UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
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Trafficking the Faith
March 06, 2011 18:48 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBWe don't often do a very good job of sharing our Unitarian Universalist faith with family and friends, or in our nation or abroad. And yet, I hear personal testimony over and over about how liberating and transforming our way of religion can be. Join me this morning as I explore the challenges of sharing our faith.
Each in Their Own Tongues
February 20, 2011 18:37 - 27 minutes - 6.27 MBWelcome, Rev Dr Susan Newman, to our pulpit as she explores diversity in our relationships.
A Courageous Love
February 13, 2011 19:43 - 17 minutes - 4.05 MBValentine Day Sunday is the time each year where UUCA "Stands on the Side of Love!". Listen to why Kimberly knows that it will take courageous love to help us reach beloved community.
DArwin Sunday -- The Curiosity Cabinet
February 06, 2011 18:48 - 21 minutes - 4.89 MB"The Curosity Cabinet" We all have one of some sort, a curiosity cabinet that is. Charles Darwin had many, from childhood on - I've seen them! One important question is: What do you do with its contents? Where doese it take you? For Darwin, it took him to extraordinary places. This is Darwin Sunday. Join us!
Enough to Convict
January 30, 2011 19:21 - 17 minutes - 4.1 MBWhen asked the often quoted question, "If you were charged for being a Unitarian Universalist, would there be enough evidence to convict you", how would you respond? Come close our month of “Justice” with intern Kimberly Tomaszewski, in praise of the works of this community and the efforts still to engage.
Disintegration
January 16, 2011 22:37 - 31 minutes - 7.12 MBDuring Dr. King's life the word integration was used often as way of mainstreaming American culture toward multiculturalism and equality. We have succeeded as a country in integrating most of our social systems. We should be proud. However, there are still groups of Blacks, Whites and others who still wonder if they are a part of the American Dream. Toward the end of his life King sought to bring these underprivileged folk together during the Poor People's Campaign. He did not live to se...
Twas the Day After Christmas
December 26, 2010 19:23 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBI hope your Christmas Holiday was a good one! Did you ever wonder how you (we) got to this point in the holiday festivities? I have and I have been surprised by what I have found. On this day after Christmas, take a step away from your routine and join me for a fun and spirited look at the way we celebrate Christmas.
Advent: The Coming?
December 05, 2010 21:16 - 23 minutes - 5.42 MBOn this Sunday, Rev. John takes a UU look at the Christian holy day “Advent” to see if there’s a message for Unitarian Universalists in Annapolis.
This Thing Called Christmas
November 28, 2010 18:57 - 17 minutes - 4.01 MBWith Thanksgiving past and the “Christmas machine” reaching full throttle, this Sunday let’s pause for a moment to take a deep breath and consider this thing called Christmas. How did we get to this? Is there hope for your ideal holiday? Please join with me to reflect on the meaning of the coming month.
Being Good for Something
November 14, 2010 21:29 - 22 minutes - 5.09 MBThe motivation to do good works can vary from faith to faith. Some have suggested that being good for nothing – that is, without a God or Ultimate punishment – is a characteristic of our progressive way of religion. But aren’t we good for something? And how does this shape the way we move through life and the world? Join me on this United Nations Sunday as I explore right relations and ethical living in a shrinking and demanding world.
Living the Welcome
November 07, 2010 20:51 - 18 minutes - 4.18 MBIn recent weeks we have lost too many young lives to fear, shame, and distrust. As a faith community we must respond to our Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender and Queer youth. What does it mean to be a Welcoming Congregation in the midst of this crisis? How does Unitarian Universalism answer to this pain? Join us, Sunday November 7th, as we remember those we’ve lost and covenant with those who still need to be welcomed into our home.
The Permanents in Faith
October 24, 2010 19:06 - 19 minutes - 4.43 MBTheodore Parker spoke of the “transient and permanent” in religion. What did he mean? How can our understanding of his words help us to have a more generous spirit?
