The Opposite of Original Sin
What if human beings are not inherently sinful, selfish, or broken—but worthy and capable? In this message, Fish Stark, Executive Director o...
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20 of 734 episodesThis New Church Year
As he has done in past years, join Rev. John as he updates the congregation on what to expect in the 2026-2027 church year.
The Power of Nonviolent Resistance
In this sermon, donated by Mary McClellan who purchased it at our annual auction and dedicated to UUCA Member Phil Ateto, Rev. John will exp...
The Names We Worship
In a fast-paced world, it can be easy to mistake the noise and demands of daily life for ultimate reality. In this message, UUCA Vice Presid...
Scottish Pilgrimage Revisited
Rev. John, along with UUCA members, shares insights, joys and sorrows from the Scotland pilgrimage.
The Religion of Democracy - A Good Trouble Lives On
Unitarian minister Curtis Reese, a co-founder of the American Humanist Association, called humanism "the religion of democracy" for a reason...
The Irreligious and Their Love of God
Drawing from the writings of UU theologian James Luther Adams, Rev. Judith Morris explores how our assumptions about the word God can someti...
The Power of Community: An Introduction to Cosmic Dynamism
Dr. Scott Eden describes a worldview called Cosmic Dynamism, which emphasizes the importance of community, relationships and our power to cr...
Membership Sunday
What does membership mean, at first and through the decades? We want to honor the act of committing to a community of faith. This episode, s...
"Dear Patriot"
Join us as Rev. Fred explores a timely question: What does it mean to be a patriot? With the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding appr...
Remembering Remembrance
In this Memorial Day Weekend service, Rev. Dayna Edwards invites us into wisdom through shared ritual and reflection. In this service we gat...
Coming of Age Service
Missed Sunday's inspiring Coming of Age service? Our youth shared powerful personal credos—deep reflections on the beliefs, values, and expe...
The Illusion of Certainty
In this sermon, Rev. John explores the tension between what changes and what endures. Drawing on the theme of "the transients and the perman...
The World on Fire: A Sermon on Hope
Back by popular demand, Rev. John re-shares his powerful April sermon on transformation and hope. In a time when so much feels like it's bur...
The Worst Thing We Ever Did
Cindy Atlee invites us to talk about a surprising root cause of many troubles in our world today through her message, The Worst Thing We Eve...
Ordination of Ryan McCray Ely
In this special episode, Rev. Anthony Jenkins, Lead Minister of Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church and U.S. Navy Chaplain delivers t...
The Man From Cachoeira
On the occasion of his ordination, Ryan McCray Ely returns from Brazil to share a powerful story of transformation. Through the life of José...
A Living Prayer
Guest minister Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd, Director of Communications and Public Ministry at the Unitarian Universalist Association delivers t...
All the Colors
In this homily from our beloved Flower Communion service, Rev. John Crestwell reflects on the beauty and meaning of all the differences that...
A Sharp Refusal
UUCA President Nicole Bruno shares a powerful message, A Sharp Refusal. Civil disobedience is rooted in the courage to say "no" to injustice...