UU Church of Annapolis Podcast

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

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

Inoculating Against Authoritarianism 10/21/2024

Inoculating Against Authoritarianism Join our guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, as we explore the values combination that could just inoculate our communities and country against authoritarianism. Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner is a member of the Lead Ministry Team at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit, NJ. She holds a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School and a Doctorate in Ministry from the Pacific School of Religion. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/33542232

Meeting Passion With Pause 10/13/2024

Meeting Passion With Pause Almost everyone has something they are passionate about. And yet, we are called to find ways to listen deeply to hear each other even when their passion does always align with our own. In this sermon, Rev. John discuss the difficulty of meeting people where they are and how to become a better listener. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/33440752

Invitation to Healing 10/07/2024

Invitation to Healing Join Rev. John, Rev. Fred, Sarah, and our interns Ryan and SarahRuth for a meaningful service focused on letting go, healing mental and spiritual pains, and embracing forgiveness. As we observe Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the arrival of fall, this is a time to reflect inwardly so we can move outwardly with love. A special healing ritual will be shared during the service. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/33353552

Invitation to be a Steward of the Earth 10/01/2024

Invitation to be a Steward of the Earth In her homily, Sarah Devlin-Tremble describes how the awe that nature inspires can instill in people "a sense of being connected to something larger than themselves," and "awakens a sense of humility that vanishes that over-emphasized sense of self that can put us in the mind-space and the space of heart where we are concerned about our place in the world." (Delivered: Sunday, September 29, 2024) /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/33291017

Invitation to Responsible Living 10/01/2024

Invitation to Responsible Living In this week's homily, Reverend John tells us how "Our relationship with the environment is a reflection of our relationship with ourselves and each other." (Delivered: Sunday, September 29, 2024) /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/33274827

Not Too Long Ago 09/23/2024

Not Too Long Ago 2025 will be a memorable year for U.S. citizens as we watch the inauguration of a new President. Also, many will be gearing up for the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration (look at the Anniversary Program Handbook and American 250). For Unitarian Universalists, our General Assembly will be in Baltimore (June 18-25). And, embedded in and related to these three events is the 100th anniversary of the “trial of the century” - Tennessee v. Scopes, 1925 - which is still shaping our communities and families in ongoing and significant ways. Together let’s explore the lasting and shaping effects of this trial. (Delivered: Sunday, September 22, 2024) /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/33163652

Invitation as a Spiritual Practice 09/16/2024

Invitation as a Spiritual Practice What does it mean to be invitational? How can you and our congreation become more inviting? In this sermon Rev. John discusses hospitality and what it means to be radically welcoming. (Delivered: Sunday September 15, 2024) /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/33065852

Water Metaphors 09/10/2024

Water Metaphors Join us during our Water Communion Celebration as Reverend John T. Crestwell, Jr. illustrates how water sustains us, nourishes us, and connects us to ourselves, each other, and to the Earth. (Delivered: Sunday, September 8, 2024) /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/32993747

Social Justice as a Spiritual Practice 09/03/2024

Social Justice as a Spiritual Practice What does it really mean when theologians say justice is what love looks like in public? UUs have historically embodied that love and it is our call into the future. Our guest minister is Dayna Edwards, who is the Minister of Faith Formation at Cedar Lane UU Church. She is also a member of UUCA. We welcome her home for this service. (Delivered: September 1, 2024) /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/32871252

This New Church Year 08/19/2024

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 2024-2025 church year. Delivered: August 18, 2024 /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/32631477

Post Apology and Asking for Forgiveness 08/12/2024

Post Apology and Asking for Forgiveness Is it just me? Do you too feel like the current theo-political culture is not a forgiving one? Recently I’ve been confronted with the question/task/demand of shaping an apology, which may be the easy part: The harder part is what comes after an apology? Offering an apology - asking forgiveness and staying in relationship - is not easy. Let’s explore this together. Service led by Rev. Dr. Fred Muir /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/32538302

Coming Home 08/06/2024

Coming Home Where is our home and how do we know when we are home? We explore the meaning of home, of community, and of spiritual connection, as we celebrate Lammas, learn values from an African traditional story, and celebrate the welcome of being home together. SarahRuth Davis, Community Intern Minister /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/32453202

