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“The only thing that is permanent is the call to love one another and do the right thing for each other.”

In his sermon “The Transient and the Permanent,” Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter reminds us, through the words of Theodore Parker, that the heart of faith isn’t found in rituals, buildings, or dogma, but in the timeless call to love one another, do justice, and love God. Everything else is transient.

Watch the full sermon here: https://dallasuu.org/sermons

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“If you wanna be a Unitarian, you’re gonna need to hold more than one idea in your head at a time.”

Unitarian Universalism doesn’t ask us to ignore the pain of the world or explain it away with easy answers. It calls us to hold horror and hope, suffering and beauty, grief and joy — all at once. If that way of seeing the world makes more sense to you than being told to “just accept it,” you might be a Unitarian too.

Access the full sermon on YouTube, your favorite podcast platform, or on our website here: https://dallasuu.org/sermons

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So you wanna be a Universalist?

Being Universalist means we can’t stay neutral in the face of injustice. It means naming evil where it shows up and choosing love that resists without dehumanizing in return.

In the second sermon from our UU 101 series, Rev. Beth Dana invites us to reclaim a Universalism that is bold, compassionate, and unafraid to tell the truth. Access the full sermon on YouTube, your favorite podcast platform, or on our website here: https://dallasuu.org/sermons

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Broken relationships rarely heal themselves. What spiritual practices help us restore trust and begin again?

Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter is preaching. Music by Kindred Voices.

In-person Worship at 9:30 am and 11 am
Livestream at 9:30 am, 11 am, and 7 pm.

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Inquirer’s Class – 11 am, Parlor. A weekly rotation of 9 conversations for newcomers about our church and Unitarian Universalism. This week: Connect Groups.

Brunch in Community – After both services, Channing. Pay what you want toward this important youth fundraiser.

Theology for Troublemakers – 11:15 am, Room 305. This week: a conversation between two seemingly opposing faith traditions - process theology and Islam - regarding human dignity, accountability, and an emergent God.

UU AI – 12:30 pm, Room 305. Topic: Biological Minds and Artificial Systems. taken in First Unitarian Church of Dallas by @1stuchurch

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Mike and Karen Stanton know the importance of showing up in service to the church – and they also know that service alone doesn’t keep the lights on.

First Unitarian Church of Dallas was there for the Stantons as they began a family and raised their daughters, and they give to the church to sustain the community that has given them so much. Since Karen joined the staff as our Director of Pastoral Care this year, her commitment has deepened, knowing that the church ministers and staff uphold our values in every interaction.

As Mike shares, pledging is his way of saying “I’m so glad we have a place to be.”

The support of members and friends of the church is what makes all of this possible. Pledge today at dallasuu.org/2027pledge taken in First Unitarian Church of Dallas by @1stuchurch

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“My hope is that your scars and the story they tell over time may become a source of strength that moves you to be a force for healing and liberation for others. Because only those who have been in the desert themselves can lead others out of it.”

- Rev. Beth Dana “Wounded Healers” October 11, 2026
Access the full sermon, on YouTube, your favorite podcast platform, or on our website here: https://dallasuu.org/sermons

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How do we heal the world when we ourselves are not healed? Let’s explore the vulnerability and bravery it takes to do the work of healing toward wholeness.

Rev. Beth Dana is preaching. Music by the Sanctuary Choir
In-person Worship at 9:30 am and 11 am
Livestream at 9:30 am, 11 am, and 7 pm.

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Inquirer’s Class – 11 am, Parlor. A weekly rotation of 9 conversations for newcomers about our church and Unitarian Universalism. This week: Membership 101

Theology of Troublemakers – Sundays, October 11 – November 15, 11:15 am, Room 305. Explore how various faith traditions understand dignity, community, and liberation.

Behind the Chalice – Sunday, October 11, 11:15 am, Room 305. Explore the history of the church, our progressive theology, and the many programs we offer.

Aging Well Series: Heart Health as We Age – 12:30 pm, Music Center. taken in First Unitarian Church of Dallas by @1stuchurch

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One of the most common questions we get at the church in response to our core belief in the worth and dignity of every person is - “What about the monsters, the real monsters?”

