Lives, subject to debate
In 2002, disability rights activist Harriet McBryde Johnson was invited to Princeton University to speak with philosopher Peter Singer, whose views on disability had sparked deep controversy. Johnson later wrote powerfully about their encounter and Rev. Everett will talk about MacBryde Johnson’s account of this event, and what it can tell us about ethics, humanity, compassion, and love.
What I’ve Learned About Conservatives
In this sermon, I reflect on what I’ve learned from loving conservatives—family, friends, and neighbors—and how identity, community, and misunderstanding shape our political divide. Ultimately, this is a call to breathe, to resist despair, and to remember that the vast majority of Americans still believe in justice, decency, and one another.
Next Steps: Raising the Roof
What does it mean to “raise the roof?” Not with noise, but with vision? There are moments in the life of a church when maintaining is no longer enough; when the spirit calls us to take the next steps toward growth, courage, and shared leadership. Not for the sake of being bigger, but for the sake of becoming more fully who we are. Listen to our weekly sermons anytime, anywhere on your favorite podcast platform – Apple Podcasts and Amazon…
The Gifts of Islam
In our ongoing exploration of the gifts each religious tradition offers the world, we turn this week to Islam. Islam has shaped art, science, poetry, law, architecture, and spiritual practice across centuries. This Sunday we explore its enduring gifts to the world. Join us as we widen our understanding and deepen our respect in this continuing journey through the world’s sacred traditions. You can also listen to our weekly sermons anytime, anywhere on your favorite podcast platform – Apple Podcasts…
Question Box Sunday
Bring your curiosity and your questions – Rev. Sian is ready to answer.
Our Sacred Constitution and Star Trek
A famously flawed episode of Star Trek offers a surprisingly sharp moral warning: when sacred words are stripped of meaning, they can become tools of division. In this service, we’ll explore how ideals become distorted when they’re treated as relics instead of relationships, and how Unitarian Universalism invites us into the harder, more hopeful work of our Constitution and covenant. -Rev. Sian Wiltshire Listen to our weekly sermons anytime, anywhere on your favorite podcast platform – Apple Podcasts and Amazon…
The Gifts of Christianity
This service explores the gifts Christianity. Some of us carry deep gratitude, others carry deep wounds – and many carry both. In this service, we’ll take a clear-eyed, compassionate look at the gifts Christianity has offered the world and our own tradition – while acknowledging that for many of us, this is tender terrain.
Resilience – Inspiration – Transformation
What is Resilience? A return to a “norm?” Or maybe a path to transformation? When I define resilience as the ability to spring back into shape, returning to what was, then what inspires Transformation? I need to know.
Not Just Sitting Still: The many traditions of meditation
Unitarian Universalism draws wisdom from many sources—and so do our spiritual practices. Meditation takes many forms—silence and song, breath and movement, attention and prayer. In this service, we’ll explore different ways of quieting the mind and opening the heart, discovering that there is no single “right” way to meditate.
We Shall Over Come
Celebrating the Living Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in word and Song.
The Gifts of Buddhism
At the heart of Buddhism is the desire to alleviate suffering. This service reflects on gifts of Buddhism and its practices has deepened our capacity for and understanding of compassion, resilience and liberation.
Level Up! Becoming Who We’re Called to Be
The turning of the year offers more than a fresh calendar—it offers a chance to become more fully ourselves. Join us as we explore how growth, connection, and shared purpose can shape the next chapter for you, for OCUUC, and for our wider community. Listen to our weekly sermons anytime, anywhere on your favorite podcast platform – Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. Just search for OCUUC and hit “Follow” to stay up to date.