The Seven Spiritual Laws 07/28/2024

The Seven Spiritual Laws Ancient Hermeticism speaks of seven rules that govern our cosmos and earth. How can these laws give us perspective in uncertain times when laws are broken and not respected by many in power? /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/32321657

Awe and the Spirit of Life 07/22/2024

Awe and the Spirit of Life The Spirit of Life is the animating birthright that pulses through all of us. How do we access its aliveness to keep us connected to ourselves, our beloved community and the interdependent web of all things? Find out how awe experiences and the 8 Wonders of Life can fuel our inner joy and our outer contributions. Led by Cindy Atlee /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/32237272

Left Brain Right Brain Balance A New Lens on our World 07/07/2024

Left Brain Right Brain Balance A New Lens on our World Dr. Scott Eden describes how the Brain Balance Concept can lead to answers to the age-old questions of where do we come from, what are we, and what are we supposed to do? /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/32040142

The Liberal Ocean Sings Louder 07/02/2024

The Liberal Ocean Sings Louder Fifty-two years ago, the trajectory of my life changed. On a balmy April afternoon, the words of "Saint Waldo" moved me. His heretical, radical ideas have been inspiring Unitarian Universalists for 185 years. Come learn about and affirm our faith journey. Led by Rev. Dr. Fred Muir Delivered: Sunday June 30, 2024 /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/31973842

Longing; The Language of the Soul 06/25/2024

Longing; The Language of the Soul What is longing teaching us, what can we learn from the yearnings of our soul? We explore longing for justice, for love, for purpose, and examine readings by Bénézet Bujo, Tara Brach, Thomas Merton, and the story of Peter Pan, which all tell us of embracing longing as a spiritual practice. Led by SarahRuth Davis. Delivered: June 23,2024 /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/31876592

Blessings and Farewell 06/18/2024

Blessings and Farewell On this last Sunday with Rev. Anastassia, let us reflect on these four years of shared ministry, receive and give blessings, and release her from ministry at UUCA. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/31783982

The Meaning of Membership 06/10/2024

The Meaning of Membership 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. /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/31674182

Covenant The First Word The Last Word 06/03/2024

Covenant The First Word The Last Word When Rev. Anastassia joined us for candidating week, before being called as a minister of equal standing with Rev. John, she preached about covenant. In this last sermon of hers, let's revisit the collective power and sustenance of covenantal community. (Delivered Sunday June 2, 2024) /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/31571722

Heaven and the Afterlife 05/27/2024

Heaven and the Afterlife What happens after we die? What awaits us? Time Magazine dedicated a special edition to this topic converging science and faith. I will share some of what they found as well as my own personal beliefs on the subject. (Delivered: Sunday, May 26, 2024) /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/31485487

Lessons My Mother Left Me 05/13/2024

Lessons My Mother Left Me You read my sermon title right: Mothers (plural). Join me this morning as I explore the qualities and characteristics of good mothering - from a personal point of view. Rev. Fred preaching. (Delivered: May 12, 2024) /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/31255157

The Love at the Heart of Beloved Community 05/05/2024

The Love at the Heart of Beloved Community UUs use the word "love" often. It appears three times in our Sunday covenant alone. What is the nature of this love? (Delivered: Sunday May 5, 2024) /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/31134938

Be Invictus 04/30/2024

Be Invictus In this auction sermon dedicated to UUCA member Sofia Blom, Rev John will examine Carl Jung's shadow concept and why a poem by William Ernest Henley provides the perfect context for understanding and overcoming our shadows which leads to spiritual transformation. Delivered Sunday April 28, 2024 /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/31044823

You are the Earth Transforming our thinking about Nature 04/22/2024

You are the Earth Transforming our thinking about Nature In this sermon, Rev. John looks at the book of Genesis in The Bible and discusses why we need to reinterpret what it teaches as it relates to our relationship with other living beings. (Delivered: Sunday April 21, 2024) /episode/index/show/uucamd/id/30925103

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