Incarnation: exploring the practice of wearing skin.
Summary:
In this reflective sermon, Reverend Alice King explores the spiritual significance of the human form, framing the body as the soul’s address. Drawing inspiration from her young niece’s uninhibited birthday celebrations, King encourages listeners to embrace self-appreciation and reject the historical shame often associated with physical existence. She argues that the body is the primary site of all spiritual practice, serving as a “first responder” that alerts us to our deepest truths and needs. The sermon emphasizes that recognizing the inherent dignity of our own physical frames is a prerequisite for honoring the worth of others, particularly those with disabilities. By advocating for body liberation and inclusivity, King suggests that holiness is found not in intellectualism, but in the lived, sensory experiences of the flesh.