Question Box Sunday
It’s been said that Unitarian Universalists are not people of the “word” but people of the “question.” We love questions! On this Sunday, Rev. Sian will do her best to answer your questions – from theology, to ministry, to Unitarian Universalism and life in general. So, bring your questions and we will attempt to answer them.
This Whole Earth
On this Earth Day and Easter, we are facing the possibility of a death, but also the hope of a resurrection of our beloved planet. — Rev. Sian Wiltshire at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church in Costa Mesa, CA.
The Story of Who We Are
Tell me the story of who we are. The stories we tell – and those we don’t tell – shape who we are. So who are we, as a denomination? What stories do we tell? And how can we grow by adding new stories to our repertoire? Let us explore the stories we tell and add a new one: that of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Philippines! — Rica Kaufel, Intern Minister at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church in…
Our Whole lives
“Our Whole Lives,” better known as OWL, is a sexuality training offered to Unitarian Universalists from children to adults. Today let’s explore what has changed and what still needs to change around sexuality in our culture. Please note that we may use some sexually explicit language in this service. — Rev. Sian Wiltshire
The Origins of Religion
The March 31, 2019, Sunday Service was on The Origins of Religion, by Rev. James Ford, at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church in Costa Mesa, CA.
Growing up
Growing up in a different country can be an eye-opening experience. Gaye Tomlinson will share her experience of growing up Muslim in Turkey.
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also
What is your treasure, what you hold dear? How can someone tell? Let’s have fun as we launch our annual pledge drive! By Rev. Sian Wiltshire on March 17, 2019, at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church in Costa Mesa, CA.
Lean Into Your Actually
Let’s explore together how princesses and batgirls, the musical Wicked, and our first principle can help us not just embrace our own full self, but also that of everyone around us.
Healing a broken heart
This service was on “Healing a Broken Heart.” Trust and vulnerability are part of any deep relationship and most of us have had our hearts broken. How do we heal a broken heart and learn to trust again? By Rev. Sian Wiltshire on Feb. 24, 2019 at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church in Costa Mesa, CA.
Trust
Trust me! Ever get those “gut” feelings that tell you whether or not to trust someone? When do we trust our gut and when do we listen to others whose guts say otherwise? — Rev. Sian Wiltshire
Stone catchers
A sermon on Stone Catchers by Rev. Sian Wiltshire on Feb. 10, 2019 at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church in Costa Mesa, CA. Imagine you were wrongly accused of murder and spent most of your life on death row. How does trust in a system get rebuilt when it’s been so badly broken? Bryan Stevenson’s ground breaking book, Just Mercy, might provide some clues.