Sermon

Community is an act of creation. In this heartfelt sermon, Nate M. Esparza (he/they) explores what it means to build liberatory spaces that don’t ask us to disappear. Through personal story, sacred imagination, and a call to collective care, Nate reminds us: design is spiritual—and liberation is something we build together.

Presented by Nate Esparza, Congregational Life Staff, Southern Region.

• Rooted in the Infinite Divinity Transcript and suggested service elements (PDF)
• Rooted in the Infinite Divinity (Vimeo)
• Rooted in the Infinite Divinity (with on screen captions) (Vimeo)

Chalice Lighting

• “We Are Loved Beyond All Measure” By Rev. Jami Yandle

Call to Worship

• ”Trans Joy” by Jess Martinez-Hunt

Time for All Ages

• “Not Quite Narwhal” (YouTube) by Jessie Sima

Reading

• ”Prayer” by the Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston

Music

• Prelude: “You Are Safe” (Spotify) by Alanah
• Opening Hymn: “When Our Heart is in a Holy Place” #1008 STJ

• Offertory: “True Colors” (Spotify) by Alanah

• Receiving the Offertory: “We Are Building A New Way” #1017 STJ

• Closing Hymn: “How Could Anyone” #1053 STJ

• Postlude: “Big Love Ahead” (YouTube) by Mon Rovia