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First Unitarian Church of Dallas
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A bold voice for liberal faith since 1899. Rooted in radical inclusion, deep joy, and the power of reason and spirit, we are a community committed to justice, compassion, and transformation.
🚨 Protesting 101 for Unitarian Universalists!

In a world marked by injustice, crisis, and urgency, many of us feel called to take to the streets and raise our voices. But before we show up, we need to slow down and prepare.

#resistance #unitarianuniversalist #justice #protest #immigrantrights
Protest Ready: A UU Guide to Showing Up with Courage and Care | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 048
A voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.
dallasuu.org
June 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
🚨 Must-have information about immigration rights! Texas immigration attorney Jiroko Lopez shares ways to protect yourself and your neighbors. Share widely. #immigration #unitarianuniversalism #immigrationissacred #knowyourrights
What You Might Not Know About Immigration Rights with Jiroko Lopez, Texas Immigration Attorney | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 047
A voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.
dallasuu.org
June 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Young people don't just inherit the future. They're already shaping the present. #unitarianuniversalism #youth #action
Rituals for Uplifting Youth in Our Unitarian Universalist Community | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 045
A voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.
dallasuu.org
May 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
What does it mean to be a progressive Unitarian Universalist faith? How is it different than having progressive political views? Tune in to this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks to learn more.

#unitarianuniversalist #progressive #politics #religion #unitarianuniversalism
Progressive Religion vs Progressive Politics: What’s the Difference? | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 043
A voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.
dallasuu.org
May 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“Deep in the human heart there is a desperate, mad #hope that is the core of resurrection.”

In his Easter sermon, Rev. Kanter reminds us: #Resurrection is the choice to believe in new life, love, and answers — & to build a more beautiful world, together.

Watch here: dallasuu.org/sermon042020...
A Desperate Mad Hope | Easter Sunday | Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter | 04.20.2025
A voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.
dallasuu.org
April 21, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🐣 The question on many Unitarian Universalists minds: Why celebrate Easter? Rev. Beth, Daniel, and T. J. explore in this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks.

#unitarianuniversalism #easter #progressivereligion #deconstructingfaith
What Does Easter Mean to Unitarian Universalists? | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 041
A voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.
dallasuu.org
April 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
When we approach service as a prayer, it becomes an act of spiritual connection. How do you channel what makes you come alive into service for others?

dallasuu.org/03232025sermon/

#unitarianuniversalist #service #community
Monthly Service | Spiritual Practices to Light the Way | Rev. Beth Dana | 03.23.2025
A voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.
dallasuu.org
March 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Is "evangelism" a bad word for Unitarian Universalists? How can we proclaim our faith with integrity?

Join the conversation here: dallasuu.org/tinypulpitta...
March 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
How do we relate to people who demonstrate values that are offensive or fundamentally different from our own?

Rev. T. J. & Rev. Beth share stories, strategies, and reflections on how to approach challenging interactions while staying true to our UU faith and principles.

#unitarianuniversalism
Neighborly Evangelism: Living Your UU Values in Difficult Interactions | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 039
A voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.
dallasuu.org
March 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
What must you do to sustain yourself —for justice, for love, for simply getting through the day? Rev. Beth Dana reminds us that daily spiritual practice helps us discern our path forward.

Watch the full sermon here: dallasuu.org/03092025sermon/

#unitarianuniversalism #spirituality #lent
March 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
As we journey through wilderness times, how do we sustain our spirits? How do daily spiritual practices help us navigate uncertainty and discern what truly matters?

Rev. Beth Dana explores: dallasuu.org/03092025sermon/

#unitarianuniversalist #spiritualpractice #lent #spirituality
March 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Approaching Lent as a season of commitment, not deprivation.

Whether that means adding a new practice, creating space for reflection, or simply being more intentional with time, it’s about reconnecting with what truly matters.

