Past Morning Services

Morning Worship - Today’s Discourse “Cosmic Humility" by Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies

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In a universe with trillions of galaxies, each with hundreds of billions of stars, we should view our lives on this pale blue dot of a planet in a solar system on the edge of our galaxy with an appropriate amount of humility while embracing and treasuring the gift of experience that we all enjoy. What will it mean for us when we soon definitively discover that we are not alone and that the cosmos is teeming with life? We are not the center of the universe as so many past generations thought, but our lives and communities are nevertheless still important and possess inherent worth on this world that is our only home.

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March 1, 2026 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Morning Worship - Today’s Discourse “The Name of Love” Worship Team & Rev. T. J. FitzGerald, via video

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In his sermon “The Name of Love,” Rev. T. J. FitzGerald reflects on on Martin Luther King Jr.’s message for us in troubled times. Drawing from Dr. King’s teachings on agape love, nonviolence, and moral courage, this UU sermon explores what it means to live with purpose when fear, injustice, and division feel overwhelming. It looks honestly at the tension between love and resistance and why Dr. King believed real love always carries a cost. T

he Rev. T. J. FitzGerald is one of the ministers at First Unitarian Church of Dallas.

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February 22, 2026 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Morning Worship - Today’s Discourse “We Gather as FOC” by Rebecca Crystal & The Rainbow Team

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Family of Choice (FOC) is made of people that provide shared values, emotional connection, and celebrations of life events. Originating in the LGBTQIA+ community primarily for people who lacked support from their Family of Origin (FOO), it has grown to encompass all who find a need for more nurturing relationships. Join us to learn how Red River UU can continue to grow to be more of a FOC.

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February 15, 2026 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Morning Worship - Today’s Discourse “The History of Civil Disobedience” by Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies

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Augustine and Aquinas were both known for claiming that “an unjust law is no law at all.” We know from the experience of humanity that legality and morality are not synonymous. Many practices have been deemed legal by societies that are clearly immoral. This discourse will explore how civil disobedience to unjust laws has been an effective catalyst for social change throughout human history.

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February 8, 2026 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Morning Worship - Today’s Discourse "Who Are UU’s” by The Worship Team & Rev. David Schwartz, via video

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Curious about Unitarian Universalism? Join us this Sunday for a special look at Unitarian Universalism. We’ll explore the values that guide us—like justice, equity, and a deep respect for the earth—and discuss how we live those out in the real world.

Newcomers, old friends, and the simply curious are all welcome. Come explore with us!

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February 1, 2026 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Morning Worship - VIA ZOOM - Today’s Discourse “Striving for Justice” by Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies

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Unitarian Universalists have a long history of working for social justice and also taking a self-critical stance in order to be open to the change that is needed to bring about a more Beloved Community. In this discourse, we will look at this UU history of striving for justice and reflect on how we can continue to express this commitment in our troubled times.

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January 25, 2026 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Morning Worship: Today’s Discourse was iced out - Church was closed

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Curious about Unitarian Universalism? Join us this Sunday for a special look at Unitarian Universalism. We’ll explore the values that guide us—like justice, equity, and a deep respect for the earth—and discuss how we live those out in the real world.

Newcomers, old friends, and the simply curious are all welcome. Come explore with us!

January 18, 2026 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Morning Worship: Today’s Topic is A Space for Release, Renewal, and Hope presented by The Worship Team

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If you’re looking for a way to start the year that feels deeper than a typical resolution, join us this Sunday. We’re hosting a heartfelt service that blends music and words with a beautiful, symbolic ritual.

Together, we’ll move through a circle of light and water, practicing the art of letting go, the joy of starting fresh, and our connection to the earth. It’s a gentle, supportive environment where you can connect with your own spirit and a community that cares. We’d love to have you in our circle.

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January 11, 2026 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Morning Worship: Today’s Discourse - "A Value Adding Life” by Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

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What would be the implications for community if we committed ourselves to bringing more value into the world than we take from it? In this discourse, I will reflect on how we might live in such a way as to increase the value of all life for the long run and on what kinds of systemic transformation would be needed for us all to live value adding lives.

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January 4, 2026 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

What Time Is It?

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As we begin a new year, we are reminded that time marches on, but we rarely take time to think about what time actually is or is not. In this discourse, I will focus on the concept of time as an expression of relations and reflect on how we might more effectively use this concept to enhance relations within community.

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