UU Church of Annapolis Podcast

Sermons by the ministers and guests at UUCA -Living boldly and compassionately in Annapolis, MD for over 60 years!

Membership Sunday 8 June 2025 06/10/2025

Membership Sunday 8 June 2025 What does membership mean, at first and through the decades? We want to honor the act of committing to a community of faith. Come welcome new members, hear several UUCA members share stories, music, and reflections about their journey with UUCA, and thank our Radical Hospitality Team. Led by Laura Shrank, and Melanie Keller. Wonder Box by Sarah With music by Mike Noonan /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/36942995

Lifespan Service 06/03/2025

Lifespan Service This Sunday, our congregation gathers to celebrate the sacred milestones that weave together the fabric of our shared journey. In a special Lifespan Service, we honor the blessings of our youngest members, the courageous steps of our youth, and the dedicated service of our volunteers. Sarah and Ryan are leading the service with support from Worship Leader Lisa Fleeharty. Music is by Justin Cody and the Family Choir. Join us as we honor these sacred transitions and the enduring bonds that unite us across generations. Together, we celebrate the blessings of our shared journey. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/36837965

Kindness as an Act of Resistance with Rev. Dayna Edwards 05/26/2025

Kindness as an Act of Resistance with Rev. Dayna Edwards Kindness as an Act of Resistence: When those in power wield cruelty as a policy mandate, we can resist their inhumanity with intentional and meaningful kindness for ourselves and each other. We will explore several of the tenets from the book On Tyranny as we uncover the critical need for kindness as a spiritual act in these times. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/36719815

Imagine Us Free 05/19/2025

Imagine Us Free Connect with us at www.uuannapolis.org /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/36626300

The Power of Symbols with Rev John Crestwell 05/13/2025

The Power of Symbols with Rev John Crestwell John delivered this short sermon during our first anual blessing of the chalices. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/36553065

Turning Points with Rev. Fred Muir 05/06/2025

Turning Points with Rev. Fred Muir Led by Rev. Fred Muir, Minister Emeritus Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/36459235

Joy Diet 04/28/2025

Joy Diet What does a diet of joy and cheese create? One simple story and 10 lessons guide this message. Led by Rev. John T. Crestwell Jr., Congregational Senior Minister Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/36333405

Flower Communion 2025 04/28/2025

Flower Communion 2025 Led by Ryan Ely, Congregational Intern Minister Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/36333395

Resistance Joy 04/15/2025

Resistance Joy What does joy resistance look like? You are witnessing it all across America. Even as despair grips us there is a growing resilience and resistance that will change the social and spiritual landscape in America. Led by Rev. John T. Crestwell Jr., Congregational Senior Minister Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/36161345

Staying Awake When Woke is Dead 04/09/2025

Staying Awake When Woke is Dead Recently it hit me that if UUCA had any federal connections of support, we might be on a list for an audit and shut down—our existence and programs could be considered threatening and illegal! As we enter a month of joy, let's consider how hope and joy might help us to stay awake amidst the chaos and uncertainty. Led by Rev. Fred Muir, Minister Emeritus Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/36071890

Trust Me 04/03/2025

Trust Me In an uncertain world how do we trust ourselves? Lets explore the edges of self en-route to a more trusting relationship with our own mind and spirit. Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/35985010

Trust Me: Poetry Pals 03/24/2025

Trust Me: Poetry Pals In this collaborative arts worship service with the UUCA Poetry Pals, poems about trust will be read with musical support. Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/35839305

Healing Service: Holding on to What is True 03/18/2025

Healing Service: Holding on to What is True In this service, we will hold on to what we value and hold true and affirm our hope for healing in ourselves and our nation. Led by Rev. John T. Crestwell Jr., Congregational Senior Minister Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/35741965

FORWARD TOGETHER 03/11/2025

FORWARD TOGETHER Stewardship Sunday: Stewardship Sunday is a sacred time to reflect on the gifts we’ve been given and how we can share them to sustain and grow our beloved community. It’s more than a call to financial commitment—it’s an invitation to deepen our faith, invest in our shared values, and ensure the vitality of our mission. Together, we can nurture hope, inspire change, and build a future rooted in generosity, love, and justice. Let’s come together to affirm our collective commitment to making a difference, both within and beyond our walls. Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/35623595

