UU Church of Annapolis Podcast
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Rev. Anastassia Zinke Sermon: Wholehearted Parenting
January 31, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThe best way to teach our children is to be and to show: how we behave and how we engage with the world are much better predictors of how our children will do than all the books we’ve read about parenting could teach us. Rev. Anastassia preaching. Music by Joshua Long.
Courageously Engaging the Gap
January 24, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBBrené Brown holds that we disengage for two reasons: to protect ourselves and because we feel that the people who are supposed to be leading us are not living up to the social contract. In this age of polarization and violence upon our democracy, when our public leaders, neighbors, and family members have disappointed us, how can we courageously step into the gap between reality and our aspirational values? Rev. Anastassia preaching. Music by Rob Redei and the UUCA Choir.
Rev. Anastassia Zinke Sermon: Courageously Engaging the Gap
January 24, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBBrené Brown holds that we disengage for two reasons: to protect ourselves and because we feel that the people who are supposed to be leading us are not living up to the social contract. In this age of polarization and violence upon our democracy, when our public leaders, neighbors, and family members have disappointed us, how can we courageously step into the gap between reality and our aspirational values? Rev. Anastassia preaching. Music by Rob Redei and the UUCA Choir.
Rev. John T Crestwell, Jr. Sermon: The Thinking of MLK: Moving From Fear to Courage
January 17, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBWhat was Dr. King's secret to his success? Was it his education, family, timing, or something else? Let's explore this together as we look at what his message means to us in light of the state of our nation.
The Thinking of MLK: Moving From Fear to Courage
January 17, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBWhat was Dr. King's secret to his success? Was it his education, family, timing, or something else? Let's explore this together as we look at what his message means to us in light of the state of our nation.
Rev. John T Crestwell, Jr. Sermon: Word is Bond
January 10, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 29.1 MBRev. John responds to the events at the Capitol and shares the secret teaching of all ages which is the key to humanity moving forward toward beloved community. Abracadabra! "No one is sure as to the origin of the strange word 'abracadabra'. ... - The word is of Hebrew or Aramaic origin, being derived either from the Hebrew words 'ab' (father), 'ben' (son), and 'ruach hakodesh' (holy spirit), or from the Aramaic 'avra kadavra', meaning 'it will be created in my words'." (phrases.org.uk)
Word is Bond
January 10, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 29.1 MBRev. John responds to the events at the Capitol and shares the secret teaching of all ages which is the key to humanity moving forward toward beloved community. Abracadabra! "No one is sure as to the origin of the strange word 'abracadabra'. ... - The word is of Hebrew or Aramaic origin, being derived either from the Hebrew words 'ab' (father), 'ben' (son), and 'ruach hakodesh' (holy spirit), or from the Aramaic 'avra kadavra', meaning 'it will be created in my words'." (phrases.org.uk)
01/03/2021 Embracing Vulnerability Service
January 04, 2021 19:29 - 44 minutes - 56.9 MB VideoWith Rev. Anastassia. Though we don’t always recognize it, shame causes us to disconnect from love and belonging. We can restore connection when we embrace our own worthiness and demonstrate vulnerability and authenticity. Why is this particularly important as we seek to build the beloved community? Music by Rob Redei and the UUCA Choir.
Rev. Anastassia Zinke Sermon: Embracing Vulnerability Service
January 03, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 56.9 MB VideoWith Rev. Anastassia. Though we don’t always recognize it, shame causes us to disconnect from love and belonging. We can restore connection when we embrace our own worthiness and demonstrate vulnerability and authenticity. Why is this particularly important as we seek to build the beloved community? Music by Rob Redei and the UUCA Choir.
Embracing Vulnerability Service
January 03, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 56.9 MB VideoWith Rev. Anastassia. Though we don’t always recognize it, shame causes us to disconnect from love and belonging. We can restore connection when we embrace our own worthiness and demonstrate vulnerability and authenticity. Why is this particularly important as we seek to build the beloved community? Music by Rob Redei and the UUCA Choir.
Hanukkah Hope and Resilience (AZ)
December 22, 2020 01:52 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MBIn this short homily, Rev. Anastassia Zinke shares her family's story of Hanukkah and why this celebration is still important for her life.
