Explore in Worship: The Way Way Back | Faith and Film Series
2025-06-29 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
This week’s film: The Way Way Back –
Watch the Movie: Wednesday, June 25th, 6 pm, Don Krehbiel Music Center
Explore in Worship: Sunday, June 29th, preached by Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
In-person: 9:30 & 11 am
Livestream: 9:30 & 11 am, & 7 pm CST

The Way Way Back is a poignant coming-of-age story about personal growth, resilience, and finding one’s place in the world. As the protagonist navigates a difficult summer, the film emphasizes the importance of community and support in overcoming life’s challenges. It reminds us of the value of nurturing and affirming relationships and the transformative power of being true to oneself, even in the face of difficult circumstances.

Join us for our summer sermon series as we journey through the realms of faith, humanity, and the divine, illuminated by the magic of film. During the week, we gather in community to view a diverse selection of films that captivate the heart and mind. Each screening will be followed by a discussion where we unpack the film’s themes, symbolism, and relevance to our shared journey. Films start at 6pm sharp in the Don Krehbiel Music Center. Discussion is from 7:45-8:15pm. On Sunday mornings, join us as we continue to explore the films and their lessons in worship.

Worth and Dignity Engagement (WADE) with legendary blues musician Zac Harmon
2025-07-05 17:30 - 19:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
First Unitarian Church of Dallas is proud to present the next offering in our Worth and Dignity Engagements (WADE) series on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 5:30 PM, featuring acclaimed blues musician Zac Harmon.
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The evening promises a soul-stirring blend of music and narrative. Harmon will perform selections from his extensive catalog and share stories rooted in his Mississippi upbringing and lifelong immersion in the blues.
Zac Harmon is a Grammy-nominated, award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter, hailed as one of the foremost contemporary torchbearers of the blues tradition. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, home to legends like Elmore James, Harmon’s roots run deep.
Blues Revue called Harmon “a masterful musician and performer of the blues.” Blues journalist Don Wilcock referred to his “Bobby Blue Bland uptown sophistication with a touch of Freddie King guitar.”
And JazzReview said, “With his big blues sound from Mississippi, Harmon can go toe to toe with some of the best blues men in the business. Please don’t be shy, go ahead and mention Harmon’s name in the same sentence with Bobby “Blue” Bland, Albert King and Bobby Rush—just to name a few.”
Zac Harmon tours both nationally and internationally as an ambassador of this great American music art form called the Blues. His live shows are a non-stop low down throwdown as he brings audiences to their feet with his irresistible passion and enthusiasm.
This WADE evening offers a unique chance to connect with the living legacy of blues music and to reflect on how music tells stories of dignity, struggle, and resilience.
Worth and Dignity Engagements (WADE) at First Unitarian Church of Dallas are special evenings of artistic and spiritual depth, designed to elevate voices, share wisdom, and open pathways for deeper understanding of the human experience.
Free event. All are welcome.
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Artists Who Inspire: Duke Ellington | Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
2025-07-06 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
More than a jazz legend, Duke Ellington was a visionary who used music to speak to the soul. We’ll reflect on how his life and compositions invite us into the divine rhythms of life and justice.
This is part of our Artists Who Inspire Sermon Series. Join us this July for a moving exploration of creativity, courage, and the human spirit in our annual summer sermon series, “Artists Who Inspire.” Each Sunday, we will reflect on the life, legacy, and artistry of a cultural icon whose work continues to shape the world. Through music, visual art, storytelling, and performance, these artists help illuminate timeless spiritual truths and speak to the heart of what it means to be fully human.
Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter is preaching. Music provided by Matthew Babineaux.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Artists Who Inspire: Frida Kahlo | Rev. Beth Dana
2025-07-13 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Bold, raw, and deeply personal, Frida Kahlo’s art continues to challenge and inspire. This Sunday, we’ll consider how Kahlo’s unflinching self-expression and embrace of pain as part of the creative process call us to authenticity, resilience, and radical love of self.
This is part of our Artists Who Inspire Sermon Series. Join us this July for a moving exploration of creativity, courage, and the human spirit in our annual summer sermon series, “Artists Who Inspire.” Each Sunday, we will reflect on the life, legacy, and artistry of a cultural icon whose work continues to shape the world. Through music, visual art, storytelling, and performance, these artists help illuminate timeless spiritual truths and speak to the heart of what it means to be fully human.
Rev. Beth Dana is preaching. Music provided by Alan Dyer.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Artists Who Inspire: Dolly Parton | Rev. T. J. FitzGerald
2025-07-20 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
With wit, wisdom, and a generous heart, Dolly Parton has become a beloved cultural force. Join us as we explore her life and music, celebrating themes of compassion, humility, and joyful resistance to the status quo.
This is part of our Artists Who Inspire Sermon Series. Join us this July for a moving exploration of creativity, courage, and the human spirit in our annual summer sermon series, “Artists Who Inspire.” Each Sunday, we will reflect on the life, legacy, and artistry of a cultural icon whose work continues to shape the world. Through music, visual art, storytelling, and performance, these artists help illuminate timeless spiritual truths and speak to the heart of what it means to be fully human.
Rev. T. J. FitzGerald is preaching. Music provided by April Sellers and the Summer Pick-up Choir.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Staff Musician Recital
2025-07-20 13:00 - 13:45 | TX
Join staff musicians Alan Dyer, Alicia Martinez, Diönynsus Henderson, Grant Wareham, and Andrea Weidemann for an informal 45-minute program of music and songs from opera, broadway, and even Disney.
A light lunch will be available to all attendees. Please register in Realm for a proper headcount. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Artists Who Inspire: Jonathan Larson | Rev. Beth Dana
2025-07-27 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Through works like Rent, Jonathan Larson gave voice to a generation grappling with love, loss, and the search for meaning. This Sunday, we’ll reflect on his legacy and how his art reminds us to live boldly, love freely, and measure our lives in moments that matter.

