First Unitarian Church of Dallas

This American Life: Get a Spine!
2023-08-06 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
It takes courage to move past our fear in order to speak up, say what needs to be said, and do what we’ve been scared to do. It requires us to “get a spine!”
Our summer sermon series “This American Life” is based on NPR’s famed radio show. We will explore various stories that illuminate the importance of story and particular experiences to help us recognize our common humanity.
Listen to the This American Life episode
Rev. Beth Dana is preaching MUSIC: Trumpeter Joel Adair and Don Krehbiel
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Wild DFW Book Event with Amy Martin
2023-07-30 12:30 - 13:30 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Wild DFW: Twenty Top Surprises of North Texas Nature
As author Amy Martin explored North Central Texas to write Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth, twenty facts, places, flora, and fauna surprised her, even after decades as an eco-journalist. Take the journey with her in this talk and learn what she discovered. Enjoy some of the book’s more rhapsodic passages about prairies, creeks, and the Moon, and peak experiences from its 25 hiking adventures through hardwood bottomland forests, soaring limestone escarpments, vast wetlands and winding waterways, rare remnants of Blackland and Fort Worth Prairies, and well-preserved swaths of Eastern Cross Timbers “cast iron forest. ”
Click here to register in Realm Connect
Amy will have copies of Wild DFW available for purchase for $26 at the event or you can purchase in advance HERE
A journalist and writer for over 40 years, Amy Martin is the author of Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth ( Wild-DFW.com), Itchy Business: How to Treat the Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Rash, Prevent Exposure and Eradicate the Plant (Itchy.biz), and co-author of Speaking of Mother Earth. She is currently senior features writer for Green Source DFW (GreenSourceDFW.org). Her current project is Ned Fritz Legacy (NedFritz.com), a biographical website of Ned Fritz, Texas’ most famous environmentalist. Martin sits on the Dallas County Open Space’s (DallasCounty.org/parks) Trails and Preserves Program board and serves as state social media director for Native Prairies Association of Texas (TexasPrairie.org). For twelve years, she managed wildlife habitat rehabilitation on a private nature preserve in northeast Texas, including converting fifteen acres of pasture into tallgrass prairie. She is a certified Texas Master Naturalist with the North Texas chapter (NTMN.org). Find her writings at Moonlady.com.

This American Life: Fiasco!
2023-07-30 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
What do we do when it all falls apart? For millennia religious people have been asking this very question. Let’s try to answer it together.
Our summer sermon series “This American Life” is based on NPR’s famed radio show. We will explore various stories that illuminate the importance of story and particular experiences to help us recognize our common humanity.
Listen to the This American Life episode
Rev. T. J. FitzGerald is preaching MUSIC: Church members April and Les Sellers and George Cornelius
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

This American Life: Ends of the Earth
2023-07-23 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
What would you do for someone you love? The podcast this week asks us questions about love and friendship. Let’s dig into it.
Our summer sermon series “This American Life” is based on NPR’s famed radio show. We will explore various stories that illuminate the importance of story and particular experiences to help us recognize our common humanity.
Listen to the This American Life episode
Rev. Daniel Kanter is preaching MUSIC: pianist Kent Ellingson.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

This American Life: Burn It Down
2023-07-16 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Our summer sermon series “This American Life” is based on NPR’s famed radio show. We will explore various stories that illuminate the importance of story and particular experiences to help us recognize our common humanity.
Listen to the This American Life episode
Rev. Daniel Kanter is preaching. Music will be provided by clarinetist Danny Goodman.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

This American Life: Spark Bird
2023-07-09 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Birders talk about their “spark bird” – the first bird that got them hooked on bird watching. Each of us, whether we are birders or not, has a “spark bird” – something that grabbed our attention, kindled our passion, and changed our life. What is yours?
Our summer series “This American Life” is based on NPR’s famed radio show. We will explore various stories that illuminate the importance of story and particular experiences to help us recognize our common humanity.
Listen to the This American Life episode
Rev. Beth Dana is preaching MUSIC: TBD
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Luncheon with Rev. Nangroi Suting
2023-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Come meet Rev. Nangroi Suting, our partner from the Unitarian Church of Northeast India, and hear about our ongoing connections with them. All are welcome, including sponsors, past pilgrims, and those interested in going on the pilgrimage to India in January 2024.
Lunch will begin immediately after 11am worship in Channing Social Hall and will include salad and a variety of wrap sandwiches. Please note any dietary restrictions when registering.
Please register in Realm by Thursday, June 29.

