UU Church of Annapolis Podcast

In this sermon Rev. Fred Muir says "how we revere freedom of choice, in nearly everything we do and most especially in choosing our beliefs. The abundance and generosity in our way of religion is reflected in how Unitarian Universalists have blended these two theological histories to such a point that we forget the radically different paths the traditions took and how they each continue shaping us...

Oftentimes we associate the desert with "not enough", but the desert can also be a place of great abundance.  What happens when we approach the deserts in our own lives as offering abundance rather than scarcity?  Our new Intern Minister, Hannah Villnave, explores how the deserts (both literal and figurative!) in her own life have brought abundance and grace.

Rev. John at the AWAKE Service discusses his understanding of generosity and how it ripples outwardly in the world.   The video that is watched is here: Thai Insurance Ad

 "We begin again in love" is the refrain in a responsive reading from our Unitarian Universalist hymnal.  The reading is about forgiveness - forgiving ourselves and others. On this Sunday between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (the Jewish High Holy Days), forgiveness is our topic and the challenges of learning the steps to this difficult dance.

In 1841, Unitarian minister Theodore Parker preached a sermon entitled, "The Transient and Permanent in Christianity," considering what was an important foundation of the faith, and what was changeable. This Sunday Rev. Christina will explore what is transient and what is permanent in our own Unitarian Universalism (hint, a lot is transient!)-- This sermon topic was purchased at the fall auction b...

In many cultures - including ours - a change of name has signified a change of identity, a maturing, a time of deepening. Names are important symbols of who we are and what we want to be. Join me this morning in this valuable exploration.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you? Did you listen? We'll hear from some members -- Diane Goforth, Dan Moreau, Shauntee Daniels, Rev Patricia Owen, and Rev Christina Leone-Tracy

We live in a very busy world. What is the cost of this busyness and how do we slow down?

Charles Darwin initiated a cultural revolution that started 156 years ago and shows no signs of stopping. Politics, science, religion, families and school systems have all been caught up in the tumult - in the applications and misapplications of Darwin's "little secret". Where do you stand in this ongoing conversation?

We all hit it! What can we learn from the dark times we all face? How do we embrace those moments, remain fully present in our communities and grow stronger?

This Independence Day Sunday, let us consider religious freedom. It's quintessential to the U.S. way of life, right?  Can anybody really argue against it? "You betcha!" (as a former VP Republican candidate would say). Join me as I take a look at this fundamental liberty that helped shape our faith and nation.

The annual summer tradition continues! Wondering, and questions, are inherently a part of our UU identity. Bring your questions--big, small, deep, or silly-- and Rev. Christina will answer as many as she can from the pulpit!

The story of one woman's quest for connection in a UU setting inspires us to think about how we may take hospitality to the next level.

There's more to the Unitarian Universalist story than has been known. Join me this morning as I reflect on my recent trip to the UU Church of the Philippines.

"The young dead soldiers do not speak. Nevertheless, they are heard in the still houses: who has not heard them?" (Archibald MacLeish).

Samsara is a Hindu term related to living, dying and reincarnation.  In Hinduism we are stuck on an endless wheel of life/death/rebirth until we reach enlightenment.  In a modern sense, this means if we get stuck in bad patterns we will repeat them until we become conscious of what we are doing.  

The Ministry Team leads this service on "differences that make a difference"; Rev Fred Muir & Rev John Crestwell discuss differences Race brings.

The Ministry Team leads this service on "differences that make a difference"; Rev Fred Muir & Rev Patricia Owen discuss sexual orientation

The Ministry Team leads this service on "differences that make a difference"; Rev John Crestwell & Rev Christina Leone-Tracy talk about Gender differences

In this sermon Rev. John reviews Sam Harris' book and concludes that it is not necessary to belittle another's faith to prove your values or beliefs are better.  He promotes language of affirmation and not denunciation.

There's a lot about the Christian Church - which is part of our Unitarian Universalist heritage - that was shaped and created in the first centuries after the crucifixion of Jesus. Easter Sunday is a perfect time to look at that history and what happened to it ... and to us.

T here's a lot about the Christian Church - which is part of our Unitarian Universalist heritage - that was shaped and created in the first centuries after the crucifixion of Jesus. Easter Sunday is a perfect time to look at that history and what happened to it ... and to us.

Ours is an active, lived faith, not one that occurs only in our minds. What does this mean for our need to serve each other and the world? It's time to put on our aprons!

When people say they have faith they will "get through this or that" what does that mean? Is faith relevant to us in 2015 and beyond? Do we need it? Do we want it? Let's explore together how we navigate the detours and potholes of our lives, and how faith can play a part.

Living our liberal faith invites us into spaces where courage is needed and hope is abundant. People often talk about living a life of faith. What is at the center of our faith and what does living our Unitarian Universalist faith look like?