Sermons by Rev. Sian Wiltshire (Page 14)
Mary, Mother of Mercy
Mercy is not a word we use a lot in the modern world, but it does occur a lot in the Christian Scriptures. What do these ancient sources have to tell us about the power of mercy?
Have Mercy
There are times in our lives when it all seems too much. How do we respond to cries of mercy, for ourselves and others?
The Peace of Wild Things
It seems that worries and anxieties follow us everywhere. How can we be free of them?
Free to Be You and Me
Based on the book and film of the same name by Marlo Thomas and the update 40 years after first being published, Rev Sian discusses what has changed and what remains as challenges for every person to express their own personhood.
The Cost of Freedom
Our country was founded on the desire to be free from tyranny. But is freedom “free”? Is there a cost to our freedom? As we build a world community with peace, liberty and justice for all, what might we have to give up to obtain it?
Transforming Our Lives and Our Communities
Rev. Sian and Canvass Chair, Sunny Harper, talk about the role of the church in transforming our lives and how that is extended to the communities we live in. This kicked off the 2016 member and friend pledge canvass.
Redemption
My father was a passionate environmentalist and a smoker from the age of 14. How did he reconcile these contradictions in his life? How do we all face those parts of ourselves we don’t like, but can’t seem to get rid of?
Omelas
What would you be willing to suffer or to give up, in order to live in paradise? Some people are willing to have others suffer so that they can live in paradise. Others give up wealth and power to help others. Each of us may have to make that choice in our lives.
Throwing the First Stone
Rev. Sian addresses the issues around the continuing conflict between Israel and Palestine from a historic perspective and the admonition of casting the first stone being left to those without any sins. This was a sermon requested by the winner from the Fall OCUUC Auction.
Creating the Beloved Community
As we celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rev. Sian explores what he meant by “Beloved Community” and what we can do today to build it up.
The Spark of Creation
Billions of years ago, our universe was formed. What was that all about? How did it happen? And why should we care today? Hear what the beginning of time can tell us about ourselves.
Inspiration
Where do you get your inspiration from? Is it something that comes from inside of you or outside of you? Rev. Sian explores the theology of inspiration and perhaps will inspire you!