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Sunday, November 1, 2026

Two Services

9:00 am

(in-person & YouTube

11:30 am

(in-person & Zoom)

There is Beauty in Becoming

What if resilience is not about returning to who we were before, but about creating the conditions in which we can become more fully alive? Resilience can reveal something magical about the human spirit and the sacredness of new life born from the aftermath of the wounds we carry.

Child Care for 6 months-4 years old

8:45 am - 12:45 pm

Two Services:

9:00 am (hybrid) | 11:30 am (hybrid)

Services led by Traci Hughes, Esq, Intern Minister

Jane Carrigan will serve as Lay Worship Leader.

Time for All Ages led by Sarah Devlin-Tremble, Director Lifespan Faith Formation

Music provided by Caeden McConnon and (2nd Service) UUCA Family Choir

Sanctuary flowers provided by Becky Seward in honor of her parents' 50th anniversary.

Share the Plate will benefit AA Conflict Resolution Center.

Cooperative Play

After the Wonderbox until 10:15 am

For PreK-Elementary Age

Coffee Hour

10:15 - 11:15 am

Cooperative Play

After the Wonderbox

until 12:45 pm

For PreK-Elementary Age

*Please fill out the Virtual Connection Card.*

This week's nUUsweek!!

Missed last week? See Past Sermons

During 1st Service (9:00 - 10:00 am)

Meditation on the Five Remembrances of Death & Loss

9:00 am

Piscataway

Sensei Bob Ertman guides meditation with his daily practice with Buddhism's Five Remembrances of Death & Loss. Discussion follows. This fits well with our Death Cafe in Middle Hour at 10:15. Please help us start promptly.

Middle Hour (10:15 - 11:15 am)

ACT with Sara Palmer

10:15 am

Wendi Winters Memorial Room & Zoom

Join ACT as we debrief on our successful Candidate Action for an Affordable Maryland, where over 850 of us from across the state assembled to ask Governor Moore and other state and local candidates how they would address affordability issues if elected in November.

Death Café

10:15 am

Piscataway

In Death Cafes we speak of death in the context of our confusion, fears, wonderment, whatever we have brought with us. Our aim is to overcome American death denial & to normalize speaking of our universal fate rather than skirting around it. Acknowledgement rather than avoidance leaves us more at ease with reality & accustomed to thinking of it.

Presented by Mindfulness Practice Group

UU Common Read: Love at the Center with Cindy Atlee

10:15 am

Pride

Join Cindy Atlee for reflective conversations inspired by the book, Love at the Center: Unitarian Universalist Theologies.

Reading will deepen the discussion, but it is not required to participate.

All are welcome!

Parenting Spiritually with Jessie Rhines

10:15 am

Black Lives Matter

Jessie Rhines holds space for the conversations of joys and sorrows that parenting brings with it.

Book Swap

10:15 am

Lobby

Our Annual Fall Book Swap benefiting the High School Youth Group.

Children & Youth Middle Hour

Sanctuary Sunday: Meet the Music Maker

10:15 am

Sanctuary

All Prek-12th grade youth are invited to meet in the Sanctuary during Middle Hour for Faith Engagement and Commuity Building.1 They will meet their Musicmaker-Justin Cody, learn the sign language for Spirit of Life.

Caregivers are invited to join at 10:45 for Family Choir rehearsal.

After Hour

Autumn Community of Communities Summit

12:45 - 3:00 pm

Sanctuary

UUCA is a community made stronger by the many communities within it.

Bridging Communities.

Building Unity.

Join us for this free gathering as we build connections across groups and finalize our shared covenant together. All UUCA groups are asked to send representatives and help shape how we live in community.

Click here to register in Realm!

Special Announcements - Save the Date & Secure Your Seat!

🎃 The Great Fall Fest & Auction

Online Bidding Begins This Sunday! 🍂

The donations are in, the excitement is building, and the countdown is ON!

Thanks to the incredible generosity and creativity of our UUCA community, this year's auction catalog is shaping up to be a tantalizing collection of treasures, experiences, getaways, and delightful surprises!

🎉 And now comes the FUN part… BIDDING! 🎉

🍂 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

🛍️This Sunday, November 1 — Online Bidding Begins!

