Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas

Apr 13 2025 465 ep. 18 mins 89
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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.

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04.13.25 Sermon - “Make Way” - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald

Apr 13 2025 22 mins  
How do we enter a new way and travel a new path? We start this holy week with ways we can prepare for what we will face together. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that w

How UU Churches Address Mental Health with Love and Action | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 040

Mar 19 2025 9 mins  
Welcome to Tiny Pulpit Talks! We're so glad you're here. In this episode, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald and Rev. Beth Dana dive into a deeply important conversation about mental health—why it matters, why the church should care, and how we can create a faith community that supports every person’s well-being. Too often, mental health struggles are met with shame, silence, or pressure to

Neighborly Evangelism: Living Your UU Values in Difficult Interactions | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 039

Mar 12 2025 10 mins  
How do we relate to people who demonstrate values that are offensive or fundamentally different from our own? What does it mean to engage with integrity, especially when we encounter messages—on yard signs, bumper stickers, or even in casual conversations—that challenge our beliefs? In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Reverend T. J. FitzGerald, Minister of Community Care and

04.06.25 Sermon - “Pilgrimage” - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter

Mar 09 2025 25 mins  
Adventure awaits those who seek it…but planning is important. The ancient discipline of pilgrimage has ever more to teach us in a world that seems smaller every day. This sermon is part of our Spiritual Practices to Light the Way series – Supported by the strong foundation of our living Unitarian Universalist faith and our vibrant church community, we are each called to deepen

03.30.25 Sermon - “Retreat” - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter

Mar 09 2025 15 mins  
The world we live in wants our attention all the time. We touch on ways to experience a retreat from the familiar and what this practice can yield in a life. This sermon is part of our Spiritual Practices to Light the Way series – Supported by the strong foundation of our living Unitarian Universalist faith and our vibrant church community, we are each called to deepen our spirit

03.23.25 Sermon - “Monthly Service” - Rev. Beth Dana

Mar 09 2025 18 mins  
What change do you want to see around you? How we serve our communities says a lot about who we are and what we value. This sermon is part of our Spiritual Practices to Light the Way series – Supported by the strong foundation of our living Unitarian Universalist faith and our vibrant church community, we are each called to deepen our spiritual lives so that we can have a positiv

03.16.25 Sermon - “Weekly Worship” - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald

Mar 09 2025 21 mins  
Some tell us “You are what you worship.” We talk about what worship means and all it offers us as members of this community. This sermon is part of our Spiritual Practices to Light the Way series – Supported by the strong foundation of our living Unitarian Universalist faith and our vibrant church community, we are each called to deepen our spiritual lives so that we can have

03.09.25 Sermon - “Daily Practice” - Rev. Beth Dana

Mar 09 2025 14 mins  
This sermon is part of our Spiritual Practices to Light the Way series – Supported by the strong foundation of our living Unitarian Universalist faith and our vibrant church community, we are each called to deepen our spiritual lives so that we can have a positive and meaningful impact on the world around us. In this series, we’ll explore the five spiritual practices that light

What Does Lent Mean to Unitarian Universalists? | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 038

Mar 05 2025 9 mins  
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald and Rev. Beth Dana dive into the meaning and traditions of the Lenten season—a time of reflection, connection, and transformation. Lent isn't just about giving something up; it's about making space for something deeper. We explore the history of these 40 days, the significance of sacrifice and renewal, and the communal j

03.02.25 Sermon - “Easy Grace” - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald

Mar 02 2025 20 mins  
We explore the roots of Mardi Gras and hold close the place that brings those traditions to so many, even still, New Orleans. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when