Sermons by Rev. Sian Wiltshire (Page 7)
Transforming Easter
Easter has many different threads from Christianity to Paganism. How might we make it our own this Sunday?
Becoming Transformers
“Transforming our communities by living our Principles” is the second half of our mission statement. How do we do this as Unitarian Universalists?
Transforming our Lives by Living our Principles
This is part of our Mission Statement at OCUUC. But how do you live our Principles? How do you make ethical decisions that are in line with them and your values? We all make choices, but how we make those decisions is important.
How the West Became WEIRD
The US is a WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) culture. How does this make us different from other countries now and in the past? And is it a good thing or a bad thing?
Our Forgotten Black UU History
February is Black History month and this week we will be looking at UU Black history. There is quite a lot of it and much of it has been forgotten or brushed aside. Let’s bring this important part of our history to light!
Was Jesus Woke?
What is woke-ism? Depending on who you talk to, it is either a good thing or a bad thing. Let’s have some fun today as we talk about this challenge facing our western culture.
Leadership and Love
There are many ways to lead in the world, but without love, it can be tyranny. Hear from two “leaders” who share their stories of loving while leading.
Resistance is Futile
The War and Peace within Us. It’s that time of year we make resolutions to change – but after an initial burst of steam, we run into resistance and often then fail. How do we make peace with the war going on inside ourselves?
Christmas Eve Service
Come join the choir and Rev. Sian for our annual Christmas Eve service, spreading light and love into the world. NOTE: There is no Sunday morning service on Christmas Eve! Our Christmas Eve service will be held at 7pm, instead.
Miracles and Mysteries
Thomas Jefferson once created his own bible by cutting out all the miracle stories in the Bible. He was more interested in the philosophy of the bible. I can’t blame him. But maybe there’s a way we can understand miracles – not as something that requires a God to occur, but rather that requires curiosity.
Are We the Universe?
Carl Sagan once said, “We are the cosmos made conscious and life is the means by which the universe understands itself.” This philosophy is part of “Process Theology.” Come explore what this means for Unitarian Universalists and the world.
Hallelujah!
Cultivating generosity and gratitude sounds easy, but it isn’t always when we have so many stressors in our lives. As we gear up for the holidays, how can we cultivate a feeling of generosity and gratitude without overwhelming ourselves?