Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas
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S2 Ep 7004.29.18 SERMON: How Far Would You Go to Be Healed? ~ Rev. Aaron White
– What do you want to change about your spiritual life, and what would you do to make it happen?
S2 Ep 6904.22.18 SERMON: "Earth Day Service" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
—For the earth forever turning—an examination of our place on the planet
S2 Ep 6804.15.18 "Youth Sunday Service - 3 Voices"
Offertory Testimonial: Mila Rolston First Homily: Calvin Clark Second Homily: Ray Jude Tubbs
S2 Ep 6704.08.18 SERMON: "Carrying the Flame" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
What does it mean to be a disciple of Unitarian Universalism? We explore how each of us can carry the flame.
S2 Ep 6604.01.18 SERMON: "Easter" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– the boy, the fire and his people.
S2 Ep 6503.25.18 SERMON "Women's Rights are Human Rights" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
Failure to recognize this fundamental truth has been one of humankind's gravest shortcomings, and a source of great suffering.
S2 Ep 6403.18.18 SERMON: "Science is Real" ~ Rev. Aaron White
As love is the doctrine of our church, the quest of truth is its sacrament. For us revelation is not sealed, and there is always more truth to be discovered.
S2 Ep 6303.11.18 SERMON: "Kindness is Everything" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
Would you rather be right, or kind? In this church, we believe "kindness is everything." Come explore what this means.
S2 Ep 6203.04.18 Sermon: "No Human is Illegal" ~ Josh Leach
The non-negotiability of fundamental human rights, and how UUSC is joining with partners and allies to respond to some of today's greatest human rights challenges.
S2 Ep 61022518 SERMON "#BlackLivesMatter" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
Why we believe black lives matter to everyone.
S2 Ep 6012.18.18 SERMON: "Love is Love, Shame is Shame" ~ Rev. Aaron White
- We kick off our sermon series on some of our public values this week. Who decides who and what we should love?
S2 Ep 5902.11.18 SERMON: "Tangible Dreams" ~ Rev. Colin Bossen
On this Sunday before Mardi Gras, Rev. Bossen proposes ways in which we can make magic in the world.
S2 Ep 5802.04.18 SERMON: "Power" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– what are the sources of our power and how do we use them for good?
S2 Ep 5701.28.18 SERMON "Lives of Courage - The Silence Breakers" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
–We look to the silence breakers who have opened up conversations in recent months about sexual boundaries and power. What can religious progressives learn from how the #MeToo movement has unfolded?
S2 Ep 5601.21.18 SERMON: "Lives of Courage: Raible" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
Daniel shares perspectives gained while on sabbatical and also learned through his study of former First Unitarian Church of Dallas Senior Minister Robert Raible; a shining example of moral courage and leadership in Dallas of the 1940s and 50s.
S2 Ep 5501.14.18 SERMON: "Martin Luther King Sunday" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– We welcome you to worship this MLK Sunday as Dr. Kanter returns to the pulpit from his 2017 sabbatical!
S2 Ep 5401.07.18 SERMON: "Letting Go the Impossible" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– Join us for our Service of Renewal, or "Burning Service," where we decide what we will let go into the fire as we start a new year together.
S2 Ep 5312.3.17 Sermon: "Twelve Days of Christmas" ~ Rev.Beth Dana
– For some, Christmas does not begin and end on December 25th. It is 12 days of celebration and feasting! Join us as we extend the holiday season and celebrate the New Year.
S1 Ep 5212.24.17 SERMON "Christmas Eve" ~ Rev. Aaron White
A special sermon for Christmas Eve Sunday morning.
S1 Ep 5112.12.17 Homily: "Believe" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
A Christmas Pageant Homily
S1 Ep 5012.10.17 SERMON: "Theology of Kindness" ~ Rev. Aaron White
- in a season that can be filled with feelings of "never enough," what does kindness do for our souls?
S1 Ep 4912.03.17 SERMON: "Drawing Near" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
– On this first Sunday of Advent, we will explore how we travel the path toward Christmas, and how we embody the blessings of this season.
S1 Ep 4811.26.17 Homily: "On Being a Good Person"
A homily in dialogue with Rev. Aaron White, Zoe Greene, and Isabella Uber.
S1 Ep 4711.19.17 SERMON: "Giving Thanks" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
– What can we be grateful for? In a time when the world presents so many challenges to our sense of gratitude and abundance, let's practice giving thanks together.
S1 Ep 4611.12.17 SERMON: "Paying Attention to Prophets" ~ Rev. Ruth MacKenzie
Today's sermon looks at the prophets in our lives, not as a clairvoyant, or a psychic but more akin to a namer, someone who is called to look and discern the what of what is, and name it.
S1 Ep 4511.05.17 SERMON: "The Necessity of Discomfort" ~ Rev. Ruth MacKenzie
– What role does discomfort play in the transformation of our lives?
S1 Ep 4410.29.17 SERMON: "Learning from Those We've Lost" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– On this "All Souls" Sunday in church, we take time to honor those who have come before us, to grieve those we have lost, and to look toward our own legacy.
S1 Ep 4310.22.17 SERMON: "Rationally Spiritual" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
We are a faith in which reason and spirituality go hand in hand. Join us to explore our rationally spiritual identity and practice.
S1 Ep 4210.15.17 SERMON: "How to Share Good News Imperfectly" ~ Rev. Aaron White
In some other faith traditions, sharing good news is a spiritual mandate. What do you know about living well, and how do you teach that just as you are?
S1 Ep 4110.08.18 SERMON: "Joy and Depth" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– What is a Church For? Can we be serious about our work and create a joyful place? Join us for our "Connections Sunday".
S1 Ep 4010.01.17 SERMON: "Cause, Effect & Punishment" ~ Rev. Dr. Wayne B. Arnason
A Zen koan I know asks "Does an enlightened person fall under the laws of cause and effect?" This koan will be our text for a sermon on mistakes, punishment and forgiveness. What's the difference between an original sin and an original mistake?
S1 Ep 3909.24.17 SERMON: "A Tough Act to Swallow" ~ Rev. Kathleen Rolenz
During the Jewish High Holy Day service of Yom Kippur, the entire book of Jonah is read aloud. It's a curious story about a cowardly procrastinator who reluctantly, and despite his own efforts, becomes a prophet for compassion, mercy and justice. We'll look at what Jonah's story has to tell us about our own prophetic presence in today's tumultuous times.
S1 Ep 3809.17.17 SERMON: "Being Different Together" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– How do people of different religious backgrounds and experiences worship and work together in one church? Find out this week!
S1 Ep 3709.10.17 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.
S1 Ep 3609.03.17 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 the gap between a minimum and living wage widens. What is our role regarding these issues and those it affects?
S1 Ep 3508.27.17 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, continues to evolve as we pursue spiritual lives and bring healing and justice to the world.
S1 Ep 3408.20.17 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?
S1 Ep 3308.13.17 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?
S1 Ep 3208.06.17 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?
S1 Ep 3107.30.17 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.
S1 Ep 3007.23.17 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?
S1 Ep 2907.16.17 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 more.
S1 Ep 2807.09.17 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?
S1 Ep 2707.02.17 "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?"
S1 Ep 2606.25.17 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.
S1 Ep 2506.18.17 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 spiritual life.
S1 Ep 2406.11.17 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.
S1 Ep 2306.04.17 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."
S1 Ep 2205.28.17 SERMON: "Who Do You Think You Are?" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– How does our sense of identity shape what is possible in our lives?
S1 Ep 2105.21.17 "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.