In his sermon “The Real Real,” Rev. T. J. FitzGerald implores us to see the vulnerability in every person and also reminds us that even inherently good people can armour themselves in dangerous ways.

Access the full sermon, on YouTube, your favorite podcast platform, or on our website here: https://dallasuu.org/sermons

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Phillip Vorkoper grew up at First Unitarian Church of Dallas. After bringing his wife Aleysha to visit the church, she said “I think this is what I’ve been looking for for 30 years.”

They both enjoy belonging to a place that allows everyone to experience the holy in a genuine way, and they give to the church because of the impact it has on the greater community and the world at large. For them, pledging is a centering practice and an investment in the future.

Your pledge makes the work of the church possible. Visit dallasuu.org/2027pledge to make your pledge today. taken in First Unitarian Church of Dallas by @1stuchurch

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Truth gets more elusive every day. Maybe that is a good thing. We discuss how old ideas of truth give way to new ones and what hope that holds.

Rev. T. J. FitzGerald is preaching. Music by Joåo Perez, Violin, Bree Ahern, Cello, and Grant Wareham, Piano

In-person Worship at 9:30 am and 11 am
Livestream at 9:30 am, 11 am, and 7 pm

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Inquirer’s Class – 11 am, Parlor. A weekly rotation of 9 conversations for newcomers about our church and Unitarian Universalism. This week: Q&A with a Minister

Know Your Voting Rights: Expert Panel Discussion – 12:30 pm, Sanctuary. Jerry Hawkins will moderate a discussion about voting rights and how we can all help. taken in First Unitarian Church of Dallas by @1stuchurch

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Your pledges are how we thrive, for the present and the future.

At First Unitarian Church of Dallas, we’re building on a legacy of freedom, saving lives, and creating things that matter.

We ask you to consider all of this and make your 2027 pledge today, to support the staff, infrastructure, and programs that allow us to live out our mission.

Visit dallasuu.org/2027pledge to make a commitment of generosity for the coming year. taken in First Unitarian Church of Dallas by @1stuchurch

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Join us this Sunday, October 4 at 12:30 pm in the First Unitarian Church of Dallas Sanctuary for a timely panel discussion about voting rights, moderated by Jerry Hawkins, Director of Equity Initatives.

This event will also be livestreamed at dallasuu.org/live.
Childcare is available for this event (pre-registration required.)
This event is free and open to the public.

Visit dallasuu.org/votingrights to register.

#dallasvotes #dallaspolitics #democracy #equity #votingrights

We’ll discuss:

🔸Where do things stand at the federal, state, and local levels after the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais?
🔸What are some paths forward to fix the mess?
🔸How can we all help — as citizens and members of a faith community?

Jerry Hawkins, Director of Equity Initatives, First Unitarian Church of Dallas

Jerry is an artist, educator, historian, and storyteller dedicated to uncovering and amplifying untold narratives. As the Executive Producer, Researcher, and Narrator of the Emmy award winning 2024 PBS/KERA documentary Recovering The Stories: Exploring the History and Resilience in Dallas Communities, Jerry brings history to life with depth and purpose.

A 2020-22 Presidential Leadership Scholar and co-founder of The Imagining Freedom Institute, he has spent years leading transformative initiatives, including serving as the Founding Executive Director of Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation. With a passion for justice, education, and cultural preservation, Jerry continues to shape conversations on race, place, and history.

Nina Perales, Vice President of Litigation, Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)

Tried, and argued successfully before the U.S. Supreme Court, LULAC v. Perry, the first case in which the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Latino vote dilution claim under the Voting Rights Act.

Ramiro Luna, Executive Director, Somos Tejas.

Luna is a civil rights activist, community organizer, Immigration Reform advocate, and political campaigner. Luna was a co-founder of the North Texas Dream Team, which successfully lobbied President Obama to sign the 2012 Executive Order implementing Deferred Action for Childhood Arri taken in First Unitarian Church of Dallas by @1stuchurch

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