Explore the catalog and, on November 1st, start placing your bids!

🎃November 14 — Fall Fest & Live Auction!

Join us from 5:00–8:30 PM for food, fun, friends, and an evening of celebration!

Online Bidding Closes at 7:15 PM on November 14!

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!

You've helped create something special. Now it's time for the rest of UUCA to join the fun!

Food. Fun. Friends.

Together, we make UUCA stronger!

Questions? Contact Patti Patterson or Jamie Harms.

What the Trees Know:

A Fall Sound Bath Experience

October 30 | 7:00 PM

This 90-minute experience, led by UUCA’s Director of Music, Justin Cody, combines guided breathwork, meditation, live music, poetry, and an immersive sound bath featuring crystal singing bowls, percussion, and piano. Join us for a restorative evening of sound, stillness, and letting go.

Come release tension, calm your nervous system, and reconnect with a sense of balance and peace—all in a warm, welcoming community.

✨ All are welcome ✨

(no experience needed!)

What to bring:

Yoga mat, blankets, pillow, and a journal—anything that helps you get cozy and comfortable.

Early bird tickets are $44
(Sale ends October 7)

Space Holder tickets are $80.
(includes a $25 donation to UUCA)

Click here to register.

Studio 333 Collective

Heart & Heather:

Songs, stories, and the timeless spirit of the Emerald Isle

November 20 | 7:30 pm

Join us for a special evening where Celtic tradition meets fresh musical artistry—an unforgettable celebration of harp, guitar, song, and story.

National touring artist Kristin Rebecca enchants audiences with her expressive voice, evocative storytelling, Celtic harp, and acoustic guitar. Her fantasy-inspired folk music weaves personal experience with the magic of legendary tales.

International performer Brandon Kennedy and the Roving Clovers bring the spirit of the Emerald Isle to life. Rooted in the pubs of Galway and County Clare, their vibrant take on Celtic classics leaves audiences uplifted and inspired.

Come be swept away by an evening of beauty, joy, and Celtic wonder.

Doors Open at 7:00 PM.

Show starts at 7:30 PM.

Tickets are $15.00.

To purchase your tickets on Realm click here.

Friendsgiving Dinner

Sign-up Today

November 28

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Join UUCA for a potluck-style

FRIENDSGIVING DINNER

featuring food, friends, & open mic!

Attendance is free and open to UUCA members and regular attendees

(and their guests).

Guests are asked to please:

Click here

RSVP by November 21st

Volunteer (if interested/able)

Add your name to the list of open mic performers!

Questions?

Contact Beth Goldberg

🚧 Parking Lot Improvements

October 26–29

Our lower main parking lot is getting a facelift! From Monday, October 26 - today, Thursday, October 29, the main lot will be closed both day and night while improvements are underway.

If you need to visit UUCA today, enter off of Bestgate, park in the FAHS House lot and use the walking path to access the church.

Thank you for your patience as we make these improvements!

⏰ Fall Back! Daylight Saving Time Ends November 1

An extra hour of sleep? Yes, please! 🍂

Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour before heading to bed Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 1.

Enjoy that extra hour of rest, and we'll see you Sunday morning, refreshed and ready for worship!

Remember: Spring forward, fall back! 🍁

🎶 Have You Seen Them? 📚

Our Wonder Readers Are Missing a Few Good Books!

🎵 Have you seen them? 🎵
Tell us, have you seen them?

This summer, some wonderful congregants took books home to help us organize and catalog our children's library. We're grateful for the helping hands, but a few of our books haven't found their way home!

If you still have books from the project, please return them to UUCA so our Wonder Readers can complete the inventory and get every book back on the shelf.

No judgment, no late fees, just a happy reunion! 📚❤️

Let's give our books the homecoming they deserve!

Celebration of Life for

Rev. Judith Morris

November 3 | 2:30 pm

Coopers Tavern

173 Mitchells Chance Rd.

Edgewater, MD

Please join the UU community in celebrating the life of UUCA member, Rev. Judith Morris who passed peacefully after a short illness on October 5, 2026

Click here to RSVP.

Click here for the obituary.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that the next time someone asks you for help, you think “WWJD?” (“What would Jude do?”) and you offer assistance without judgment or expectation of return. Over and over again, she provided meals, a handful of dollars, a blanket or a coat from the car, or whatever else she could provide, even when she didn’t have much herself. Be generous. Be like Jude.

