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SUMMARY:Power of the Unseen | Liberating Faith | Rev. T. J. FitzGerald
DESCRIPTION:Liberation doesn’t happen overnight. Much of what holds us back remains inside us. We talk about how to be free of old ideas and know liberation.  \nRev. T. J. FitzGerald is preaching.Music by Kristen Van Cleve\, Violin.\nWorship at 9:30 am and 11 am CST in-person or online • 7:00p m ONLINE ONLY \nThis sermon is part of our Liberating Faith series:  \nA liberating faith requires the willingness to challenge what has been taken for granted.  \nOur theme year kick-off series is an overview of the foundations of a faith that encourages questioning; one that challenges assumptions and is open to the unfolding of truth. We will explore why a liberating faith is important\, how un-examined beliefs and fears affect our lives\, and ways in which courageous Unitarian Universalists throughout history worked to expand freedom and how we can continue that work today. 
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/power-of-the-unseen-liberating-faith-rev-t-j-fitzgerald/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Liberating Faith
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SUMMARY:What Parents Need to Know About Executive Functioning
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER IN REALM \n“I swear I turned that in!” \nWhat Parents Need to Know About Executive Functioning \nThe first progress report of the year can be eye-opening. The excitement of “Back to School” has faded\, and the reality of increased assignments and responsibilities begins to set in. This is the perfect time to empower our students with systems and habits that unlock their full potential! \nExecutive functioning is the brain’s management system that helps students turn good intentions into consistent action. In this practical workshop\, parents and caregivers will learn EF strategies to implement at home to improve organization\, time management\, homework habits\, routines\, and independence. Experienced educator and Executive Functioning Coach Tina Malone will share actionable tools that reduce daily stress while helping students take ownership of their learning.  \nThis workshop is especially helpful for families of neurodivergent learners\, including students with ADHD\, dyslexia\, on the autism spectrum\, or other attention- or learning related challenges. Designed for parents and caregivers of K–12 students\, these strategies are also valuable for college students\, who are welcome to attend. \nAbout Tina \nTina Malone is a certified educator and the owner of Tina Malone Tutoring\, where she specializes in Executive Functioning and Spanish language coaching for middle school\, high school\, college students\, and adults. With nearly two decades of experience in education\, Tina is passionate about equipping students with practical strategies for lifelong success. Inspired by both her classroom experience and her own journey with ADHD and anxiety\, she is dedicated to helping students and families build the skills\, confidence\, and independence to thrive. Her mission is simple: “Empowering students one life at a time.” \nREGISTER IN REALM
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/what-parents-need-to-know-about-executive-functioning/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Ministries,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260812T154523Z
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SUMMARY:All Church Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 20\, 2026\, immediately following the 11 am service. \nJoin 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 and music from the First Church Jazz Band as we celebrate community and connection together. Bring your picnic spirit and we’ll bring the rest! \nClick to register in Realm.
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/all-church-picnic-2/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260909T162707Z
CREATED:20250927T143033Z
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SUMMARY:Free Faith for All | Liberating Faith | Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
DESCRIPTION:Religious freedom has always required courage; we’ll explore how generations of Unitarian Universalists have expanded the boundaries of faith and what that legacy asks of us today.  \nRev. Dr. Daniel Kanter is preaching.Music by Kindred Voices.\nWorship at 9:30 am and 11 am CST in-person or online • 7:00p m ONLINE ONLY \nThis sermon is part of our Liberating Faith series:  \nA liberating faith requires the willingness to challenge what has been taken for granted.  \nOur theme year kick-off series is an overview of the foundations of a faith that encourages questioning; one that challenges assumptions and is open to the unfolding of truth. We will explore why a liberating faith is important\, how un-examined beliefs and fears affect our lives\, and ways in which courageous Unitarian Universalists throughout history worked to expand freedom and how we can continue that work today. 
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/free-faith-for-all-liberating-faith-rev-dr-daniel-kanter/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Liberating Faith,Sermon
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SUMMARY:The Real Real | Truth\, Healing Reconciliation\, & Transformation | Rev. T. J. FitzGerald
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRev. T. J. FitzGerald is preaching.Music by Joåo Perez\, Violin\, Bree Ahern\, Cello\, and Grant Wareham\, Piano \nWorship at 9:30 am and 11 am CST in-person or online • 7:00 pm ONLINE ONLY \nThis sermon is part of our Truth\, Healing\, Reconciliation\, and Transformation sermon series. \nFreedom is upheld through our ability to confront what is true. \nWithin this series\, we will examine the four pillars that help us move away from division and toward a place of wholeness. We will reflect on how truth allows us to look at the world through new lenses\, how healing takes place through vulnerability\, how reconciliation restores that which has been damaged\, and how transformation is made possible when we choose love over fear\, again and again.
