Service As Practice: If we turn to Buddhist literature, service is vital to the spiritual goal of Mahayana Buddhism. After twenty years of community service the three aspects of Buddhism wisdom... Impermanence, Suffering and Interconnectedness have been validated.

Service As Practice: If we turn to Buddhist literature, service is vital to the spiritual goal of Mahayana Buddhism. After twenty years of community service the three aspects of Buddhism wisdom... Impermanence, Suffering and Interconnectedness have been validated.  

Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church (OCUUC) Podcast

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - June 28, 2026

Juneteenth: Celebrating Our Shared Freedom: Juneteenth commemorates the day enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom, but its meaning extends far beyond a single moment in history. In this sermon, Gary explores how the struggle for Black freedom helped expand liberty, citizenship, and civil rights for ALL Americans. Drawing on history, personal family stories, and themes from his recently published book, Civil: The War That Never Ended, he invites us to see Juneteenth not only as a celebration of emancipation, but as a call to continue the unfinished work of democracy, justice, and human dignity. - Gary Frazier  Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Juneteenth: Celebrating Our Shared Freedom: Juneteenth commemorates the day enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom, but its meaning extends far beyond a single moment in history. In this sermon, Gary explores how the struggle for Black freedom helped expand liberty, citizenship, and civil rights for ALL Americans. Drawing on history, personal family stories, and themes from his recently published book, Civil: The War That Never Ended, he invites us to see Juneteenth not only as a celebration of emancipation, but as a call to continue the unfinished work of democracy, justice, and human dignity. - Gary Frazier Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - June 21, 2026

Wheels On My Suitcase: We all carry around our own unique burdens - “our baggage,” if you will. UCLA Oncology Chaplain and popular guest speaker, Michael Eselun, will look at what might be “the wheels” on that suitcase that we drag around. What are the ways we can make it all a little easier to maneuver and manage —particularly in these uncertain and challenging times. Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Wheels On My Suitcase: We all carry around our own unique burdens - “our baggage,” if you will. UCLA Oncology Chaplain and popular guest speaker, Michael Eselun, will look at what might be “the wheels” on that suitcase that we drag around. What are the ways we can make it all a little easier to maneuver and manage —particularly in these uncertain and challenging times.Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - June 14, 2026

The Buddha Meets AI: What can the Buddha's teaching about reality and the working of the mind tell us about this emerging technology? - Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube  Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

The Buddha Meets AI: What can the Buddha's teaching about reality and the working of the mind tell us about this emerging technology? - Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - June 7, 2026

The Gifts of Unitarian Universalism: In a country aching with loneliness and weary of dogma, Unitarian Universalism has something rare to offer: a spiritual home where you don't have to check your mind at the door, where love is the center of everything, and where your questions are welcome. This Sunday, as we close our "Gifts of" series, we'll celebrate the gifts of our own tradition. - Rev. Sian Wiltshire Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

The Gifts of Unitarian Universalism: In a country aching with loneliness and weary of dogma, Unitarian Universalism has something rare to offer: a spiritual home where you don't have to check your mind at the door, where love is the center of everything, and where your questions are welcome. This Sunday, as we close our "Gifts of" series, we'll celebrate the gifts of our own tradition. - Rev. Sian WiltshireFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - May 31, 2026

Flower Communion: Curiosity asks us to look more closely at the world - and at one another. Our annual Flower Communion offers us the chance to do exactly that. Each of us will bring a flower and place it in a shared vase; at the end of the service, each of us will take home a flower someone else has carried in. What might we discover if we approached each bloom, and each soul, with a curious heart? Be part of the bouquet. - Rev. Sian Wiltshire Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Flower Communion: Curiosity asks us to look more closely at the world - and at one another. Our annual Flower Communion offers us the chance to do exactly that. Each of us will bring a flower and place it in a shared vase; at the end of the service, each of us will take home a flower someone else has carried in. What might we discover if we approached each bloom, and each soul, with a curious heart? Be part of the bouquet. - Rev. Sian WiltshireFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - May 24, 2026

Building Community Through Singing: Susan Shaw and Steve Morihiro, our Co-Directors of Music, lead this week's Music Sunday service. As expected, the service will be filled with lots of uplifting music. Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Building Community Through Singing: Susan Shaw and Steve Morihiro, our Co-Directors of Music, lead this week's Music Sunday service. As expected, the service will be filled with lots of uplifting music.Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - May 17, 2026

From Education to Exploration: Why We Changed the E in RE: You may have noticed that what we used to call "Religious Education" is now "Religious Exploration." It's a small change with a big story behind it. We'll explore why a simple shift from education to exploration says something profound about who we are: a people who trust questions more than answers, and curiosity more than certainty. - Rev. Sian Wiltshire with Danielle Lewis, Director of Religious Exploration Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

From Education to Exploration: Why We Changed the E in RE: You may have noticed that what we used to call "Religious Education" is now "Religious Exploration." It's a small change with a big story behind it. We'll explore why a simple shift from education to exploration says something profound about who we are: a people who trust questions more than answers, and curiosity more than certainty. - Rev. Sian Wiltshire with Danielle Lewis, Director of Religious ExplorationFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - May 10, 2026

