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First Unitarian Dallas Podcast
Welcome to the First Unitarian Church of Dallas Sunday Sermon Podcast! We are a community that is genuinely inclusive, rationally spiritual, and joyfully deep, and we are happy to have you here.
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February 15, 2026 • 18 mins
Join us for a much loved and meaningful tradition – Youth Sunday! Our YRUU teens lead the service, sharing their musical gifts and reflections on our theme year "Return Again."
🔥 This sermon is part of our Return to Who You Are Series At the turning of the year, we pause to rediscover what matters most to us beneath the noise of daily life. Rooted in the Unitarian Universalist shared values, this series invites us into a spiritu...
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February 8, 2026 • 14 mins
In her sermon "Love at the Center," Rev. Beth Dana reflects on the meaning of unconditional love through the story of Hosea Ballou, a child who learned that he was loved even when he was muddy, curious, and imperfect. That early lesson shaped his belief that God's love must be wide enough for everyone. Rev. Dana invites us to remember that we are already beloved and we should see others the same way, especially in a world that ofte...
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The Name of Love: A Unitarian Universalist Sermon for Martin Luther King Day | Rev. T. J. FitzGerald
February 2, 2026 • 21 mins
A Unitarian Universalist Sermon for Martin Luther King Day | Rev. T. J. FitzGerald | 01.18.2026
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January 26, 2026 • 26 mins
In a time of violence and division Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter's sermon "Giving Heart" reflects on what it means to keep a giving heart when fear and anger feel overwhelming. Rev. Kanter names the grief and exhaustion many are carrying while affirming a Unitarian Universalist faith that sees this world as sacred and deeply interconnected.
We are invited to move beyond tolerance toward genuine inclusion rooted in generosity, joy, and hum...
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January 19, 2026 • 11 mins
In his sermon, I Am You and You Are Me, Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter speaks about interdependence as a sacred truth at the heart of life. He reflects on human existence, gratitude, and the deep connection that links us to one another and to all living beings. Beginning each day with thankfulness becomes a way to remember that life itself is a gift.
The sermon moves through moments of wonder, struggle, and hope...
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Beyond the Buffet: A Unitarian Universalist Sermon About Pluralism | Return to Who You Are | Rev. Beth Dana
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The Fire This Time: A Unitarian Universalist Sermon About Transformation
In his sermon "The Fire This Time," Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald reflects on what it means to be fully human in a w...
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December 28, 2025 • 23 mins
In his sermon "Rest of the Story," Rev. T. J. FitzGerald reflects on old stories that shape our lives and asks what it means to write a new one together. Drawing from the Book of Revelation, music, and shared history, he explores how fear, power, and injustice repeat themselves across time and how faith can help us see the truth clearly.
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December 19, 2025 • 15 mins
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December 14, 2025 • 7 mins
In this Unitarian Universalist Advent sermon, Rev. Beth Dana invites us into the quiet and often uncomfortable space of waiting. As we light candles and prepare for Christmas, we explore how Advent is less about rushing to joy and more about holding hope in the dark. Through story, tradition, and reflection, this message reminds us that waiting can open our hearts to something new.
In a world marked by fear, division, and uncertain...
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December 7, 2025 • 20 mins
In this Unitarian Universalist Advent sermon, "Barren Earth," Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter reflects on how hope can appear in the hardest seasons of life. Through stories of poets, and spiritual teachers, he invites us to see how even what looks empty or frozen can still hold the promise of new life. When the world feels heavy and the ground feels bare, we are reminded that renewal often begins unseen.
This sermon speaks to grief, exhaus...
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December 5, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald and Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter talk about the long history of churches speaking up during hard political times. They reflect on how faith communities have played key roles in major moments like the American Revolution, the fight to end slavery, and the civil rights movement. They explain that speaking from the pulpit is about sharing values of faith, not supporting political p...
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November 19, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T.J. Fitzgerald shares an honest update about the difficult realities of immigration work in Texas. He explains how major changes in the system are making it harder for people to stay with their families while their cases move forward. He also talks about the importance of courtroom observers and community partners who help shine a light on how people are treated in immigration court.
Even...
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November 13, 2025 • 21 mins
This Fourth Sunday of Advent sermon, Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald reflects on grief, addiction, loss, and the quiet pain many people carry during the holidays. Drawing on James Baldwin's Sonny's Blues, the wisdom of the blues tradition, and personal stories of love and endurance, this message speaks to those who feel cracked open by life and wonder how the light still gets in.
In the darkest season of the year, this Unitarian Universalist...
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November 12, 2025 • 15 mins
"Trim the Hearth" is Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter's Unitarian Universalist sermon for the first week of Advent, inviting us to slow down, clear space, and make room for warmth and renewal in our lives. He reflects on what it means to tend the center of our lives with intention, honesty, and care. Advent becomes a season of gentle preparation, rather than pressure - of noticing the light that rises each day and the divine presence that me...
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November 12, 2025 • 20 mins
This Sunday, we welcome guest minister Rev. Jen Crow as we celebrate Rev. Beth Dana's 10-Year Anniversary of Ordination.
Across the generations, across the country, across theologies and untold multitudes of experiences, we name and nurture and sustain the faith that has the power to transform us individually and collectively. Today we celebrate the ties that bind us together and the part we play in building the wor...
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November 10, 2025 • 21 mins
Join us for this Unitarian Universalist Thanksgiving reflection with Rev. T. J. FitzGerald. Rev. FitzGerald reminds us that giving thanks is not about pretending the world is fine, but about finding the courage to say "yes" to the future, to forgive what cannot be changed, and to stay rooted in wonder and compassion.
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November 4, 2025 • 15 mins
In her sermon "Milestones on the Journey," Rev. Beth Dana reflects on the power of milestones and rituals in our spiritual and everyday lives as Unitarian Universalists. She explains that birthdays, transitions, and life events matter because they help us find meaning, reflect on change, and remind each other that we are loved and seen. In our UU faith, these moments are sacred opportunities to recognize growth and transformation.
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November 2, 2025 • 17 mins
In his All Souls sermon, Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter reflects on the fragile beauty of life and the lasting echoes of love, laughter, and memory. Through stories of family and friends who have passed, he reminds us that even as life floats away like feathers, the warmth of connection endures in our smiles, our laughter, and our care for one another.
Our annual All Souls service invites us to remember and to hold one another gently in th...
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October 30, 2025 • 14 mins
Ever wondered how a church with a $2.4 million budget and 28 dedicated staff members keeps everything running with integrity and transparency? In this episode, Revs. Daniel Kanter and T. J. Fitzgerald break down how our church's finances really work — from pledges and balanced budgets to collective generosity and community trust.
What you'll learn:
How the annual budget is built from member pledges
Why the board and ministers must...
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