UU Church of Annapolis Podcast

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

Try Kindness 09/15/2025

Try Kindness 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. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/38228645

All We Have To Do Is Dance 09/03/2025

All We Have To Do Is Dance Sorrow and grief find us all. If we let it, our mourning can turn to joy, and we can learn to dance again. Not because we have forgotten what has been lost, but because we have survived. Join Traci Huges, Esq., Seminarian & Executive Director of All Souls D.C. as we learn to navigate grief with intention and a loving heart. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/38074925

This New Church Year 08/25/2025

This New Church Year As he has done in past years, join Rev. John as he shares his summer learnings and updates the congregation on what to expect in the 2025-2026 church year. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/37952640

Beyond the Brain: The Perceptive Powers of the Heart 08/18/2025

Beyond the Brain: The Perceptive Powers of the Heart We have been conditioned in this society to locate our consciousness in our brains. Yet ancient practices and spiritual traditions, as well as modern science reveal that the central mechanism of our consciousness and biological system is the heart. What happens when we follow it? Join Shana Oshiro on the journey to understanding and embracing the perceptive powers of the heart. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/37868855

Bearing Witness: Do Not Look Away 08/11/2025

Bearing Witness: Do Not Look Away Join Bob Ertman to explore the three tenets of the Zen Peacemakers: Not Knowing, giving up our fixed ideas; Bearing Witness, not looking away; Right Action, the actions that should arise naturally when we really pay attention. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/37765465

Is It a Beautiful or a Broken World? 08/08/2025

Is It a Beautiful or a Broken World? What 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. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/37735575

Special Announcement! Spirit Punch 07/15/2025

Special Announcement! Spirit Punch Hey good folks, your intern/summer minister Ryan McCray Ely started a really cool podcast: Spirit Punch! You can find the full unabridged version of last sunday's sermon on the Spirit Punch feed. Find Spirit Punch on and or head over to . Remember to subscribe and tell all your people. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/37415220

Freethinker? Humanist? Naturalist? What Am I? 07/08/2025

Freethinker? Humanist? Naturalist? What Am I? Exploring these concepts in the context of spiritual life at UUCA. Join Dr. Cliff Andrew, MD, Ph.D, Rev. Dr. Fred Muir and Peter Morse for local history and lively discourse. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/37340850

Trinitarian Mischief with Rev Dr. Fred Muir 07/02/2025

Trinitarian Mischief with Rev Dr. Fred Muir "Trinitarian Mischief":On May 8th, weeks of speculation ended with the election of Pope Leo XIV. This was, of course, not the first time that a gathering and decision of the Roman Catholic hierarchy had been anticipated; it was just one of the many of the Catholic Church's commitments whose consequences reached far beyond its purview. One of those decisions shaped our way of faith. Join me as we explore the power and outcomes of faith choices. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/37261705

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

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