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
08.06.23 Sermon: "This American Life: Get a Spine! - Rev. Beth Dana
It takes courage to move past our fear in order to speak up, say what needs to be said, and do what we've been scared to do. It requires us to "get a spine!"
00:14:10 |
Sun 06 Aug 2023
07 30 23 Sermon : "This American Life: Fiasco!" - Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald
What do we do when it all falls apart? For millennia religious people have been asking this very question. Let’s try to answer it together.
00:23:11 |
Mon 31 Jul 2023
07.23.23 SERMON: "This American Life: Ends of the Earth" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
Our summer sermon series “This American Life” is based on NPR’s famed radio show. We will explore various stories that illuminate the importance of story and particular experiences to help us recogni…
00:17:47 |
Mon 24 Jul 2023
07.16.23 SERMON: "This American Life: Burn It Down" - Rev. Daniel Kanter
Our summer sermon series “This American Life” is based on NPR’s famed radio show. We will explore various stories that illuminate the importance of story and particular experiences to help us recogni…
00:24:50 |
Tue 18 Jul 2023
07.09.23 SERMON: "This American Life: Spark Bird" - Rev. Beth Dana
Birders talk about their “spark bird” – the first bird that got them hooked on bird watching. Each of us, whether we are birders or not, has a “spark bird” – something that grabbed our attention, kin…
00:16:57 |
Sun 09 Jul 2023
07.02.23 SERMON: "This American Life" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
We kick off this series by reflecting on our role as progressive religious people in patriotic celebrations. We will also hear from Rev. Nangroi Suting, minister to the Unitarian Universalist Church …
00:23:00 |
Mon 03 Jul 2023
06.25.23 SERMON: "Artists Who Inspire: Keith Haring" •• Rev. Beth Dana
Join us for this final Sunday in our Artists Who Inspire series, in which we affirm “art is for everybody!” We will explore the personal, public, and provocative pop art of Keith Haring in the 1980s.
00:18:39 |
Sun 25 Jun 2023
06.18.23 SERMON: "Artists Who Inspire: Nina Simone" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
We look into the life of Nina Simone, her bold confrontation with race, and the power of her voice to confront the times she lived in.
00:22:33 |
Mon 19 Jun 2023
06..11.23 SERMON: "Artists Who Inspire: Stevie Wonder" - Rev. T. J. FitzGerald
"Artists Who Inspire: Stevie Wonder" June’s Artists Who Inspire sermon series highlights performers, musicians, and visual artists who inspire our spiritual lives to persevere, adapt, find joy, and f…
00:21:20 |
Mon 12 Jun 2023
06.04.23 SERMON: "Artists Who Inspire: Josephine Baker" - Rev.Dr. Daniel Kanter
We kick off our Artists Who Inspire series looking into the life of Josephine Baker. Her life inspires persistence, the leveraging of fame for resistance movements and a commitment to sensuality on s…
00:17:26 |
Mon 05 Jun 2023
05.28.23 SERMON: “Piece of My Heart” - Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald
The power of memory and honor are everywhere in our lives. We hold close those who gave the last full measure of their devotion in service this Memorial Day Sunday.
00:20:10 |
Tue 30 May 2023
05.21.23 SERMON: “Praise to the Rituals That Celebrate Change” - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
We have all come of age and graduated parts of our lives. What does it all mean?
00:15:51 |
Mon 22 May 2023
05.14.23 SERMON: “Seen, Found, Beloved” - Rev. Beth Dana
How do you know when you belong in a community? We all know the experience of being seen, found, and beloved…and we know its opposite.
00:15:32 |
Sun 14 May 2023
05.07.23 SERMON: Sermon: “Bound Together” - Rev. T. J. FitzGerald
Liberation does not happen overnight. We envision together building the Beloved Community and how to bring it to life.
00:22:18 |
Sun 07 May 2023
04.30.23 SERMON: “A Prayer for Revolutionary Love” - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
What is the work of ‘Revolutionary Love?’ As we wrap up the theme year let’s get practical about how to continue to practice it.
00:17:22 |
Mon 01 May 2023
04.16.23 SERMON: "We Are of the Earth" - Rev. Beth Dana
What does it mean for humans to be in solidarity with the Earth? Celebrate Earth Day with us!
00:17:49 |
Sun 16 Apr 2023
04.02.23 SERMON: “Redeeming Words: Revelation” - Rev. Beth Dana
“Redeeming Words: Revelation” - Rev. Beth Dana Revelation is a scary word for some Unitarian Universalists. We’ll explore what it has to do with us and what the Palm Sunday story of Jesus riding into…
00:16:12 |
Sun 02 Apr 2023
03.26 23 SERMON: “Redeeming Words: Virtue” - Rev. T. J. FitzGerald
Along our Lenten journey, we reflect together on the meaning of virtue in our lives and in our shared wider community. What can old notions of virtue tell us? What new virtues are with us today?
00:22:43 |
Mon 27 Mar 2023
031923 SERMON: “Redeeming Words: Sin” - Rev. T. J. FitzGerald
Little is more human than sin. It touches all of our lives. As part of our Lenten series, we’ll talk about what sin really means to us…and what it doesn’t.
00:24:27 |
Mon 20 Mar 2023
03.12.23 SERMON: “Faith for All People” - Rev. John Young
Guest preacher Rev. John Young, author of the new book “Nurture Your Spiritual Path,” joins Rev. Kanter to explore what we can learn from the many religious pursuits of faith and truth. Rev. Young s…
00:26:44 |
Mon 13 Mar 2023
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