This is part of our Artists Who Inspire Sermon Series. Join us this July for a moving exploration of creativity, courage, and the human spirit in our annual summer sermon series, “Artists Who Inspire.” Each Sunday, we will reflect on the life, legacy, and artistry of a cultural icon whose work continues to shape the world. Through music, visual art, storytelling, and performance, these artists help illuminate timeless spiritual truths and speak to the heart of what it means to be fully human.
Rev. Beth Dana is preaching. Music provided by Jenani Tzhone and the Summer Pick-up Choir.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Proud To Be An American | Adam Lawrence Dyer, Guest Preacher
2025-08-03 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
First Unitarian Church of Dallas is pleased to welcome guest preacher Adam Lawrence Dyer.
Proud To Be An American
At a time when our country seems determined to tear itself apart, how do we answer this question from a Unitarian Universalist perspective?
Music provided by Alicia Martinez.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY
About Adam Lawrence Dyer.
Adam Lawrence Dyer is an ordained minister and was the lead minister at First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist, from 2017 to 2022, while also serving as a chaplain at Harvard University. He is the author of “Love Beyond God” and maintains his own blog, Spirituwellness.org. In 2021, he contributed to the Harvard Kennedy School LGBTQ Policy Journal with “Religious Equity: A Path to Greater LGBTQ Inclusion.” Dyer has worked with the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color in Oakland, California; My Brother’s Keeper in Cambridge, Massachusetts; and PICO Networks with a focus toward equity, gender and sexuality. He is currently in the Religious Studies Ph.D. program at the University of Virginia.

Sacred or Profane?: Worship and Theater through Millennia
2025-08-06 17:30 - 19:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Wednesday, August 6th
5:30pm – 7pm, Sanctuary
Join our minister-in-residence, Adam Lawrence Dyer, PhD candidate in Religious Studies at University of Virginia, for a discussion with Rev. T. J. about the relationship between the sacred arts and theatrical arts across millennia, culture, class, and context. Adam’s research interests and publications include constitutional First Amendment rights and the history of Unitarian Universalism and the wider free-church tradition. He brings his vast experience as a composer, performer, and author to his research and to his work with our congregations and Adam may share some of those performing gifts with us! We hope you will join us for a wonderful evening.

