What does it mean to live joyfully deep? As Unitarian Universalists, we recognize that joy is much more than a passing feeling or a response to circumstances. In this sermon, Rev. Beth Dana explores joy as a deep spiritual quality that can sustain us through difficult times.

Topics include: joyfully deep, joy and spirituality, cultivating joy, joy and sorrow, spiritual practice, finding joy in difficult times, Unitarian Universalism, UU spirituality, Wendell Berry, Mary Oliver, Inside Out, joy and resilience, joy and community

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What does it mean to be rationally spiritual? In the second sermon of our 2026 UU Foundations series, Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter explores a faith that makes room for questions and welcomes the use of reason. At First Unitarian Church of Dallas, we bring our whole selves to the search for meaning.

This sermon considers how our beliefs shape the way we live and asks what our choices reveal about what we value. Rational spirituality means taking our faith seriously enough to question it, examine it, and put it into practice.

Topics include: rational spirituality, reason and faith, doubt, ethics, Unitarian Universalism, spiritual life, justice, equity, authenticity

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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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In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald gets personal about the spiritual practices that sustain his Unitarian Universalist faith. He shares his morning meditation and prayer, along with an evening examen for reflecting on the day.

Rev. T. J. explores why ritual matters and how spiritual practices can help protect our peace and well-being. He also shares a few ideas for developing a deeper spiritual practice, including The Artist's Way and the examined life.

Topics include: spiritual practices, daily rituals, meditation, prayer, loving-kindness meditation, forgiveness, the examen, spiritual well-being, Unitarian Universalism, and The Artist's Way.

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