First Unitarian Church of Dallas Sermons

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Rev. T. J. FitzGerald defines “genuinely inclusive” in light of rising Islamophobia in North Texas, explains the roots of the words, corrects misconceptions about Sharia, and issues concrete pastoral and civic calls to defend religious freedom and welcome Muslim neighbors through informed, everyday actions (the repeated exhortation: 'honk').

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A Q&A-style sermon explaining Unitarian Universalism as a covenantal, non-creedal movement, its 1961 consolidation into the UUA, the congregation's relationship with the wider UU movement, its advocacy and educational ministries, and its history and commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and learning from Jewish and Christian traditions.

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A Q&A-style sermon addressing common congregational questions about Unitarian Universalist worship (why ministers wear gowns), how the church talks about death and grief, whether belief in a supernatural God has space here, and how UU beliefs compare with other faiths — emphasizing inclusion, uncertainty, and the pastoral role of the church.

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Using the Irish folktale of Teague O'Kane and Socrates' idea of the 'unexamined life,' the preacher warns that unreflected living accumulates guilt and harms others, and calls listeners to honest self-examination, confession, durable change, and communal solidarity.

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Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter explores reclaiming the language and practice of confession for Unitarian Universalists, reporting on a personal experience in a Catholic confessional and a UU virtual confessional. He draws three lessons: Unitarians need a functional confessional that leads to action, ministers should offer pastoral follow-up, and mistakes do not define us—he calls the congregation toward repair, wholeness, and spiritual practices grounded in love and grace.