Pastor Robert and Taylor Madu have a heart to see the city of Dallas introduced to the Grace and transforming Truth of Jesus. They are passionate to provide a space for all to come, with different backgrounds, and different walks of life, encountering community, spiritual growth, and simply a relationship with Christ. This is not confined only to the city of Dallas. Social crosses all barriers, and desires to reach people globally. Subscribe and share. This allows Social to meet people right ...
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Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas
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Tune in each week to hear Unitarian Universalist sermons and conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas, a liberal religious presence in Dallas since 1899. Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter, Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald, and Rev. Beth Dana will inspire you with messages that are rationally spiritual and joyfully deep. No matter where you are in the world, you are invited to bring your whole self: your full identity, your questioning mind, and your open heart.
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As a Pastor & Christian leader, I have two main responsibilities. To help send Christians out as missionaries to the culture around them and to shepherd the flock that God has entrusted to me. This podcast is an attempt to do both as a missiologist of the culture Christians are sent to and as a shepherd who desires to help teach the church how to think and live out a biblical worldview.
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Baptism Sunday I Robert Madu I Social Dallas
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Join us as we celebrate Baptism Sunday! Baptisms are a transformation of the old you being buried, and the new you emerging - just as Jesus demonstrated through His own baptism in Mark 1. By getting baptized, you are declaring that Jesus lived, died, and rose again. Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: w…
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05.26.24 Sermon - "Civil Religion, War, & Other Troubling Things in the Face of Joy, Hope, & Other Amazing Things" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
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Let’s come together on Memorial day and have church lift us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here your life is made…
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Ask A Unitarian Universalist Minister with Rev. T. J. FitzGerald | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 007
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In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald answers questions from our members and friends. Learn more about Rev. T. J., what it's like to be a Unitarian Universalist minister, and how to talk about Unitarian Universalism with your friends. 00:00 - Rev. T. J. is ready to answer your questions! 00:27 - How do our online members exper…
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Pour It Out I Robert Madu I Social Dallas
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In “Pour It Out,” Pastor Robert Madu reminds us of what a life of faith looks like. When we do our part of trusting and obeying in the natural, God will do the supernatural. Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: www.socialdallas.com/give Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Also follow us on all Social Media:…
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05.19.24 Sermon - "Our Stories Not Yet Written" - Rev. Beth Dana
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Join us as we celebrate and bless our youth coming of age and graduating seniors bridging into young adulthood with an exploration of the stories of our lives that are not yet written. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899…
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Original blessing vs. original sin, the importance of play, and how we minister to youth and children | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 006
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In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald interviews Rev. Beth Dana, as she reflects on the recent Child Dedication and prepares for Bridging Sunday, when we will celebrate and bless our youth coming of age and graduating seniors bridging into young adulthood . They discuss everything from the theology behind Unitarian Universalis…
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Custody Battle I Robert Madu I Social Dallas
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Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: www.socialdallas.online/give Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Also follow us on all Social Media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/social_dallasBy Social Dallas Church
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05.12.24 Sermon - "Doing the Impossible" - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald
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This Sunday we dedicate children to this faith and hold close what parenting in all its forms means to us all. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.…
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The healing and unifying power of music & memories from the last 34 years with Don Krehbiel | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 005
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In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald interviews Don Krehbiel, who is retiring as Director of Music after 34 years of service. They discuss everything from growing up in the Mennonite church to finding your path as a musician to the power of music to heal and unify. Tiny Pulpit Talks is a podcast series from First Unitarian Ch…
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Breaking Free from Strongholds I Dr. Eric Mason I Social Dallas
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Dr. Eric Mason shares an inspiring message about identifying and uprooting the strongholds in our life that try to ruin our relationship with God. Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: www.socialdallas.com/give Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Also follow us on all Social Media: Instagram: www.instagram.c…
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05.05.24 Sermon - "Beyond Words " - Rev Dr. Daniel Kanter, Don Krehbiel’s Final Sunday as Director of Music
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Beyond Words | Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter | Don Krehbiel’s Final Sunday as Director of Music What role does music play in our spiritual lives? We ask ourselves this question as we say goodbye to Don Krehbiel, Director of Music. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of pr…
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Reproductive dignity, the new Social Gospel, and making a difference locally and globally | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 004
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In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Revs. Daniel, Beth, and T. J. discuss the opening of the Truth Pregnancy Resource Center, whose mission is to provide fact-based care and counseling to pregnant persons in the Dallas, TX area in need of accessible prenatal care, safe and legal abortion, or inclusive and equitable adoption services. They also di…
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Hurts So Good I Robert Madu I Social Dallas
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In “Hurts So Good,” Pastor Robert Madu shares from the idea that we often want God as the loving Savior, but not as the corrective Father. Will your current level of discipline sustain the person He is calling you to be? Be encouraged today that as we grow in our discipline — we become unshakable. Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIV…
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04.21.24 Sermon - "The Tides They Are A'Changing." - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald