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/the-real-real-truth-healing-reconciliation-transformation-rev-t-j-fitzgerald/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sermon,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Know Your Voting Rights: Expert Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Jerry Hawkins will moderate a discussion about voting rights: 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\, and how can we all help — as citizens and members of a faith community.  \nOUR PANELISTS \nNina 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. \nRamiro 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 Arrivals (DACA) — which had failed to pass Congress as the DREAM Act following a Republican filibuster.  \nRev. Dr. Danielle Ayers\, Pastor of Justice – Friendship-West Baptist Church; Co-Founder – Black Faith Coalition. At Friendship-West\, Dr. Ayers coordinates social justice work by the church’s more than 12\,000 members\, including extensive voter engagement efforts. Friendship-West holds voter registration drives and answer congregants’ questions about elections\, produces voting guides\, holds candidate forums\, helps recruit election judges and clerks\, and organizes rides to the polls. \n  \nChildcare is available for this event. Please click here to register for childcare.
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/know-your-voting-rights-expert-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T110000
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SUMMARY:Wounded Healers | Truth\, Healing Reconciliation\, & Transformation | Rev. Beth Dana
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nRev. Beth Dana is preaching.Music by the Sanctuary Choir \nWorship at 9:30 am and 11 am CST in-person or online • 7:00 pm ONLINE ONLY \nThis sermon is part of our Truth\, Healing\, Reconciliation\, and Transformation sermon series. \nFreedom is upheld through our ability to confront what is true. \nWithin this series\, we will examine the four pillars that help us move away from division and toward a place of wholeness. We will reflect on how truth allows us to look at the world through new lenses\, how healing takes place through vulnerability\, how reconciliation restores that which has been damaged\, and how transformation is made possible when we choose love over fear\, again and again.
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/wounded-healers-truth-healing-reconciliation-transformation-rev-beth-dana/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sermon,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T120000
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SUMMARY:Recon on Reconciliation | Truth\, Healing Reconciliation\, & Transformation | Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
DESCRIPTION:Broken relationships rarely heal themselves. What spiritual practices help us restore trust and begin again?  \nRev. Dr. Daniel Kanter is preaching.Music by Kindred Voices. \nWorship at 9:30 am and 11 am CST in-person or online • 7:00 pm ONLINE ONLY \nThis sermon is part of our Truth\, Healing\, Reconciliation\, and Transformation sermon series. \nFreedom is upheld through our ability to confront what is true. \nWithin this series\, we will examine the four pillars that help us move away from division and toward a place of wholeness. We will reflect on how truth allows us to look at the world through new lenses\, how healing takes place through vulnerability\, how reconciliation restores that which has been damaged\, and how transformation is made possible when we choose love over fear\, again and again.
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/recon-on-reconciliation-truth-healing-reconciliation-transformation-rev-dr-daniel-kanter/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sermon,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260921T145534Z
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SUMMARY:A New Thing | Truth\, Healing Reconciliation\, & Transformation | Rev. T. J. FitzGerald
DESCRIPTION:Transformation takes more than time. It takes work and relationships and more. Luckily we don’t have to do it alone.  \nRev. T. J. FitzGerald is preaching.Music by Matthew Babineaux. \nWorship at 9:30 am and 11 am CST in-person or online • 7:00 pm ONLINE ONLY \nThis sermon is part of our Truth\, Healing\, Reconciliation\, and Transformation sermon series. \nFreedom is upheld through our ability to confront what is true. \nWithin this series\, we will examine the four pillars that help us move away from division and toward a place of wholeness. We will reflect on how truth allows us to look at the world through new lenses\, how healing takes place through vulnerability\, how reconciliation restores that which has been damaged\, and how transformation is made possible when we choose love over fear\, again and again.
URL:https://dallasuu.org/event/a-new-thing-truth-healing-reconciliation-transformation-rev-t-j-fitzgerald/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Dallas\, 4015 Normandy Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sermon,Special Events
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