Five Promises of Unitarian Universalism (AZ)
December 22, 2020 01:50 - 32 minutes - 18 MBIt's late getting posted but here is Rev. Anastassia Zinke's candidating sermon before she was voted in as UUCA's minister of equal standing with Rev. John
Hanukkah Hope and Resilience
December 20, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MBIn this short homily, Rev. Anastassia Zinke shares her family's story of Hanukkah and why this celebration is still important for her life.
Rev. Anastassia Zinke Sermon: Hanukkah Hope and Resilience
December 20, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MBIn this short homily, Rev. Anastassia Zinke shares her family's story of Hanukkah and why this celebration is still important for her life.
Voter Suppression - Building Beloved Community
August 16, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBVoter Suppression is an unacknowledged part of American history. Today’s service will spotlight the history of voter suppression both nationally and locally and provide steps you can take to challenge these laws and practices. When We All Vote… All Voices are Heard. Music by Joshua Long and the Awake Singers.
Building Beloved Community: Voter Suppression
August 16, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBVoter Suppression is an unacknowledged part of American history. Today’s service will spotlight the history of voter suppression both nationally and locally and provide steps you can take to challenge these laws and practices. When We All Vote… All Voices are Heard. Music by Joshua Long and the Awake Singers.
Rev. John T Crestwell, Jr. Sermon: Care-Full and Care-Less
June 14, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 27.9 MBThis is my last sermon until August. I'm taking a month off to rest. In this message, I talk about compassion and these exciting and excruciating times we live in. There are days when things seem surreal. If you are A UU with only a little time, go to the 17:00 mark and listen to my message directly pointed toward Unitarian Universalism and our present/future. Enjoy.
Care-Full and Care-Less
June 14, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 27.9 MBThis is my last sermon until August. I'm taking a month off to rest. In this message, I talk about compassion and these exciting and excruciating times we live in. There are days when things seem surreal. If you are A UU with only a little time, go to the 17:00 mark and listen to my message directly pointed toward Unitarian Universalism and our present/future. Enjoy.
Emotional Literacy is Our Salvation
June 03, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBListen to Rev. John as he shares his theological underpinnings and why he feels EL is humanity's salvation.
From Isolation to Innovation
May 24, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 21 MBIn this message, Rev. John puts social and spiritual context on what is happening today with the pandemic. He discusses his understanding Gaia (Mother Earth), karma/dharma/sin, history, and the lesson(s) we must learn. Enjoy.
Five Promises of Unitarian Universalism
April 26, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 18 MBIt's late getting posted but here is Rev. Anastassia Zinke's candidating sermon before she was voted in as UUCA's minister of equal standing with Rev. John
Surrender to the Earth
April 19, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBSunday, April 19, 2020 10:00 am Service Surrender to the Earth Reverend Kathleen C. Rolenz, Interim Minister On this Sunday before Earth Day, we, like the earth, are taking time to pause, reflect on how to respond to the immediate global crisis. Although Earth is getting a break from human-made environmental abuses, it's only a matter of time before humans return to our habits. How can we help the earth - and all species survive and thrive for the near and long-term future?
Surrendering to Hope
April 12, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this message, Rev. John looks at the themes of Easter and the symbolic meanings to this celebration and shows how regeneration is a teaching of nature and not just from traditional religion.
Lemons to Lemonade (rev John)
March 24, 2020 15:13 - 4 minutes - 5.14 MBConvert and reframe where you are today. Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr.
Lemons to Lemonade
March 22, 2020 16:00 - 4 minutes - 5.14 MBConvert and reframe where you are today. Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr.
You Throw Like a Girl
March 08, 2020 19:40 - 32 minutes - 21 MBRev. John answers the question: What is a real man? In this sermon he will focus on an Oprah endorsed book, "You Throw Like a Girl" written by a former pro athlete, Don McPherson, who tells the story about his blind spots as a cis-gendered male athlete raised with many stereotypical biases. Rev. John will offer his comments as well as his own personal narrative about his growth and struggles around gender, race, and manhood. Reverend John T. Crestwell, Jr., Minister
You Throw Like a Girl (JC)
March 08, 2020 19:40 - 32 minutes - 21 MBRev. John answers the question: What is a real man? In this sermon he will focus on an Oprah endorsed book, "You Throw Like a Girl" written by a former pro athlete, Don McPherson, who tells the story about his blind spots as a cis-gendered male athlete raised with many stereotypical biases. Rev. John will offer his comments as well as his own personal narrative about his growth and struggles around gender, race, and manhood. Reverend John T. Crestwell, Jr., Minister
AWAKE or WOKE? (KR)
March 05, 2020 20:51 - 25 minutes - 26.9 MBAwake or Woke? Reverend Kathleen C. Rolenz, Interim Minister UUCA adopted the 8th Principle in April 2018 – a move which has called the entire congregation into a journey to counter racism and oppression. Building Beloved Community (BBC) created the 8th Principle Practice Series in response to this commitment with the hope that all 381 members of UUCA take the class at least once as part of waking up to the realities of racism and white supremacy. At the same time, we acknowledge t...