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We wrap up our theme year by reflecting on how waves of purpose become tides of change. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you …
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Missa Gaia, E. O. Wilson, and finding connection with community and nature | Tiny Pulpit Talks 003
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Tiny Pulpit Talks is a new podcast series from First Unitarian Church of Dallas that takes a behind-the-scenes look at ministry from a Unitarian Universalist perspective. This is a rare opportunity to see what goes into crafting meaningful and inspirational sermons and how worship comes together each Sunday. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! …
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The Recipe For Regret I Robert Madu I Social Dallas
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Have you ever found yourself wrestling with regret questioning, “Did I do that?” Regret is a powerful emotion that can leave us feeling disassociated from who God says we are. Pastor Robert Madu shares why making decisions under the right circumstances can lead to a life filled with purpose and God’s abundant blessings. Thank you for partnering wit…
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04.21.24 Sermon - "Why Care?" - Rev Dr. Daniel Kanter
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Earth Day gives us a chance to ask such questions about our planet. Let’s ask. This sermon is part of our the final series of our church year. After a year-long journey of discovering and activating our purpose as individuals, we are exploring how we can come together as spiritual people to change the world. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devo…
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Barbie & Billie Eilish, Humanism, & jazz radio DJing | Tiny Pulpit Talks 002
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In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald interviews Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter about his recent sermon "People! People! People!" They cover everything from Barbie & Billie Eilish to Humanism to jazz radio DJing. Tiny Pulpit Talks is a new podcast series from First Unitarian Church of Dallas that takes a behind-the-scenes look at mini…
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Disciple Yourself | Taylor Madu | Social Dallas
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Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: www.socialdallas.online/give Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Also follow us on all Social Media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/social_dallasBy Social Dallas Church
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Act Like A Man | Robert Madu | Social Dallas
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Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: www.socialdallas.online/give Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Also follow us on all Social Media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/social_dallasBy Social Dallas Church
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04.14.24 Sermon - "People! People! People!" - Rev Dr. Daniel Kanter
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What are humanities’ global aims? Do we even know? This sermon is part of our the final series of our church year. After a year-long journey of discovering and activating our purpose as individuals, we are exploring how we can come together as spiritual people to change the world. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, de…
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The celestial peeping Tom, Saint Mary Oliver, and free-range Unitarian Universalists | Tiny Pulpit Talks 001
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In the first episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald interviews Rev. Beth Dana about her recent sermon "A Place of Practice," in which she explores church as a place to practice living in this world and building the world we dream about. Tiny Pulpit Talks is a new podcast series from First Unitarian Church of Dallas that takes a behind-…
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Dangerous Prayer I Craig Groeschel I Social Dallas
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Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: www.socialdallas.online/give Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Also follow us on all Social Media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/social_dallasBy Social Dallas Church
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04.07.24 Sermon - "A Place of Practice" - Rev. Beth Dana
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What is the church’s purpose and what are we for? Join us as we explore church as a place to practice living in this world and building the world we dream about. This sermon is part of our the final series of our church year. After a year-long journey of discovering and activating our purpose as individuals, we are exploring how we can come togethe…
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Unspoken Sermons I Robert Madu I Social Dallas
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Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: www.socialdallas.com/give Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Also follow us on all Social Media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/social_dallasBy Social Dallas Church
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03.31.24 - " Nothing is Something" (Easter) - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
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This Sunday is a celebration of love, hope, and renewal! First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here your life is made mor…
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03.24.24 Sermon - "Sacred Geography: Path" - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald
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The paths to enlightenment are many. What is the Unitarian Universalist way? And how does it guide us toward the holy in our lives? This is the final sermon in the where we are locating sacred touchpoints in our inner world and the world around us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. W…
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One of One I DeVon Franklin I Social Dallas
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DeVon Franklin encourages us to be fully who God called us to be. Regardless of your relationship status, we as individuals must understand our values and how to find peace. Don’t compromise the integrity of who you are even in your single season! Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: www.socialdallas.com…
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03.17.24 Sermon - "Sacred Geography: Guiding Light" - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald
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The ways to freedom are lit in many ways. Together we look for our guiding lights to light the way on our journey. This is the fifth sermon in the Sacred Geography sermon series, where we are locating sacred touchpoints in our inner world and the world around us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reaso…
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Ask The Madus | Robert and Taylor Madu | Social Dallas
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Pastors Robert and Taylor Madu answer relationship questions submitted via Social Media. Together they tackle topics such as forgiveness, keeping the spark alive, and more.By Social Dallas Church
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03.10.24 Sermon - "Sacred Geography: Flow" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
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We know when we are in the flow. This Sunday we explore what flow means in regards to our spiritual lives. This is the fourth sermon in the Sacred Geography sermon series, where we are locating sacred touchpoints in our inner world and the world around us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and s…
