Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas

What does living with purpose really mean for a Unitarian Universalist? What does grounding ourselves in rituals and activating our spiritual lives look like? Where do we find resources to grow and guide our actions as UUs to make the world a better place? These are all questions we will be asking and discussing throughout the 2023-2024 theme year. Our goal is to locate 'Faithful Geographies' that become touchpoints for living impactful lives that matter. By creating depth in ourselves, connections with others and commitments beyond our own desires we can turn purpose into change together. So we look ahead to riding the 'Waves of Purpose' into 'Tides' that make a difference in the world. We will ask another question of ourselves as we navigate through the seas of social and political challenges which is 'What are people for?' or to put it another way, 'what are we really for as progressive religious people in community? 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 you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/ New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/

We draw from our Universalist heritage and seek to answer one of humanity's burning questions together. This sermon is part 2 of our 2-part Unitarian Universalism 101 series, where we will be exploring the foundations of our faith. 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 you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/ New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/

When we think about the world, how can we commit to the idea that Unitarians have protected for centuries that humanity is good?

Who is our neighbor today? And how can we be good neighbors? Together we will hold all of the many things it means to be a neighbor today.

"Geography is destiny." Where we are now and what is promised in the future is at the core of many beliefs. We look at what answers to these questions mean to our faith.

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!"

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.

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 recognize our common humanity.

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 recognize our common humanity

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, kindled our passion, and changed our life. What is yours? Our summer 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 recognize our common humanity.