AWAKE or WOKE?
March 01, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 26.9 MBAwake or Woke? Reverend Kathleen C. Rolenz, Interim Minister UUCA adopted the 8th Principle in April 2018 – a move which has called the entire congregation into a journey to counter racism and oppression. Building Beloved Community (BBC) created the 8th Principle Practice Series in response to this commitment with the hope that all 381 members of UUCA take the class at least once as part of waking up to the realities of racism and white supremacy. At the same time, we acknowledge t...
A Place for the Quiet Ones
February 23, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MBReverend Kathleen C. Rolenz, Interim Minister On any given Sunday morning, the worship services should (ideally) address diverse needs. Worship needs to not assume unanimity in our theological, cultural, gender/affectional orientation, social location, racial, neurobiological orientations. The one category that is often overlooked in creating church and planning programs is the introverts! This sermon, purchased at the Fall Fundraising Festival by Jamie Harms will explore the needs o...
What Does it Mean to Be a People of Resilience?
February 16, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this brief message, Rev. John uses the UU Soul Matters theme of Resilience to show how the African American story in history epitomizes the word; and offers some brief advice for anyone needing to be reminded why they are alive today--in this time of social change.
Balancing the Polarities: Science and Religion
February 09, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 17.7 MBOn UUCA's inaugural Science Sunday (aka Darwin Sunday) Rev. John continues his message about why we are both/and not either/or people and uses quantum entanglement as his proof. This was a wonderful multigenerational service so there are beautiful kid voices in the audio. We need that level of innocence and curiosity to move our thinking forward... Enjoy.
The Soul's Last Dance: Reflection on Aging for All Stages of Life
February 04, 2020 23:49 - 33 minutes - 38.2 MBRev. Kathleen Rolenz All of us are aging, and all of us are dealing with the realities of our aging in different ways. This sermon will reflect on the various life stages, with a particular focus towards the last 1/3 of life—on its challenges, its gravitas, and its grace.
By the Pricking of My Thumbs
February 02, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MBLeika Lewis-Cornwell, Intern Minister "I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached to my body," the old joke goes. But what about when it's the body itself doing the remembering? This sermon will examine the ways our bodies and minds manifest our environment and history, and explore what that means for how we build resilient communities together.
90 Years later (MLK Sunday 2020)
January 20, 2020 00:04 - 34 minutes - 23 MBThe late Rev. Martin L King Jr.'s arrival as a leader and messenger of peace marked the apex of a repeating paradigm shift in America; a pattern that Rev. John believes occurs every 50 or so years. Obama/Trump is part of this historical pattern as we reconcile our original sin from 1619 when the first blacks arrived to the New World (which of course wasn't "new"). In this sermon, Rev. John gives new insight into old problems about race and human relations and offers his simple solution. E...
Ten Rules for Living
January 06, 2020 19:34 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBTen Rules for Living Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, Interim Minister Happy New Year! If you’re like most, you see the new year as a fresh start; a chance to break an old habit and start a new one. Jean Vanier, a spiritual leader of the L’Arche communities was asked the secret of life and by way of response, he provided “ten rules for living.” Let’s start living!
After the Good News
December 29, 2019 20:22 - 24 minutes - 15.9 MBRev. John shares his findings and response to the wonderful book by Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd, After the Good news, which asks are liberals really progressing or just in a delusion of conscience? What happens if you give up on the idea of progress? What comes after? And, how does Rev. John see progress and the karmic patterns of history? Check this important message out...
Everything's Still Awe-full
December 17, 2019 16:27 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBReverend Kathleen Rolenz, Interim Minister December’s Soul Matters theme is “awe” - a theme which invites us to reflect on the places which we find awe-inspiring. At the same time, the daily news brings one alarming and distressing reality after another. Couple that with the fact that the holidays are not always awe-some, how do we find awe and wonder? The answer may surprise you.