The Generosity of Stones
October 17, 2010 17:31 - 14 minutes - 3.4 MBRecently I was asked what brought me to Unitarian Universalism. Though I was raised in this faith, my upbringing was not the answer. Do you remember the story of David and Goliath? David prevails over his biggest challenger with one smooth stone that he carried with him into battle. I came to Unitarian Universalism by the generosity of our people; the stones I carry with me.
Generosity of Ministry
October 10, 2010 20:23 - 6 minutes - 1.52 MB“What the world needs now is” …Generosity! And that fits just perfectly with us because Unitarian Universalism is spiritually and theologically built on the foundation of generosity – actually a conspiracy of generosity. Join John, Kimberly, Fred and “Girls Night Out” as they describe how you can be a member of this conspiracy. After the service there will be an opportunity to learn more and respond.
Generosity to Act
October 10, 2010 20:20 - 8 minutes - 1.87 MB“What the world needs now is” …Generosity! And that fits just perfectly with us because Unitarian Universalism is spiritually and theologically built on the foundation of generosity – actually a conspiracy of generosity. Join John, Kimberly, Fred and “Girls Night Out” as they describe how you can be a member of this conspiracy. After the service there will be an opportunity to learn more and respond.
Generosity of Commitment
October 10, 2010 04:00 - 11 minutes - 2.59 MB“What the world needs now is” …Generosity! And that fits just perfectly with us because Unitarian Universalism is spiritually and theologically built on the foundation of generosity – actually a conspiracy of generosity. Join John, Kimberly, Fred and “Girls Night Out” as they describe how you can be a member of this conspiracy. After the service there will be an opportunity to learn more and respond.
Please, Mind the Gaps
October 03, 2010 04:00 - 26 minutes - 6.02 MB“The gaps are the thing” wrote Annie Dillard. Pay attention to the gaps because it’s there where you will find opportunities for generosity (this month’s theme). Join me this morning as we set aside some time to explore and reflect on the gaps in our lives.
When the Two Become One
September 26, 2010 18:32 - 22 minutes - 5.19 MBOur theme this month is unity and this message shares how you and others can unite the “jangling discords” inside and outside of you into a symphony of tranquility and harmony so that mountains in your life can be moved. Don’t miss this service!
Are you ready for a Miracle?
September 19, 2010 04:00 - 24 minutes - 5.62 MBFox news entertainer Glenn Beck has been sharing a very confusing and misinformed understanding of western theology. But this is nothing new – theology changes and we are often running to keep up. In spite of what you may read or hear, there is a unity to theological progress. Where it’s moving is quite different from where UUs have been! Are you ready for a miracle? Join me and let’s see what happens.
The Myth of Fingerprints
September 05, 2010 04:00 - 24 minutes - 5.63 MBAs Americans and as Unitarian Universalists, we talk and sing about the wonders and beauty of individuality and the freedoms that sustain it. At the same time, we talk about diversity and difference and how it too is wonderful and beautiful. How can this be? Can we – as a nation and as a religion – really have both? Can we find unity in our diversity?
Dancing The Circle
August 29, 2010 14:00 - 18 minutes - 4.18 MBThis is our Intern Minister's last Sunday with us. Christina Leone, looks back on how she's grown and learned and changed and how our ministry together has been a joyous dance. She reminds us that change is a part of life but it can be a beautiful dance if we are aware of life's lessons.
New Heaven and New Earth
August 22, 2010 19:26 - 30 minutes - 7.08 MBWe believe not in a celestial savior but in a very human one. We are the one's we've been waiting for! We know we have the power to change the social condition of others. We can create communities, neighborhoods and cities we desire-- places that are safe, warm, loving and diverse. We can change our corner of the world! Come hear more.
Demons
August 15, 2010 20:21 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBDemons are everywhere! But the language we use is guarded and indirect. Join me this morning as I explore what one author has called "Demons in a land of plenty."
Thoughts From Summer
August 08, 2010 19:58 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBToday Rev. John catches us up on his summer reading with two books Community--The Structure of Belonging by Peter Block and Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. The insights he learned from these two books, among others this summer, are significantly changing his social justice ministry with UUCA! Check it out...
