UU Church of Annapolis Podcast

W hen you read this sermon title, what came to your mind? Actually, the possibilities are numerous! More and more, I feel and I will explain, living in the U.S. means becoming familiar with and experiencing life as crossing borders. Some do it better than others, some are more aware of it; others go out of their way to avoid borders all together. Join me on this United Nations (Global Justice and...

The 5th UU principle calls us to affirm and promote the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and society at large. As election day looms, join us as we consider the nature of our authority in our democracy. What are we to do, when our society becomes so polarized (think: "red" and "blue") that we struggle to consider one another's good intentions or pe...

The vision I am sharing for humanity is not my vision but the vision of the sages and archetypes of the past.  Humanity will one day in the distant future come to its senses and live at a higher level of consciousness.  It starts with developing an "Inward Centered Reality."  -Rev John

Perspective is the  sine qua non  of Vision. Most humans have the capacity to see things, but our unique vantage point, our perspective, ultimately determines if we see a faint red dot or a luscious red apple or nothing at all. Our faith calls us to examine, even to interrogate, our perspectives, and in so doing we become deeply aware of their purpose and our own purpose.

The UUCA ministers continue their conversation with you about an exciting new outreach project called "AWAKE Ministries". Come hear how we'll transform more lives and people with this ministry to the community.

The UUCA ministers continue their conversation with you about an exciting new outreach project called "AWAKE Ministries". Come hear how we'll transform more lives and people with this ministry to the community.

As we bring this month's theme of "Sabbath" to a close, let's explore another Sabbath keeping group, who, like us, is a uniquely American religious story: the Church of the Latter Day Saints (Mormons). With the possibility of having an LDS President, join me as I consider why Mormons are people like (U)Us. 

It's likely that we all remember spots of time when acts of kindness as well as acts of challenge and complexity permeated our lives. Those moments stand out; often linger - sometimes for weeks, the year, maybe for a lifetime. Judaism's High Holy Days address these spots of time. Join us this morning as we observe the themes of this season.

Tonight marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah: the Jewish New Year! I celebrated my first Rosh Hashanah a couple of years ago with preschoolers at the K.A.M. Isaiah Israel congregation in Chicago, where I was introduced to the simple joy of apples and honey. As we contemplate the meaning of Sabbath this month, let's explore the simple joys of life.

Welcome our newest Intern -- Daniel Gregoire

Join us for our final 10:00 service of the summer, and the official start of the church year. We will gather together for a celebration of our community, including blessing our R.E. facilitators, welcoming our newest members, and remembering why coming to church is an important part of our lives. Don't forget to bring a small vial of water (an ounce or two, from your vacation, local stream or pond...

Rev's John and Fred take you on a journey of multicultural competency that has shaped the present and future course of UUCA.  Learn how the UUCA will continue living boldy and compassionately in the coming months.  Stay tuned at the end for soloist Nicole Rumeau singing "Love".

"Master change and master life."  Rev. John discusses how his summer reading has impacted his ministry in profound but simple ways.  

How can we express our love for one another here at UUCA? What ways are we doing so already?

Just what is the "Good Life" you may wonder? Likelihood is that every pundit has taken a stab at answering this question; I'm sure each one has said it with conviction and authority! Yet I am also sure of this: An answer depends on who and when you are asking. From person to person, era to era, the "Good Life" changes. Or does it? Join me for the second half to this two-part sermon to explore and...

Let's talk about letting go, moving, breathing, and feeling free.

UUCA offers a variety of different spiritual practice groups. Why is spiritual practice important? Why is it important for spiritual practice to be part of institutional church life? 

What is happening?  American tax payers save corporations from going out of business and then those same corporations make it harder for citizens to get credit.  What is going on with corporate bonuses when most Americans haven't seen a pay increase in years?  Something's not right! "Am I my brother and sister's keeper?"  What is more important - people or products?  Come hear more about rediscove...

Theodore Parker once said (and Martin Luther King, Jr. made it famous), " the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. " We will explore the arc of the moral universe and the question of commitment, love, and marriage. This Sunday, get a sneak preview of the Dignity Players' performance 8 , a staged reading of the award-winning production chronicling the landmark California...

Just what is the "Good Life" you may wonder? Likelihood is that every pundit has taken a stab at answering this question; and I'm sure each one has said it with conviction and authority! Yet I am also sure of this: the answer depends on who and when you are asking. From person to person, era to era, the "Good Life" changes. Or does it? Join me in this two part sermon (July 8 and August 12 ) to exp...

UUCA member and seminarian, Emerson Hamsa will explore the role language has in strengthening the bonds of our beloved faith community.

Forgiveness can play a powerful and transformative  role in our lives. Come hear reflections from our prison ministry.

As a chosen faith, what is it about Unitarian Universalism that calls you? How are we calling others to be part of our community? 

Sometimes we must stop and listen to hear our inner voice. Sometimes we don't want to stop and hear what that voice has to say. Come hear more!