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Necessary Endings I Robert Madu I Social Dallas
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Pastor Robert Madu continues our relationship series with explaining how some endings can be hard, but are necessary. When you’re connected to the vine, God is able to produce fruit within you. New beginnings can’t happen without “Necessary Endings”. Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: www.socialdallas.…
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03.03.24 Sermon - "Sacred Geography: Space" - Rev. Beth Dana
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As we continue our series on “Sacred Geography” we explore where and how we recognize sacred space, and in what ways we can be creators of it. This is the third sermon in the where we are locating sacred touchpoints in our inner world and the world around us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason an…
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Grow Up & Love I Love McPherson I Social Dallas
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Love McPherson reminds us all that it starts with your speech and how you talk to yourself. 1 Corinthians 13:11 says, “When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.“ Be encouraged today that no matter your upbringing or background, YOU ARE STRONG AND MIGHTY! …
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02.25.24 Sermon - "Sacred Geography: Sanctuary" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
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Let’s explore how to be witnesses to how we hold things dear. This is the second sermon in the where we are locating sacred touchpoints in our inner world and the world around us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, wor…
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Living Single I Robert Madu I Social Dallas
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In “Living Single,” Pastor Robert Madu teaches us that the highest priority of a believer is to know Christ. Every season has its benefit & every season has its burden. Don’t let the enemy have you wasting one season hoping that you would be in another.By Social Dallas Church
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02.18.24 Sermon: "Sacred Geography: Ground"- Rev. T.J. FitzGerald
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We start our lenten journey together and ask where we experience the holy? How do we find sacred places in our lives when we aren’t in church? This is the first sermon in the Sacred Geography sermon series, where we are locating sacred touchpoints in our inner world and the world around us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inc…
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02.11.24 Sermon: Youth Sunday Testimonial and Homilies
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Join us for a much loved and meaningful tradition – Youth Sunday! Our YRUU teens lead the service – sharing testimonials, providing music and serving as greeters and ushers. They are excited to share their reflections on our theme year "Waves of Purpose, Tides of Change." First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and j…
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Do You Love You I Robert Madu I Social Dallas
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Pastor Robert Madu begins our new relationship series explaining that it is through Gods love for us that we are first able to love ourselves and then others. Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: www.socialdallas.com/give Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Also follow us on all Social Media: Instagram: www…
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The Song That Never Ends I Robert Madu I Social Dallas
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Pastor Robert Madu reminds us that the true heart of worship is a life lived of obedience. Even if it means obeying Him when we may not understand Him. As we continue to be Unshakable this year, let’s remember the goodness of God. Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: www.socialdallas.com/give Make sure t…
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02.04.24 Sermon: Surprised by Joy - Rev T.J. FitzGerald
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Joy is one of the greatest spiritual gifts. How do we experience it? How do we share it? First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you…
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Thanks but no thanks I Pastor Robert Madu I Social Dallas
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Pastor Robert Madu shares a direct message about the power of thankfulness. God does not inhabit the complaints of his people, but instead the praises. You can’t be unshakable this year if you’re not thankful! Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: www.socialdallas.com/give Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!…
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01.28.24 Sermon: Saying No is Something to Practice - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
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The spiritual practice of saying no is at the root of what a sabbath is. This spiritual discipline can be important as we dive deeper into what sustains us and keeps us going. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working…
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It Was There All Along I Robert Madu I Social Dallas
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Pastor Robert Madu's latest message, "It Was There All Along", is a reminder to us all that more often than not the reason we’re unable to see something is because we’re not looking for it. Our hope and prayer is that God would open up your eyes to see the things that were there all along. Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online…
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01.21.24 Sermon: 5 Ways to Save Your Spiritual Life - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
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Diving into the five disciplines we talk about as spiritual guides, we will reflect on what works and why. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We …
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2024 will be the year we're UNSHAKABLE! Pastor Robert Madu reveals our word of the year and reminds us when you know where your authority comes from, it will make your identity unshakable. Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: www.socialdallas.online/give Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Also follow us on…
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01.14.24 Sermon: Whose Dream? - Rev. Beth Dana
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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. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and com…
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01.07.24 Sermon: Refining Fire - Rev. T. J. FitzGerald
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This Sunday, we welcome all to our annual ritual of letting go of those things which do not serve us anymore. Please join us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all…
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Josh Castaneda I The Year to Know Your Why I Social Dallas
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Did you know your “why” starts with HOPE? Pastor Josh Castaneda emphasizes understanding your “why” so God’s love is represented in and through you. Our why provides purpose and meaning especially when we do it out of love. Thank you for partnering with Social Dallas! To GIVE Online- head to our website: www.socialdallas.online/give Make sure to LI…
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12.31.23 Sermon: First Watch - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald
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On the last day of the year we consider what we’ve seen together this year and prepare our hearts and minds for what’s to come. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in a…
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