How do you feel about change? It can be unsettling, confusing, and upsetting at times. Yet, holding change with grace can make all the difference. Join Rev. Christin Green to explore this topic and some principles that might guide us on our journeys.
Summary:
In this sermon, Rev. Christin Green explores how to navigate life’s transitions by embracing change rather than resisting it. Drawing on the work of Adrienne Maree Brown, the sermon defines “holding change” as the intentional practice of facilitating growth and maintaining presence within shared community spaces. Green connects these ideas to Octavia Butler’s theology, which characterizes God as change, suggesting that transformation is an infinite and irresistible universal force. The sermon provides several mindfulness exercises and strategic principles, such as moving at the speed of trust and prioritizing deep connections over scale. Ultimately, the sermon encourages a shift from rigid control toward graceful adaptation, urging individuals to foster resilience through collective care and intentional relationship building.