A Legend exists about a grandfather who shares an internal struggle with this grandson portraying it as two wolves.  One wolf exhibited destructive emotions and behaviors, the other redemptive ones. This has been America’s conflict since the first Europeans set foot on the continent. The last 4 years has brought this dilemma into grotesque relief … Continue reading Online Service – The Legend Of The Two Wolves

A submicroscopic infectious agent is not only ravaging the globe with death but it is burning down the house of the world’s failed systems. We can claim the insurance and rebuild with the same design flaws or transform our structures with rising moon consciousness. UU’s and all people of good heart and good faith can lead the … Continue reading Online Service – The Charred House & The Rising Moon

In 1848 the renowned Unitarian Minister Theodore Parker preached a sermon by this same title. He decried, “There is a lamentable want of first principles, well known and established, the authority of truth and justice.” Rev. Freeman will deliver his 2020 take on Parker’s homily. You won’t be stunned hearing that the themes are virtually … Continue reading The Political Destination Of America & The Signs Of The Times

A compelling teaching from the Epistle of James reads, “Removing action from faith is like removing breath from a body.  All you have left is a corpse.”  Religious progressives have allowed the faith narrative in Texas to be dominated by an extreme vocal sect of one religion.  No wonder our state is on life support!!  Come hear why breathing … Continue reading Breathing UU Faith Into The Body Politic

For decades the religious right has dominated the spiritual narrative on reproductive issues. Their impact has been felt through laws being enacted by our Texas legislature In 2013 when Governor Perry called the special session to wage a horrible war on women, there was no coherent organization for progressive spiritual action. Rev Freeman helped found … Continue reading Coming Out Of The Closet For Reproductive Justice Sanctuary

Barbara Jordan poignantly said that in the Preamble to the Constitution, “I was not included in that ‘We, the people.”  In the past several years scores of ignored and oppressed groups of people have organized, strategized, and mobilized in we the people” movements – Black Lives Matter, United We Dream, #Metoo, # Nomore, The Poor Peoples Campaign, … Continue reading #WeThePeople

Texas is ground zero for our identity as a nation and our identity as a Faith.  It’s that simple.  With the Anti-Sanctuary bill now law (SB4), our Hispanic neighbors are in jeopardy for their freedom, safety, and very lives. With the DACA decision, add 124,000 of our Hispanic youth to the bigoted target list. During … Continue reading If We Don’t Do This, What Do We Do?

Now is not a time to be screaming and shrieking our faith and moral values.  This is a time to be grounded in the richness of our souls.  Wise teachings like the Tao anchor us in the deep wells of unmovable dignity for all beings.  How do we become spiritual activists, personally and collectively, that … Continue reading Fill Your Core, Toughen Your Resolve

Vital rays of light leading to the Roe vs Wade decision were sparked at First UU of Dallas.  In the late 60’s the Women’s Alliance of the church began to study the abortion issue, eventually signing the amicus brief of the landmark case for women’s autonomy that beamed a nationwide beacon of light. Texas now … Continue reading Fling Off Your Bushel: Let Reproductive Justice Light Shine!