The State of Our Union
December 09, 2019 12:35 - 29 minutes - 29.7 MBJoin Revs Kathleen and John as they discuss the past, present and future of our congregation. Rev. Kathleen begins with honest dialog about her experience at UUCA; while Rev. John shares his personal vision for the congregation.
The New American Transcendentalism
December 02, 2019 01:41 - 28 minutes - 24.3 MBJoin Rev. John as he explores part 2 of a sermon where he analyzes the primary and secondary religious stories that undergird our lives. In this message he states that we must move from linear to non-linear thinking--toward quantum thinking. He says that the West is in the midst of a major paradigm shift that will lead us to the world we dream about.
The Sum of All the Parts
November 19, 2019 18:09 - 19 minutes - 20.1 MBThe Sum of All the Parts Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, Interim Minister While in between churches, I spent a year serving as a full-time Chaplain Resident at the University of Virginia Medical Center, covering the oncology, emergency room and psychiatric unit. It was there-- in the midst of life, death, chaos and healing I learned of the importance of paying attention, and had the experience of losing faith and finding hope. This sermon was born out of that chaplaincy and won the Richard C. ...
The Aquarian Gospel, Eschatology, and The New Age
November 11, 2019 21:52 - 27 minutes - 24.4 MB"The end is near!" What does it all mean? In this sermon, Rev. John tackles old ideas with new insights to tackle the hard topic of fundamentalism and symbolism as the primary and secondary story, respectively, of humankind. He shows us that the world we seek is inside of us. "The Kingdom we seek is within and manifests inside before it does outside" he says.
Beyond Categorical Thinking
November 04, 2019 21:25 - 20 minutes - 23 MBListen to guest minister, Rev. Keith Kron, from the UUA Transitions office, as he describes what a T-Rex named Penelope, Pittsburgh, and a theologian can teach us about the future of religion and our commitment to equity and justice.
Can We Talk about White Fragility?
October 21, 2019 22:40 - 28 minutes - 28.8 MBRev. Kathleen Rolenz, Interim Minister Robin DiAngelo's best selling (Beacon Press) book "White Fragility" has continued to stay on the Washington Times Best Seller List for weeks. For those who identify as white, it can be a challenging but illuminating read, as we begin to see the many ways in which white defensiveness about race keeps us from fully engaging in the work of dismantling racism. Building Beloved Community (BBC) will host an all-church Middle and After Hour conversations ab...
Swallow the Stars
October 15, 2019 17:43 - 29 minutes - 24.4 MBLeika Lewis-Cornwell, Intern Minister asks, "What is the cost of life freely lived?" This message will explore the stories of those who have been asked to live hidden--to "pass" in race, gender, and/or sexuality. We will consider, together, the price they paid to fit in, and the space we create to belong. This is an auction sermon purchased by Carrie Kotcho, and will be in observance of National Coming Out Day.
Jewish Mysticism, The High Holy Days and YOU (forgiveness)
October 07, 2019 13:11 - 24 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this message, Rev. John discusses Atonement, the Brotham Jean case, and how to change the world through forgiveness.
Faith, Hope and Cancer
September 24, 2019 23:36 - 23 minutes - 26.5 MBRev. John Crestwell How can a personal journey through illness to wellness transform a life? How does love emerge when faced with life-changing circumstances? Learn more about Rev. John’s story surrounding www.thedayoflove.com and why he believes a new paradigm has emerged to tell a new story about humanity’s movement toward love.
Saving Faith
September 18, 2019 17:02 - 26 minutes - 30.7 MBJoin Rev. Kathleen as shed discusses our monthly theme Faith from a UU context. What does it mean to lose your religion and find it again? Tune in to this podcast...
Who Do You think You Are to Tell Me I Don't Matter?
September 04, 2019 15:53 - 23 minutes - 26.4 MBIt’s taken us a long time to realize our value and our worth. It’s easy to forget how a social justice movement can forget or simply fail to acknowledge the other. When UUs raise our Black Lives Matter banners, this sermon will give a voice to the forgotten.
Music as Liturgy w/ Thornell Jones, Lay Worship Leader
August 28, 2019 19:39 - 18 minutes - 21.4 MBIt is time to open our minds to the messages our bodies get through music, all aspects of music-major/minor key, rhythm, timbre, volume, and their changes-that can help to develop our spiritual expression. Music frees us from the confinement of thought that bogs us down and keeps us from moving forward in life.