Topic: practice

“The Practice of Living”

This Sunday Erica Merchant will reflect on how creativity and self‑compassion can steady us through life’s unexpected turns. Even when we intend to focus on imagination and renewal, grief often finds its way into the conversation. Together we’ll explore how creative expression and kind attention to ourselves can help us navigate change, loss, and the … Continue reading “The Practice of Living”

“To Love As If It Matters”

Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association The First Unitarian Church of Dallas was honored to welcome Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt as their guest preacher on 11/17/2024. Rev. Dr. Betancourt is a visionary leader, theologian, and advocate for justice whose work inspires our faith. In her sermon “To Love As If It Matters”, Rev. … Continue reading “To Love As If It Matters”

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

“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”