Beware of Phishing Emails

Thank you for your Vigilance!

Scam emails impersonating UUCA members or Rev. John are requesting donations, gift cards, or directory access. Official UUCA email accounts end in @uuannapolis.org. Never click suspicious links, respond, or share personal or financial information. When in doubt, delete the message.

Thank you for protecting our community!

Make Connections!

Coffee and Conversations

Panera in Festivals at Riva

Thursdays

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Just show up for a beverage or lunch at this fun, social meet-up.

For more info email:

Member Engagement

Gen XYZ Meet-up

49 West Coffeehouse

November 11

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Now on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, this is a social gathering to connect with the UUCA Community.

Free Parking at the State Garage

(19 St. John's St. - 7 min. walk) or closer paid parking at Gotts Garage.

For more info email:

Member Engagement

Opportunities to Serve!

🎁 Help Us Spread Holiday Joy!

UUCA is proud to partner with People Builders Consulting's Holiday Toy Drive!

Help us brighten the holidays for children in our community by donating new, unused toys valued at $30 or more.

🎄 Drop off your donations at UUCA by December 13! Every toy brings a little more joy to a child this holiday season.

The community toy giveaway takes place December 19.

Questions? Email Sarah Devlin-Tremble.

Let's put love into action and make this holiday season a little brighter, together!

Support UUCA's Culture of Radical Welcoming!

Time and time again, people tell us that the instant, warm welcome they receive at UUCA is what keeps them coming back and choosing membership.

The work our Radical Welcome Team does is so impactful in creating the culture of our congregation! In just a couple hours a month, you can give back to UUCA and be a part of that meaningful work.

Whether you'd like to greet people at the door with a quick hello and a smile, be part of our ushering team passing out Connection Cards and collecting the offering, or prefer a behind-the-scenes role helping our hospitality team in the kitchen, there's room for you!

Please contact Member Engagement to learn more.

It's Project Time!

Who wants to be part of building a Gaga Ball Court?

Let's create more spaces for our middle school youth to play, connect, and belong!

We're bringing Gaga Ball to UUCA, and we need YOUR help to make it happen! This exciting project will create a fun, active gathering space where our youth can build friendships, practice teamwork, and enjoy a little friendly competition.

🔨 Lend a Hand! We're looking for a project lead to coordinate the court's kit assembly and volunteers to help put it together.

Interested in helping?

Please contact Sarah to learn more.

❤ Can't Help Build? Your financial support is just as important! Donations will help cover the cost of the Gaga Ball court and bring this exciting addition to life. To contribute, visit UUCA's online donation page and select “FF Fund” in the designation line to direct your gift toward the project.Whether you give your time, your talents, orfinancial support, you can help us build a place where our youth can play, connect, and thrive!.

Opportunities to Engage!

Meditation On Disintegration of the Body

October 29 | 6:30 pm

Sanctuary

Meditation on the Disintegration of the Body is the most standard meditation & practice across all schools of Buddhism. In Order of Interbeing Zen, lay practitioners are advised to do it once a month. This sangha does it once a year. It is a deep practice with impermanence. Discussion follows.

Dinners for Eight

November 7 • February 6 • April 3

Various Members' Homes

Dinners for Eight is a fun, informal way to bring members, newcomers, and friends together to share food and get to know each other better.

There’s Still Room at the Table! Want to join as a guest or host?

email: DinnersForEight@uuannapolis.org

Samhain:

Honoring Our Beloved Dead

November 7

Sanctuary, Memorial Garden & Labyrinth

At the midpoint between the Fall Equinox and the Winter Solstice, we pause to remember and honor our beloved dead by celebrating Samhain. We gather to honor ancestors, friends, family, pets, and loved ones who have passed. Together, we will call their names, and walk the labyrinth in remembrance.

5:30 PM

Ancestor Altar Creation (optional)

6:00 PM

Ritual & Labyrinth Walk

8:30 PM

Feasting & Fellowship

Adults and accompanied older children/teens welcome. Indoor accommodations available.

In the event of rain, all activities–including the labyrinth walk–will be moved inside.