Sermons by Rev. Sian Wiltshire (Page 3)

Confucianism offers the world timeless wisdom about living in harmony — with ourselves, our families, and our communities. It teaches that a just and peaceful society begins with moral integrity, respect, and education, and that true leadership flows from character rather than power. At its heart, Confucianism invites us to cultivate virtue in everyday life so that harmony may ripple outward into the world.

Animal Blessing. On this Sunday, bring your furry, feathered and/or scaled friends (or a picture of them) and we will bless them in Unitarian Universalist fashion! This is a multigenerational service with Rev. Sian Wiltshire. You can now listen to our weekly sermons anytime, anywhere on your favorite podcast platform – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Just search for our church name and hit “Follow” to stay up to date. If you enjoy the sermons, please take a moment…

Noting that Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights begins on Oct. 20th, and continuing our monthly sermon series on the gifts of various religions, today we look at the gifts of Hinduism to the world.

When life feels like a tempest, how do we keep ourselves centered and grounded? What do we hold on to? In this day and age, we all need to find our center. Listen to our weekly sermons anytime, anywhere on your favorite podcast platform – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Just search for our church name and hit “Follow” to stay up to date. If you enjoy the sermons, please take a moment to give us a rating or…

We often think of freedom of speech as the right to say whatever is on our minds. But true freedom of speech is incomplete without the courage to listen — to hear words that challenge us, to receive voices long silenced, and to respond with compassion. This Sunday, we reflect on how free speech and listening together create the possibility of a more compassionate world.

Listening Our Way Into Belonging. Animistic and early indigenous traditions invite us into a way of life where listening is more than hearing—it’s how we know our place in the web of life. By listening to the earth, to the spirits of place, to the voices of ancestors, and to one another, we learn how to belong. This year, Rev. Sian will look at a world religion each month and the gifts it offers. Listen to our weekly sermons anytime,…

Our doors are open wide! Whether you’ve been here many times, visited once or twice, or are brand new, you are warmly invited to join us for our Open House Sunday. Bring your curiosity, your stories, and maybe even a friend—because there’s always room for one more. Rev. Sian Wiltshire looks at what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist and building a place where everyone belongs. You may also listen to our weekly sermons anytime, anywhere on your favorite…

We have opened our doors and hearts to the wider community!

Got your attention? Good! Because we are going to talk about sex education through our award-winning program, called Our Whole Lives (OWL) which we are launching for our junior high students in September. Come hear why this program is important to our values as UUs.

This is the first Sunday in our new sanctuary! On this day, we blessed the new Sanctuary in a myriad of ways. Join in the fun! – Rev. Sian Wiltshire You can now listen to our weekly sermons anytime, anywhere on your favorite podcast platform – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Just search for our church name and hit “Follow” to stay up to date. If you enjoy the sermons, please take a moment to give us a rating…

On this Sunday we explore what mysticism means to UUs and how we can all experience it. Come join us for this day of reflection and joy. – Rev. Sian Wiltshire We experienced a small issue with our Zoom video recording during the Worship service, so only the audio version of the sermon is available as a podcast. Listen to this sermon on your favorite podcast platform – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Just search for our church name…

Nationalism (both Christian and secular) has been growing in our country and around the world. Is it a form of patriotism or tribalism? And why should we as Unitarian Universalists pay attention to this trend? You can now listen to our weekly sermons anytime, anywhere on your favorite podcast platform – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Just search for our church name and hit “Follow” to stay up to date. If you enjoy the sermons, please take a moment…