Sermons by Rev. Sian Wiltshire (Page 9)

Let’s explore the ways we use images, in good and bad ways.

Languages change, but what happens when you don’t know the “right” thing to say? We humans are learning how to be kind with our language, but at what point does being “correct” stifle freedom of speech and our own responsible search for truth and meaning? This topic was chosen by Alan and Gabrielle B. for the “sermon topic” at the Fall Auction.

Scientists from many different fields are looking at gaming and games as ways to understand how humans develop and are motivated. Explore the spirituality of gaming with Rev. Sian (a long time “gamer”).

Change brings risk and risk brings resistance. How do we trust the process of change? Or even make sure we have a good process? Rev. Sian tackles changes going on in our denomination, including Article II.

Why is it that we humans often resist who we are called to be, and hide our light under a bushel? What is this spiritual resistance and how do we get past it? Rev. Sian explores this resistance in part with her own story.

Easter, in a traditional sense, is a tough topic for UUs, and so we resist talking about it. Yet it can also provide us with a lot of meaning and hope. Join Rev. Sian as we explore the various meanings of Easter.

Reparations is a real hot button in our politics and culture these days. How in the world can modern societies make up for the atrocities of the past? Should they? Let’s explore these ideas together centered in love!

We’ve got so many exciting things going on in this church this coming year! Come hear about our future and where we are going, in our annual launch of the Pledge Drive!

ChatGPT and other AI computers are creating quite the stir these days. Will they be taking away jobs or creating them? How much can we really trust what they tell us? Are we entering a dystopian future? Rev. Sian explores, with a lot of fun, this fascinating topic.

We all know that pigs are as smart as dogs, but they aren’t quite as cute and so we eat pigs (but not dogs). How do we reconcile our desire to hug cute cuddly dogs, but eat the less cute, but just as smart pigs? This topic is sponsored by Maureen M. who won the chance to choose a sermon topic at our last auction. Hear what omnivore Rev. Sian has to say!

This Sunday we explore the interdepending role of plants in our lives and the role that California White Sage plays in our ecosystem and indigenous cultures. Rev. Sian and members of the OC-CNPS (Orange County California Native Plant Society) present, and a forum following the service to speak on the topic further!