Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas
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S5 Ep 16003.14.21 SERMON: "Everyday Ministry" ~ Rev. Aaron White
- Each one of us has something that contributes to the beauty and life of the world. What's yours?
S5 Ep 15903.07.21 SERMON: "Strong in the Broken Places" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
How discipline in life is a blessing not a chore.
S5 Ep 15802 28 21 SERMON: "To Lose or Find Yourself" - Rev. Aaron White
How do struggle and challenge define you?
S5 Ep 15702.21.21 SERMON: "Life After Life" - Rev. Aaron White
There is hope after all the endings and death in life. How do we embrace it and find new life?
S5 Ep 15602.14.21. SERMON: "In Their Shoes" - Rev. Beth Dana
In this year of exploring the Stories of Our Lives, we turn to look at others' stories and how seeking to enter someone else's narrative grows our understanding, compassion, and empathy. Join us as we launch our Lenten Service Project with the UU Service Committee's Guest at Your Table Program and the North Texas Food Bank.
S5 Ep 15502.07.21 SERMON: "Superball Spirituality" ~ Rev. Kanter and Pastoral Care Director Jean Ann Powers
What happens when you bounce a superball around the church? The answer includes exploring how we care for each other.
S5 Ep 15401.31.21 SERMON: "The Breath of Our Ancestors" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
As we conclude our worship series on the Story of Unitarian Universalism, we will explore the stories of our religious ancestors and how they shape our present and future.
S5 Ep 15301.24.21 SERMON: "Care No Matter What" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
What is the heart of Universalism doing in our faith today?
S5 Ep 15201:17:21 SERMON: "The Prize is Right" ~ Rev. Aaron White
As we approach MLK Day, our second week in "The Story of Unitarian Universalism" series asks what the true reward is for doing what's right.
S5 Ep 15101.10.21 SERMON: "A Tradition of Truth" ~ Rev. Aaron White
How does seeking truth give us strength in trying times?
S5 Ep 15001.03.21 SERMON: "Burn Baby Burn" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
Can we let go of 2020? Hell yes! Lets burn some stuff about last year and join in worship together.
S4 Ep 14912.27.20 SERMON: "Twixmas, boredom, downtime, and other things to ponder.: ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
In the gap between the excitement of Christmas and the burning service of the new year, what is there to ponder? Lets talk.
S4 Ep 14812.20.20 HOMILY: "Follow the Star" - Rev. Beth Dana
A Homily preceding a Christmas Pageant like no other in the mid of The Covid 19 pandemic. We will again tell the story of hope and new beginnings through scripture and song.
S4 Ep 14712.13.20 SERMON: "What is Joy?" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– The word "Joy" will be sung, said and noted throughout this season numerous times but does it have meaning? Advent gives us a chance to reflect on what joy really means.
S4 Ep 10612.06.20 SERMON: "When Life Feels Like a Wilderness" - Rev. Aaron White
We continue Advent by exploring the unknown. What do you turn to when you don't know the way?
S4 Ep 10511.29.20 SERMON: "The Challenge of What's Real" ~ Rev. Aaron White
- How do we use the things we try to avoid in life for our deepest growth?
S4 Ep 10411.22.20 SERMON: "Freedom from Want" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
– Freedom from want is a fundamental freedom for all people built into the American Dream. This week, we reflect on the stories we have learned and unlearned about Thanksgiving, abundance, and freedom.
S4 Ep 10311.15.20 SERMON: "The Warmth of Fires Unseen" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– How do we give thanks and respond to what is underneath the surface of our daily lives?
S4 Ep 10211.08.20 SERMON: "Hope in the Future" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– After an election can we find hope to move forward?
S4 Ep 10010.25.20 SERMON: "Being Temporary" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– As we mark All Souls Sunday in church, how do we practice being temporary ourselves?
S4 Ep 9910 18 20 SERMON: "An Adventure Still Within Us" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– What happens when you have a vibrant curiosity about yourself and others?
S4 Ep 9810.11.20 SERMON: "The Promised Land" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– How promises are made and broken can change everything.
S4 Ep 9710.04.20 SERMON: "Spiritual Maturity" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– What are the elements of a spiritually mature life?
S4 Ep 9609.27 20.SERMON: "Am I My Mistakes?" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
– As we mark the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur we explore the role of mistakes in the stories of our lives and the meaning of atonement.