This American Life: Complicated Patriotism
2023-07-02 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
We kick off this series by reflecting on our role as progressive religious people in patriotic celebrations. We will also hear from Rev. Nangroi Suting, minister to the Unitarian Universalist Church of North East India.
Our summer sermon series “This American Life” is based on NPR’s famed radio show. We will explore various stories that illuminate the importance of story and particular experiences to help us recognize our common humanity.
Rev. Daniel Kanter is preaching MUSIC: Don Krehbiel and Alan Dyer
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Artists Who Inspire: Keith Haring
2023-06-25 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Join us for this final Sunday in our Artists Who Inspire series, in which we affirm “art is for everybody!” We will explore the personal, public, and provocative pop art of Keith Haring in the 1980s.
June’s Artists Who Inspire sermon series highlights performers, musicians, and visual artists who inspire our spiritual lives to persevere, adapt, find joy, and face obstacles in our way. What makes them unstoppable? What does are do to us? How are we moved by their lives and their art?
Rev. Beth Dana is preaching MUSIC: Melissa Sky-Eagle, pianist

Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

True Colors Workshop
2023-06-24 10:00 - 15:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
True Colors is a fun and entertaining way to identify your unique spectrum of personality preferences using color as a metaphor for personality types.
Discover your True Colors spectrum and dynamic keys to unlocking your success! With the help of the True Colors personality process, you will begin to see yourself and others in a new light and learn to improve relationships that will lead to new successes in all facets of your life.
Open to all adults 20+ new to True Colors and those who have attended sessions previously. Register in Realm.

Artists Who Inspire: Nina Simone
2023-06-18 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
We look into the life of Nina Simone and her bold confrontation with race and the power of her voice to confront the times she lived in.

June’s Artists Who Inspire sermon series highlights performers, musicians, and visual artists who inspire our spiritual lives to persevere, adapt, find joy, and face obstacles in our way.artists who inspire our spiritual lives to persevere, adapt, find joy and face obstacles in our way. What makes them unstoppable? What does are do to us? How are we moved by their lives and their art?

Rev. Daniel Kanter is preaching MUSIC: vocalist Avanti Dey
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Artists Who Inspire: Stevie Wonder
2023-06-11 09:30 - 12:30 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
We celebrate the life and inspiration that Stevie Wonder offers this world this Sunday. But Stevie’s gifts to the world go far beyond his music. Come celebrate this inspiring life with us!

June’s Artists Who Inspire sermon series highlights performers, musicians, and visual artists who inspire our spiritual lives to persevere, adapt, find joy, and face obstacles in our way. artists who inspire our spiritual lives to persevere, adapt, find joy and face obstacles in our way. What makes them unstoppable? What does are do to us? How are we moved by their lives and their art?

Rev. T. J. FitzGerald is preaching MUSIC: Jazz pianist and flutist, Matthew Babineaux
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Artists Who Inspire: Josephine Baker
2023-06-04 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
We kick off our Artists Who Inspire series looking into the life of Josephine Baker. Her life inspires persistence, the leveraging of fame for resistance movements and a commitment to sensuality on stage. Join us.
June’s Artists Who Inspire sermon series highlights performers, musicians, and visual artists who inspire our spiritual lives to persevere, adapt, find joy, and face obstacles in our way. artists who inspire our spiritual lives to persevere, adapt, find joy and face obstacles in our way. What makes them unstoppable? What does are do to us? How are we moved by their lives and their art?
Rev. Daniel Kanter is preaching MUSIC: Helen Blackburn, flutist
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

"Piece of My Heart"
2023-05-28 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
The power of memory and honor are everywhere in our lives. We hold close those who gave the last full measure of their devotion in service this Memorial Day Sunday.
Rev. T. J. FitzGerald is preaching MUSIC: George Cornelius
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

2023 Parish Meeting
2023-05-21 12:30 - 13:30 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Everyone is welcome, and Voting Members of the church are especially encouraged to attend. We’ll hear reports on areas of church life.
Childcare is available for this event. Click here to register your child(ren) in Realm.

"Praise to the Rituals That Celebrate Change"
2023-05-21 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Coming of Age and graduating seniors walk before us on this Sunday. We have all come of age and graduated parts of our lives. What does it all mean?
Rev. Daniel Kanter is preaching MUSIC: Sanctuary Choir
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

"Seen, Found, Beloved"
2023-05-14 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
How do you know when you belong in a community? We all know the experience of being seen, found, and beloved…and we know its opposite. Join us for worship and the child dedication ceremony.
Rev. Beth Dana is preaching MUSIC: Women’s Sextet
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

"Bound Together"
2023-05-07 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Liberation does not happen overnight. We envision together building the Beloved Community and how to bring it to life.
Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald is preaching MUSIC: Kindred Voices
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Aging Well Series - Alzheimer's & Dementia
2023-04-30 12:30 - 14:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
First Unitarian’s Aging Well Series welcomes Dr. Ihab Hajjar to present “Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Neurodegenerative diseases and the impact of hearing loss and anesthesia on cognitive decline.”
As part of our AGING WELL SERIES, we are pleased to present Dr. Ihab Hajjar, Professor in the Department of Neurology at Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Hajjar specializes in geriatric medicine, Alzheimer’s disease, and hypertension and holds the Pogue Family Distinguished University Chair in Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Research and Care.
Dr. Hajjar will discuss Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases, with a focus on the impact of hearing loss and anesthesia on cognitive decline.
We hope you can join us to learn more!
Click here to register in Realm.