Caribbean Radical | Adam Lawrence Dyer, Guest Preacher - PLUS Blessing of the Backpacks
2025-08-10 09:30 - 12:00 | Sanctuary, 4015 Normandy Ave, Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
First Unitarian Church of Dallas is pleased to welcome guest preacher Adam Lawrence Dyer.
Caribbean Radical
Caribbean immigrants in the 1920s were among some of the most powerful voices protesting the violence of lynching and other racial oppressions. It is often from immigrants that we learn what it means to value freedom.

Blessing of the Backpacks
Students and Educators – bring your backpacks this Sunday!
It’s time for our annual Blessing of the Backpacks. Anyone who is going back to school is invited to bring their backpacks and work bags to receive a blessing and special gift.

Music provided by percussionist Drew Lang on marimba.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY
Abou Adam Lawrence Dyer.
Adam Lawrence Dyer is an ordained minister and was the lead minister at First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist, from 2017 to 2022, while also serving as a chaplain at Harvard University. He is the author of “Love Beyond God” and maintains his own blog, Spirituwellness.org. In 2021, he contributed to the Harvard Kennedy School LGBTQ Policy Journal with “Religious Equity: A Path to Greater LGBTQ Inclusion.” Dyer has worked with the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color in Oakland, California; My Brother’s Keeper in Cambridge, Massachusetts; and PICO Networks with a focus toward equity, gender and sexuality. He is currently in the Religious Studies Ph.D. program at the University of Virginia.

Racial Equity Pledge Commitment - Luncheon Event
2025-08-10 12:15 - 13:30 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Making or Renewing Your Commitment to Racial Equity
Sunday, August 10, 12:15 pm
Channing Hall, Lunch will be provided.
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Our church’s Racial Equity Pledge is important. It has been signed by hundreds of our members and stands as an important part of the spiritual life of our church and its members.
This event, planned by the youth members of the Racial Equity Task Force, will give you the opportunity to ponder, renew, or make your first commitment to racial equity at our church and beyond. You will be invited to pause, consider, and critically examine your personal commitment to advancing racial equity within our community, encouraging deeper engagement, awareness, and action. We hope you will attend!

So You Wanna Be a Unitarian? | UU 101 | Rev. T. J. FizGerald
2025-08-17 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
We open our special summer series with a look at one of the foundational strands of our religion.
UU 101 Series
Unitarian Universalism is a living tradition rooted in rich history, grounded in timeless values, and always evolving to meet the needs of today’s world. In this two-part series, we’ll explore the twin pillars that give our faith its name and its shape. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to this series!

Rev. T. J. FitzGerald is preaching,
Music provided by soprano Andrea Weidemann.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

So You Wanna Be a Universalist? | UU 101 | Rev. Beth Dana
2025-08-24 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
The late Rev. Forrest Church said “Universalism is an exacting gospel.” What does it take to live Universalism in this time and place?
UU 101 Series
Unitarian Universalism is a living tradition rooted in rich history, grounded in timeless values, and always evolving to meet the needs of today’s world. In this two-part series, we’ll explore the twin pillars that give our faith its name and its shape. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to this series!

