Poetry Pals led Service
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
In this collaborative arts worship service, the UUCA Poetry Pals led us in an exploration of paying attention through poetry enriched by musical accompaniment and shared community experience. This episode showcases the service framework followed by five poems.
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The Power of Symbols
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
Rev. John reflects on the power of symbols and the ways they shape our shared spiritual life. Centered around our Blessing of the Chalices service, this message explores how simple objects can carry deep meaning, connecting us to one another and to the values we hold dear. Together, we honor the chalice as a symbol of warmth, hope, and unity in the Unitarian Universalist tradition. As we bless the chalices that hold our shared light, we renew our commitment to community, compassion, and spiritual reflection. Join us for a thoughtful reflection on how symbols help tell our story, strengthen our...
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Blackness, the Original Other #BlackLivesMatter
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
From the earliest days of this nation, Blackness has been cast as “other”—marginalized, feared, exploited, & resisted. Yet, within that imposed otherness lives resilience, brilliance, faith, and an unbreakable insistence on dignity. This Sunday, we explore what it means to name Blackness as the “Original Other” and why proclaiming Black Lives Matter is not a political slogan, but a moral and spiritual declaration. Together, we’ll reflect on history, confront hard truths, and consider how our faith calls us to move beyond awareness into action. Join us as we deepen our...
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I Live to Give!
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
What if giving isn’t about obligation—but about living in alignment with our deepest values? This Sunday, together with Rev. John, we’ll explore how giving becomes an expression of who we are and the loving, just world we’re helping to create. Come discover what it means to say: I live to give.
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The Disappearance of Childhood Wonder - HS Youth Led Service
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
HS Youth Led Service (with guidance from our Director of Lifespan Faith Formation) HS Youth Lily Kendall asks us to honor and hold onto our childhood wonder during a powerful and inspiring Youth-Led Service centered on the theme of Resilience.
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Anti-trinitarian to Woke
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
We honor our justice journey in Rev. John’s message, “Anti-Trinitarian to Woke.” From our roots as bold religious dissenters to today’s urgent calls for justice, Unitarian Universalism has never been afraid to question, to resist, and to reimagine what’s possible. Resistance isn’t new for us—it’s part of our spiritual DNA. Join us as we explore how our faith has always stood on the side of love, truth, and liberation—and how we’re called to keep showing up. Because justice isn’t a trend. It’s our living tradition.
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That None Who Take Refuge In Love Shall Be Lost
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
Rev. Dr. Betancourt shares a powerful message of love, connection, and Beloved Community in the face of evil. Tune in to hear reflections of resistance and resilience in the Twin Cities and be reminded how our shared faith calls us to keep showing up, marching forward TOGETHER in love and justice so that none shall be lost. We get there together, or never get there at all. 💛✊🏾
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Is it Faithful?
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
In the early months of her retirement following two decades of parish ministry, Rev. Paige Getty had been wrestling with the question of what it means to be productive in this chapter of her life. A wise guide offered an alternative, out of his Quaker tradition, suggesting that she ask instead, "Is it faithful?". In this service, Paige will reflect on what it means to be faithful, regardless of productivity, and she'll consider how we might use this question as a guide in our decision-making as individuals and faith communities, especially as we strive to embody resilience in the face of...
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Snowballs in Hell
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
Led by Rev. Leika Lewis, this service considers the legacy of ancestors in resistance, the ways we support each other in practicing resistance today, and how we create space for growth in the midst of challenging times.
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The Thinking of Martin Luther King Jr
UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
Led by Rev John Crestwell, join UUCA as we explore the mind of the man who became the moral conscience of the 21st century—and how his vision continues to actively reshape our moral narrative.
info_outlineThe holidays are here which means—among so many other things—it’s story time! I recently read a poem that begins: “it is our human tendency to think of life in terms of story arcs.” (Whitney Hanson) What is the story arc you are reciting? Join me, Rev Fred, as we explore the stories we tell—and what they tell about us.