"A Prayer for Revolutionary Love"
2023-04-30 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
What is the work of ‘Revolutionary Love?’ As we wrap up the theme year let’s get practical about how to continue to practice it.
Rev. Daniel Kanter is preaching MUSIC: Sanctuary Choir

Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Youth Sunday
2023-04-23 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Join us for a much loved and meaningful tradition – Youth Sunday! Our YRUU teens lead the service – sharing homilies, performing music, and serving as greeters and ushers. They are excited to share a message of “Radical Love” with the congregation this year.
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Creative Community Art Show & Sale
2023-04-23 09:00 - 13:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Join us for the 11th Annual Creative Community Art Show and Sale
Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Painting, Prints, Collage, Jewelry with precious and semi-precious stones, Sculpture, Assemblage, Mixed Media, Fused Glass & UU tiles and more
A generous portion of the proceeds go to our church.

Earth Day Sunday
2023-04-16 10:00 - 12:30 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Celebrate and learn with the Climate Action Team from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Channing Hall.
Have fun with a native plant sale, children’s activities, compost demo, and more. Visit electric vehicles in the playground parking lot, Join the conversation about RenUUable and ElectrifyUUs.

"We Are of This Earth"
2023-04-16 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
What does it mean for humans to be in solidarity with the earth? Celebrate Earth Day with us!
Rev. Beth Dana is preaching MUSIC: George Cornelius and guest
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Easter
2023-04-09 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Join us to celebrate Easter! All ages will come together for worship with processional, special music, egg hunt between services, and fellowship. Join us, and bring your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors!
Multigenerational Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY
Egg Scramble at 10:40am

Maundy Thursday
2023-04-06 19:00 - 20:30 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Join us for Maundy Thursday, where we will pause for a reflective, moving service. Communion will be followed by a candlelight Tenebrae reading of the story of Jesus’ betrayal.

"Redeeming Words: Revelation"
2023-04-02 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Revelation is a scary word for some Unitarian Universalists. We’ll explore what it has to do with us and what the Palm Sunday story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey revealed then and now.
Rev. Beth Dana is preaching MUSIC: Kindred Voices
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

"Redeeming Words: Virtue"
2023-03-26 09:30 - 12:00 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Along our Lenten journey, we reflect together on the meaning of virtue in our lives and in our shared, wider community. What can old notions of virtue tell us? What new virtues are with us today?
This service is part of our Lenten sermon series “Redeeming Words: Living a Liberal Faith,” during which we will look at traditional religious ideas with a new understanding. Join us each Sunday through April 2 to reimagine theology for your life.
Rev. T.J. FitzGerald is preaching. MUSIC: Rosana Eckert, and jazz and Brazilian pianist Jeff Gardner
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY

Day-to-Day Love: Retreat for Couples
2023-03-24 - 2023-03-26 | Springhill Retreat Center, 3991 E. Renner Road, richardson, United States
Day to Day Love – A Retreat for Couples
March 24 – 26, 2023, Springhill Retreat Center, Richardson, TX
Love is a many splendor thing, but how do we keep the ’splendor’ while doing the housework, paying the bills, and disagreeing on anything from candidates to kids? This two-night weekend retreat will explore the opportunities to express our true selves in a committed relationship.
Through shared experience, personal reflection, and engaging and entertaining interactions, couples will journey toward a vision for their relationship that provides connection, sustenance, and enjoyment as you walk through life together.
Click here to register in Realm.
Have questions? Want more information? Email Jean Ann Powers.

"Redeeming Words: Sin"
2023-03-19 09:30 - 12:30 | First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Little is more human than sin. It touches all of our lives. As part of our Lenten series, we’ll talk about what sin really means to us…and what it doesn’t.
This service is part of our Lenten sermon series “Redeeming Words: Living a Liberal Faith,” during which we will look at traditional religious ideas with a new understanding. Join us each Sunday through April 2 to reimagine theology for your life.
Rev. T.J. FitzGerald is preaching. Special Music with Melanie DeMore
Worship at 9:30am and 11am CST in-person or online • 7:00pm ONLINE ONLY
