On how we create positive change in our lives through relationships.
Summary:
This sermon by Jenna Korff explores the inevitability of change and its profound impact on both personal identity and religious community. The speaker reflects on the exhaustion of uncontrolled shifts, such as those experienced during the pandemic, while contrasting them with the transformational growth found in intentional inclusion. Central to the sermon is the shift from seeking like-mindedness to fostering a “like-hearted” connection, a concept rooted in the pursuit of Beloved Community. By examining different levels of resistance and openness, Korff encourages her audience to embrace the ways new relationships and diverse perspectives can reshape the soul. Ultimately, the sermon serves as an invitation to remain vulnerable and adaptable as a means of practicing deeper humanity.