More here: dallasuu.org/tinypulpittalks038/

#unitarianuniversalist
March 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
As we journey through wilderness times, how do we sustain our spirits? How do daily spiritual practices help us navigate uncertainty and discern what truly matters?

Rev. Beth Dana explores the spiritual practice of letting go.

#unitarianuniversalism #spirituality #lent
Daily Practice | Spiritual Practices to Light the Way | Rev. Beth Dana | 03.09.2025
A voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.
dallasuu.org
March 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Feeling the weight of it all? Join us for our Lenten sermon series, where we’ll explore 5 spiritual practices that light our path forward.

Subscribe on YouTube to catch the livestream every Sunday at 9:30 am, 11 am, & 7 pm CT: tinyurl.com/1stchurchyou...

#unitarianuniversalism #spirituality #lent
March 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
🌿 Lent isn’t just about giving something up; it’s about making space for something deeper. Tune in to explore Lent from a UU lens - the history of these 40 days, the significance of sacrifice and renewal, and the communal journey of spiritual growth.

#UnitarianUniversalism #Lent #SpiritualGrowth
What Does Lent Mean to Unitarian Universalists? | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 038
A voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.
dallasuu.org
March 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
“ Everything is on fire, but everyone I love is doing beautiful things and trying to make life worth living.” -  Nikita Gill

In her sermon “Warmth of Community,” Rev. Beth Dana reminded us that people all around us are making life meaningful.


dallasuu.org/01262025serm...

#unitarianuniversalist
March 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
💚 You are not who you are because of the pain you’ve endured, but because of the love you choose to carry forward.

In her Youth Sunday homily, Dascha reminds us that while our past hardships may have shaped us, they do not define us.

Watch here: tinyurl.com/youthsunday2...

#UnitarianUniversalist
March 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
When authority is justified not by justice, wisdom, or compassion, but by whiteness, unchecked wealth, and allegiance to an ideology that demands dominance - we must name it.

Watch here: dallasuu.org/02162025serm...

#unitarianuniversalism #resistance #belovedcommunity #faith #liberalchurch #love
March 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
In summer 2023, our YRUU teens traveled to the Arizona-Mexico border, witnessing firsthand the impact of border policies. Bella's experience forever shaped her path toward immigration justice.

Watch here: tinyurl.com/youthsunday2...

#ImmigrationJustice #UnitarianUniveralism #YouthMinistry #Resist
February 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
What does "becoming" mean? In these homilies, 3 Unitarian Universalist teens share their journeys of faith, identity, and self-discovery.

Their stories remind us that becoming isn’t just about where we’ve been, but about who we choose to be moving forward.

#unitarianuniversalist #youth #becoming
Becoming | Youth Sunday | 02.23.2025
A voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.
dallasuu.org
February 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The revolution will not be televised—but it has always been lived. Listen to those who have never had the luxury of trusting broken institutions. Their resilience holds the blueprint.

dallasuu.org/02162025serm...

#unitarianuniversalist #revolution #resistance #unitarianuniversalism #antiracism
February 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Real faith isn’t just belief—it’s action. It’s rebuilding. It’s loving even when it’s hardest. It’s fighting for a future where all can breathe free.

dallasuu.org/02162025serm...

#UnitarianUniversalist #Resistance #Love #Progressive #Faith
February 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
"If you don't feel at home in this country right now, if you feel like a stranger in a strange land, you might have more in common with an immigrant than you thought."

- Rev T. J. FitzGerald, dallasuu.org/02162025serm...

#unitarianuniversalism #resistance #immigration #transrights
February 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
How do we nurture young people in the Unitarian Universalist faith while balancing the many demands of life?

Rev. T.J. sits down with Rev. Beth to explore what it means to raise children in Unitarian Universalism.

#unitarianuniversalist #unitarianuniversalism #childrensministries #youth
A Place to Belong: How UU Communities Support Children & Youth | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 037
A voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.
dallasuu.org
February 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM