Sermons by Rev. Sian Wiltshire (Page 25)
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!
How to Create a God 101
Thousands of years ago, a people created a god from a human. Rev. Sian discusses how that happened and in what ways we create gods in our lives.
Losing God… To Find God
Do you still believe the God of your childhood? How has it changed? Rev. Sian explores the different ways we understand the Holy, even if you don’t believe in it.
Our Unitarian Universalist Faith
On this Bring-a-friend-to-church Sunday, we celebrate the different ways this faith tradition has changed the world!
Ethics
What is your personal ethical statement? Hear our fabulous youth give you their own personal ethical statements. Rev. Sian with OCUUC Youth Group.
Can We Undo the Past?
Control-Z, or “Can we undo the past?” Each of us has regrets – as does our country. How can we both learn from the past and move beyond it?
Shamanism
About 15 years ago I encountered Shamanism for the first time and it rocked my world. As someone who always considered herself as grounded in reality, what was I doing exploring this “fringe” form of spirituality? How do each of us reconcile mystery, science and our experiences?