Rev. Beth Dana is preaching,
Music provided by harpist Kimberly DeRosa.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Superheroes Among Us | Rev. Beth Dana
2025-08-31 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
What is your superpower? What is its source and sustenance? Let’s explore how our superpowers collectively make a difference when we come together in community.
Rev. Beth Dana is preaching, music provided by Alicia Martinez, soprano
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Ingathering Sunday: Return Again | Rev. T. J. FitzGerald
2025-09-07 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Ingathering is our kick–off to the church year. Let’s come together once more to renew our bonds and celebrate the journey ahead.
Return Again Finding the sacred ground where we are made and remade
Return again, Return again,
Return to the home of your soul.
Return to who you are,
Return to what you are,
Return to where you are
born and reborn again.
– Shlomo Carlebach
In a world constantly in motion, fractured by noise, change, and uncertainty, we offer a sacred invitation: Return Again. This theme year is a spiritual journey back to center, a reclaiming of what grounds us in ourselves, in each other, and in the Divine, however we name it.
Return Again speaks to the deep human longing for home – not only the physical place, but the spiritual, ancestral, and communal homes we carry within. It is a call to listen for the still small voice amid the clamor of modern life, and to remember who we are, where we come from, and what we are called to become.
Over the course of this year, we will move through a rhythm of return that invites depth, vulnerability, courage, and imagination:

Return to the Home of Your Soul

Ancestors of Faith

Breaking Open

Return to Who You Are

Reclaiming Religious Language

Reimagining and Remaking

Come as you are. Bring your questions, your longings, your weariness, and your hope. Together, let us return, remember, and reimagine.
Rev. T. J. FitzGerald is preaching, music provided by the Sanctuary Choir.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Making Perfect | Return to the Home of Your Soul | Rev. T. J. FitzGerald
2025-09-14 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
We hear “practice makes perfect” all the time. But what does a spiritual practice do for us, really?
Rev. T. J. FitzGerald is preaching
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Return to the Home of Your Soul Series
We begin the church year by returning not just to a place, but to each other. This four-part series invites us to reconnect with the essence of our shared spiritual life, the center that holds us through practice, reason, covenant, and love.
Throughout the month, we will reflect on the enduring vision of our faith and the ways it draws us toward a shared future. We’ll consider how regular spiritual practice shapes our lives and helps us grow. Together, we’ll explore the role of reason as a vital companion to faith, and we’ll honor the deep promises that bind us to one another.

Connection Sunday
2025-09-14 10:30 - 13:30 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
With the start of a new church year, now is the perfect time to find your special place within our church community! Join us for an opportunity to connect with groups and service opportunities in the church.
Make sure to bring your mobile device with the Realm Connect app to make connecting with groups even easier!

Reason to Hope | Return to the Home of Your Soul | Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
2025-09-21 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Coming home to our faith includes an examination of the use of reason in a world that challenges it everyday.
Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter is preaching. Music provided by the Sanctuary Choir.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Return to the Home of Your Soul Series
We begin the church year by returning not just to a place, but to each other. This four-part series invites us to reconnect with the essence of our shared spiritual life, the center that holds us through practice, reason, covenant, and love.
Throughout the month, we will reflect on the enduring vision of our faith and the ways it draws us toward a shared future. We’ll consider how regular spiritual practice shapes our lives and helps us grow. Together, we’ll explore the role of reason as a vital companion to faith, and we’ll honor the deep promises that bind us to one another.

The Ties That Bind | Return to the Home of Your Soul | Rev. Beth Dana
2025-09-28 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
What are the covenants that hold us and how do they call us to return again and again to the home of our soul?
Rev. Beth Dana is preaching. Music provided by Kindred Voices.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Return to the Home of Your Soul Series
We begin the church year by returning not just to a place, but to each other. This four-part series invites us to reconnect with the essence of our shared spiritual life, the center that holds us through practice, reason, covenant, and love.
Throughout the month, we will reflect on the enduring vision of our faith and the ways it draws us toward a shared future. We’ll consider how regular spiritual practice shapes our lives and helps us grow. Together, we’ll explore the role of reason as a vital companion to faith, and we’ll honor the deep promises that bind us to one another.

