Speaker: Tamara Murray

“Are You A Humanist?” by Rev. Beth Dana, First Unitarian Church of Dallas

In her sermon “Are You A Humanist?” Rev. Beth Dana reflects on her journey with Unitarian Universalism and humanism, exploring how these values shape faith, meaning, and community. She discusses the evolution of humanism, emphasizing awe, wonder, and reverence as experiences that connect us to each other and the world. Join us for the first … Continue reading “Are You A Humanist?” by Rev. Beth Dana, First Unitarian Church of Dallas

Lessons and Carols, NSUUS Style

Come join us this Sunday for the NSUUS version of a Lessons and Carols service!  The lessons and carols service is a Christian tradition that combines scripture readings with hymns and carols, typically celebrated during Advent and Christmas. The first recorded service took place in 1880 at the University of Cambridge, organized by Edward White Benson, who … Continue reading Lessons and Carols, NSUUS Style

“Grateful Hearts, United Spirits”

November 30, 2025 11AM   We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Please join us 11/30/2025 for a service on Gratitude and Community. Stick around for coffee hour afterwards. ____________________________________ Tamara Murray will lead the service in person and on Zoom.Greeters: Nina Helfert and Bert Green 

“Living Like Jesus in a Divided America”

,

by Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter, First Unitarian Church of Dallas  What does it really mean to live like Jesus in a world obsessed with belief? In “The Unitarian Trinity,” Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter invites us to rethink faith as a way of living rooted in compassion, rather than a system of strict creeds and doctrines. Inspired … Continue reading “Living Like Jesus in a Divided America”

“The Guy on the Bus: A Stewardship Sermon”

,

by Rev. Bill Neely A 2017 Stewardship Sermon Award Winner originally preached on Sunday March 5, 2017, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton in Princeton, New Jersey. Bill Neely began serving UU Princeton in July 2011 and has been a minister since 2006. He previously served congregations in Memphis and Detroit and was ordained by the … Continue reading “The Guy on the Bus: A Stewardship Sermon”

“This Librarian Spoke Out Against Book Banning.Now She Fears for Her Life”

,

An Interview on PBS with Amanda Jones, author of “That Librarian”  In honor of “Banned Books Week,” Hari interviews Amanda Jones, author of “That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America.” Jones details the online and in-person abuse she experienced after speaking out against book bans. Originally aired on September 27, 2024.  We will also … Continue reading “This Librarian Spoke Out Against Book Banning.Now She Fears for Her Life”

Pet Blessing Service

  You and your well-behaved pet are invited to our annual pet blessing service!  In the Catholic tradition, October 4th  is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis (1182-1226) was a monk who founded the contemporary order of Franciscans. He was known for his vow of poverty and his special connection to animals, … Continue reading Pet Blessing Service

“Making Perfect”by Rev. T.J. FitzgeraldFirst Unitarian Church of Dallas

,

In his sermon “Making Perfect”, from our Return to the Home of Your Soul sermon series, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald invites us to the river of spirit and renewal. Inspired by the Leon Bridges song “River” and the words of Maya Angelou and bell hooks, this Unitarian Universalist sermon shows how spiritual practice keeps us grounded … Continue reading “Making Perfect”by Rev. T.J. FitzgeraldFirst Unitarian Church of Dallas

Celebrating the Water Communion

Come join us this Sunday in celebrating our annual Water Communion service. Bring your water if you have collected water meaningful to you. Symbolic water can be used.  The Water Communion, also sometimes called Water Ceremony, was first used at a Unitarian Universalist (UU) worship service in the 1980s. Many UU congregations now hold a Water Communion once a … Continue reading Celebrating the Water Communion

 On Resilience

In this the season of the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, let us take a moment to explore the resilience that got us through that challenging time and all of the tough times we have in our lives.  ________________________________________________________ Tamara Murray will lead the service both in person and on Zoom.  Greeters: Bert Green and Leslie Roussell