Sermons by Rev. Sian Wiltshire (Page 5)
Living Our Values
As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm the worth and dignity of every person—but in today’s political climate, that commitment is being tested. Across the country, transgender and nonbinary people face escalating threats to their rights, safety, and very existence. Silence is not an option. How do we, as people of faith, respond with courage and conviction? Join us as we explore what it truly means to live our values in a time of injustice.
Hallelujah! Lessons from the Black Church
The Black church is filled with stories of resilience, hope and liberation. It is a place where people found joy often in times of joylessness. What can we Unitarian Universalists learn from the Black church?
Sunday School 2.0
Across the spectrum of churches, religious education for children and youth is in crisis – enrollment is rapidly declining. We need a revolution in religious education, but what might that look like? And why should you care? Rev. Sian Wiltshire with Danielle Lewis, Director of Religious Education. We will be doing some visioning and brainstorming after the service.
How to Survive an Apocalypse
No, it’s not the zombie apocalypse, but with the new administration, climate change and wars around the world, it can feel like end-times to many. How do we respond to all this chaos as Unitarian Universalists?
Once Upon a Time: Tales We Tell Ourselves
What stories do you tell yourself about who you are? Are some good? Some bad? What might we all accomplish if we told different stories?
What is the Unitarian Universalist Story?
Most religions have an “origin story.” What is the Unitarian Universalist origin story? What can we learn from the meaning of stories to tell us who we are as a faith tradition?
Presence
Finding the Sacred in Everyday Chaos. Ah, December: A time of crazy making for many. How do we find the holy amid all the chaos of this holiday period?
Getting Pulled Together
Lessons from the Great Attractor. There are many mysteries in the Universe and none more so than the “Great Attractor.” Come learn about this cosmic phenomenon and what we can learn from it.
Sparks of Inspiration
Where do you find inspiration – for art? For life? For love? Come explore how we create the sparks of inspiration and make sure we don’t get burned!
The Day After…
The election has happened. Come what may we move forward! Move forward with repairing our nation’s bruised and battered soul. What can each of us do?
The Master of Your Fate
We are coming to a decisive juncture in the life of our country. No matter the outcome, how do we become the “masters of our own fate.”
The Promise of Belonging
Our US Surgeon General has declared an epidemic of loneliness. As a community we strive to help everyone beat loneliness and feel a sense of belonging. But can we cure people’s loneliness? We just might. Come hear Rev. Sian Wiltshire’s cure for loneliness.