All Church Picnic
2025-09-28 12:00 - 14:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Sunday September 28, 2025, immediately following the 11 am service.
Join us for the First Unitarian Church of Dallas’ All-Church Picnic as we kick off the new church year! This gathering is open to members, friends, and families of all ages. Come enjoy delicious food as we celebrate community and connection together. Bring your picnic spirit and we’ll bring the rest!
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Trinity River Talk for World Rivers Day with Amy Martin
2025-09-28 14:00 - 15:30 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Sunday, September 28th, 2 – 3:30 pm
First Unitarian of Dallas
4015 Normandy Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
Trinity River Talk for World Rivers Day with Amy Martin
Followed by a discussion with Rich Grayson & Fouad Jaber
Sponsored by First Church’s Climate Action Team and Ned Fritz Legacy.
The Trinity River: The Watery Tie that Binds North Texas
There is only one river in North Texas: the Trinity. Once rejected and forgotten, paid attention to only when it floods, the Trinity is transforming from a place of refuse to refuge.
We’ll take a tour of the Trinity’s four forks—Clear, East, Elm, and West—exploring each one’s unique characteristics, plus the nature preserves and attractions they are home to. This riverine network is home to the Trinity River Paddling Trail https://trinitycoalition.org/paddling-trail/, a National Park Service recreation trail with over 120 miles of floating fun.
The talk concludes with a brief overview of our river follies, including the time when the West Fork was known as the River of Death, the misguided attempts to turn it into a barge canal that was thwarted by Ned Fritz https://nedfritz.com/, and the absurd idea to place a freeway in its floodplain, which took over a decade to be abandoned. Yet there are more Trinity indignities in the works.
In celebration of World Rivers Day, after the talk Amy will moderate a discussion with Rich Grayson of the Texas Rivers Protection Association https://txrivers.org and Texas Stream Team https://www.meadowscenter.txst.edu/…/texasstreamteam.html/, and Fouad Jaber, professor of biological and agricultural engineering at Texas A&M University. Both are members of First Unitarian of Dallas, as was Ned Fritz.
Photo by Daniel Koglin.

Aging Well Series: End of Life Planning with Deborah Burkham
2025-09-30 13:30 - 15:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
As part of our Aging Well Series, we are pleased to present “End of Life Planning” by Deborah Burkham from The Senior Source.
Come learn about the important information you need to help you and your loved ones with end of life planning.
Topics to include Powers of Attorney, wills, probate, and much more……
We hope you can join us!
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The Unitarian Trinity | Ancestors of Our Faith | Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
2025-10-05 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
The difference between the Unitarian and the Trinitarian theologies is what shaped us but what are we now?
Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter is preaching. Music TBD.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Ancestors of Our Faith Series
This series honors those whose courage and conviction formed the soul of our tradition. They were not perfect, but they were faithful: to truth, to love, and to the possibility of a better world. In honoring these ancestors of faith, we ask: What do we inherit from them? What do we carry forward?
We begin with the 4th-century Unitarians who challenged the prevailing Trinitarian view of Jesus, asking whether their bold theological ideas still speak to us today. We move to the 19th-century Transcendentalists, whose vision of the “transient” and the “permanent” in religion continues to offer clarity and guidance. We then honor those in our movement who have defied oppressive systems, reminding us that civil disobedience can be both effective and deeply faithful. Finally, we turn to the humanist voices in our history, exploring what their insights offer for a life of meaning and purpose now.

The Transient and The Permanent | Ancestors of Our Faith | Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
2025-10-12 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Transcendentalists in the middle of the 19th century changed our religion forever. They pointed to the transient and permanent in religion that can guide our lives today.
Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter is preaching. Music provided by the Sanctuary Choir.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Ancestors of Our Faith Series
This series honors those whose courage and conviction formed the soul of our tradition. They were not perfect, but they were faithful: to truth, to love, and to the possibility of a better world. In honoring these ancestors of faith, we ask: What do we inherit from them? What do we carry forward?
We begin with the 4th-century Unitarians who challenged the prevailing Trinitarian view of Jesus, asking whether their bold theological ideas still speak to us today. We move to the 19th-century Transcendentalists, whose vision of the “transient” and the “permanent” in religion continues to offer clarity and guidance. We then honor those in our movement who have defied oppressive systems, reminding us that civil disobedience can be both effective and deeply faithful. Finally, we turn to the humanist voices in our history, exploring what their insights offer for a life of meaning and purpose now.

