Happiness, A Journey Toward Freedom
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
In this revised and reprised sermon, Rev. John help us remember what happiness is and why we must cultivate it even when times are hard.
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Values and Sacred Wisdom - Our Navigation Tools
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
Needed in all times, but especially in tumultuous ones, our values and the wisdom we identify as sacred serve as guiding lights, helping us do the next right thing. UUCA Board Member, Ruthie Bowles, delivers this powerful message that both grounds us in our values and lifts us with love.
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Community: The Structure of Belonging
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
Building on the work by Peter Block, Rev. John explores what the new religion and new America will look like in the coming years. Join the UUCA Beloved Community as, together, we look ahead in faith and connected by the shared belief that whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whomever you love - you are loved, sacred, and welcome here.
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Say Something Biblical
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
How’s your Bible literacy? Biblical citations and references have been in the news lately. But how accurate they are depends on … on what? Join Rev. Fred and the UUCA Congregation as we explore uses (and misuses) of Scripture.
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Invitation to Healing
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
As we enter the Fall season, we also enter the season of forgiveness and atonement. Led by Rev. John, this service will offer a ritual for moving forward toward healing, reconciliation and restoration.
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Die Before You Die
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
The phrase "die before you die" is attributed to the Prophet Muhammad as a famous Hadith (saying); and Muhammad Rumi, 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic also coined the phrase. Together, with Rev. John, Let's explore what this means in light of our theme this month.
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Being with Suffering
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
In this very personal message, Rev. John reflects on death and suffering and compassion. A Poem is shared in the beginning by Rev. Dayna Edwards "The Dinner Party", then he launches into a message that will ground you if you are in a place of grief, loss or suffering. This message is a must listen for anyone who has lost someone they love.
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Remembering Difficult Knowledge
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
The process of disremembering so-called “difficult knowledge" —history that makes some uncomfortable—started years ago and is now moving forward at breathtaking speed. As we move toward our nation’s 250th anniversary celebration next July 4, 2026, what do we need to remember as citizens and as Unitarian Universalists.
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Thriving: Bold & Compassionate Living
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
In this sermon, Rev. John discusses several core spiritual competencies that can provide a sense of belonging and community to anyone seeking to thrive and/or feel more grounded in life.
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Try Kindness
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
Have you ever tried to be radically kind? What does that even mean? Join Rev. John in examining what it means to be radically kind.
info_outlineWhat can a 16th century Jewish mystic, an Episcopal priest who frequents the Burning Man Festival, and the alien from the Resident Alien sci-fi TV series teach us about brokenness and beauty? Join Cindy Atlee to find out—and why we need both to transform ourselves and change the world.