Everything I need to know, I learned at Camp Beagle
August 01, 2010 19:12 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBChistina has spent the last couple of months with a team of dedicated volunteers planning this year's maiden voyage of Camp Beagle, a Darwin-inspired day camp to be held at UUCA from July 26-30. Come hear what the Camp was about, and how everyone of all ages can “Explore Our World with Wonder.”
Who are WE?
July 25, 2010 19:28 - 16 minutes - 3.8 MBThis sermon topic was purchased at this year’s auction by Ken Apfel and Caroline Hadley! In response to their prompt, Christina will be examining what it means to be an American in this day and age, as well as how that relates to what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist.
A Unitarian and a Lutheran walk into a bar...
July 18, 2010 17:38 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThe year is 1540 and a fictional Martin Luther and Francis David (Unitarian religious ancestor) meet in a bar, debate their differences, and affirm their commonalities. What would they think of their religious offspring nearly 500 years later? Christina Leone, Intern Minister, and her friend Chris Halverson, Vicar at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Baltimore, struggle together to come to some understanding.
For Praying Out Loud
July 11, 2010 18:51 - 17 minutes - 4.01 MBUnitarian Universalists are diverse in their outlook on life, beliefs about death, and understanding of God. So it stands to reason that Unitarian Universalists wouldn't have one single view of prayer. Should we pray? Why? How?
Your New Vision
July 04, 2010 18:37 - 23 minutes - 5.32 MBIt 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.
A Vision of Summer
June 27, 2010 17:10 - 30 minutes - 7.05 MBGuest: 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? And once we have a vision of the light that shines in our heart, what can our response be to t...
Fathers Found
June 20, 2010 16:28 - 25 minutes - 5.88 MBBeing 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.
Inherent Worth & Dignity
June 13, 2010 20:33 - 16 minutes - 3.72 MBOur Intern Minister, Christina Leone, explores what it means to be human, with dignity and worth.
Lame and Blind
May 23, 2010 22:01 - 19 minutes - 4.39 MBMy 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?
Making Music Together
May 16, 2010 19:59 - 23 minutes - 5.31 MBSunday'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 racism and to continue to learn how racism is manifested in our society.
Blink
May 10, 2010 00:38 - 25 minutes - 5.82 MBToday, 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.
Rev. John's Installation - part 4
May 02, 2010 14:53 - 20 minutes - 15.9 MBWe regroup after the meatballs set off the fire alarm and close the service out with joyful singing and praise!
Rev. John's Installation part 3
May 02, 2010 14:47 - 14.2 MBPart 3 includes the very moving and emotional charge from Rev. Fred Muir, Senior Minister to the Associate Minister.
Rev. John's Installation part 2 - Peter Morales' keynote
May 02, 2010 14:43 - 23 minutes - 17.8 MBPresident Morales' very sobering, honest and reflective sermon was a highlight.
Rev. John's Installation part 1
May 02, 2010 14:39 - 24 minutes - 18.2 MBIt 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
No Savings Plan
April 25, 2010 17:49 - 22 minutes - 5.04 MBRev. 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?
Hard Choices
April 11, 2010 21:19 - 22 minutes - 12.4 MBRev. 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!
Easter Flower Communion
April 04, 2010 22:15 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThis 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
March 28, 2010 21:06 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBSpirited 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.
The Tipping Point
March 21, 2010 19:04 - 19 minutes - 14 MBLittle 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
Yes, and - - -
March 14, 2010 22:46 - 22 minutes - 5.12 MBIn 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.
Partnering with Churches
March 07, 2010 19:42 - 20 minutes - 4.61 MBThis 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.
The Question Box
February 28, 2010 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWhen 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 the benefits of questioning and answering as we grow and deepen in our faith.
You Were Made to Seek
February 24, 2010 18:29 - 11.9 MB"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
Re-imagining Valentine's Day / Standing on the Side of Love & Justice
February 14, 2010 19:02 - 30 minutes - 23.3 MBRev. 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
Getting a Grip
January 24, 2010 20:00 - 34 minutes - 7.9 MBThis 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.