CANCELLED: We Are One With Mother Earth with Zara Monrroy
2025-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Due to complications with international travel logistics, Zara will unfortunately not be able to be here. We are so sorry for this change in plans. We, like so many of you, were so looking forward to learning from Zara.
If you still wish to be in community this Friday, leaders of Earth Centered Spirituality will hold space for meditation, chanting, ritual, and connection at the scheduled time and location.

Being Ungovernable | Ancestors of Our Faith | Rev. T. J. FitzGerald
2025-10-19 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
From abolition to civil rights, many in our faith have resisted unjust systems. What does faithful civil disobedience look like today?
Rev. T. J. FitzGerald is preaching. Music provided by the Kindred Voices and April Sellers.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Ancestors of Our Faith Series
This series honors those whose courage and conviction formed the soul of our tradition. They were not perfect, but they were faithful: to truth, to love, and to the possibility of a better world. In honoring these ancestors of faith, we ask: What do we inherit from them? What do we carry forward?
We begin with the 4th-century Unitarians who challenged the prevailing Trinitarian view of Jesus, asking whether their bold theological ideas still speak to us today. We move to the 19th-century Transcendentalists, whose vision of the “transient” and the “permanent” in religion continues to offer clarity and guidance. We then honor those in our movement who have defied oppressive systems, reminding us that civil disobedience can be both effective and deeply faithful. Finally, we turn to the humanist voices in our history, exploring what their insights offer for a life of meaning and purpose now.

Brunch in Community
2025-10-19 10:30 - 13:30 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Sunday, October 19, 2025, after both services, Channing Social Hall
Let the congregation’s youth serve you Brunch In Community this Sunday! Pay-what-you-want toward this important youth fundraiser. There will be gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available. All proceeds go to the 9th grade Boston Heritage Trip and the YRUU Justice Learning Trip.
Can’t make it this Sunday and still want to support our Odyssey & YRUUers? Click HERE to donate so we can ensure our youth are able to enjoy these amazing opportunities.”

Realm Training for Church Members
2025-10-19 13:00 - 14:15 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Sunday, October 19, 20251:00 – 2:15 pm, Hallman Room 305
Want to get more comfortable using Realm, our church app and communication platform?
Join Sharon Thompson, Director of Membership & Hospitality, for a training session where you’ll learn the basic how-to’s, discover helpful features, and get your questions answered.
Tired of receiving too many email notifications—or wish you got more of the ones that matter? We’ll also show you how to adjust your email and notification settings so Realm works best for you.
CLICK TO REGISTER IN REALM

Are You A Humanist? | Ancestors of Our Faith | Rev. Beth Dana
2025-10-26 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Humanism is a foundational thread of our Unitarian Universalist tradition. What do our humanist ancestors have to say to us today about faith and life?
Rev. Beth Dana is preaching. Music TBD.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Ancestors of Our Faith Series
This series honors those whose courage and conviction formed the soul of our tradition. They were not perfect, but they were faithful: to truth, to love, and to the possibility of a better world. In honoring these ancestors of faith, we ask: What do we inherit from them? What do we carry forward?
We begin with the 4th-century Unitarians who challenged the prevailing Trinitarian view of Jesus, asking whether their bold theological ideas still speak to us today. We move to the 19th-century Transcendentalists, whose vision of the “transient” and the “permanent” in religion continues to offer clarity and guidance. We then honor those in our movement who have defied oppressive systems, reminding us that civil disobedience can be both effective and deeply faithful. Finally, we turn to the humanist voices in our history, exploring what their insights offer for a life of meaning and purpose now.

All Souls
2025-11-02 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Join us for our annual service of remembrance. Together we remember and honor the lives of those who have died this year in our annual service of All Souls. You are invited to bring a photo of a loved one you have lost for the altar.
Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter is preaching. Music provided by Kindred Voices.
In-person worship at 9:30 & 11am or livestream at 9:30 & 11am and 7pm CST.
