First Unitarian Church of Dallas

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.

🚨 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

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.

🚨 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

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.

Young people don't just inherit the future. They're already shaping the present. #unitarianuniversalism #youth #action

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.

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.

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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.

“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.

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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.

🐣 The question on many Unitarian Universalists minds: Why celebrate Easter? Rev. Beth, Daniel, and T. J. explore in this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks.

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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.

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?

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#unitarianuniversalist #service #community

Is "evangelism" a bad word for Unitarian Universalists? How can we proclaim our faith with integrity?

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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.

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.

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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.

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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/

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

🌿 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.

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“ 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.


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💚 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.

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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.

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#unitarianuniversalism #resistance #belovedcommunity #faith #liberalchurch #love

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.

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#ImmigrationJustice #UnitarianUniveralism #YouthMinistry #Resist

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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"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

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.

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.

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