This Sunday’s sermon explores what it means to live an embodied faith in a world that often teaches us to disconnect from our bodies. Together we reflect on the biblical call to present our bodies as “living sacrifices” and to honor them as temples of the Holy Spirit. We will also consider how Christian stewardship includes not only our money and time, but also our rest, boundaries, healing, movement, and care for ourselves and one another.
As part of this reflection, Pastor Jessie shares personal insights from sabbatical, including experiences with yoga, personal training, rest, and rediscovering what it means to inhabit life more fully and intentionally. This sermon invites us to imagine spirituality not as an escape from our humanity, but as a deeper way of living faithfully within it — with gratitude, compassion, and renewed attention to the sacredness of our embodied lives.