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All-Ages RE Service

This coming Sunday, May 25, will be a special all-ages service to highlight and celebrate our Religious Exploration program and kiddos. We’ll see a photo slideshow of the year, hear from the kids about some of their favorite things, and hopefully hear from some of our adults, too. I really hope to see you all there to … Continue reading All-Ages RE Service

Tibetan Buddhism: Mantra, Mudra, Mandala

This Sunday, we explore the profound spiritual practices of Tibetan Buddhism, an esoteric Buddhist tradition known for its dynamic fusion of ritual, visualization, and deep meditative techniques. Tibetan Buddhism is Vajrayana Buddhism, called the “Diamond Vehicle”, because it offers an accelerated path to enlightenment through mantras, symbolic hand gestures, and intricate sacred diagrams. It is a closed tradition, … Continue reading Tibetan Buddhism: Mantra, Mudra, Mandala

Flower Communion

Please join us for our annual Flower Communion service as we honor and celebrate our mothers and those who mother us. Norbert Čapek turned to the beauty of the countryside; to the beauty of flowers. In 1923, he developed the flower ceremony. He asked his congregants to bring a flower to church—from their gardens, the field, … Continue reading Flower Communion

Earth Day Service 

Join us as we honor Earth Day and the service of Pope Francis by exploring his teachings and warnings about climate change. Tamara Murray will lead the service both in person and on zoom.  Greeters: Julie Bosch and Barry Lee

“Rules for Resurrection” 

Please join us this Easter Sunday as Erica Merchant shares the sermon Rules for Resurrection by Rev. Anna Levy-Lyons, which invites us to view resurrection as more than just a historic miracle but as a powerful metaphor for transformation in every area of our lives. The sermon challenges us to see renewal as a process that goes beyond the biblical … Continue reading “Rules for Resurrection” 

All-Ages Poetry Service 

Please join Jessa Barthels and Erica Merchant this week to celebrate National Poetry Month with an All-Ages Poetry Service. We will celebrate rhythm and verse as each element of our worship was chosen for its poetic spirit.  Members of our congregation will step into the pulpit to share both original creations and cherished works by poets of many voices. We will … Continue reading All-Ages Poetry Service 

“Spiritual Practices to Light the Way”

by Rev. T.J. Fitzgerald  First Unitarian Church of Dallas In his sermon “Weekly Worship,” Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald explores worship as a transformative spiritual practice—one that connects us to our history, our collective memory, and the deep well of resilience needed in times of challenge. Rev. T. J. invites us to consider the meaning of worship … Continue reading “Spiritual Practices to Light the Way”

“Soul of Community” 

Join us this Sunday for a heartfelt and inspiring sermon by our own Cara Bovet, who will explore the essence of community and its power to uplift us in uncertain times. Drawing from timeless stories and personal reflections, Cara delves into how shared experiences and connections can enhance warmth, hope, and belonging in our lives. Come … Continue reading “Soul of Community” 

“Ignite the Spark: Creativity as a Human Right”

Unlock the boundless potential within you at this all-ages service dedicated to the power of creativity. We will explore how creativity is not just an ability but a fundamental right of every human being—a vital force that connects us, inspires us, and transforms our world. This service will invite you to reignite your creative spark and … Continue reading “Ignite the Spark: Creativity as a Human Right”