Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church (OCUUC) Podcast

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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

Jun 8

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - June 7, 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

17 min
Jun 2

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - May 31, 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

19 min
May 26

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - May 24, 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

24 min
May 20

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - May 17, 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

23 min
May 11

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - May 10, 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

25 min
May 4

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - May 3, 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

26 min
Apr 27

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - April 26, 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

25 min
Apr 20

OCUUC Worship Service - Sermon - April 19, 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

17 min

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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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2025 - 2026
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