth Dana
Explore the transformative power of performance art as we reflect on the groundbreaking work of Marina Abramović. Through her daring and provocative performances, Abramović challenges conventional no…
00:21:45 |
Sun 07 Jul 2024
Bringing Inclusive, Affirming, & Anti-Racist Sex Ed to Dallas | Sherri Cook | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 012
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald welcomes Sherri Cook, Executive Director of Wholly Informed Sex Ed (WISE) for a conversation about inclusive and affirming sexuality educat…
00:11:12 |
Wed 03 Jul 2024
06.30.24 Sermon - "Happy Ever After" - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald
This week’s film: The Princess Bride – Storybook endings are usually reserved for storybooks. Life is rarely what you plan, though. What can we make of our lives while we are living? The Princess B…
00:20:34 |
Sun 30 Jun 2024
Sumfun Spotlight - Meet campers from our Unitarian Universalist day camp | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 011
Welcome to a very special Sumfun edition of Tiny Pulpit Talks! In this episode, Rev. T. J. is talking to some of the campers attending our Unitarian Universalist day camp to find out what's Sumfun is…
00:11:23 |
Wed 26 Jun 2024
06.16.24 Sermon - "Heaven is Real" - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald
If you’re hoping to go to heaven, we’ve got some good news for you. Come and join us this Sunday to hear all about it. This week’s film: Field of Dreams – Field of Dreams intertwines themes of faith…
00:23:57 |
Sun 23 Jun 2024
What makes First Unitarian Church of Dallas unique? | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 010
Every Unitarian Universalist church has a unique way of approaching faith, community, and care. In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald shares three (plus) ways First Unitarian Ch…
00:10:00 |
Wed 19 Jun 2024
06.16.24 Sermon - "I'm not dying today!" - Rev. Beth Dana
This week’s film: Soul – Soul takes us on a journey exploring the meaning of life, purpose, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Through the eyes of its protagonist, it prompts us to ref…
00:16:42 |
Sun 16 Jun 2024
Are Unitarian Universalists Christian? | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 009
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald answers one of our most commonly asked questions: Are Unitarian Universalists Christian? - Welcome to episode 9 of Tiny Pulpit Talks! - A…
00:10:21 |
Wed 12 Jun 2024
06.09.24 Sermon - "An alien's view of our world." - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
This week, as part of our Faith & Film series, we are exploring the spiritual lessons and themes from the film “The Brother from Another Planet.” Join us for our first summer sermon series as we jour…
00:25:12 |
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Nietzsche & Camus, Faith & Film, and the UU History in Boston | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 008
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Revs. Daniel, Beth, and T. J. discuss what we can expect from this month's Faith and Film series and a little bit of UU history as Beth plans to take our Coming …
00:13:22 |
Wed 05 Jun 2024
06.02.24 Sermon - "Faith and Film: Sisyphus Never Had It So Good" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
This week’s film: Palm Springs – In this existential rom-com, Palm Springs invites us to ponder the cyclical nature of life and the transformative power of love and connection. Through its exploratio…
00:19:15 |
Tue 04 Jun 2024
05.26.24 Sermon - "Civil Religion, War, & Other Troubling Things in the Face of Joy, Hope, & Other Amazing Things" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
Let’s come together on Memorial day and have church lift us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive re…
00:19:37 |
Sun 26 May 2024
Ask A Unitarian Universalist Minister with Rev. T. J. FitzGerald | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 007
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald answers questions from our members and friends. Learn more about Rev. T. J., what it's like to be a Unitarian Universalist minister, and ho…
00:10:13 |
Wed 22 May 2024
05.19.24 Sermon - "Our Stories Not Yet Written" - Rev. Beth Dana
Join us as we celebrate and bless our youth coming of age and graduating seniors bridging into young adulthood with an exploration of the stories of our lives that are not yet written. First Unitaria…
00:10:31 |
Sun 19 May 2024
Original blessing vs. original sin, the importance of play, and how we minister to youth and children | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 006
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald interviews Rev. Beth Dana, as she reflects on the recent Child Dedication and prepares for Bridging Sunday, when we will celebrate and bles…
00:16:22 |
Thu 16 May 2024
05.12.24 Sermon - "Doing the Impossible" - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald
This Sunday we dedicate children to this faith and hold close what parenting in all its forms means to us all. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason …
00:20:51 |
Sun 12 May 2024
The healing and unifying power of music & memories from the last 34 years with Don Krehbiel | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 005
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald interviews Don Krehbiel, who is retiring as Director of Music after 34 years of service. They discuss everything from growing up in the Men…
00:17:42 |
Wed 08 May 2024
05.05.24 Sermon - "Beyond Words " - Rev Dr. Daniel Kanter, Don Krehbiel’s Final Sunday as Director of Music
Beyond Words | Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter | Don Krehbiel’s Final Sunday as Director of Music What role does music play in our spiritual lives? We ask ourselves this question as we say goodbye to Don Kreh…
00:15:50 |
Sun 05 May 2024
Reproductive dignity, the new Social Gospel, and making a difference locally and globally | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 004
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Revs. Daniel, Beth, and T. J. discuss the opening of the Truth Pregnancy Resource Center, whose mission is to provide fact-based care and counseling to pregnant …
00:13:10 |
Wed 01 May 2024
04.21.24 Sermon - "The Tides They Are A'Changing." - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald
We wrap up our theme year by reflecting on how waves of purpose become tides of change. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have bee…
00:19:35 |
Sun 28 Apr 2024
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