We have all been disappointed at times when our lives and the world in general fail to live up to our expectations. But instead of always bemoaning, “What went wrong?” perhaps we can look both inward and outward for the purpose of crafting different questions that lead to greater fulfillment and appreciation of our reality. … Continue reading Not-So-Great Expectations
Hope acts as an anchor in difficult times, providing us with strength and stability. Andrea Gibson in their poem Say Yes reminds us that hope requires our active engagement. This Sunday we will reflect on our UU spiritual practice of saying yes and how this practice can bolster hope in the world. We will celebrate our newest members. … Continue reading Say Yes: Playing Our Chords for Hope
Join us July 20 for our annual Book Sunday and a special violin concert from Marek Eneti. Bob Bliss, Valerie Gomes and Betsy Friauf each will be sharing a book that has changed and improved their lives. Click on this link to view the videos of our service on YouTube: Video Link Click on … Continue reading Book Sunday: “This Made Me Better”
Throughout Unitarian and Universalist history, our ancestors have experimented with counter-cultural social structures that would serve as models for cultural transformation: Brook Farm and the La Réunion colony here in Dallas are just two examples. This Sunday, we’ll explore the urge to form such communities and some of the difficulties they faced. Collectively we will … Continue reading Vive la Communauté: Seeking Beloved Community
Human rights activist Bill Holston will be speaking to us on the resistance movements here and around the country, including words of Bruce Springsteen, music of modern protest, and how individuals can resist the rise of authoritarianism and defend democracy. Please wear your favorite social justice/resistance/protest shirt to services. Please promote policy over personality to help … Continue reading Land of Hope and Dreams
Come celebrate the last Sunday of Pride month and join us for a fascinating message “LGBTQ+ Texans, Medicine, and the Tragedy of Eugenics” from our own Dr. Michael Phillips. Click on this link to view the videos of our service on YouTube: Video Link Click on this link to view our YouTube Channel: … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Texans, Medicine, and the Tragedy of Eugenics
