Topic: community

“Celebrating Jazz Poet Langston Hughes”

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Inspired by “Langston Hughes: the Poet, the Man, the Message” by Rev. Ben Bortin and adapted by Erica Merchant, this service will honor the life and achievements of Langston Hughes, who was called the Poet Laureate of Harlem. The service will emphasize themes of struggle and resilience running through Hughes’ dynamic poetry. We will explore Hughes’ early years, his deep connection to jazz and blues, … Continue reading “Celebrating Jazz Poet Langston Hughes”

Homily at the National Cathedral 

Delivered 1/21/2025 After beginning her homily by exploring the difficulty of forging a “kind of unity that fosters community across diversity and division, a unity that serves the common good,” the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, singled out three foundational principles for the task: honoring the inherent dignity of every human … Continue reading Homily at the National Cathedral 

“Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”

by Rev. Beth Dana, First Unitarian Church of Dallas This Sunday we honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and recommit ourselves to the vision and the work of Beloved Community. Tamara Murray will lead the service.  Greeters: Bert Green and Erik Barthels

A Unitarian Universalist Ritual for the New Year

by Rev. T. J. FitzGerald, First Unitarian Church of Dallas In his sermon “Kindle the Spirit,” Rev. T.J. Fitzgerald reflects on the transformative power of fire—both its destructive force and its ability to kindle connection, resilience, and renewal. Drawing from a personal story of a neighbor’s house fire, he explores the profound ways communities come together … Continue reading A Unitarian Universalist Ritual for the New Year

Holding Hope in Troubled Times

Please join us as we process what happened in the early hours of New Year’s Day in New Orleans.  We will listen to the story of Gill Hicks. Gill’s story is one of compassion and humanity, emerging from the ashes of chaos and hate. A survivor of the London terrorist bombings on July 7, 2005, she shares her story of … Continue reading Holding Hope in Troubled Times