The Gifts of the “Woo-Woo”: Let's be honest — when someone mentions their birth chart or pulls out tarot cards, some of us lean in and some of us look for the exit. This Sunday, we'll explore the gifts of neopaganism, new age spirituality, and earth-centered practice with open hearts and curious minds. But like all traditions, they have gifts to offer. - Rev. Sian Wiltshire Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

The Gifts of the “Woo-Woo”: Let's be honest — when someone mentions their birth chart or pulls out tarot cards, some of us lean in and some of us look for the exit. This Sunday, we'll explore the gifts of neopaganism, new age spirituality, and earth-centered practice with open hearts and curious minds. But like all traditions, they have gifts to offer. - Rev. Sian WiltshireFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - May 3, 2026

Don't Panic (But Maybe Pay Attention): A loving nod to Douglas Adams — and an invitation to approach our AI moment with curiosity instead of dread. We are living through one of the most significant technological shifts in human history. Is AI a tool? A mirror? A threat? A gift? This service doesn't promise easy answers, but it does promise that asking the questions together is exactly what we're here for. - Rev. Sian Wiltshire Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Don't Panic (But Maybe Pay Attention): A loving nod to Douglas Adams — and an invitation to approach our AI moment with curiosity instead of dread. We are living through one of the most significant technological shifts in human history. Is AI a tool? A mirror? A threat? A gift? This service doesn't promise easy answers, but it does promise that asking the questions together is exactly what we're here for. - Rev. Sian WiltshireFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - April 26, 2026

Embracing the Environment in Challenging Times: One of our long-standing Unitarian Universalist principles is our respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. UUs have always been tree huggers, protective of animal life, and lovers of the natural world. Today we will explore why we need to continue to work hard to protect our environment. In these challenging times when officials in our government work against our efforts and make decisions that bring us to tears, we must strengthen our resolve. We must continue our fight for Mother Earth with unstoppable energy! - Donna McCartney, Guest Speaker Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Embracing the Environment in Challenging Times: One of our long-standing Unitarian Universalist principles is our respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. UUs have always been tree huggers, protective of animal life, and lovers of the natural world. Today we will explore why we need to continue to work hard to protect our environment. In these challenging times when officials in our government work against our efforts and make decisions that bring us to tears, we must strengthen our resolve. We must continue our fight for Mother Earth with unstoppable energy! - Donna McCartney, Guest SpeakerFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - April 19, 2026

The Body Knows: We spend a lot of time in our heads — analyzing, planning, worrying. But our bodies hold a different kind of wisdom: older, quieter, and often more honest. In this service, we'll explore what happens when we slow down enough to listen — not just with our minds, but with our whole, embodied selves. Spoiler: this is not a fitness class. But it might be the most grounding hour of your week. Rev. Sian Wiltshire with James and Kayla of Living Presence Ministry. Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

The Body Knows: We spend a lot of time in our heads — analyzing, planning, worrying. But our bodies hold a different kind of wisdom: older, quieter, and often more honest. In this service, we'll explore what happens when we slow down enough to listen — not just with our minds, but with our whole, embodied selves. Spoiler: this is not a fitness class. But it might be the most grounding hour of your week. Rev. Sian Wiltshire with James and Kayla of Living Presence Ministry.Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - April 12, 2026

Tomb With a View: Sometimes you show up expecting one thing — and find something you never could have planned for. This Easter, we explore what opens up when we least expect it. What plot twists await us in our lives? - Rev. Sian Wiltshire Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Tomb With a View: Sometimes you show up expecting one thing — and find something you never could have planned for. This Easter, we explore what opens up when we least expect it. What plot twists await us in our lives? - Rev. Sian WiltshireFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - April 5, 2026

Love in a Warming World: If love is at the center of our faith, what does love require in a warming world? Climate change is reshaping communities, deepening inequality, and testing our moral courage. In this service, we will reflect on climate justice as a spiritual calling — one that calls us beyond awareness into action. Following worship, representatives from Earthjustice will help us explore how faith and legal advocacy work together to protect vulnerable communities and the earth itself. - Rev. Sian Wiltshire Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Love in a Warming World: If love is at the center of our faith, what does love require in a warming world? Climate change is reshaping communities, deepening inequality, and testing our moral courage. In this service, we will reflect on climate justice as a spiritual calling — one that calls us beyond awareness into action. Following worship, representatives from Earthjustice will help us explore how faith and legal advocacy work together to protect vulnerable communities and the earth itself. - Rev. Sian WiltshireFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - March 29, 2026

Lives, subject to debate: In 2002, disability rights activist Harriet McBryde Johnson was invited to Princeton University to speak with philosopher Peter Singer, whose views on disability had sparked deep controversy. Johnson later wrote powerfully about their encounter and Rev. Everett will talk about MacBryde Johnson’s account of this event, and what it can tell us about ethics, humanity, compassion, and love. - Rev. Everett Howe Find us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

Lives, subject to debate: In 2002, disability rights activist Harriet McBryde Johnson was invited to Princeton University to speak with philosopher Peter Singer, whose views on disability had sparked deep controversy. Johnson later wrote powerfully about their encounter and Rev. Everett will talk about MacBryde Johnson’s account of this event, and what it can tell us about ethics, humanity, compassion, and love. - Rev. Everett HoweFind us in Costa Mesa, CA or at: https://ocuuc.org

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - March 22, 2026

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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