We Shall Over Come: Celebrating the Living Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in word and Song. -Kellie Kinsman, Intern Minister   Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

We Shall Over Come: Celebrating the Living Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in word and Song. -Kellie Kinsman, Intern Minister  Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

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OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Jan 18, 2026

The Gifts of Buddhism. At the heart of Buddhism is the desire to alleviate suffering. This service reflects on gifts of Buddhism and its practices has deepened our capacity for and understanding of compassion, resilience and liberation. -Rev. Sian Wiltshire Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

The Gifts of Buddhism. At the heart of Buddhism is the desire to alleviate suffering. This service reflects on gifts of Buddhism and its practices has deepened our capacity for and understanding of compassion, resilience and liberation. -Rev. Sian WiltshireFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Jan 11, 2026

Level Up! Becoming Who We’re Called to Be. The turning of the year offers more than a fresh calendar—it offers a chance to become more fully ourselves. Join us as we explore how growth, connection, and shared purpose can shape the next chapter for you, for OCUUC, and for our wider community. -Rev. Sian Wiltshire Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Level Up! Becoming Who We’re Called to Be. The turning of the year offers more than a fresh calendar—it offers a chance to become more fully ourselves. Join us as we explore how growth, connection, and shared purpose can shape the next chapter for you, for OCUUC, and for our wider community. -Rev. Sian WiltshireFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Jan 4, 2026

Fire Communion: Like a Phoenix Rising. As we look to the New Year, the Phoenix is top of mind. That legendary bird who rises up from the ashes of its predecessor. The Phoenix is a powerful symbol of rebirth, renewal, transformation, and resilience. We will explore personal and global examples and how this symbol connects with our own lives. The service will include a fire ceremony where we burn away things we want to let go of, as well as offer a prayer or set an intention for rebirth in the new year. -Rev. Judy Tomlinson Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Fire Communion: Like a Phoenix Rising. As we look to the New Year, the Phoenix is top of mind. That legendary bird who rises up from the ashes of its predecessor. The Phoenix is a powerful symbol of rebirth, renewal, transformation, and resilience. We will explore personal and global examples and how this symbol connects with our own lives. The service will include a fire ceremony where we burn away things we want to let go of, as well as offer a prayer or set an intention for rebirth in the new year. -Rev. Judy TomlinsonFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Dec 28, 2025

Winter Solstice: The Winter Solstice is obviously the time that marks the darkest point of our journey around the sun and begins the journey back to light. Marking this moment is among the oldest of religious acts. Today as we observe this darkest time of year, we ask what lessons the Winter Solstice can offer us emotionally. On Sunday we will engage the question, how can this be a period of quiet gestation and reflection for all of us. -Kellie Kinsman, Intern Minister Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Winter Solstice: The Winter Solstice is obviously the time that marks the darkest point of our journey around the sun and begins the journey back to light. Marking this moment is among the oldest of religious acts. Today as we observe this darkest time of year, we ask what lessons the Winter Solstice can offer us emotionally. On Sunday we will engage the question, how can this be a period of quiet gestation and reflection for all of us. -Kellie Kinsman, Intern MinisterFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Dec 21, 2025

Jesus Called - He Wants His Religion Back: In this service, we'll explore how Christianity has been co-opted by modern Christian Nationalism - and how voices like Unitarian Julia Ward Howe remind us that faith was never meant to be a weapon of domination, but a force for justice, compassion, and courageous transformation. -Rev. Sian Wiltshire Due to an unexpected technical issue, this service was not recorded. Rev. Sian graciously re-recorded her sermon so everyone could still hear her message. Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Jesus Called - He Wants His Religion Back: In this service, we'll explore how Christianity has been co-opted by modern Christian Nationalism - and how voices like Unitarian Julia Ward Howe remind us that faith was never meant to be a weapon of domination, but a force for justice, compassion, and courageous transformation. -Rev. Sian WiltshireDue to an unexpected technical issue, this service was not recorded. Rev. Sian graciously re-recorded her sermon so everyone could still hear her message.Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Dec 7, 2025

