UU Church of Annapolis Podcast

It seems that with every election - even with every crisis or piece of legislation - Americans are given a new vision for our nation, which is often a recasting of the July 4 revolutionary message.  Today, members of the amorphous Tea Party are casting another reused vision. 

Guest:  Rev. Katherine James Klemstine.     In the  ancient Hindu spiritual writings, the Upanishads, it is written:  "There is a Light that shines beyond all things on earth, beyond the heavens, the very highest heavens.  This is the light that shines in out heart."  The question being asked today, the first Sunday in Summer, is how are we able to see and believe in that light within ourselves? ...

Being a good father - for that matter, a good parent - has never been easy.  For some, it's all "on the job training".  For others, they look for models, often developing a composite.  Join Rev. Fred Muir, Sr. Minister, for a look at fathering and parenting.

Our Intern Minister, Christina Leone, explores what it means to be human, with dignity and worth.

My sermon title comes from Albert Einstein: “Science without religion is lame.  Religion without science is blind.”  Join me as I explore how so many are bridging the much touted chasm between science and religion.  Can we keep one foot in both places?

Sunday's guest speaker, Paula Cole-Jones of ADORE, A Dialogue on Race and Ethnicity. ADORE is central to UUCA continuing the journey toward becoming a congregation where differences in ethnicity are not only welcomed but celebrated.  ADORE's purpose and practice is to meet regularly in a trusting and respectful environment to continue learning to face and talk respectfully on matters relating to r...

Today, Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr. will look at Malcolm Gladwell's book "Blink", and analyze why first impressions do matter and how they help and hurt our relationships with others.

We regroup after the meatballs set off the fire alarm and close the service out with joyful singing and praise!

Part 3 includes the very moving and emotional charge from Rev. Fred Muir, Senior Minister to the Associate Minister.

President Morales' very sobering, honest and reflective sermon was a highlight.

It was a powerful day full of surprises (a fire alarm), great singing from "Kirby Lane", and motivating speakers, including Rev. Peter Morales, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Great things are happening at UUCA!  Visit us soon!   www.uuca-md.org

Rev. Kent Matthies, Former Intern Minster:  Economic times are still tough. Throughout our local communities many people worry about losing a job- not having the ability to provide.  How do we live lives of abundant love & spirit, when money is tight?  How do we prevent money problems from creating worries about insufficient grace & spirit of life?

Rev. Fred tells UUCA that the world is changing and we UUs can resist or ride the wave and welcome a new age of multiculturalism that will surely impact our faith greatly!  This is a prophetic sermon challenging members to embrace the change by expanding their spiritual core.  Don't miss this one!

This is our annual easter Flower Communion service, with a somewhat whimsical story from our Intern Minister, Christina Leone, a closer look at the Easter tradition from our Minister, Rev John Crestwell, and an history of the Unitarian-Universalist Flower Communion from our Sr Minister, Fred Muir.

Spirited Worship:  To be human means making choices, but not everyone acts on their choices.  Some see opportunity in their choices, but let them linger.  We will look at the choices we make, and the results that follow.  After the service, there will be facilitated adult and inter-generational conversation cirlces to talk about this theme.

Little things become big things.  It will be the little things we do that transforms our congregation and religion into an inclusive, pluralistic, and multicultural experience not easily forgotten.  Check out my message. Rev. John

In spite of the hardships we all face at some time, in spite of the news we are hammered with daily, how we choose to move forward with living is something that all persons have to address at some time.  Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln (whose birthdays were February 12) addressed these challenges in significant ways.

This Sunday, we celebrate our relationships with our Partner Churches in the Philippeans and Romania.   Rev Fred Muir examines what it takes for a successful partnership. 

When one of our principles espouses the “free and responsible search for truth and meaning,” we can end up with lots of questions, and lots of different answers. This Sunday. Rev Fred Muir makes some introductory comments, then Ms Leone answers questions posed by the 9 am congregation, followed by those posed by the 11 am congregation.  The adult enrichment program “ PathWork ” also highlighted th...

"Seek and ye shall find" that you were made to seek!  The story of RW Emerson lifted up in this sermon.  This is a re-record of last Sundays message due to technical difficulties.  Enjoy!   Rev. John

Rev. John, Intern Minister Christina Leone, and Rev. Fred each share a brief message on what standing on the side of love & justice means regarding marriage equality in Maryland Rev. John - "Standing on the side of..." Ms. Leone - "Love.." Rev. Fred - "and Justice" Check it out!   www.uuca-md.org

This is the sermon you could have used before Hallowthanksmas, when family and friends asked about the congregation you attend!  But it's never too late to get a grip on Unitarian Universalism.  If you have friends or family that you've been waiting to bring to UUCA, this is the Sunday.

On this special MLK Sunday we feature the singing of Precious Joubert, guest soloist, sharing some very familiar but moving spirituals. The message today looks at the other side of love.  We do all the good we can in life but sometimes we get back hate, malice and envy.  We wonder sometimes if the sacrifice is/was worth it.  Dr. King had these thoughts too but still chose to stand in faith, hope a...

This annual service recognizes the life passages (birth, coming-of-age, move, marriage and union, and death) that occurred in our congregation during 2009.

With the New Year comes the feeling of a fresh start. The Christian tradition emphasizes grace as God's gift to humanity, grace as a fresh start. The New Testament tells us that it is through faith, grace, and good work that we are saved. "For the grace of God, which can save every person, has now been shown for all people, and it teaches us to have no more to do with godlessness or the desires of...