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Ministry Transition Letter to the Congregation
Ministry Transition Letter to the Congregation Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr. April 11, 2024 The departure of a called minister is a big transition for our ministry. I, like so many others, am grieving this sudden change with Rev. Anastassia’s departure on June...
Reverend Anastassia’s Pending Departure
Reverend Anastassia's Pending Departure Dear UUCA, After significant discernment, I have decided to step down from my position as one of your ministers. My last Sunday in the pulpit will be June 16, 2024. Let me share briefly why I made this decision....
Pledge Drive: We Are Rounding Third and Heading Home
Pledge Drive: We Are Rounding Third and Heading Home Our Pledge Drive concludes this Sunday, March 31. The key to our success is we all make a thoughtful and generous pledge. To encourage a strong finish to this drive, our Stewardship Core Team of Rev....
Congregational Update From The Board 3/24/2024
Dear Congregation, I hope this letter finds you well and filled with the same excitement and anticipation for spring as I am. Here's a quick update on our recent board reports and discussions: Each month, our finance officer presents a report outlining our financial...
UUA GA June 20-23, 2024
General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Participants worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend; congregations must certify annually to...
Seeking a qualified Faith Formation Coordinator
Stewardship Team Report: Training This Saturday
Stewardship Team Report: Training This Saturday Saturday, February 10 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 am In the Sanctuary 2024 Stewardship Drive Volunteer Form Are you curious about how you can help UUCA with our upcoming Stewardship Drive? Join us at church this Saturday,...
Visiting Stewards Training
Stewardship Team Report: Visiting Stewards Training Saturday, February 10 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 am In the Sanctuary 2024 Stewardship Drive Volunteer Form The Stewardship Team will hold a training for Visiting Stewards for our March Pledge Drive. If meeting and talking...
A Congregational Meeting Summary and Message From The Board
A Congregational Meeting Summary and Message From The Board Congregational Meeting Summary Happy New Year UUCA! I hope everyone enjoyed celebrating whatever holidays bring you joy and that 2024 is beginning with hope and excitement for the year...
2024 UULM-MD Legislative Kick Off
Please join UULM-MD and UU's around the state, January 20th from 8:30 am to 1pm, as we get ready for the upcoming legislative session. Find out what our Issue Leads and their partners have been working on and what laws they think will be enacted this year. This year...
2023 Year-End Appeal
Dear Beloved Community, We have each other, whether in broad community, in close friendships, or within our smaller community circles. At UUCA, we are accompanied through our joys and celebrations and our laments and heartbreaks. We are grateful to be among those who...
Woodside Gardens Community Update
Woodside Gardens Community Update On Sunday, October 22, 2023 there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Woodside Gardens Community Center. This new facility includes rooms for holding classes, a computer room, and community meeting space....
Star Island
STAR ISLAND JANE CARRIGAN AUGUST 2023 I wanted to let you know how important Star Island has become to me (and my husband.) I had thought I was going away on vacation but it turned out to be so much more. It was indeed the retreat I sought, the spiritual connection I...
UUCA Feedback Form
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis PROCEDURES FOR FEEDBACK Approved 12/27/2022 Our Need for Feedback The Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis (UUCA) is guided by our Seven UU Principles and an 8th Principle Resolution including our belief in...
UUCA Recognized as a Leadership Congregation by the UUA!
Dear UU Church of Annapolis (ID# 4026), I hope you had a restful summer, and you are sailing smoothly into the new church year. On behalf of the entire Annual Program Team, we would like to thank you for your continued generosity in support of the Annual Program Fund....