The Gifts of Judaism: Continuing our monthly look at world religions and in honor of Hannukah, let’s look at the gifts of Judaism this holiday season. -Rev. Sian Wiltshire Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

The Gifts of Judaism: Continuing our monthly look at world religions and in honor of Hannukah, let’s look at the gifts of Judaism this holiday season. -Rev. Sian WiltshireFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Dec 14, 2025

The Holy Rebellion of Advent: Advent, the Christian holiday of preparation, begins this week, but it is not for shopping, but of awakening. Advent calls us to a gentle kind of revolution - to imagine systems built on care instead of control, and belonging instead of fear. Before the light of celebration comes the courage to dream of justice. -Rev. Sian Wiltshire Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

The Holy Rebellion of Advent: Advent, the Christian holiday of preparation, begins this week, but it is not for shopping, but of awakening. Advent calls us to a gentle kind of revolution - to imagine systems built on care instead of control, and belonging instead of fear. Before the light of celebration comes the courage to dream of justice. -Rev. Sian WiltshireFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Nov 30, 2025

The Risks and Rewards of Gratitude: Kellie Kinsman, Intern Minister shares the risks and rewards of gratitude. Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

The Risks and Rewards of Gratitude: Kellie Kinsman, Intern Minister shares the risks and rewards of gratitude.Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Nov 23, 2025

The George Bailey Effect: What if gratitude isn’t about counting our blessings - but imagining life without them? We explore how reflecting on the absence of what we cherish can awaken a deeper, more enduring sense of appreciation for the lives we already have. - Rev. Sian Wiltshire Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

The George Bailey Effect: What if gratitude isn’t about counting our blessings - but imagining life without them? We explore how reflecting on the absence of what we cherish can awaken a deeper, more enduring sense of appreciation for the lives we already have. - Rev. Sian WiltshireFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Nov 16, 2025

Gifts of Confucianism: 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. - Rev. Sian Wiltshire Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Gifts of Confucianism: 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. - Rev. Sian WiltshireFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Nov 9, 2025

Animal Blessing: On this Sunday, bring your furry and feathered friends (or a picture of them) and we will bless them in Unitarian Universalist fashion! This is a multigenerational service with Rev. Sian Wiltshire. Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Animal Blessing: On this Sunday, bring your furry and feathered friends (or a picture of them) and we will bless them in Unitarian Universalist fashion! This is a multigenerational service with Rev. Sian Wiltshire.Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Nov 2, 2025

Cultivating Compassion: Growing the Compassion that forms our Unitarian Universalist Values. Let’s consider how we practice compassion among strangers, within our own community, and as self-care. -Kellie Kinsman, Intern Minister Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Cultivating Compassion: Growing the Compassion that forms our Unitarian Universalist Values. Let’s consider how we practice compassion among strangers, within our own community, and as self-care. -Kellie Kinsman, Intern MinisterFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Oct 26, 2025

Gifts of Hinduism: 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. - Rev. Sian Wiltshire Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Gifts of Hinduism: 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. - Rev. Sian WiltshireFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Oct 19, 2025

Being the Calm: 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. - Rev. Sian Wiltshire  Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Being the Calm: 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. - Rev. Sian Wiltshire Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - Oct 12, 2025

Welcome to the Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church (OCUUC) Podcast, where we share our thought-provoking sermons from our weekly worship services. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, reflection, or community/inclusion, we invite you to join us on this journey of open-hearted exploration. Many Different Beliefs, One Loving Community. Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Welcome to the Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church (OCUUC) Podcast, where we share our thought-provoking sermons from our weekly worship services. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, reflection, or community/inclusion, we invite you to join us on this journey of open-hearted exploration. Many Different Beliefs, One Loving Community. Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

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