S4 Ep 9509.20.20 SERMON: "Unfinished" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– We explore how we are all co-creators of our lives and ask, what are the unfinished parts of who you are?
S4 Ep 9409.13.20 SERMON: "Ingathering" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– The Stories of Our Lives -- We kick off the new theme year asking these questions: How can stories embed in us and shape who we are? And how we can change them or choose different ones?
S4 Ep 9309.06.20 SERMON: "Joy is Not Made to Be a Crumb" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
– Inspired by Mary Oliver's poem of the same name.
S4 Ep 9208.30.20 SERMON: "Inner Sunrise" ~ Rev. Dr. Thandeka
Inspired by the Rumi poem of the same name.
S4 Ep 19108.23.20 SERMON: "Love After Love" ~ Rev. Dr. Thandeka
- Inspired by Derek Walcott's poem of the same name.
S4 Ep 19008.16.20 SERMON: "There's a Hole in My Sidewalk" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– inspired by the poem "There's a Hole in My Sidewalk" by Portia Nelson
S4 Ep 18908.09.20 SERMON: "A Maxim" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
– inspired by the Carl Dennis poem of the same name.
S4 Ep 18808.02.20 SERMON: "Have You Ever Eaten Stars?" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– inspired by the Robert Penn Warren poem of the same name.
S4 Ep 18707.26.20 "Youth Sunday - Two Homilies"
- The high school youth of our Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU) group lead us in worship this week. Larry Davis and Ella Rous each present a very special homily.
S4 Ep 18607.19.20 SERMON: "Crossing a Creek" ~ Rev Beth Dana
We continue our summer poetry inspired series with Crossing a Creek" by Martha Courtot.
S4 Ep 18507 12 20 SERMON: "A Hardware Store as Proof of the Existence of God" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– inspired by the poem by the same name by Nancy Willard.
S4 Ep 18407.05.20 SERMON: "There's a Whole Lotta Heaven" ~ Rev Dr. Daniel Kanter
– inspired by the Iris Dement song by the same name.
S4 Ep 18306.28.20 SERMON: "You're On" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– How does your authentic self respond to the needs of the world?
S4 Ep 18206.21.20 SERMON: "I Go to Sing" ~ Rev. Beth Dana
Third in our summer series, this Sunday's will be inspired by "I Go to Sing" by Lindy Thompson.
S4 Ep 18106.14.20 SERMON: "Fear and Love" ~ Rev. Aaron White
– How do we respond to fear in a way that matures our soul?
S4 Ep 18006.07.20 SERMON: "The Low Road" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– a pastoral letter to a broken country.
S4 Ep 17905.31.20 SERMON: " You Are Here" ~ Rev. Aaron White
How do you know the impact you're making on other people's lives?
S4 Ep 17805.24.20 SERMON: "Sustaining Miracles" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
What miracles can teach us about getting through everyday challenges. In worship this Sunday we will pause for Memorial Day and seek wisdom in miracle stories that extend far past the traditional ones.
S4 Ep 17705 .17. 20 SERMON: "Outgrow Yourself" ~ Rev. Aaron White
- What saves us in each chapter of our lives? This Sunday we celebrate our Coming of Age youth and Graduating Seniors in worship as they, and we all, make meaning in each new day.
S4 Ep 17605.10.20 SERMON: "Insha'allah: Which means if God wills it." ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
We celebrate Mother's Day and the way the spirit is renewed with love and hope.
S4 Ep 17505.03.20 SERMON: "Are We In This Together?" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
– a serious question for a serious time.
S4 Ep 17404.26.20 SERMON: "Our Essential Work" ~ Rev.Beth Dana
Whether or not you are deemed an "essential worker" by the government during the COVID-19 pandemic, all of us have essential work. Join us as we reflect on the essential work each of us has to do in this time.
S4 Ep 17304.19.20 SERMON: "Care When Not In Control" ~ Rev Aaron White
On this 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, with a different world around us, how do we care for ourselves and creation when we aren't entirely in control?
S4 Ep 7204 12 20 SERMON: "Easter is Weird" ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel kanter
– Lets celebrate Easter for what it means even if it is strange for us to do so!
S4 Ep 17104.05.20 SERMON: "The Hope of an Alternative World" ~ Rev. Aaron White
On this Palm Sunday, what kind of world can we imagine building in this time?
S4 Ep 17003.29.20 SERMON: "Are We Good, or Bad? ~ Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
The age old question demands reflection on how to change if we are trying to figure this out.