Daniel Chesney Kanter

Daniel Chesney Kanter is the Senior Minister of First Unitarian Church of Dallas. Previously, he served at King’s Chapel in Boston and as a chaplain at San Francisco General Hospital. He is an avid long distance cyclist, home brewer, and adventurer.

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The 2019 Stewardship Sermon Award Winner is Rev. Dr. Daniel C. Kanter for his sermon, "Tomatoes for the Future".

By UUA Annual Program Fund, Stewardship and Development, Daniel Chesney Kanter | June 13, 2019

More than an adherence to a belief system, faith is an orientation to life.

By Daniel Chesney Kanter | November 1, 2017 | From Spirit

Reflections on faith, especially for those who are not traditionally religious. Using engaging stories, and with reflection questions after each chapter, this small book of wisdom helps to make faith more accessible for all.

Book | By Daniel Chesney Kanter | From Skinner House Books

God of many names and mystery beyond all our naming, Our time together today is a precious gift. We gather in the name of justice in love and service to a higher good. We gather in hope for a world where oppression of any kind is challenged. We gather to spark the fire of commitment lit in every...

Prayer | By Daniel Chesney Kanter | October 1, 2015 | From WorshipWeb

Responsive Reading of Dedication 2011 (based on readings from 1950 and 1964 dedications of this church adapted by Rev. Kanter)....

Ritual | By Daniel Chesney Kanter | February 17, 2015 | From WorshipWeb

Christmas and Hanukah once upon a time were about struggle, hope, and freedom. Both stories are exile stories pointing out how even a glimmer of light can provide a lasting hope for the triumph of all that is good. While we haven’t altogether lost these themes in our modern interpretations, we...

Reading | By Daniel Chesney Kanter | February 17, 2015 | From WorshipWeb

God of many names and mystery beyond all our naming, Persist in guiding us to a quiet measure of this moment, That we might link heart to heart in the stillness and calm, Leaving behind all scurrying and fury, rush and contempt For the shore of this quiet moment....

Prayer | By Daniel Chesney Kanter | February 17, 2015 | From WorshipWeb

To love life is to notice the wonders that abound And To notice the wonders that abound Is to be grounded here and now And To be grounded here and now Is the beginning of finding love for this life today. Let us ground ourselves in this instant in the worship of all things good and right.

Opening | By Daniel Chesney Kanter | February 17, 2015 | From WorshipWeb

Today we walk toward the dayspring breaking through, the Easter day of joy.

Opening | By Daniel Chesney Kanter | February 17, 2015 | From WorshipWeb

Creator and Creation, We are here and We know paradise is beyond our reach yet at our finger tips. Here the sacred is revealed, And we hope for peace, And restoration of the soul. We acknowledge we are not in charge, And relinquish control. Let the realm of humanity be transcended by all that is...

Meditation | By Daniel Chesney Kanter | February 17, 2015 | From WorshipWeb

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