Palmares Forever 03/03/2025

Palmares Forever Come learn the story of the Quilombo dos Palmares, a story of love, community and resistance against all odds. Let us call on the heroes, sheroes and ancestral spirits together! Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/35504370

Black Liberation Theology 02/27/2025

Black Liberation Theology BLT is a prophetic framework that centers on the lived experiences, struggles, and resilience of Black communities. It is rooted in the Christian gospel. By exploring this powerful lens, we can deepen our understanding of racial justice and our role in creating a more inclusive, equitable, and beloved community. Join us to learn more about this theology. Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/35468315

Sodom, Gomorrah, and the Non-Binary God 02/27/2025

Sodom, Gomorrah, and the Non-Binary God Join Ryan for a meeting with the genderqueer deity of the Hebrew Bible. What do they have to tell us about hospitality and immigration justice? Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/35467765

Integrative Spirituality 02/27/2025

Integrative Spirituality In a world rich with diverse spiritual traditions, what happens when we look beyond the boundaries of a single path and embrace the common threads that connect us all? Join us as we explore how integration can lead to a richer, more meaningful spiritual life. Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/35467670

The Trickster 02/27/2025

The Trickster Lets see what Brer Rabbit, the chief trickster of African American folklore, has to tell us about vibrant survival, through exploration of his complicated history with America. Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/35467645

MLK Radical King 02/27/2025

MLK Radical King In this sermon, Rev. John we will look at the man who said that "the entire structure of America must be restructured" and what that means for us today in light of the last election. Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/35467585

The Greatest Story Ever Told: Your Hero’s Journey 02/27/2025

The Greatest Story Ever Told: Your Hero’s Journey What makes a story truly great? From the pages of scripture to the legends of King Arthur, wisdom stories in ancient texts, the most powerful stories have something in common... This Sunday we will reflect on what they all share and how it relates to your hero's journey. Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/35467540

Advice for the Savvy Time Traveler 02/27/2025

Advice for the Savvy Time Traveler On this last service of the year, we will mark the turning of the cycle by opening our guide to time travel! What can special relativity teach us about being present? Join UUCA every Sunday: In-person or Zoom Support Us: /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/35467470

Wholly and Holy Presence 12/16/2024

Wholly and Holy Presence We are holy beings and wholly being"Holy and Wholly Present" — In this season of light and celebration, we are reminded that we are not only holy beings but called to be wholly present, embracing each moment as sacred. Together, we’ll explore how the holiday season invites us to slow down, connect deeply, and honor the divine within ourselves and others. Join us as we reflect on the transformative power of seeing the holy in the here and now, making this time of year one of true presence and joy. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/34462555

Jesus is My Boxing Coach 12/09/2024

Jesus is My Boxing Coach A little Jesus during this season! We'll talk about Kung Fu movies, boxing and following through on faith. Ryan Ely, Congregational Intern Minister /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/34341730

Sol Invictus 12/01/2024

Sol Invictus "The Unconquerable Sun" teaches us a lesson on presence, stillness and power that can help us navigate difficult times. Join Rev. John as he teaches us about the ancient worship of the Sun. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/34217660

Disruptive Harmony 11/25/2024

Disruptive Harmony /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/34131446

Letting Go 11/18/2024

Letting Go In this special service, we will come together to release the burdens that weigh us down. Through the simple act of writing and burning what pains and constrains us, we invite healing and renewal. This is a time to let go, repair, and open ourselves to new possibilities. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/33964792

Through the Storm Finding Steady Ground 11/11/2024

Through the Storm Finding Steady Ground Emotions are running high. But in the midst of disruption and uncertainty, we can find our steady ground. Together, we will explore how to navigate this storm with resilience, compassion, and a commitment to healing our fractured nation. In the chaos, there is still hope for peace and progress. Service led by Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr., Minister; /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/33873817

The Dawning of a New Age 11/04/2024

The Dawning of a New Age In this special service of musical ministry, the UUCA Choir and Ensemble will center us for November 5. Rev. John will share a few short words of meaningful context, and you will hopefully feel grounded for what comes next with the upcoming election. Bring your tissue, heart and soul to this worship service. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/33769107

The Big Sixteen and the Light 10/28/2024

The Big Sixteen and the Light What can children’s stories teach us about resilience during hard times? Join Intern Minister Ryan as he explores an old black folk tale for keys to continuance in our journey toward justice and purpose. Service led by Ryan Ely, /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/33635682

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